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American Dreams

  • TV Series
  • 2002–20052002–2005
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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Ethan Dampf, Will Estes, Vanessa Lengies, Gail O'Grady, Brittany Snow, Tom Verica, and Sarah Ramos in American Dreams (2002)
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In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,592
27
  • Creators
    • Jonathan Prince
    • Josh Goldstein
  • Stars
    • Gail O'Grady
    • Tom Verica
    • Brittany Snow
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  • Creators
    • Jonathan Prince
    • Josh Goldstein
  • Stars
    • Gail O'Grady
    • Tom Verica
    • Brittany Snow
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    • 84User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 10 wins & 27 nominations total

    Episodes61

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    American Dreams: Season One
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    Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady
    • Helen Pryoras Helen Pryor
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Tom Verica
    Tom Verica
    • Jack Pryoras Jack Pryor
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Brittany Snow
    Brittany Snow
    • Meg Pryoras Meg Pryor
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Jonathan Adams
    Jonathan Adams
    • Henry Walkeras Henry Walker
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Vanessa Lengies
    Vanessa Lengies
    • Roxanne Bojarskias Roxanne Bojarski
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Arlen Escarpeta
    Arlen Escarpeta
    • Sam Walkeras Sam Walker
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Sarah Ramos
    Sarah Ramos
    • Patty Pryoras Patty Pryor
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Ethan Dampf
    Ethan Dampf
    • Will Pryoras Will Pryor
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Will Estes
    Will Estes
    • JJ Pryoras JJ Pryor
    61 episodes61 eps • 2002–2005
    Rachel Boston
    Rachel Boston
    • Beth Masonas Beth Mason
    57 episodes57 eps • 2002–2005
    Paul D. Roberts
    Paul D. Roberts
    • Dick Clarkas Dick Clark…
    45 episodes45 eps • 2002–2005
    Keith D. Robinson
    Keith D. Robinson
    • Nathan Walkeras Nathan Walker
    39 episodes39 eps • 2003–2005
    Matthew John Armstrong
    Matthew John Armstrong
    • Pete Pryoras Pete Pryor
    36 episodes36 eps • 2002–2005
    Jamie Elman
    Jamie Elman
    • Luke Foleyas Luke Foley
    36 episodes36 eps • 2002–2005
    Aysia Polk
    Aysia Polk
    • Angela Walkeras Angela Walker
    32 episodes32 eps • 2002–2005
    Peter Spellos
    Peter Spellos
    • Gusas Gus
    26 episodes26 eps • 2002–2005
    Davis Neves
    Davis Neves
    • Bandstand Danceras Bandstand Dancer
    21 episodes21 eps • 2002–2005
    Joey Lawrence
    Joey Lawrence
    • Michael Brooksas Michael Brooks
    19 episodes19 eps • 2002–2003
    • Creators
      • Jonathan Prince
      • Josh Goldstein
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Current music artists appear in almost every episode as popular singers from the 1960s.
    • Goofs
      In the pilot episode, which takes place in the fall of '63 (because subsequent episodes deal with the assassination of President Kennedy), the Beach Boys sing "Don't Worry Baby" on Bandstand. The song wasn't recorded until February 1964.
    • Quotes

      JJ Pryor: Kennedy says it's time for new dreams, and new frontiers, not just the ones of our fathers.

      Jack Pryor: President Kennedy who both went to college...

      JJ Pryor: I know!

      Jack Pryor: ...and loves football.

      JJ Pryor: I know!

      Jack Pryor: And you are going to...

      JJ Pryor: No I'm not!

      Jack Pryor: Will you let me finish a damn sentence? JJ, you have a chance to be something great. A tailback, an astronaut, or whatever the hell, but great! Now I know going to Notre Dame won't guarantee you anything, but it'll give you the best chance anyone could ask for. And I'm not going to stand by and let you piss away that chance. I just won't.

      JJ Pryor: Maybe it's not up to you.

    • Soundtracks
      Generation
      Written by Emerson Hart

      Performed by Emerson Hart

      Courtesy of Universal Records

    User reviews84

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    Top review
    On of the best Drama's on T.V.
    I thoroughly enjoy this show. Britney Snow is phenomenal as 16 year old Meg Pryor. I love how everything she is going through in the 60's I myself have or am going through right now. Vanessa Lengies as sassy Roxanne is Amazing. Will Estes...Gorgeous, as the Older brother J.J. Tom Verica is the best father figure on television. Patty and Will are great too. And I love how Helen (Gail O.Grady) is finally doing things without consulting her husband first. Showing that women can make up there own minds in the 60's. The story lines are great. But the best thing about it is how they bring the music from the 60's to life by having artists of today portray the artists of yesterday. Every week you can tune in and see someone new, artists such as: Usher, Vanessa Carlton, Michelle Branch, Leanne Rymes, Brad Paisly, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Monica, Macy Grey, Alisha Keyes, Nick Carter, Kelly Rolland, and many many more. Its great. I hope this show stays on the air for a long long time. Great for family's to watch together!
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    • Jan 3, 2004

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Our Generation
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dick Clark Productions
      • NBC Studios
      • NBC Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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