Dream On: Season 1

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: July 8, 1990

Starring: Jeff Joseph, Wendie Malick, Denny Dillon

Summary: One of HBO's first original series, Dream On is an adult situation comedy about Martin Tupper (played by Brian Benben), whose life is full of colorful characters. While Martin goes on numerous dates, he still has time for his family and best friend (Eddie Charles). The series is notable for its incorporation of old TV clips to illustrateOne of HBO's first original series, Dream On is an adult situation comedy about Martin Tupper (played by Brian Benben), whose life is full of colorful characters. While Martin goes on numerous dates, he still has time for his family and best friend (Eddie Charles). The series is notable for its incorporation of old TV clips to illustrate Tupper's thoughts (though those clips are likely the reason why many seasons of the show have yet to hit DVD). Creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane would later go on to create the NBC hit Friends. One (heavily edited) season would later air as repeats in primetime on Fox.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E14. Premarital Ex
Air Date: October 7, 1990
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S1:E13. Doing the Bossa Nova
Air Date: September 30, 1990
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S1:E12. 555-HELL
Air Date: September 23, 1990

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Rick Kogan

Dec 9, 2013

an original, quirky and wonderful half-hour comedy series that is both innovative and entertaining. [6 July 1990, p.2]

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Jay Boyar

Dec 9, 2013

Ingenious, charming, offbeat and playfully R-rated - surely, this is why God created cable. [1 July 1990, p.F1]

Howard Rosenberg

Dec 9, 2013

This is a rare TV union where cast, writers and directors appear to be of a single comedic mind; the humorous results speak for themselves. [7 July 1990, p.F11]

Matt Roush

Dec 9, 2013

While the device seems pasted on, its cleverness and occasional shock value gives Dream On the distinction it otherwise lacks. [6 July 1990]

Ken Tucker

Jun 7, 2013

An above-average sitcom. Read full review

Andy Edelstein

Dec 9, 2013

Dream On is almost there. It still needs some work, though. [6 July 1990, p.43]

Tom Shales

Dec 9, 2013

The problem is that the little scenes from the old shows seem so much more intriguing than the new show they interrupt. [7 July 1990, p.C1]

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  Air Date: July 19, 1995
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  Air Date: June 22, 1994
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  Air Date: June 2, 1993
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  Air Date: June 6, 1992
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  Air Date: July 7, 1991
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 8, 1990
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  S1:E14. Premarital Ex
  Air Date: October 7, 1990
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  S1:E13. Doing the Bossa Nova
  Air Date: September 30, 1990
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  S1:E12. 555-HELL
  Air Date: September 23, 1990
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  S1:E11. Up the River
  Air Date: September 16, 1990
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  S1:E10. Trojan War
  Air Date: September 9, 1990
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  S1:E9. Three Coins in the Dryer
  Air Date: September 2, 1990
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  S1:E8. Martin Gets Lucky
  Air Date: August 26, 1990
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  S1:E7. Over Your Dead Body
  Air Date: August 19, 1990
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  S1:E6. ...And Sheep Are Nervous
  Air Date: August 12, 1990
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  S1:E5. Angst for the Memories
  Air Date: August 5, 1990
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  S1:E4. Sole Sister
  Air Date: July 29, 1990
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  S1:E3. Sex and the Single Father
  Air Date: July 22, 1990
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  S1:E2. Death Takes a Coffee Break
  Air Date: July 15, 1990
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  S1:E1. The First Episode
  Air Date: July 8, 1990