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American Dreamer

A journalist escapes the chaos of city life by moving his family to a tranquil Wisconsin town, where he finds solace in a new writing role at the local newspaper, bringing a fresh perspective to the community.

A grieving journalist escapes the city to start anew in a peaceful Wisconsin town, taking up a column at the local paper and finding solace in his new community as he rebuilds his life with his family.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Sep 20, 1990

A retired news anchor starts a new chapter in his life by moving to Wisconsin...

Episode 3 Flight of the Dodo

3. Flight of the Dodo

Aired: Sep 29, 1990

A former cartoonist, worn out by the pressures of his profession, decides to ...

Episode 5 Corvette Man

5. Corvette Man

Aired: Oct 13, 1990

Tom's desires for a sleek Corvette are at odds with his emotions as he learns...

Episode 6 Over the Hill?

6. Over the Hill?

Aired: Oct 20, 1990

Tom's physical fitness is impressive, but a chest X-ray raises concerns, prom...

Episode 7 Mr. Wizard

7. Mr. Wizard

Aired: Oct 27, 1990

Tom Nash takes on the challenge of substitute teaching, only to encounter une...

Episode 12 A Face in the Cloud

12. A Face in the Cloud

Aired: Dec 8, 1990

As the deadline for his next column looms, Tom finds himself struggling with ...

Episode 14 Mother Knows Best

14. Mother Knows Best

Aired: Jun 1, 1991

Lillian's mother makes a surprise visit, forcing her to juggle reality and de...

Episode 15 Papa Joe

15. Papa Joe

Aired: Jun 8, 1991

A peaceful weekend with his daughter turns into a chaotic mess when Joe's pla...

Episode 16 Heartbreak Diner

16. Heartbreak Diner

Aired: Jun 15, 1991

Tom takes a bold step to address his daughter's blossoming romance with a col...

Info about American Dreamer

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Comedy