Dream On

Dream On (1990-1996)

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Dream On is an American adult-themed situation comedy about the family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show centered on Martin's life in an apartment in New York City with his teenage son, and relating to his ex-wife, while trying to date other women and succeed as an editor for a small book publisher. The show was notable for its frequent use of clips from old movies and TV shows to express Martin's inner life and feelings, which lent it much of its quirky appeal, reminding viewers about the impact of TV on their consciousness. The show was also significant for being one of the first American sitcoms to use uncensored profanity and nudity.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E27Finale with a Vengeance (2)März 27, 1996
S06E26Finale (1)März 20, 1996
S06E25Tenants, Anyone?März 13, 1996
S06E24Cupid is As Cupid DoesMärz 6, 1996
S06E23Hey Diddle DiddleFeb. 28, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Dream On premiere?

Dream On premiered on July 8,1990.

Who created Dream On?

Dream On was created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane.

What was the genre of Dream On?

Dream On was a comedy series.

Who starred as Martin Tupper in Dream On?

Brian Benben played the role of Martin Tupper in Dream On.

What was the main theme of Dream On?

Dream On primarily revolved around the romantic escapades of Martin Tupper and his relationships with the women in his life.

What was the significance of the name 'Dream On'?

The name 'Dream On' refers to Martin Tupper's habit of visualizing romantic situations that were often inspired by popular media.

Which network aired Dream On?

Dream On was originally aired on HBO.

How many episodes does Dream On have?

Dream On had a total of 120 episodes.

Who played Martin Tupper\u2019s ex-wife Judith Tupper Stone?

Wendie Malick played the role of Martin Tupper's ex-wife, Judith Tupper Stone.

Which actor played the character of Toby Pedalbee in Dream On?

Denny Dillon played the character of Toby Pedalbee in Dream On.

Who played Eddie Charles in Dream On?

Chris Demetral played the role of Eddie Charles in Dream On.

What was the name and profession of Martin Tupper's mother in Dream On?

Martin Tupper's mother was named Margaret Tupper, and she was a therapist in the series.

How did Dream On incorporate archival footage in its episodes?

Dream On often incorporated snippets of famous movie scenes and other media to portray Martin Tupper's vivid imagination. They would appear as black and white clips in the middle of the show.

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