American Dreamer

American Dreamer

  • 1990
  • 1 Seasons
  • 17 Episodes
  •  4.5  (2)
  •   Ended

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.

American Dreamer
Seasons
They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
17. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?
June 22, 1991
Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.
Heartbreak Diner
16. Heartbreak Diner
June 15, 1991
Tom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.
Papa Joe
15. Papa Joe
June 08, 1991
Joe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.
Mother Knows Best
14. Mother Knows Best
June 01, 1991
Lillian must live a lie when her mother visits.
Don't Drink the Water
13. Don't Drink the Water
May 25, 1991
Tom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.
A Face in the Cloud
12. A Face in the Cloud
December 08, 1990
The Fabulous Baker Girls
11. The Fabulous Baker Girls
December 01, 1990
Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.
In from the Cold (2)
10. In from the Cold (2)
November 24, 1990
Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.
In from the Cold (1)
9. In from the Cold (1)
November 10, 1990
Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.
Divorce, American Dreamer Style
8. Divorce, American Dreamer Style
November 03, 1990
Mr. Wizard
7. Mr. Wizard
October 27, 1990
Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.
Over the Hill?
6. Over the Hill?
October 20, 1990
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.
Corvette Man
5. Corvette Man
October 13, 1990
While Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.
All God's Children Go to Wisconsin
4. All God's Children Go to Wisconsin
October 06, 1990
Tom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.
Flight of the Dodo
3. Flight of the Dodo
September 29, 1990
A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.
Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
2. Guys Just Wanna Have Fun
September 22, 1990
Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.
Pilot
1. Pilot
September 20, 1990
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.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    September 20, 1990
  • Rating
    4.5  (2)