
American Dreamer (1990)
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Gary David Goldberg — Producer
Episodes 17
Pilot
Tom 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.
Read MoreGuys Just Wanna Have Fun
Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
Read MoreFlight of the Dodo
A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.
Read MoreAll God's Children Go to Wisconsin
Tom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
Read MoreCorvette Man
While Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.
Read MoreOver the Hill?
Tom'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.
Read MoreMr. Wizard
Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
Read MoreDivorce, American Dreamer Style
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In from the Cold (1)
Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.
Read MoreIn from the Cold (2)
Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
Read MoreThe Fabulous Baker Girls
Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
Read MoreA Face in the Cloud
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Don't Drink the Water
Tom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.
Read MoreMother Knows Best
Lillian must live a lie when her mother visits.
Read MoreHeartbreak Diner
Tom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.
Read MoreThey Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.
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