TV series
The Dream Merchants
1980, English.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 14 May 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mark HarmonJohnny Edge · 3 ep
- Vincent GardeniaPeter Kessler · 3 ep
- Morgan FairchildDulcie Warren · 3 ep
- Brianne LearyDoris Kessler · 3 ep
- Robert PicardoMark Kessler · 3 ep
- Eve ArdenCoralee · 3 ep
- Kaye BallardEsther Kessler · 3 ep
- Morgan BrittanyAstrid James · 3 ep
- Red ButtonsBruce Benson · 3 ep
- Robert CulpHenry Farnum · 3 ep
- Howard DuffCharles Slade · 3 ep
- José FerrerGeorge Pappas · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 May 1980
- Last aired
- 14 May 1980
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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The Dream Merchants: quick answers
Is The Dream Merchants worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Dream Merchants are there?
The Dream Merchants has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
Is The Dream Merchants finished?
Yes. The Dream Merchants ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Dream Merchants on?
The Dream Merchants isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Dream Merchants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dream Merchants is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Dream Merchants?
If you liked The Dream Merchants, try Chesapeake Shores, The New Edition Story, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.