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Commencement

**Commencement** is episode 14 of Season 3 of American Dreams.

Episode 58

## Summary

As Meg prepares to graduate, she considers taking her relationship with Sam to the next level but is chocked to find that many people are against it.

Jack continues to struggle with the City Council and ultimately ends up quitting.

Patty's essay wins the Campbell Soup essay contest but nobody believes her because she sent it in under another student's name.

JJ takes the job coaching football but begins to wonder about his future and possibly even becoming an astronaut.

Roxanne becomes worried that she may not graduate when she can't pass the presidential fitness exam.

## Music

* Fontella Bass with "Rescue Me"
* Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels with "Devil with a Blue Dress On"
* The Animals performing "We Gotta Get out of This Place"
One in a Million

**One in a Million** is episode 8 of Season 3 of American Dreams.

Episode 52

## Summary

The family continues to mourn the news of JJ's death.

Beth is worried about Helen and suggests her to go see a psychiatrist. Jack is angry with Beth for suggesting it but Helen eventually goes see him.

Meg is not sure what to do when she is asked to speak about JJ at an assembly.

JJ is found alive by a Frenchmen, but when he learns that he kills American soldiers, JJ must escape to save his life.

A city wide blackout occurs during a meteor shower. Chris takes Meg to watch it.

Beth goes in to labor during the blackout and later delivers John Pryor III.

## Music

* Fantasia Barrino as Aretha Franklin performing "Respect"
* Otis and the Elevators as Jimmy Smith performing "Got My Mojo Working"
Sam Walker

**Sam Walker** is a main character in American Dreams. He is portrayed by Arlen Escarpeta.

## Sam Walker

### Education

Student at East Catholic
Student at the University of Pennsylvania

## Affiliations

### Family

Henry Walker (father)
Angela Walker (younger sister)
Gwen Walker (mother)
Nathan Walker (cousin)

### Associates

Meg Pryor
JJ Pryor
Melanie Reeves

## Biography

### Season 1

Sam Walker wins a track scholarship to East Catholic. Some in the majority-white student body resent Sam's presence, especially Tommy DeFelice. Sam and Meg develop a friendship, even creating a record-swapping club while meeting at the Vinyl Crocodile record store. He is caught in the riots that shook Philadelphia in the summer of 1964.

### Season 2

Meg and Sam survive the riots unharmed. He wins a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania. He and Meg are arrested at a campus rally protesting the Vietnam war.

### Season 3

Sam and Meg consider the possibility of a romantic relationship, but both JJ and Nathan discourage the idea.
Martha and the Vandellas

**Martha and the Vandellas** isan American vocal group.

## Martha and the Vandellas

### Members

Martha Reeves
Lois Reeves
Delphine Reeves
Gloria Williams
Betty Kelly
Sandra Tilley

## AMERICAN DREAMS

### Portrayer

Catherine Lough Haggquist as Martha Reeves in Pilot & Where the Boys Are (1)
Kelly Rowland as Martha Reeves in City on Fire & Life's Illusions (2)

### Song

Heatwave (1)
Dancing in the Street (1&2)
Nowhere To Run (2)

## Also Known As

* The Del-Phis
* The Vels
* Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
Ethan Dampf

**Ethan Dampf** portrays Will Pryor in American Dreams.

## Ethan Dampf

### DOB

May 27, 1994 in Orange County, California, USA

## ROLE

### Season(s)

Season 1
Season 2
Season 3

## Credits

* *Junior (1994)*
* *Oh Baby (TV Series)*
* *Hanging Up (2000)*
* *Daddio (TV Series)*
* *Star Trek: Enterprise (TV Series)*
* *Judging Amy (TV Series)*
* *Collateral Damage (2002)*
Brittany Snow

**Brittany Snow** portrays Meg Pryor in American Dreams.

## Biography

Brittany Snow began modeling at the age of three and is an American actress and singer. She began her career as Susan "Daisy" Lemay on the CBS series *Guiding Light* (1998–2002). She then played the protagonist Meg Pryor on the NBC series *American Dreams* (2002) for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award and three Teen Choice Awards.

## Credits

* *SeaQuest 2032 (TV Series)*
* *Guiding Light (TV Series)*
* *The Pacifier (2005)*
* *John Tucker Must Die (2006)*
* *Nip/Tuck (TV Series)*
* *Hairspray (2007)*
* *Prom Night (2008)*
* *Harry's Law (TV Series)*
* *Pitch Perfect (2012)*
* *Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)*
* *Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)*
* *Someone Great (2019)*

## Links

* Facebook
* Instagram
* Twitter
* Website
* IMDb
My Guy

**My Guy** is a song heard in episode 27 of American Dreams.

## Lyrics

Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy,
(My guy)
Nothing you could do 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy.
(My guy)
I'm sticking to my guy like a stamp to a letter,
Like birds of a feather we stick together,
I'm tellin' you from the start I can't be torn apart from my guy.

Nothing you could do could make me untrue to my guy,
(My guy)
Nothing you could buy could make me tell a lie to my guy.
(My guy)
I gave my guy my word of honor to be faithful, and I'm gonna,
You best be believing I won't be deceiving my guy.

As a matter of opinion I think he's tops,
My opinion is he's the cream of the crop;
As a matter of taste to be exact he's my ideal as a matter of fact.

No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
There's not a man today who could take me away from my guy.

No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
There's not a man today who could take me away from my guy.
(What you say, Tell me more)

No muscle-bound man could take my hand from my guy.
(My guy)
No handsome face could ever take the place of my guy.
(My guy)
He may not be a movie star, but when it comes to bein' happy we are.
Jack Pryor

**Jack** **Pryor** is a main character in American Dreams. He is portrayed by Tom Verica.

## Affiliations

### Family

Helen Pryor (wife)
 JJ Pryor (son)
Meg Pryor (daughter)
Patty Pryor (daughter)
Will Pryor (son)
Pete Pryor (younger brother)
Ted Pryor (older brother)
Beth Mason-Pryor (daughter-in-law)
Melissa Pryor (niece)
Trip Pryor (grandson)

### Associates

Henry Walker
Nathan Walker
Father Conti
Murray
The Four Tops

**The Four Tops** are a vocal quartet.

## The Four Tops

### Members

Abdul "Duke" Fakir
Ronnie McNeir
Lawrence Payton, Jr.
Harold Bonhart
Levi Stubbs
Renaldo "Obie" Benson
Lawrence Payton
Theo Peoples

## AMERICAN DREAMS

### Appearance

Black and White
Real-To-Reel
Home Again

### Song

Baby I Need Your Loving
I Can't Help Myself
(Reach Out) I'll Be There

## Also Known As

* Four Tops
* The Four Aims
* The Tops
Heatwave

**(Love Is Like a)** **Heatwave** is a song heard in episode 1 of American Dreams.

## Heatwave

### Writer(s)

Brian Holland
Lamont Dozier
Eddie Holland

## Lyrics

Heat wave
Heat wave

Whenever I'm with you
Something inside
Starts to burn deep
And my heart's filled with fire
Could be that I'm very sentimental
Or is this just the way love's supposed to be?

I got a heat wave
Burning in my heart
I can't keep from crying
Tearing me apart
Sometimes she calls my name
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can't explain
I feel, yeah I feel

I feel this burning flame
This high blood pressure's got a hold on me
'Cause this is the way love's supposed to be

I got a heat wave

Burning in my heart
I can't keep from crying
Tearing me apart
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah

Just give me another chance
This could be a new romance
Heat wave
Heat wave
Heat wave
Heat wave
Rescue Me

**Rescue Me** is episode 6 of Season 2 of American Dreams.

Episode 31

## Summary

Roxanne's relationship with Lenny begins to heat up as things are pushed to the next level.

JJ's relationship with Diane, the mysterious woman from the bar takes an unexpected turn when he finds out who's wife she is.

Meg must take a long hard look at her relationship with Drew after finding out that he is seeing other people.

Jack wants Helen to quit her job after finding out that Will's surgery will be funded by the March of Dimes.

The Walkers must put their lives back together after a death.

## Music

* Alicia Keys as Fontella Bass performing "Rescue Me"
Fear Itself

**Fear Itself** is episode 21 of Season 1 of American Dreams.

## Summary

Meg and Roxanne are chosen for East Catholic's Prom Committee. Their assignment: get "cool" seniors onto the Bandstand set so they can take candid photos known as "senior snaps". Success, Roxanne gushes, will make them "the coolest sophomores in history." But they don't have permission from Bandstand to do it.

Will's Soap Box Derby is coming up, but he's afraid of the hills, and JJ's afraid of testing his newly healed leg

Patty has joined the Robins, and is very competitive about earning badges

Jack hires Sam to do a job at the Girard Avenue store.

## Music

* Smokey Robinson and The Miracles performing "Mickey's Monkey"
* Lonnie Henderson asBobby Rogers (a member of The Miracles) performing "Come on Do the Jerk"
Peter Spellos

**Peter Spellos** portrays Gus in American Dreams.

## Peter Spellos

### AKA

Gordon Baer
David Conrad
Orville Ketchum

## ROLE

### Season(s)

Season 1
Season 2
Season 3

## Credits

* *Sorority House Massacre II (1990)*
* *Growing Pains (TV Series)*
* *Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)*
* *Munchie (1992)*
* *The Wonder Years (TV Series)*
* *Black Jack (TV Mini-Series)*
* *BattleTech (TV Series)*
* *Street Fighter II: V (TV Series)*
* *Phoenix 2 (1995)*
* *Space Strikers (TV Series) voice*
* *Bureau of Alien Detectors (TV Series) voice*
* *Cowboy Bebop (TV Series) voice*
* *Billy Frankenstein (1998)*
* *Transformers: Robots in Disguise (TV Series) voice*
* *Men in Black II (2002)*
* *Digimon: Digital Monsters (TV Series) voice*
* *Ghost Slayers Ayashi (TV Series) voice*
* *Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (TV Series) voice*
* *Blue Dragon (TV Series) voice*
* *Digimon Data Squad (TV Series) voice*

## Links

* Twitter
* Website
* IMDb
Change a Comin

**Change a Comin'** is episode 8 of Season 2 of American Dreams.

Episode 33

## Summary

The Shangri-Las appear on American Bandstand.

The Vietnam War gets in the way of JJ and Beth and Meg and Drew, when they go on a "double date" to Harrisburg, where Roxanne's friend Lenny is playing with his band.

Uncle Pete's drinking is getting in the way of his relationship with Nancy.

Helen is concerned about Will's state of mind as he recovers from his operation.

Sam's getting interested in Malcolm X.

Patty makes a friend.

## Music

* Hilary Duff,Haylie Duff, Katie A. Campbell and Lindsay Pagano as members of The Shangri-Las performing "Leader of the Pack"
* The Supremes performing "Back in My Arms Again"
Heartache

**Heartache** is episode 14 of Season 1 of American Dreams.

## Summary

Preparing for the East Catholic High School Valentine's Day dance, Meg tries to convince boyfriend Luke of the importance of the holiday, while Roxanne waits for a brave boy to ask her to the dance .

A health scare sends Jack to the hospital, while JJ searches for forgiveness from Beth.

Patty braces for her own Valentine's Day festivities as she makes arrangements for her first coed party.

## Music

* Vanessa Carlton as Dusty Springfield performing "Wishin' and Hopin' "
Jessica Collins

**Jessica Collins** portrays Colleen in American Dreams.

## Jessica Collins

### DOB

April 1, 1971 in Schenectady, New York, USA

## Credits

* *Loving (TV Series)*
* *Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series)*
* *Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)*
* *Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series)*
* *Best of the Best 4: Without Warning (1998)*
* *Beautiful (2000)*
* *Catch Me If You Can (2002)*
* *Tru Calling (TV Series)*
* *Unscripted (TV Series)*
* *Big Shots (TV Series)*
* *Scoundrels (TV Series)*
* *The Young and the Restless (TV Series)*

## Links

* Facebook
* Instagram
* Twitter
* Website
* IMDb
Chris Moss

**Chris Moss** portrays Neil Sedaka in American Dreams.

## Credits

* *Nikki (TV Series)*
* *7th Heaven (TV Series)*
* *Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006)*
* *Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007)*
* *Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (2009)*
* *Community (TV Series)*
* *Bunheads (TV Series)*
* *Glee (TV Series)*
* *Prince of Peoria (TV Series)*
* *Fuller House (TV Series)*
* *Valley Girl (2019)*
Beyond the Wire

**Beyond the Wire** is episode 11 of Season 2 of American Dreams.

Episode 36

## Summary

Helen begins to feel the pressure of being a working mom as she tries to juggle her professional and home life.

When Drew comes over for dinner it is obvious that Jack doesn't like him.

After watching a film in school Patty wants to buy her first bra but nobody has time to go with her.

JJ experiences life on the front line as he fights in Vietnam.

## Music

* Neil Diamond performing "Cherry, Cherry"
* The Spencer Davis Group performing "Gimme Some Lovin'"
Jimmy Riley

**Jimmy Riley** is a recurring character in American Dreams. He is portrayed by Jesse Hutch.

## Jimmy Riley

### Occupation

Dancer on American Bandstand
Soldier in the United States Marine Corps

## Affiliations

### Associates

Meg Pryor
Roxanne Bojarski
Michael Brooks
Dick Clark
JJ Pryor

## Biography

Jimmy Riley was Meg's dance partner on American Bandstand, he left to fight in Vietnam. When he returned he was in a wheelchair.
Paul Revere and The Raiders

**Paul Revere & the Raiders** is a rock band.

## AMERICAN DREAMS

### Appearance

High Hopes
No Way Out (2)

## Members

* Paul Revere
* Mark Lindsay
* Robert White
* Richard White
* William Hibbard
* Dick McGarvin
* Red Hughes
* David Bell
* Jerry Labrum
* Andrea Loper
* Mike "Smitty" Smith
* Ross Allemang
* Steve West
* Dick Walker
* Charlie Coe
* Drake "Kid" Levin
* Mike "Doc" Holliday
* Phil "Fang" Volk
* Jim "Harpo" Valley
* Freddy Weller
* Joe Correro, Jr.
* Keith Allison
* Omar Martinez
* Robert Wooley
* Blair Hill
* Michael Bradley
* Carlo Driggs
* Doug Heath
* Ron Foos
* Danny Krause
* Jamie Revere
* Darren Dowler
* Tommy Scheckel
Can't Hold On

**Can't Hold On** is episode 15 of Season 2 of American Dreams.

Episode 41

## Summary

Beth is off to Hawaii to meet JJ for some R&R. It won't be either restful or relaxing.

Meg takes a job in WFIL's newsroom, where she sees a news clip that disturbs her greatly (she's also disturbed by something Beth tells her)

Lenny is back in Philly with a newly released single and no idea about Roxanne and Luke

Nancy's replacement at the travel agency is a bachelor who's very forward with Helen

Patty meets creepy Carl at a pool, where she also meets a cute lifeguard

Henry's frustrated because his new partner, Jack, doesn't treat him enough like a partner.

## Music

* Liz Phair as Jackie DeShannon performing "When You Walk in the Room"
* Lenny and The Pilgrims performing "Oh Carol"
No Satisfaction

**No Satisfaction** is episode 16 of Season 3 of American Dreams.

Episode 60

## Summary

With Ted, Jack's brother in the hospital he faces a tough decision to pull him of the respirator that is keeping him alive.

Meg and Roxanne are excited for The Rolling Stones concert but are surprised to find where their seats are.

Patty wants to become cool after being teased by some students at summer school about being a nerd. She receives a makeover from Meg and Roxanne and goes on bandstand but ultimately decides she likes who she is.

JJ is doing well at his job and able to use his knowledge from Vietnam to help him.

## Music

* Fountains of Wayne as The Hollies performing "Bus Stop"
* The Mamas & the Papas performing "California Dreamin'"
* Otis Redding
Benita Krista Nall

**Benita Krista Nall** portrays Melanie Reeves in American Dreams.

## Credits

* *Without a Trace (TV Series)*
* *JAG (TV Series)*
* *The Practice (TV Series)*
* *Las Vegas (TV Series)*
* *7th Heaven (TV Series)*
* *The Punanny Diaries (TV Series)*
* *Criminal Minds (TV Series)*
* *Miss Dial (2013)*
* *Franklin & Bash (TV Series)*
* *Hart of Dixie (TV Series)*
* *Paper Friends (2019)*

## Links

* Instagram
* Twitter
* IMDb
Beth Mason-Pryor

**Beth Mason-Pryor** is a main character in American Dreams. She is portrayed by Rachel Boston.

## Affiliations

### Family

JJ Pryor (husband)
George Mason (father)
Doris Mason (mother)
Jack Pryor (father-in-law)
Helen Pryor (mother-in-law)
Meg Pryor (sister-in-law)
Patty Pryor (sister-in-law)
Will Pryor (brother-in-law)
Trip Pryor (son)

## Biography

### Season 1

Beth chooses to attend the University of Pennsylvania in order to be near JJ.

### Season 2

While on leave, JJ and Beth are reunited in Hawaii; they break up, but Beth soon learns she is pregnant with JJ's child, and she moves in with the Pryors.

### Season 3

After JJ returns home he proposes to Beth and they are married in a ceremony held at the Pryor's catholic church.
Last Train To Clarksville

**Last Train To Clarksville** is a song heard in episode 55 of American Dreams.

## Last Train To Clarksville

### Writer(s)

Bobby Hart
Tommy Boyce

## Lyrics

Take the last train to Clarksville
And I'll meet you at the station
You can be there by four-thirty
'Cause I've made your reservation, don't be slow
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no

'Cause I'm leaving in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
Till the morning brings my train and I must go
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no

And I don't know if I'm ever coming home
Take the last train to Clarksville
I'll be waiting at the station
We'll have time for coffee-flavored kisses
And a bit of conversation
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no

Take the last train to Clarksville
Now I must hang up the phone
I can't hear you in this noisy railroad station all alone
I'm feeling low
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no
And I don't know if I'm ever coming home
Oh

Take the last train to Clarksville
And I'll meet you at the station
You can be here by four-thirty
'Cause I've made your reservation, don't be slow
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no

And I don't know if I'm ever coming home
Take the last train to Clarksville
Take the last train to Clarksville
Take the last train to Clarksville
Take the last train to Clarksville
Old Enough to Fight

**Old Enough to Fight** is episode 14 of Season 2 of American Dreams.

Episode 39

## Summary

Roy Orbison plays on Bandstand, while Nancy Sinatra has schlepped her boots to Vietnam, where JJ sees her perform. He could use some cheering up: He's been traumatized by killing a Vietcong soldier.

Back in Philly, Meg runs away from home (but not far).

Henry's business plans hit a snag.

Will starts delivering newspapers by himself.

## Music

* Chris Isaak as Roy Orbison performing "Pretty Woman"
* Jennifer Love Hewitt as Nancy Sinatra performing "These Boots Are Made For Walking" and "Sunny"
* Tyler Hilton as a folk singer performing The Beatles' "I've Just Seen a Face"
Surround Me

**Surround Me** is episode 4 of Season 3 of American Dreams.

Episode 48

## Summary

JJ begins to experience other aspects of the Vietnam war including military interrogation, dating a Vietnamese girl, and deadly explosions in civilian areas.

Jack continues to approach the minority vote with help from Helen and Henry and the opposition resorts to scare tactics and dirty tricks in an attempt to foil his campaign.

Meg continues to work on her play with Roxanne, who is contributing in her own special way. As Meg and Chris become closer, his bad influence on her begins to show, surprising even Roxanne.

Cal and Beth also notice their intensifying feelings for each other.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

**Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree** is a song heard in episode 53 of American Dreams.

## Lyrics

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some carolling

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree

Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday

Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
Tommy DeFelice

**Tommy DeFelice** is a recurring character in American Dreams. He is portrayed by Paul Wesley.

## Affiliations

### Associates

JJ Pryor
Danny O'Connor

## Biography

### Season 1

JJ's macho friend and former football teammate. JJ later ends the friendship when he notices a strong racist side to him when Sam enrolls at East Catholic. They resume their friendship when Tommy takes the blame for something JJ did.
Long Shots and Short Skirts

**Long Shots and Short Skirts** is episode 1 of Season 3 of American Dreams.

Episode 45

## Summary

Meg and Sam continue to find themselves at odds with their parents after their court date, as the uncertain future of Sam's scholarship hangs over Henry's head. Meg's arrest is leaked to the papers, compromising the integrity of Jack's bid to run for city council.

Back at school, Meg and Roxanne learn that the new headmaster is enforcing the school's dress code, so they organize a mini-skirt protest.

Beth continues to work at the Lair, and has caught the eye of Cal, an aspiring singer/songwriter. When Helen asks Beth to join the Blue Star Women, an organization that donates necessities to the wives of soldiers at war, she expresses her concerns of not being JJ's wife.

In Vietnam, JJ is in a military hospital where he learns that the rest of his squad was not so fortunate, and that Beth is pregnant.

## Music

* Brandy Norwood and Delandis as Gladys Knight and The Pips performing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
* Gavin DeGraw as Smokey Robinson
* Yardbirds with "For Your Love"
* The McCoys performing "Hang on Sloopy"
Roxanne Bojarski

**Roxanne Bojarski** is a main character in American Dreams. She is portrayed by Vanessa Lengies.

## Appearance

Roxanne is teenage years old. Has long brown hair, brown eyes and tan skin.

## Roxanne Bojarski

### Occupation

Dancer on American Bandstand
Vinyl Crocodile
Hairdresser

## Affiliations

### Family

Lenore Bojarski (mother)
Mr. Bojarski (father)

### Associates

Meg Pryor
Luke Foley
Michael Brooks
Lenny Beeber

## Biography

Meg's best friend who has a knack for getting herself into trouble.

### Season 1

Meg and Roxanne win the opportunity to join the dancers on the TV show American Bandstand, filmed in Philadelphia.

### Season 2

Roxanne exchanges promise rings with boyfriend Lenny, and goes on tour with him before returning home. Later on, she dates Meg's ex-boyfriend, Luke.

### Season 3

Roxanne, estranged from her mother, moves in with the Pryors. She moves into a loft above the Vinyl Crocodile record store with Luke after her mother gets remarried mother.
Dancing in the Street

**Dancing in the Street** is a song heard in episodes 1 & 30 of American Dreams.

## Dancing in the Street

### Writer(s)

Marvin Gaye
William "Mickey" Stevenson
Ivy Jo Hunter

## Lyrics

Calling out around the world,
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street.

They're dancing in Chicago,
Down in New Orleans,
In New York City.

All we need is music, sweet music.
There'll be music everywhere.
There'll be swinging and swaying and records playing,
Dancing in the street.

Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear,
Just as long as you are there.
So come on, every guy, grab a girl.
Everywhere around the world

They'll be dancing.
They're dancing in the street.
It's an invitation across the nation,
A chance for folks to meet.

There'll be laughing, singing, and music swinging,
Dancing in the street.
Philadelphia, P.A.
Baltimore and D.C. now.
Can't forget the Motor City.

All we need is music, sweet music.
There'll be music everywhere.
There'll be swinging and swaying and records playing,
Dancing in the street.

Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear,
Just as long as you are there.
So come on, every guy, grab a girl.
Everywhere around the world

They're dancing.
They're dancing in the street.
Way down in L.A. ev'ry day,
They're dancing in the street. (Dancing in the street.)
Let's form a big, strong line, get in time,

We're dancing in the street.
(Dancing in the street.)
Across the ocean blue, me and you,
We're dancing in the street.
Virginia Madsen

**Virginia Madsen** portrays Rebecca Sandstrom in American Dreams.

## Virginia Madsen

### DOB

September 11, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, USA

## Credits

* *Zombie High (1987)*
* *Mr. North (1988)*
* *Moonlighting (TV Series)*
* *Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)*
* *Candyman (1992)*
* *The Prophecy (1995)*
* *Frasier (TV Series)*
* *The Haunting (1999)*
* *The Practice (TV Series)*
* *Sideways (2004)*
* *Scooby-Doo in Where's My Mummy? (2005) voice*
* *Smith (TV Series)*
* *Monk (TV Series)*
* *Scoundrels (TV Series)*
* *The Event (TV Series)*
* *Jan (TV Series)*
* *Hell on Wheels (TV Series)*
* *Witches of East End (TV Series)*
* *American Gothic (TV Series)*
* *Designated Survivor (TV Series)*
* *The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (TV Mini-Series)*
* *Spare Room (2018)*
* *Swamp Thing (TV Series)*
* *Sarah (2019)*

## Links

* Facebook
* Twitter
* Instagram
* Website
* IMDb
That'll Be The Day

**That'll Be The Day** is a song heard in episode 53 of American Dreams.

## That'll Be The Day

### Writer(s)

Buddy Holly
Jerry Allison

## Lyrics

Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, you give me all your loving and your turtle doving
All your hugs and kisses and your money too
Well, you know you love me baby, until you tell me, maybe
That some day, well I'll be through

Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, when Cupid shot his dart he shot it at your heart
So if we ever part and I leave you
You sit and hold me and you tell me boldly
That some day, well I'll be blue

Well, that'll be the day, when you say goodbye
Yes, that'll be the day, when you make me cry
You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie
'Cause that'll be the day when I die

Well, that'll be the day, woo ho
That'll be the day, woo ho
That'll be the day, woo ho
That'll be the day
Cold Snap

**Cold Snap** is episode 7 of Season 1 of American Dreams.

## Summary

Meg is angry to hear Luke, the new record shop employee, talking bad about the music she's about to buy.

A sudden cancellation of his deal to supply a hotel with all there new TVs, forces Jack to examine his family's financial outlook and question his own business philosophy.

Sam, who is still adapting to life at East Catholic high school deals with a prank gone too far by the football team, while JJ looks on, unable or unwilling to intervene.

While Roxanne uses her Bandstand connections to start her own business of selling autographed 45's, starting with Marvin Gaye.

Discovering Luke slipped her a Bob Dylan record instead, Meg rushes back to the store to confront him.

The prank gets Tommy suspended and he threatens Sam until JJ intervenes, which draws a nasty response from Sam.

Michael shuts down Roxanne's new business, while Jack tries in vain to still make the big Hotel sell, but it's all for not as Mr. Healey refuses to buy them.

The bitter cold of the night doesn't stop East Catholic from pulling out a last minute victory in the biggest game of the year.

## Music

* Usher as Marvin Gaye performing "Can I Get a Witness"
* The Orlons performing "Don't Hang Up"
Nigel Thatch

**Nigel Thatch** portrays Willie Johnson in American Dreams.

## Nigel Thatch

### DOB

August 8, 1976 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

## Credits

* *Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series)*
* *The Parent 'Hood (TV Series)*
* *Riot (1997)*
* *Bouncers (1997)*
* *Early Edition (TV Series)*
* *7th Heaven (TV Series)*
* *The Players Club (1998)*
* *The '60s (1999)*
* *Moesha (TV Series)*
* *Sister, Sister (TV Series)*
* *NYPD Blue (TV Series)*
* *Girlfriends (TV Series)*
* *One on One (TV Series)*
* *Without a Trace (TV Series)*
* *L.A. Twister (2004)*
* *Half & Half (TV Series)*
* *Selma (2014)*
* *Valor (TV Series)*
My Girl

**My Girl** is a song heard in episode 22 of American Dreams.

## My Girl

### Writer(s)

Smokey Robinson
Ronald White

## Lyrics

I´ve got sunshine
On a cloudy day.
When it´s cold outside,
I´ve got the month of May.

Well, I guess you´ll say
What can make me feel this way?

My girl. (My girl, my girl)
Talkin´ ´bout my girl. (My girl)

I´ve got so much honey
The bees envy me.
I´ve got a sweeter song
Than the birds in the trees.

Well, I guess you´ll say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl. (My girl, my girl)
Talkin´ ´bout my girl. (My girl)

Ooooh, Hoooo.

Hey, hey, hey.
Hey, hey, hey.

I don´t need no money,
Fortune or fame.
I´ve got all the riches, baby,
One man can claim.

Well, I guess you´ll say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl. (My girl, my girl)
Talkin´ ´bout my girl. (My girl)

Talkin´ bout my girl.
​​​​​​​I´ve got sushine on cloudy day
With my girl.
I´ve even got the month of May
With my girl.

Talkin´ bout, talkin´ bout my girl . . .
Ashley Williams

**Ashley Williams** portrays Sandie Shaw in American Dreams.

## Ashley Williams

### DOB

November 12, 1978 in Westchester County, New York, USA

## Credits

* *As the World Turns (TV Series)*
* *Good Morning, Miami (TV Series)*
* *E-Ring (TV Series)*
* *Snow (2004)*
* *Huff (TV Series)*
* *Amy Coyne (2006)*
* *Side Order of Life (TV Series)*
* *Snow 2: Brain Freeze (2008)*
* *Novel Adventures (TV Series)*
* *Saving Grace (TV Series)*
* *Warehouse 13 (TV Series)*
* *How I Met Your Mother (TV Series)*
* *The Jim Gaffigan Show (TV Series)*
* *Christmas In Evergreen (2017)*
* *Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa (2018)*
Surfin' Bird

**Surfin' Bird** is a song heard in episode 16 of American Dreams.

## Surfin' Bird

### Writer(s)

Al Frazier
Carl White
Sonny Harris
Turner Wilson Jr.

## Lyrics

A-well-a ev'rybody's heard about the bird

B-b-b-bird, b-birdd's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, bird is a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, well-a bird is a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, well-a bird is a word

A-well, a bird, bird, b-bird is a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, well-a bird is a word

A-well, a bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well-a don't you know about the bird?

Well, everybody knows that the bird is a word

A-well-a-bird, bird, b-bird's a word, a-well-a

A-well-a everybody's heard about the bird

Bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well, a bird, bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well-a don't you know about the bird?

Well, everybody's talking about the bird!

A-well-a bird, bird, b-bird's the word

A-well-a bird, surfing bird, brrrrrrrrpagh!

Aaah, bap-a-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pap

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-mow

Ma-ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-mow

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow

A-well-a don't you know about the bird?

Well, everybody knows that the bird is a word

A-well, a bird, bird, b-bird's a word

A-well-a mow, mow, pa-pa, ma-ma-mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, ma-ma, mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, ma-ma, mow, pa-pa

Ma-ma-mow, ma-ma, mow, pa-pa
Past Imperfect

**Past Imperfect** is episode 17 of Season 1 of American Dreams.

## Summary

Celebrating a Pryor family tradition, Jack and Uncle Pete make their annual trip to the cemetery to tend to their father's grave, only to be joined by an unexpected visitor - their brother Ted.

After impressing him with her musical knowledge, Bandstand producer Michael Brooks asks Meg to help him put together an upcoming special. However, when she is drafted as part of the cemetery expedition, Meg asks Roxanne to fill in, offering her best friend a chance to spend time with her latest crush.

JJ receives some disturbing news from the doctor regarding his broken leg.

Helen volunteers to help register voters for the upcoming election, working closely with Professor Witt, while Sam decides to join his cousin Nathan at a local rally.

## Music

* Lonnie Henderson as Rudolph Isley from Isley Brothers performing "Shout"
* The Dave Clark Five performing "Catch Us if You Can"
RUIJ

ON SEPTEMBER 24 2015 BEAU RUINED HIS BURRITO, IN THE MIDST OF THE CRISIS BABS COMMENTED "BEAU RUINS EVERYTHING" AND BEAU FOLLOWED UP WITH "I RUIJED FLOCHAN" IN A PROBABLY PURPOSEFUL TYPO. BABS IMMEDIATELY EDITED HER COMMENT TO ALSO SAY RUIJS FOR NO APPARENT REASON NOW WE ALL SAY RUIJ LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL FLOCHAN IS A FUN PLACE TO WORK AND LIVE AND DIE
Helen Pryor

**Helen** **Pryor** is a main character in American Dreams. She is portrayed by Gail O'Grady.

## Affiliations

### Family

Jack Pryor (husband)
JJ Pryor (son)
Meg Pryor (daughter)
Patty Pryor (daughter)
Will Pryor (son)
Pete Pryor (brother-in-law)
Ted Pryor (brother-in-law)
Beth Mason-Pryor (daughter-in-law)
Melissa Pryor (niece)
Trip Pryor (grandson)

### Associates

Father Conti
Rebecca Sandstrom
Nancy
Donald Norville
Shelly Pierce
Dream Lover

**Dream Lover** is a song heard in episode 35 of American Dreams.

## Lyrics

Every night I hope and pray
A dream lover will come my way
A girl to hold in my arms
And know the magic of her charms

Because I want a girl to call my own
I want to dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone

Dream lover where are you
With a love oh so true
And a hand that I can hold
To feel you near as I grow old

Because I want a girl to call my own
I want to dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone

Someday I don't know how
I hope you'll hear my plea
Someway I don't know how
She'll bring her love to me

Dream lover until then
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do
Until all my lover's dreams come true

Because I want a girl to call my own
I want to dream lover
So I don't have to dream alone
Please don't make me dream alone

I beg you don't make me dream alone
No I don't want to dream alone.
You Don't Own Me

**You Don't Own Me** is a song heard in episode 2 of American Dreams.

## You Don't Own Me

### Writer(s)

John Madara
Dave White

## Lyrics

You don't own me, I'm not just one of your many toys
You don't own me, don't say I can't go with other boys

And don't tell me what to do
And don't tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display, 'cause

You don't own me, don't try to change me in any way
You don't own me, don't tie me down 'cause I'd never stay

Oh, I don't tell you what to say
I don't tell you what to do
So just let me be myself
That's all I ask of you

I'm young and I love to be young
I'm free and I love to be free
To live my life the way I want
To say and do whatever I please

A-a-a-nd don't tell me what to do
Oh-h-h-h don't tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display

I don't tell you what to say
Oh-h-h-h don't tell you what to do
So just let me be myself
That's all I ask of you

I'm young and I love to be young
I'm free and I love to be free
To live my life the way I want
American Dreams

**American Dreams** was an American television drama series broadcast on the NBC television network between 2002 and 2005.

## Overview

Follows the lives of the Pryor family living in Philadelphia in the 1960's. American Dreams often featured contemporary musicians performing as popular musicians of the 1960's.

## Cast

*For the full list see here*

* Brittany Snow as Meg Pryor
* Will Estes as JJ Pryor
* Vanessa Lengies as Roxanne Bojarski
* Arlen Escarpeta as Sam Walker
* Sarah Ramos as Patty Pryor
* Ethan Dampf as Will Pryor

## Episodes

*For the full list of episodes see here*

Season one takes place in 1963–64, season two in 1964–65, and season three in 1965–66.

## DVD Releases

The first season of American Dreams was released on DVD in September 2004.

## Trivia

* Season 1 was known as *Our Generation* when it debuted in Australia
Dave Chan

Dave Chan, surprisingly, is not a person named Dave Chan, but a chan called Dave Chan. On this Chan, people talked about Daves and things related to Daves. It started because Doug (sign) said something about Dave Grohl followed by something about Dave Matthews. Beau then said something and then Doug said something and then Beau started Dave Chan. I think Pete liked it but pretty much no one else did. It pretty much sucked. (sucks? I dunno I guess it technically still exists.)
Back in My Arms Again

**Back in My Arms Again** is a song heard in episode 33 of American Dreams.

## Back in My Arms Again

### Writer(s)

Edward Jr. Holland
Lamont Dozier
Brian Holland

## Lyrics

All day long, I hear my telephone ring
Friends calling giving their advice
From the boy I love, I should break away
'Cause heartaches, he'll bring one day

I lost him once through friends' advice
But it's not gonna happen twice
'Cause all advice ever gotten me
Was really long and sleepless nights
(Oooooh!)

But now, he's back in my arms again
Right by my side
I got him back in my arms again
So satisfied
(Oooooh!)

It's easy for friends to say let him go
But I'm the one who needs him so
It's his love that makes me strong
Without him, I can't go on

This time, I'll live my life at ease
Being happy loving whom I please
And each time we make romance,
I'll be thankful for a second chance
(Oooooh!)

'Cause he's back in my arms again
Right by my side
I got him back in my arms again
So satisfied
(Oooooh!)

How can Mary tell me what to do
When she lost her love so true?
And Flo, she don't know
'Cause the boy she loves is a Romeo

I listened once to my friends' advice
But it's not gonna happen twice
'Cause all advice ever gotten me
Was really long and sleepless nights
(Oooooh!)

I got him back in my arms again
Right by my side
I got him back in my arms again
So satisfied
(Oooooh!)

I'm satisfied
So satisfied, I'm satisfied
I'm satisfied, so satisfied
Leaders of the Pack

**Leaders of the Pack** is episode 3 of Season 3 of American Dreams.

Episode 47

## Summary

After Meg unsuccessfully tries to recruit other students for her play, Chris makes her an offer that involves breaking and entering in exchange for his and his friends' participation.

As Jack prepares to embrace alternative voting groups for his run as city councilman, Helen tries to understand Donald's alternative lifestyle, and invites him over for dinner.

When Beth hears that another pregnant woman's husband is killed in Vietnam, she and JJ, have yet another awkward conversation.

Dating Melanie causes Sam to feel like he is from the wrong side of the tracks, and Roxanne moves in with the Pryor's after she learns that her mom is not only remarrying, but moving, too.

## Music

* Hawk Nelson as The Who performing "My Generation"
* Lonnie Henderson as Marvin Gaye performing "Hitch Hike"
Sam Page

**Sam Page** portrays Drew Mandel in American Dreams.

## Sam Page

### DOB

November 5, 1976 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, USA

## Credits

* *Popular (TV Series)*
* *Hang Time (TV Series)*
* *7th Heaven (TV Series)*
* *Undressed (TV Series)*
* *All My Children (TV Series)*
* *Point Pleasant (TV Series)*
* *Shark (TV Series)*
* *Desperate Housewives (TV Series)*
* *Gossip Girl (TV Series)*
* *Greek (TV Series)*
* *Mad Men (TV Series)*
* *Imaginary Friend (2012)*
* *Necessary Roughness (TV Series)*
* *House of Cards (TV Series)*
* *Switched at Birth (TV Series)*
* *The Bold Type (TV Series)*
* *The Story of Us (2019)*

## Links

* Instagram
* Twitter
* IMDb
Wishin' and Hopin'

**Wishin' and Hopin'** is a song heard in episode 14 of American Dreams.

## Wishin' and Hopin'

### Writer(s)

Burt Bacharach
Hal David

## Lyrics

Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms
That won't get you into his arms
So if you're lookin' to find love you can share

All you gotta do is
Hold him and kiss him and love him
And show him that you care
Show him that you care just for him

Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
You won't get him
Thinkin' and a-prayin'

Wishin' and hopin'
Just wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' his kiss is the start
That won't get you into his heart

So if you're thinkin' how great true love is
All you gotta do is
Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his

(You gotta) Show him that you care just for him
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
You won't get him

Thinkin' and a-prayin'
Wishin' and hopin'
Just wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' his kiss is the start

That won't get you into his heart
So if you're thinkin' how great true love is
All you gotta do is
Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him

Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his
You will be his, you will be his
The Ikettes

**The Ikettes** were a trio (sometimes quartet) of female backing vocalists for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.

## Members

* Robbie Montgomery
* Frances Hodges
* Sandra Harding
* Delores Johnson
* Eloise Hester
* Jo Armstead
* Jessie Smith
* Venetta Fields
* Janice Singleton (Hughes)
* Diane Rutherford
* Marquentta Tinsley
* Pat Arnold (a.k.a. P. P. Arnold)
* Juanita Hixson
* Gloria Scott
* Maxine Smith
* Pat Powdrill
* Ann Thomas
* Shelly Clark
* Rose Smith
* Paulette Parker
* Stonye Figueroa
* Ester Jones
* Falisha Walls
* Jeanette Bazzell
* Randi Love a.k.a. Michelle Love
* Stonye Figueroa
* Audrey Madison-Turner
Gail O'Grady

**Gail O'Grady** portrays Helen Pryor in American Dreams.

## Biography

Actress and producer Gail O'Grady was raised in Wheaton, Illinois, and graduated from Wheaton North High School in 1981. She appeared in a few commercials before moving to Los Angeles in 1986. She has been married six times.

## Credits

* *China Beach (TV Series)*
* *Spellcaster (1988)*
* *Nobody's Perfect (1990)*
* *Matlock (TV Series)*
* *Designing Women (TV Series)*
* *That Old Feeling (1997)*
* *NYPD Blue (TV Series)*
* *Hot Properties (TV Series)*
* *Two and a Half Men (TV Series)*
* *Hidden Palms (TV Series)*
* *Monk (TV Series)*
* *Boston Legal (TV Series)*
* *Desperate Housewives (TV Series)*
* *Hellcats (TV Series)*
* *Revenge (TV Series)*
* *Love on Ice (2017)*
* *Criminal Minds (TV Series)*
* *Oh' It's Personal (2019)*
The Temptations

**The Temptations** are a vocal group portrayed by B2K & Marques Houston.

## Also Known As

* The Elgins
* The Pirates

## Members

* Otis Williams
* Ron Tyson
* Terry Weeks
* Larry Braggs
* Willie Green
* Elbridge "Al" Bryant
* Melvin Franklin
* Eddie Kendricks
* Paul Williams
* David Ruffin
* Dennis Edwards
* Ricky Owens
* Richard Street
* Damon Harris
* Glenn Leonard
* Louis Price
* Ali-Ollie Woodson
* Theo Peoples
* Ray Davis
* Harry McGilberry
* Barrington "Bo" Henderson
* G. C. Cameron
* Joe Herndon
* Bruce Williamson
The Long Goodbye

**The Long Goodbye** is episode 9 of Season 2 of American Dreams.

Episode 34

## Summary

As JJ prepares to leave he and Beth celebrate their engagement. Beth and her mother can not seem to agree upon anything while JJ and Meg continue to fight about Drew.

Will is still in the hospital.

Roxanne continues to tour with Lenny. Roxanne decides that she loves Lenny but she can not continue to tour with them.

## Music

* Richie Sambora as Eric Clapton of the Yardbirds performing "For Your Love"
* Jamal Gibran Sterling as Round Robin performing "I'm The Wolf Man"
Walk on By

**Walk on By** is a song heard in episode 10 of American Dreams.

## Walk on By

### Writer(s)

Burt Bacharach
Hal David

## Lyrics

If you see me walking down the street
And I start to cry each time we meet
Walk on by, walk on by
Make believe

That you don't see the tears
Just let me grieve
In private 'cause each time I see you
I break down and cry

And walk on by (don't stop)
And walk on by (don't stop)
And walk on by
I just can't get over losing you

And so if I seem broken and blue
Walk on by, walk on by
Foolish pride
Is all that I have left

So let me hide
The tears and the sadness you gave me
When you said goodbye

Walk on by (don't stop)
Walk on by (don't stop)
Walk on by (don't stop)
Walk on
The Contours

**The Contours** were a soul singing group.

## Members

* Joe Billingslea
* Al Chisholm
* Gary Grier
* Lyall Hoggart
* Dwjuan Brock
* Billy Gordon
* Billy Hoggs
* Billy Rollins
* Hubert Johnson
* Leroy Fair
* Sylvester Potts
* Council Gay
* Jerry Green
* Alvin English
* Joe Stubbs
* Dennis Edwards
* Arthur Hinson
* Darrell Nunlee
* Martin Upshire
* C. Autry Hatcher
* Odell Jones
* Charles Davis
The Fighting Irish

**The Fighting Irish** is episode 5 of Season 1 of American Dreams.

## Summary

Jimmy asks Meg to be his partner on Bandstand.

A Notre Dame recruiter is interested in JJ, but when JJ doesn't show up Jack will have to carry the ball for his son.

Patty wants a new water heater and goes around timing everyone's showers to show they need one.

Beth tries her best to get through to JJ, but he brushes her off and while Jack is meeting with the recruiter, he gets drunk with Tommy.

Helen's walks out on the doctor, when she firsts goes about birth control.

Megs thinks her and Jimmy are destined to be a real couple, but he says he only wants to be friends.

Jack gives JJ the cold shoulder over his blowing off the Recruiting meeting.

Helen returns to the doctor a second time and it goes much smoother.

Things change at the big game, when the team needs a big play, JJ fakes an injury, before scoring the game winning touchdown on the play Jack taught him.

## Music

* Chester Gregory as Jackie Wilson performing "Lonely Teardrops"
* The Cascades with "Rhythm of the Rain"
Where the Boys Are

**Where the Boys Are** is episode 19 of Season 1 of American Dreams.

## Summary

In the midst of a special memory lane Bandstand, Meg copes with a hostile Bobby Darin, while attempting to help roving columnist Roxanne land an interview with the hit singer. Among the chaos, Jimmy Riley surprises his dance partner when he shares the big news that he joined the marines.

Jack, Henry, Nathan and Pete spend a rainy day playing an allegedly friendly game of poker.

Helen receives a friendly ride home from her professor while JJ spends a rainy afternoon drowning his sorrows in beer.

## Music

* LeAnn Rimes as Connie Francis performing "Where the Boys Are"
* Duncan Sheik as Bobby Darin performing "Beyond the Sea"
* Joey Dee and the Starliters performing "Peppermint Twist"
* Elvis Presley with "Viva Las Vegas"
* Frankie Lymon
* The Beach Boys performing "Don't Worry Baby" (archive footage from episode 1)
* Michelle Branch as Lesley Gore performing "You Don't Own Me" (archive footage from episode 2)
* Martha and the Vandellas performing "Heatwave" (archive footage from episode 1)
* The Everly Brothers performing "Gone, Gone, Gone" (archive footage from episode 12)
Rodney Scott

**Rodney Scott** portrays Danny O'Connor in American Dreams.

## Rodney Scott

### DOB

February 17, 1978 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA

## Credits

* *Come On, Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story (1999)*
* *The X-Files (TV Series)*
* *Dawson's Creek (TV Series)*
* *The Corner (TV Mini-Series)*
* *Young Americans (TV Series)*
* *Learning Curves (2003)*
* *The District (TV Series)*
* *Last Sunset (2006)*
* *Aces 'N' Eights (2008)*
* *Ghost Whisperer (TV Series)*
* *The Strip (2009)*
* *The Twenty (2009)*