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Dream On

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Comedy

The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black and white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts.

Created by:
David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Cast:
Brian Benben, Wendie Malick, Chris Demetral, Dorien Wilson
Language:
English
Network:
HBO

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Season 2

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Episode 1

The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1)

1991-07-07 · 30m

During the filming of a movie about Judith's husband, Martin falls for the actress playing Judith, and Judith falls for the actor playing Richard.

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Episode 2

The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (2)

1991-07-07 · 30m

Conclusion. Things heat up on the set of the Richard Stone biography, as the stars fall for each other.

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Episode 3

And Your Little Dog, Too

1991-07-14 · 30m

Australians have bought Whitestone, and great change is in the air. Gibby Fiske makes his first appearance as the new boss at Whitestone, and he doesn't want to publish literature.

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Episode 4

The 37-Year Itch

1991-07-21 · 30m

Cousin Phil visits, and informs Martin that he has split up with his wife (shrew). While in Martin's office, Phil sees Toby for the first time, and is smitten. Phil begs, and Martin helps Phil pursue Toby.

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Episode 5

Calling the Kettle Black

1991-07-28 · 30m

Martin, while putting away Jeremy's laundry, comes across an adult magazine and a joint. Martin informs Judith, and they agree that Martin will have a talk with Jeremy.

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Episode 6

Futile Attraction

1991-08-04 · 30m

Martin goes to therapy for his performance problems, where he meets another patient with whom he begins a potentially volatile relationship.

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Episode 7

No, I'm Just Happy to See You

1991-08-11 · 30m

Martin and Eddie are mugged, twice, after which Martin decides to protect himself with his 2nd amendment rights.

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Episode 8

What I Did for Lust

1991-08-18 · 30m

Eddie sets up Martin with the "ugly" sister to further his own advances toward his production assistant.

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Episode 9

Play Melville for Me

1991-08-25 · 30m

Martin gets his own TV show, "Book Beat," on public access cable station Q.

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Episode 10

To Have and Have and Have and Have Not

1991-09-01 · 30m

Martin's old flame dances into town and upends his life.

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Episode 11

Pants on Fire

1991-09-08 · 30m

Martin admits having an affair; Jeremy takes disastrous advice on how to play spin the bottle.

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Episode 12

The Charlotte Letter

1991-09-15 · 30m

Martin's latest fling, Charlotte, reveals more of her past than he's comfortable with.

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Episode 13

The Name of the Game Is Five-Card Stud

1991-09-22 · 30m

The office gang invites Gibby to their "friendly" poker party.

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Episode 14

So Funny I Forgot to Laugh (aka Stop It, You're Killing Me)

1991-09-29 · 30m

Martin connects with his friend Bonnie, who is trying to become a comedienne. However, after her act bombs, she uses material from her relationship with Martin, making him uncomfortable, forcing him to end the relationship.

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Episode 15

Toby or Not Toby

1991-10-06 · 30m

Martin takes Toby to his Aunt Minnie's wake on her birthday.

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Cast

Brian Benben

Brian Benben

Martin Tupper

Wendie Malick

Wendie Malick

Judith Tupper Stone

Chris Demetral

Chris Demetral

Jeremy Tupper

Dorien Wilson

Dorien Wilson

Eddie Charles

Denny Dillon

Denny Dillon

Toby Pedalbee

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