Series
American Dreamer
Comedy
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.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Pilot20 Sept 1990 · 30mTom Nash trades in his network newsman job to write a human interest column for a Chicago newspaper, moving to Wisconsin with his two children. He begins by exploring women's anger toward men by hiring a female assistant and visiting the woman he stood up on prom night.
- 2Guys Just Wanna Have Fun22 Sept 1990 · 30mTom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
- 3Flight of the Dodo29 Sept 1990 · 30mA disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.
- 4All God's Children Go to Wisconsin6 Oct 1990 · 30mTom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
- 5Corvette Man13 Oct 1990 · 30mWhile Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.
- 6Over the Hill?20 Oct 1990 · 30mTom's preliminary results of his physical reveal he's in great shape but a chest X-ray casts a spot of doubt, requiring further tests.
- 7Mr. Wizard27 Oct 1990 · 30mTom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
- 8Divorce, American Dreamer Style3 Nov 1990 · 30m
- 9In from the Cold (1)10 Nov 1990 · 30mTom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.
- 10In from the Cold (2)24 Nov 1990 · 30mTom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
- 11The Fabulous Baker Girls1 Dec 1990 · 30mHolly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
- 12A Face in the Cloud8 Dec 1990 · 30m
- 13Don't Drink the Water25 May 1991 · 30mTom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.
- 14Mother Knows Best1 Jun 1991 · 30mLillian must live a lie when her mother visits.
- 15Papa Joe8 Jun 1991 · 30mJoe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.
- 16Heartbreak Diner15 Jun 1991 · 30mTom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.
- 17They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?22 Jun 1991 · 30mDanny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.
Details
- Created by
- Susan Seeger
- First aired
- 20 Sept 1990
- Last aired
- 22 Jun 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- NBC
- Episodes
- 17
- Votes
- 3 on TMDB
Cast
Robert UrichTom Nash
Carol KaneLillian Abernathy
Chay LentinRachel Nash
Johnny GaleckiDanny Nash
Margaret WelshHolly Baker
Jeffrey TamborJoe Baines
