Dream On — Season 2
A life like in the movies.
About this season
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.
Episodes (15)
1. The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (1)
Aired 7 July 1991 • 30 min
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.
2. The Second Greatest Story Ever Told (2)
Aired 7 July 1991 • 30 min
Conclusion. Things heat up on the set of the Richard Stone biography, as the stars fall for each other.
3. And Your Little Dog, Too
Aired 14 July 1991 • 30 min
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.
4. The 37-Year Itch
Aired 21 July 1991 • 30 min
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.
5. Calling the Kettle Black
Aired 28 July 1991 • 30 min
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.
6. Futile Attraction
Aired 4 August 1991 • 30 min
Martin goes to therapy for his performance problems, where he meets another patient with whom he begins a potentially volatile relationship.
7. No, I'm Just Happy to See You
Aired 11 August 1991 • 30 min
Martin and Eddie are mugged, twice, after which Martin decides to protect himself with his 2nd amendment rights.
8. What I Did for Lust
Aired 18 August 1991 • 30 min
Eddie sets up Martin with the "ugly" sister to further his own advances toward his production assistant.
9. Play Melville for Me
Aired 25 August 1991 • 30 min
Martin gets his own TV show, "Book Beat," on public access cable station Q.
10. To Have and Have and Have and Have Not
Aired 1 September 1991 • 30 min
Martin's old flame dances into town and upends his life.
11. Pants on Fire
Aired 8 September 1991 • 30 min
Martin admits having an affair; Jeremy takes disastrous advice on how to play spin the bottle.
12. The Charlotte Letter
Aired 15 September 1991 • 30 min
Martin's latest fling, Charlotte, reveals more of her past than he's comfortable with.
13. The Name of the Game Is Five-Card Stud
Aired 22 September 1991 • 30 min
The office gang invites Gibby to their "friendly" poker party.
14. So Funny I Forgot to Laugh (aka Stop It, You're Killing Me)
Aired 29 September 1991 • 30 min
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.
15. Toby or Not Toby
Aired 6 October 1991 • 30 min
Martin takes Toby to his Aunt Minnie's wake on her birthday.