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American Dreams

TV-PG1h2002–2005Jonathan Prince
IMDb 7.7
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Set to the soundtrack of the 1960s, a Philadelphia family moves toward the cultural upheaval in the years ahead. The Pryors' teen daughter Meg tries to shed her 'good girl' image by hanging with her worldly friend Roxanne and pursuing a dream of being an American Bandstand dancer. Meg's emerging personality, and the changes her mother's going through, don't sit well with Father.

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DancingPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaFamily1960s

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What is American Dreams (2002) about?

Set to the soundtrack of the 1960s, a Philadelphia family moves toward the cultural upheaval in the years ahead. The Pryors' teen daughter Meg tries to shed her 'good girl' image by hanging with her worldly friend Roxanne and pursuing a dream of being an American Bandstand dancer. Meg's emerging personality, and the changes her mother's going through, don't sit well with Father.

Who stars in American Dreams?

American Dreams stars Gail O'Grady (Helen Pryor), Tom Verica (Jack Pryor), Brittany Snow (Meg Pryor), Will Estes (JJ Pryor), Jonathan Adams (Henry Walker). The series was created by Jonathan Prince.

Is American Dreams worth watching?

American Dreams holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama, Family, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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