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American Dreamer

1990 – 1991Show1 season17 episodes

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

After the death of his wife, former network correspondent Tom Nash leaves his career to raise his children and writes a column about ordinary people for a Chicago newspaper. His editor frequently tries to lure him back into hard news, while Tom adjusts to his new life in Wisconsin.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

American Dreamer episodes

1 season · 17 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 6.8

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Gary David Goldberg

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 1990 · June 22, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1990
Last aired
June 22, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 17 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is American Dreamer worth watching?"

Questions about American Dreamer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is American Dreamer worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.7).

Is American Dreamer okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will American Dreamer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is American Dreamer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.