American Dreamer

American Dreamer

1990 · Comedy · 1 Season · 17 Episodes · 5.3

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.

Episodes

E11. Pilot30m · 1990-09-20Tom 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.E22. Guys Just Wanna Have Fun30m · 1990-09-22Tom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.E33. Flight of the Dodo30m · 1990-09-29A disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.E44. All God's Children Go to Wisconsin30m · 1990-10-06Tom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.E55. Corvette Man30m · 1990-10-13While Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.E66. Over the Hill?30m · 1990-10-20Tom'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.E77. Mr. Wizard30m · 1990-10-27Tom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.E88. Divorce, American Dreamer Style30m · 1990-11-03 E99. In from the Cold (1)30m · 1990-11-10Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.E1010. In from the Cold (2)30m · 1990-11-24Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.E1111. The Fabulous Baker Girls30m · 1990-12-01Holly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.E1212. A Face in the Cloud30m · 1990-12-08 E1313. Don't Drink the Water30m · 1991-05-25Tom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.E1414. Mother Knows Best30m · 1991-06-01Lillian must live a lie when her mother visits.E1515. Papa Joe30m · 1991-06-08Joe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.E1616. Heartbreak Diner30m · 1991-06-15Tom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.E1717. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?30m · 1991-06-22Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.

Cast

Lillian Abernathy