American Dreams Tidings of Comfort and Joy (Season 3, Episode 9)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 53 min | Drama, Family, History

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American Dreams

Tidings of Comfort and Joy (Season 3, Episode 9)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 53 min | Drama, Family, History

Nathan is left a gift by a war veteran from the VA hospital. Sam finally invites Melanie to meet his family. The Pryors get an unexpected Christmas gift as J.J. comes home.

Director

Writer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Laura Adler | Jason La Padura

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 21, 2004

Release date

Nov 21, 2004 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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41 cast members

Name	Known for
Gail O'Grady Helen Pryor Helen Pryor See fewer	Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
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Will Estes JJ Pryor JJ Pryor See fewer	U-571 (2000)
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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)
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Kelly Clarkson Brenda Lee Brenda Lee See fewer	The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
JoJo Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt See fewer	Aquamarine (2006)
Matthew John Armstrong Pete Pryor Pete Pryor See fewer	American Dreams (2002)
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