In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.In the 1960s, a family experiences life and the struggles of the era, accompanied by the well-known pop songs of the period.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 10 wins & 27 nominations total
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- TriviaCurrent music artists appear in almost every episode as popular singers from the 1960s.
- GoofsIn the pilot episode, which takes place in the fall of '63 (because subsequent episodes deal with the assassination of President Kennedy), the Beach Boys sing "Don't Worry Baby" on Bandstand. The song wasn't recorded until February 1964.
- Quotes
JJ Pryor: Kennedy says it's time for new dreams, and new frontiers, not just the ones of our fathers.
Jack Pryor: President Kennedy who both went to college...
JJ Pryor: I know!
Jack Pryor: ...and loves football.
JJ Pryor: I know!
Jack Pryor: And you are going to...
JJ Pryor: No I'm not!
Jack Pryor: Will you let me finish a damn sentence? JJ, you have a chance to be something great. A tailback, an astronaut, or whatever the hell, but great! Now I know going to Notre Dame won't guarantee you anything, but it'll give you the best chance anyone could ask for. And I'm not going to stand by and let you piss away that chance. I just won't.
JJ Pryor: Maybe it's not up to you.
However, due to the lack of moral character in this country, and the lack of moral responsibility at NBC, this show has left us too soon. Had American Dreams been on 10-15 years ago along with the likes of "The Wonder Years" or "The Cosby Show", I believe it would have made it at least ten seasons. NBC is obviously more interested in "reality" apparently than quality programming. So this year instead of snuggling up on the couch with your family and watching American Dreams, you can watch Martha Stewart (a convicted felon by the way) hire and fire people. That will be great for your family.
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- Our Generation
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