Dream On 1990
“A life like in the movies.”
What is Dream On?
The television series Dream On is a show that explores the life of its main character. The show is set in New York City and revolves around the family life, romantic life, and career of a divorced book editor.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 120
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 8, 1990
- Last aired
- Mar 27, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The television series Dream On is a show that explores the life of its main character. The show is set in New York City and revolves around the family life, romantic life, and career of a divorced book editor. The main character is Martin Tupper, a book editor living in New York City. The series distinctively interjects clips from older black and white television series to convey Tupper's feelings or thoughts. This narrative device is used to punctuate Tupper's emotions and provide insight into his inner world. The show's use of vintage clips adds a unique layer to its storytelling, setting it apart from other television series. The life and experiences of Martin Tupper are the central focus of the show, making for a character-driven narrative. The series provides a glimpse into the personal and professional life of its main character, exploring themes related to family, relationships, and career.
Should you watch it?
“A divorced New York book editor navigates life while his thoughts are narrated by classic television clips.”
- unique visual storytelling
- relatable life themes
- relies on dated cultural references
Watch it if you enjoy meta-humor and classic television history.
The series contains adult themes and situations typical of a mature comedy.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The First Episode Jul 8, 1990
- E2 Death Takes a Coffee Break Jul 15, 1990
- E3 Sex and the Single Father Jul 22, 1990
- E4 Sole Sister Jul 29, 1990
- E5 Angst for the Memories Aug 5, 1990
- E6 ...And Sheep Are Nervous Aug 12, 1990
- E7 Over Your Dead Body Aug 19, 1990
- E8 Martin Gets Lucky Aug 26, 1990
- E9 Three Coins in the Dryer Sep 2, 1990
- E10 Trojan War Sep 9, 1990
- E11 Up the River Sep 16, 1990
- E12 555-HELL Sep 23, 1990
- E13 Doing the Bossa Nova Sep 30, 1990
- E14 Premarital Ex Oct 7, 1990
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1) Jul 7, 1991
- E2 The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (2) Jul 7, 1991
- E3 And Your Little Dog, Too Jul 14, 1991
- E4 The 37-Year Itch Jul 21, 1991
- E5 Calling the Kettle Black Jul 28, 1991
- E6 Futile Attraction Aug 4, 1991
- E7 No, I'm Just Happy to See You Aug 11, 1991
- E8 What I Did for Lust Aug 18, 1991
- E9 Play Melville for Me Aug 25, 1991
- E10 To Have and Have and Have and Have Not Sep 1, 1991
- E11 Pants on Fire Sep 8, 1991
- E12 The Charlotte Letter Sep 15, 1991
- E13 The Name of the Game Is Five-Card Stud Sep 22, 1991
- E14 So Funny I Forgot to Laugh (aka Stop It, You're Killing Me) Sep 29, 1991
- E15 Toby or Not Toby Oct 6, 1991
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 And Bimbo Was His Name-O (1) Jun 6, 1992
- E2 And Bimbo Was His Name-O (2) Jun 6, 1992
- E3 Nightmare on Bleecker Street Jun 13, 1992
- E4 For Peter's Sake Jun 20, 1992
- E5 Terms of Employment Jun 27, 1992
- E6 For Richard or for Poorer Jul 4, 1992
- E7 Bad Girls Jul 11, 1992
- E8 Here Comes the Bribe Jul 18, 1992
- E9 May Divorce Be with You Jul 25, 1992
- E10 Come and Knock on Our Door... Aug 1, 1992
- E11 B.S. Elliot Aug 8, 1992
- E12 What Women Want Aug 15, 1992
- E13 Red All Over Aug 22, 1992
- E14 The Rocky Marriage Picture Show Aug 29, 1992
- E15 Martin Over Medium Sep 5, 1992
- E16 Theory of Relativity Sep 12, 1992
- E17 Up All Night Sep 19, 1992
- E18 The Guilty Party Sep 26, 1992
- E19 The Son Also Rises Oct 3, 1992
- E20 Domestic Bliss Oct 10, 1992
- E21 It Came from Beneath the Sink Oct 17, 1992
- E22 No Deposit, No Return Oct 24, 1992
- E23 To the Moon, Alex! Oct 31, 1992
- E24 The Undergraduate Nov 7, 1992
- E25 Dance Ten, Sex Three Nov 14, 1992
- E26 Key for Two Nov 21, 1992
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 Oral Sex, Lies, and Video Tape Jun 2, 1993
- E2 The French Conception Jun 9, 1993
- E3 Depth Be Not Proud Jun 16, 1993
- E4 Pop Secret Jun 23, 1993
- E5 Reach out and Touch Yourself Jun 30, 1993
- E6 Home Sweet Homeboy Jul 7, 1993
- E7 A Midsummer Night's Dream On Jul 14, 1993
- E8 The Book, the Thief, Her Boss and His Lover Jul 21, 1993
- E9 Super Freak Jul 28, 1993
- E10 One Ball, Two Strikes Aug 4, 1993
- E11 Portrait by an Artist on the Young Man Aug 11, 1993
- E12 And Bobby Makes Three Aug 18, 1993
- E13 Silent Night, Holy Cow (1) Dec 18, 1993
- E14 Silent Night, Holy Cow (2) Dec 18, 1993
- E15 Brother of the Bride Jan 19, 1994
- E16 Blinded by the Cheese Jan 26, 1994
- E17 Hey, Nanny Nanny Feb 2, 1994
- E18 The Second Coming Feb 9, 1994
- E19 Martin Tupper in Magnum Farce Feb 16, 1994
- E20 Where There's Smoke, You're Fired Feb 23, 1994
- E21 Blame It on Reo Mar 2, 1994
- E22 From Here to Paternity Mar 9, 1994
- E23 A Face Worse Than Death Mar 16, 1994
- E24 Felines ... Nothing More Than Felines Mar 23, 1994
- E25 Stone Cold Mar 30, 1994
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Taking of Pablum 5-2-3 (1) Jun 22, 1994
- E2 The Taking of Pablum 5-2-3 (2) Jun 29, 1994
- E3 'Tis Pity She's a Neighbor Jul 6, 1994
- E4 Steinway to Heaven Jul 13, 1994
- E5 Judy and the Beast Jul 20, 1994
- E6 The Homecoming Queen Jul 27, 1994
- E7 I'm with Stupid Aug 3, 1994
- E8 Attack of the 59-Inch Woman Aug 10, 1994
- E9 Those Who Can't, Edit Aug 17, 1994
- E10 Off-Off Broadway Bound Aug 24, 1994
- E11 Hack Like Me Aug 31, 1994
- E12 I Never Promised You Charoses, Martin Sep 7, 1994
- E13 The Courtship of Martin's Father Sep 14, 1994
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the personal and professional life of a divorced book editor named Martin Tupper.
What makes the show unique?
It features a distinctive style that interjects clips from old black and white television shows to express the protagonist's thoughts.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in New York City.
What is the protagonist's occupation?
Martin Tupper works as a book editor.
Does the show focus on family life?
Yes, the series explores Martin Tupper's family life alongside his career and romantic experiences.