American Dreamer (1990)
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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Episodes
- 1 1. Pilot1990-09-20 · 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
- 2 2. Guys Just Wanna Have Fun1990-09-22 · 30mTom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
- 3 3. Flight of the Dodo1990-09-29 · 30mA disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.
- 4 4. All God's Children Go to Wisconsin1990-10-06 · 30mTom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
- 5 5. Corvette Man1990-10-13 · 30mWhile Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.
- 6 6. Over the Hill?1990-10-20 · 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.
- 7 7. Mr. Wizard1990-10-27 · 30mTom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
- 8 8. Divorce, American Dreamer Style1990-11-03 · 30m
- 9 9. In from the Cold (1)1990-11-10 · 30mTom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.
- 10 10. In from the Cold (2)1990-11-24 · 30mTom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
- 11 11. The Fabulous Baker Girls1990-12-01 · 30mHolly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
- 12 12. A Face in the Cloud1990-12-08 · 30m
- 13 13. Don't Drink the Water1991-05-25 · 30mTom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.
- 14 14. Mother Knows Best1991-06-01 · 30mLillian must live a lie when her mother visits.
- 15 15. Papa Joe1991-06-08 · 30mJoe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.
- 16 16. Heartbreak Diner1991-06-15 · 30mTom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.
- 17 17. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?1991-06-22 · 30mDanny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.
Cast
Robert UrichTom Nash
Carol KaneLillian Abernathy
Chay LentinRachel Nash
Johnny GaleckiDanny Nash
Margaret WelshHolly Baker
Jeffrey TamborJoe BainesImages
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