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American Dreams

Set to the soundtrack of the '60s, 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 Meg's father

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Gail O'Grady
Helen Pryor
Tom Verica
Jack Pryor
Brittany Snow
Meg Pryor

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Episode 1

Long Shots and Short Skirts

Sun, Sep 26, 2004

The Pryor and Walker families react to Meg and Sam having to go to court after being arrested. Meg's arrest becomes public knowledge and Jack's election is in trouble. Roxanne and Meg fight the school dress code. J.J. learns that the rest of his squad is dead.

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Awards

  • 2003 - TCA Award - Outstanding New Program of the Year - nominated
  • 2003 - CDG Award - Outstanding Period/Fantasy Television Series - winner
  • 2003 - Excellence in Production Design Award - Single-Camera Television Series - nominated
  • 2003 - ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilot (Network) - nominated

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