IMDb 6.872 1990 HD

Dream On

Dream On

1990
Comedy
6.872 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Brian Benben / Wendie Malick / Chris Demetral / Dorien Wilson / Denny Dillon

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Dream On' offers a compelling look at the often-unseen inner life of Martin Tupper, a divorced book editor played with understated brilliance by Brian Benben. What elevates this series beyond a typical character study is its audacious use…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Brian Benben essays Martin Tupper, a New York book editor whose divorced status forms the backdrop to his daily dramas. The series attempts a novel approach by incorporating snippets from vintage black and white television shows to externalise…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 30, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Here is a series that dares to be different. 'Dream On' follows Martin Tupper, a divorced book editor, through the messy intricacies of his life, but its genius lies in its visual language. Brian Benben imbues Tupper with…

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Arthur Finch
May 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Dream On' presents a portrait of divorced Manhattanite Martin Tupper, played with a nuanced weariness by Brian Benben. The show's concept, interjecting clips from classic television to punctuate Tupper's thoughts, is its undeniable hook. While this stylistic choice…

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Eleanor Vance
May 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Brian Benben anchors 'Dream On' with a performance that captures the weary charm of Martin Tupper, a book editor perpetually caught between his professional ambitions and personal entanglements. The series’s most striking element is its ingenious use of…

FAQs

What truly distinguishes 'Dream On' is its innovative narrative technique. While it explores the familiar territory of a divorced New Yorker's life, family, and career, its reliance on clips from older black and white television series to illustrate the protagonist's inner state is highly original. This device provides a visual and thematic counterpoint to the contemporary struggles, offering a unique, often humorous, commentary that sets it apart from more conventional dramas or comedies.