Dream On (DVD, 2004, 5-Disc Set)

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Some describe this venture as the beginning of HBOs golden era. This show is like the male version of SEX AND THE CITY, depicting the life and times of a 30-something literary type who whittles away the hours masterminding ways to hook up with the opposite sex. Both shows also employ the use of ample nudity and simulated sex, though DREAM ON certainly was first to attempt it. Martin Tupper (Brian Benben) is a divorced book publisher who tries as best he can to raise a teenage son (Chris Demetral) and remain friends with his psychotherapist ex-wife Judith (Wendie Malick). Though he frequently is shown dating and seducing many a woman, he is not-so secretly still in love with Judith. This passion burns all the more brightly when she marries a brilliant scientific genius that annoyingly embodies the idea of Renaissance Man. This story is punctuated by Martin's subconscious, which often takes the form of interjected old movie clips (similar to the quirky daydreams that gave Ally McBeal such a charmingly complex personality). The dated sound bytes from the films juxtaposed with modern scenarios, draws some serious giggles. Many of these episodes were directed and produced by John Landis, who offers an introduction to the series in this package.

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UPC0025192605826
eBay Product ID (ePID)31001178

Product Key Features

ActorBrian Benben, Wendie Malick, Michael Mckeon
Edition5-Disc Set
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleDream on
FormatDVD
Release Year2004
GenreComedy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs5
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display Format5-Disc Set
Leading RoleBrian Benben, Wendie Malick, Michael Mckeon
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20041012

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  • Sweet Dreams

    Caution: I'm old enough to remember when TV programs and movies were made in black and white. Maybe that is why I find Brian Benben and Wendy Malick hilarious in the early HBO series Dream On. Martin Tupper (Benben) was reared with television and movies from an earlier era often serving as babysitter and mentor. Consequently, he often interprets the vagaries of his own adult life through this black and white lens. Add this to the fact he is newly divorced, navigating both old and new relationships, is a book editor for a B grade New York publisher with a dysfunctional secretary, and has a smarmy TV talk show host for a best friend, there is plenty of material for hilarity. I only regret the show ran for two seasons, but it is a good example of early HBO programming and the rich quality of productions to come. It illustrates the creativity and genius often lacking in broadcast television.

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  • Winning and tragically underrated series

    Subject says it all. Brilliant, hilarious, with a lead so lovable you’d follow him down virtually any path. Cannot recommend this series enough. One can only hope the rest of it gets released one day and that all of it gets the proper HD treatment that it so sorely deserves.

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  • A Great Show

    It's a shame that the remaining seasons are not available. This show was superbly cast, and the stories with the blending of old footage is amazing. Somebody had to have done a lot of homework to get the footage that fit perfectly with the storylines. C'mon, get the remaining seasons out there for us to enjoy!

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  • Great 90's Comedy

    This show cracks me up. My wife thinks it is a 3 stooges thing or something (she doesn't find it funny) but I love it. I guess not everyone appreciates this type of humor (old film clips let you know what the main character is thinking-going through). I find it hilarious! And as a down-trodden wpm I relate. Very funny.

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  • Great old school show

    I love this show as a kid. Glad I found it on DVD. Got it for a great price almost perfect condition. Shipped fast.

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  • Dreaming On

    While it may be lost slightly in time and post development hell, this series offers a clever and acerbic take on younger middle life before the trappings of hypermedia.

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  • Dream on

    This show was so great I'm glad I have found it on DVD I've been watching the videos when I have a chance cant get tired of watching the episodes great buy

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  • Great show

    This is an old hbo comedy not available on the hbo app. It is a great show. Very funny, sexy, and feel good show

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  • I Would watch this on Repeat since I discover New things with repeat viewing.

    Truly Different with what was gong on with Sex Comedy at that time..Pretty Tame compared to Now.

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  • Great old forgotten show

    Great forgotten series. Thank you.

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