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  • American Dream (1981– )
  • TV Series | 60 min | Drama, Family
American Dream (1981– )
TV Series | 60 min | Drama, Family

The Novak family has decided to buck the trend in urban flight and move back to the city from the suburbs. The only place that meets their space and price requirements, however, is a building in downtown Chicago that would best be ...See moreThe Novak family has decided to buck the trend in urban flight and move back to the city from the suburbs. The only place that meets their space and price requirements, however, is a building in downtown Chicago that would best be described as a "fixer-upper". Undaunted, the Novaks move in a try to make the best of things. Some of the family, particularly the young kids, adapt, while some, most notably their teenage daughter, don't. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher See less
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Creators
Ronald M. Cohen (written by) | Barbara Corday (created by) (written by) | Ken Hecht (created by) (written by) | Barney Rosenzweig (developed for television by)
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Updated Apr 26, 1981

Release date (First episode)
Apr 26, 1981 (United States)

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Cast

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44 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
George Barrow
Bill Swartz Bill Swartz   See fewer
8
Stephen Macht
Danny Novak Danny Novak   See fewer
7
Karen Carlson
Donna Novak Donna Novak   See fewer
7
Michael Hershewe
Todd Novak Todd Novak   See fewer
7
Timothy Owen Waldrip
Casey Novak Casey Novak   See fewer
7
Hans Conried
Abe Berlowitz Abe Berlowitz   See fewer
6
Andrea Smith
Jenny Novak Jenny Novak   See fewer
6
John McIntire
Sam Whittier Sam Whittier   See fewer
3
John Karlen
Coach Ritter Coach Ritter   See fewer
2
Donn Carl Harper
Nate Cross Nate Cross   See fewer
2
1
Scott Brady
Mr. Becker Mr. Becker   See fewer
1
Steve Stark
Willie Willie   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Anne Trompeter
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Juan Luco
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
Rai Rogers
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Tonya Pinkins
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Dick Sasso
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
1
1
Aidan Quinn
Scooter Scooter   See fewer
1
Dirk Blocker
McDonald McDonald   See fewer
1
Bruce Kirby
Sgt. Witofsky Sgt. Witofsky   See fewer
1
1
Lloyd Gough
Murphy Murphy   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Roz Alexander
Mrs. Dingman Mrs. Dingman   See fewer
1
Ira Rogers
Sgt. Perez Sgt. Perez   See fewer
1
Lisa Lopez
Becky Becky   See fewer
1
Neil D'Monte
Student at Museum (uncredited) Student at Museum (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Robert Minkoff
Bit (uncredited) Bit (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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