The Dream Merchants
Series Overview
This star-laden adaptation of Harold Robbins' best-selling 1949 novel about the birth of the movies features Mark Harmon as a drifter who comes under the wing of visionary nickelodeon operator Vincent Gardenia and goes on to become a pioneer in the incipient film business, facing the good times and the bad over a 20-year period.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 3 Episodes
120 min per episode
1980 – 1980
Premiered: Mon, May 12, 1980
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Dream Merchants Promo 1980 ‧ Drama Miniseries ‧ Mark Harmon
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-05
Cast & Creators
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Mark Harmon
Johnny Edge
Vincent Gardenia
Peter Kessler
Morgan Fairchild
Dulcie Warren
Brianne Leary
Doris Kessler
Robert Picardo
Mark Kessler
Eve Arden
Coralee
Kaye Ballard
Esther Kessler
Morgan Brittany
Astrid James
Red Buttons
Bruce Benson
Robert Culp
Henry Farnum
Howard Duff
Charles Slade
José Ferrer
George Pappas
Robert Goulet
Craig Warren
David Groh
Rocco Salvatore
Carolyn Jones
Vera
Fernando Lamas
Conrad Stillman
Ray Milland
Lawrence Radford
Jan Murray
Murray Tucker
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester Krumholz, Richard De Roy, Harold Robbins
George Duning
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Donald Douglas, Richard Van Enger Jr.
Hugh Benson, Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Chester Krumholz
Writer
Richard De Roy
Writer
Hugh Benson
Producer
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
Donald Douglas
Editor
Richard Van Enger Jr.
Editor
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dream Merchants
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What is The Dream Merchants about?
This star-laden adaptation of Harold Robbins' best-selling 1949 novel about the birth of the movies features Mark Harmon as a drifter who comes under the wing of visionary nickelodeon operator Vincent Gardenia and goes on to become a pioneer in the incipient film business, facing the good times and the bad over a 20-year period.
How many seasons does The Dream Merchants have?
The Dream Merchants comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Dream Merchants?
Key cast members in The Dream Merchants include Mark Harmon, Vincent Gardenia, Morgan Fairchild, Brianne Leary, Robert Picardo.
Who created or directed The Dream Merchants?
The Dream Merchants was developed and directed by Not specified.