American Dreams And Promises to Keep (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 41 min | Drama, Family, History

American Dreams

And Promises to Keep (Season 2, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 41 min | Drama, Family, History

Meg begins to question her feelings for Sam as he defends a friend who is being bullied because of his race. Michael Brooks announces that he is leaving American Bandstand. Helen explores surgery for Will.

Director

David Semel

Writer

Jonathan Prince

Producers

Jim Chory | Rama Laurie Stagner (as Rama Stagner)

Composer

Danny Pelfrey

Cinematographer

Brian J. Reynolds

Editor

Tatiana S. Riegel

Casting Directors

Laura Adler | Natalie Hart | Jason La Padura

Production Designer

Philip Toolin

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 28, 2003

Release date

Sep 28, 2003 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 wins & 27 nominations

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43 cast members

Name	Known for
Gail O'Grady Helen Pryor Helen Pryor See fewer	Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
Tom Verica Jack Pryor Jack Pryor See fewer	Zodiac (2007)
Brittany Snow Meg Pryor Meg Pryor See fewer	Pitch Perfect (2012)
Will Estes JJ Pryor JJ Pryor See fewer	U-571 (2000)
Jonathan Adams Henry Walker Henry Walker See fewer	Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
Vanessa Lengies Roxanne Bojarski Roxanne Bojarski See fewer	Stick It (2006)
Arlen Escarpeta Sam Walker Sam Walker See fewer	The Oath (2018)
Sarah Ramos Patty Pryor Patty Pryor See fewer	Parenthood (2010)
Ethan Dampf Will Pryor Will Pryor See fewer	American Dreams (2002)
Rachel Boston Beth Mason Beth Mason See fewer	500 Days of Summer (2009)
Joey Lawrence Michael Brooks (as Joseph Lawrence) Michael Brooks (as Joseph Lawrence) See fewer	Blossom (1990)
Kelly Clarkson Brenda Lee Brenda Lee See fewer	The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Adina Porter Gwen Walker Gwen Walker See fewer	American Horror Story (2011)
Steve Ryan Father Conti Father Conti See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Michael E. Rodgers Colin Colin See fewer	The Triangle (2005)
Eugene Roche Dr. Light Dr. Light See fewer	Soap (1977)
Rodney Scott Danny O'Connor Danny O'Connor See fewer	Come On, Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story (1999)
Peter Spellos Gus Gus See fewer	City of Angels (1998)
Aysia Polk Angela Walker Angela Walker See fewer	JAG (1995)
Sam Page Drew Mandel Drew Mandel See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
William Duffy Father Gregory Father Gregory See fewer	The West Wing (1999)
Keith D. Robinson Nathan Walker (as Keith Robinson) Nathan Walker (as Keith Robinson) See fewer	Dreamgirls (2006)
Kevin Sheridan Kenny Keegan Kenny Keegan See fewer	Veronica Mars (2004)
Paul D. Roberts Dick Clark Dick Clark See fewer	Krews (2010)
Emma Bates Moira Moira See fewer	Much Ado About Nothing (I) (2012)
Romeo Brown Yancey Yancey See fewer	Dave (2020)
Colin Bain Kelleher Kelleher See fewer	The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Robert Vito Vince Soulier Vince Soulier See fewer	Spy Kids 3: Game Over (2003)
Wiley M. Pickett Drill Instructor (as Wiley Pickett) Drill Instructor (as Wiley Pickett) See fewer	The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
Richard Vincent Hap Hap See fewer	The Postman (1997)
Will Burke College Student College Student See fewer	Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Damian Pelliccione High School Boy High School Boy See fewer	The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
Lisa Lewolt Christina Christina See fewer	Boston Public (2000)
Vanessa Soul Barbara Lewis Barbara Lewis See fewer	American Dreams (2002)
Dahrio Wonder Hutton Junior Walker (as Dahrio Hutton) Junior Walker (as Dahrio Hutton) See fewer	Huff (2013)
Kevin Campbell All-Star #1 All-Star #1 See fewer	Born to Race (1988)
Affion Crockett All-Star #2 All-Star #2 See fewer	A Hip Hop Story (2024)
William B. Wesley All-Star #3 All-Star #3 See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Paul Michael Bloodgood Marine (uncredited) Marine (uncredited) See fewer	Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Chase Hoyt Lacrosse Captain (uncredited) Lacrosse Captain (uncredited) See fewer	Thule (2011)
Kimberly Mcgee Meg's friend (uncredited) Meg's friend (uncredited) See fewer	Port Charles (1997)
Davis Neves Bandstand Dancer (uncredited) Bandstand Dancer (uncredited) See fewer	Workaholics (2011)
Sabrina Wiese Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited) See fewer	Mama's Boy (2007)