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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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The First Episode Mytharc Jul 8, 1990
- E2 Death Takes a Coffee Break Core Jul 15, 1990
- E3 Sex and the Single Father Core Jul 22, 1990
- E4 Sole Sister Core Jul 29, 1990
- E5 Angst for the Memories Core Aug 5, 1990
- E6 ...And Sheep Are Nervous Core Aug 12, 1990
- E7 Over Your Dead Body Core Aug 19, 1990
- E8 Martin Gets Lucky Core Aug 26, 1990
- E9 Three Coins in the Dryer Core Sep 2, 1990
- E10 Trojan War Core Sep 9, 1990
- E11 Up the River Core Sep 16, 1990
- E12 555-HELL Core Sep 23, 1990
- E13 Doing the Bossa Nova Mytharc Sep 30, 1990
- E14 Premarital Ex Mytharc Oct 7, 1990
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1) Mytharc Jul 7, 1991
- E2 The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (2) Core Jul 7, 1991
- E3 And Your Little Dog, Too Core Jul 14, 1991
- E4 The 37-Year Itch Core Jul 21, 1991
- E5 Calling the Kettle Black Core Jul 28, 1991
- E6 Futile Attraction Core Aug 4, 1991
- E7 No, I'm Just Happy to See You Core Aug 11, 1991
- E8 What I Did for Lust Core Aug 18, 1991
- E9 Play Melville for Me Core Aug 25, 1991
- E10 To Have and Have and Have and Have Not Core Sep 1, 1991
- E11 Pants on Fire Core Sep 8, 1991
- E12 The Charlotte Letter Mytharc Sep 15, 1991
- E13 The Name of the Game Is Five-Card Stud Core Sep 22, 1991
- E14 So Funny I Forgot to Laugh (aka Stop It, You're Killing Me) Mytharc Sep 29, 1991
- E15 Toby or Not Toby Mytharc Oct 6, 1991
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 And Bimbo Was His Name-O (1) Mytharc Jun 6, 1992
- E2 And Bimbo Was His Name-O (2) Core Jun 6, 1992
- E3 Nightmare on Bleecker Street Core Jun 13, 1992
- E4 For Peter's Sake Core Jun 20, 1992
- E5 Terms of Employment Core Jun 27, 1992
- E6 For Richard or for Poorer Core Jul 4, 1992
- E7 Bad Girls Core Jul 11, 1992
- E8 Here Comes the Bribe Core Jul 18, 1992
- E9 May Divorce Be with You Core Jul 25, 1992
- E10 Come and Knock on Our Door... Core Aug 1, 1992
- E11 B.S. Elliot Core Aug 8, 1992
- E12 What Women Want Core Aug 15, 1992
- E13 Red All Over Core Aug 22, 1992
- E14 The Rocky Marriage Picture Show Core Aug 29, 1992
- E15 Martin Over Medium Core Sep 5, 1992
- E16 Theory of Relativity Core Sep 12, 1992
- E17 Up All Night Core Sep 19, 1992
- E18 The Guilty Party Core Sep 26, 1992
- E19 The Son Also Rises Core Oct 3, 1992
- E20 Domestic Bliss Core Oct 10, 1992
- E21 It Came from Beneath the Sink Core Oct 17, 1992
- E22 No Deposit, No Return Core Oct 24, 1992
- E23 To the Moon, Alex! Core Oct 31, 1992
- E24 The Undergraduate Core Nov 7, 1992
- E25 Dance Ten, Sex Three Mytharc Nov 14, 1992
- E26 Key for Two Mytharc Nov 21, 1992
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 Oral Sex, Lies, and Video Tape Mytharc Jun 2, 1993
- E2 The French Conception Core Jun 9, 1993
- E3 Depth Be Not Proud Core Jun 16, 1993
- E4 Pop Secret Core Jun 23, 1993
- E5 Reach out and Touch Yourself Core Jun 30, 1993
- E6 Home Sweet Homeboy Core Jul 7, 1993
- E7 A Midsummer Night's Dream On Core Jul 14, 1993
- E8 The Book, the Thief, Her Boss and His Lover Core Jul 21, 1993
- E9 Super Freak Core Jul 28, 1993
- E10 One Ball, Two Strikes Core Aug 4, 1993
- E11 Portrait by an Artist on the Young Man Core Aug 11, 1993
- E12 And Bobby Makes Three Core Aug 18, 1993
- E13 Silent Night, Holy Cow (1) Filler Dec 18, 1993
- E14 Silent Night, Holy Cow (2) Filler Dec 18, 1993
- E15 Brother of the Bride Core Jan 19, 1994
- E16 Blinded by the Cheese Core Jan 26, 1994
- E17 Hey, Nanny Nanny Core Feb 2, 1994
- E18 The Second Coming Core Feb 9, 1994
- E19 Martin Tupper in Magnum Farce Core Feb 16, 1994
- E20 Where There's Smoke, You're Fired Core Feb 23, 1994
- E21 Blame It on Reo Core Mar 2, 1994
- E22 From Here to Paternity Core Mar 9, 1994
- E23 A Face Worse Than Death Core Mar 16, 1994
- E24 Felines ... Nothing More Than Felines Mytharc Mar 23, 1994
- E25 Stone Cold Mytharc Mar 30, 1994
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Taking of Pablum 5-2-3 (1) Mytharc Jun 22, 1994
- E2 The Taking of Pablum 5-2-3 (2) Core Jun 29, 1994
- E3 'Tis Pity She's a Neighbor Core Jul 6, 1994
- E4 Steinway to Heaven Core Jul 13, 1994
- E5 Judy and the Beast Core Jul 20, 1994
- E6 The Homecoming Queen Core Jul 27, 1994
- E7 I'm with Stupid Core Aug 3, 1994
- E8 Attack of the 59-Inch Woman Core Aug 10, 1994
- E9 Those Who Can't, Edit Core Aug 17, 1994
- E10 Off-Off Broadway Bound Core Aug 24, 1994
- E11 Hack Like Me Core Aug 31, 1994
- E12 I Never Promised You Charoses, Martin Mytharc Sep 7, 1994
- E13 The Courtship of Martin's Father Mytharc 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.
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