Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Are there any plans to release Seasons 2 and 3 on DVD in the near future?

        A:  Yes!  Jonathan Prince is in negotiations to release ALL THREE seasons on DVD.  For all the updated information, go to the DVD page.

Q:  I've heard that the delay in releasing Seasons 2 and 3 is due to negotiations for music rights.  Also, people think that the most high profile songs and best musical moments of the show will be replaced with "cheaper" songs.  Is this true?

        A:  This is straight from executive producer/creator Jonathan Prince regarding delay because of music rights:  "No. That's not it at all." Regarding the high profile songs being replaced:  "One need only see what we did on the first season to see how we handled that issue."  Also, please refer to this article regarding the replacement of songs on the Season 1 DVDs: http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/news/2005/03/66696?currentPage=all

Q:  I've heard that there is a series finale that has been taped that would 'tie up loose ends.'  When will this be aired?  Why can't NBC give us one more hour of our favorite show?

        A:  The 'wrap up' was a 12 minute scene that was filmed at the last minute in case of cancellation.  NBC was originally supposed to air it at the end of the season finale, once they decided to cancel it.  That did not happen.  However, if/when Season 3 is released on DVD, the 12 minute scene would be included.

Q:  What was the "Keep the Dream Alive" campaign?

        A:  In 2004-05, fans of American Dreams started a huge campaign to NBC in hopes that they would renew the show.  It began with sending postcards to the NBC presidents, and culminated in the purchase of an aerial banner that was flown over NBC Studios in Burbank, CA.  It was seen by NBC presidents Kevin Reilly and Jeff Zucker, as well as NBC stars Brian Williams and Ellen Degeneres.  Unfortunately, our favorite show was not renewed.  You can read more about the campaign here.

Q:  How do I know this site is legitimate?   

        A:      The information on this site is absolutely legitimate.  I am in regular contact with Jonathan Prince to bring fans the latest news regarding the release of American Dreams DVDs.  This site was originally created as a fan club for fans of the show.  I was an "extra" on the show that danced in the Bandstand scenes, and I came up with the idea of a 60's-era fan club for the show.  Mr. Prince was extremely enthusiastic about the idea, and we created the Fan Club in cooperation with the production staff and actors from the show.

                   I am not a professional web designer, but I wanted to be the creator/editor of the site so that I would not have to depend on anyone else to post news or updates.  Making it very simple allowed me to update it quickly with no fuss.

                   Also, here is proof I can give you that the Fan Club is legitimate and sanctioned by the show.  I took this photograph for the Fan Club on a Bandstand filming day:

Don't see the answer to your question here?  Feel free to email:

                               americandreamsfanclub@yahoo.com