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Dream On

Dream On

A life like in the movies.

★ 6.9199030 min
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Synopsis

The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.

Episodes

Episode 1

The First Episode

Martin Tupper, New York book editor and product of the first television generation, faces a crisis: his ex-wife-to-be, Judith, is demanding that he sign their divorce papers so that she can re-marry. Should he try to win her back, or is it time to get back in the dating game?

1990-07-08 · 30 min
Episode 2

Death Takes a Coffee Break

Martin, while fooling around with a much younger college girl (an Eddie Charles hook-up), ends up in the hospital. His doctor instructs him to change his lifestyle around to prevent another (possibly worse) incident. Top of the list? Cut out caffeine. Of course, he receives a lot of ridicule as he goes about this.

1990-07-15 · 30 min
Episode 3

Sex and the Single Father

Worried that the divorce is the cause of Jeremy's poor concentration at school, Judith tells Martin that it's actually because of a crush on his teacher. After some wrangling with Judith, it's left to Martin to have 'the talk'.

1990-07-22 · 30 min
Episode 4

Sole Sister

Initially overjoyed by a whirlwind visit from his globe-trotting baby sister 'Beano', Martin finds it difficult to accept that she's more grown up than he imagined; and unfortunately, his best friend Eddie is part of the problem.

1990-07-29 · 30 min
Episode 5

Angst for the Memories

After being admonished by an old school friend for not becoming a famous writer, Martin feels galvanized to pick up the quill again—but are his central characters a little too close to home?

1990-08-05 · 30 min
Episode 6

...And Sheep Are Nervous

Martin accidentally finds himself dating a controlling, unstable woman.

1990-08-12 · 30 min
Episode 7

Over Your Dead Body

In order to secure a much-needed vacation, Martin seduces a grieving widow for a tawdry book.

1990-08-19 · 30 min
Episode 8

Martin Gets Lucky

Martin dates a witch, and good things can't stop happening to him. Then Eddie needs surgery.

1990-08-26 · 30 min
Episode 9

Three Coins in the Dryer

Martin bumps into a passionate woman in the laundry room, and she takes him for the ride of his life.

1990-09-02 · 30 min
Episode 10

Trojan War

Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.

1990-09-09 · 30 min
Episode 11

Up the River

Martin and Nina's relationship comes to a head when her environmental activism goes too far.

1990-09-16 · 30 min
Episode 12

555-HELL

Bored after breaking up with Nina, Martin is phoning anybody and everybody when he accidentally takes a call meant for the suicide helpline.

1990-09-23 · 30 min
Episode 13

Doing the Bossa Nova

Martin's new boss puts him in several compromising positions.

1990-09-30 · 30 min
Episode 14

Premarital Ex

Judith worries about her upcoming marriage. Martin tries to console her.

1990-10-07 · 30 min
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Cast

Brian BenbenBrian BenbenMartin Tupper
Wendie MalickWendie MalickJudith Tupper Stone
Chris DemetralChris DemetralJeremy Tupper
Dorien WilsonDorien WilsonEddie Charles
Denny DillonDenny DillonToby Pedalbee
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