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California Dreams

1992-09-12 · 25 min / episode · ★ 6.7

Comedy

A bunch of cool teenagers who are friends living in California form a rock band, The Dreams. Between gigs, they must deal with all kinds of big and small real-life issues such as school, family life, friends, romance, ambition, ego, jealousy, and big decisions.

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Creators
Brett Dewey, Ronald B. Solomon
Production companies
NBC Studios, Peter Engel Productions, NBC Productions, Tribune Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Kelly PackardKelly PackardTiffani Smith
Jay Anthony FrankeJake Sommers
William James JonesWilliam James JonesTony Wicks
Michael CadeSly Winkle
Jennie KwanJennie KwanSam Woo
Aaron JacksonAaron JacksonMark Winkle
Diana UribeDiana UribeLorena Costa

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