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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, doesn't sit well with Meg's father.

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03x17 It's My Life Aired: Mar. 30, 2005

When Chris returns, Meg finds out that he has been drafted for the war and is going to Berkeley to avoid it. Meg must decide between being with … [continue reading]

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American Dreams is Canceled/Ended
The show had 3 seasons and 61 episodes air between 2002 and 2005.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 29, 2002
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
2002 - 2005
To-Date:
3 Seasons
61 Episodes
Network
NBC TV Network
AKA:
Our Generation
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  • Goof (anachronisms): In one episode, a "Sabian" cymbal is seen mounted on the wall of the record store. This Canadian brand was not introduced until 1979.
  • Goof (anachronisms): American Bandstand moved to California in February 1964.
  • Goof (anachronisms): In the series pilot episode, Jack refers to "Ara Parseghian and Notre Dame." The pilot is set in November of 1963 while Parseghian was hired by Notre Dame in December of…
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    Goof (anachronisms): In the series pilot episode, Jack refers to "Ara Parseghian and Notre Dame." The pilot is set in November of 1963 while Parseghian was hired by Notre Dame in December of that year.
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