- Genres Comedy, Drama, Family, Musical
- Runtime 45 minutes
- Total runtime 17 hours 15 minutes
- Status Ended
- Network NBC
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Rags to Riches
A self made millionaire from Hoboken "NICK FOLEY" needs to change his image...Fast!!! To aquire a family image this playboy needs to do a complete 180. In a stroke of genius deduction he decides to adopt 6 orphan girls. He takes them to live in his bel-Air mansion. After his idea backfires in a complete deal breaker, he relizes it wasn't that important anyway and he asks the girls to stay- permanently. The show was set in 1961 and focused on the girls misadventures and problems they faced growing up in the 60s from small dances to the Cuban Missile Crisis. This show was a first in tv history as it was the first and only to incorparate music into the plot line. A tv musical if you will, featuring music from the 50s and 60s rewritten to fit the plot. Defineatly one of the best dramas ever made for tv!!!!!!!
In an era defined by change and cultural upheaval, the television series "American Dreams" invites viewers to step back into the 1960s through the lens of a tight-knit Irish Catholic family residing in Philadelphia. Premiering on NBC from September 29, 2002, to March 30, 2005, this captivating series spans three seasons and features a total of 61 episodes that intricately weave together personal stories with significant historical events. At its heart is Meg Pryor, portrayed by Brittany Snow, whose dreams of dancing on the iconic show "American Bandstand" provide both motivation and conflict within her traditional family structure.
The narrative commences in November 1963 following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—a moment that undoubtedly shaped American consciousness during that tumultuous time. This pivotal event sets a somber backdrop for Meg’s aspirations as she strives to break free from her father Jack’s strict expectations while pursuing her passion for dance. The interplay between personal ambition and familial duty resonates throughout the series. Viewers quickly become invested in Meg's journey as she grapples with adolescence against a societal landscape marked by unrest and transformation.
The Pryor family dynamic is rich with complexity and relatability. Each character brings their unique struggles to life: Jack (Tom Verica), a World War II veteran navigating changing times; Helen (Gina Hecht), his homemaker wife who faces challenges of motherhood; JJ (Will Friedle), Meg's older brother torn between football dreams and personal desires; Patty (Kaitlin Doubleday), Meg’s younger sister who yearns for acceptance; and Will (Evan Peters), their youngest sibling dealing with polio. Together, they embody themes of love, conflict, resilience, and growth that are central not just to their individual arcs but also reflect broader societal shifts happening in America at this time.
