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Punky Brewster

  • TV Series
  • 1984–19881984–1988
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
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6.5/10
5.6K
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Punky Brewster (1984)
In this continuation of the iconic 80s sitcom about a bright young girl raised by a foster dad, Punky is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets Izzy, a young girl in the foster system who reminds Punky a lot of her younger self.
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  • Comedy
  • Family

Young Punky Brewster is abandoned with her dog, Brandon, in a supermarket. When she befriends Henry Warnimont, her new family life begins.Young Punky Brewster is abandoned with her dog, Brandon, in a supermarket. When she befriends Henry Warnimont, her new family life begins.Young Punky Brewster is abandoned with her dog, Brandon, in a supermarket. When she befriends Henry Warnimont, her new family life begins.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,722
350
  • Creator
    • David W. Duclon
  • Stars
    • Soleil Moon Frye
    • George Gaynes
    • Cherie Johnson
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  • Creator
    • David W. Duclon
  • Stars
    • Soleil Moon Frye
    • George Gaynes
    • Cherie Johnson
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    • 31User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Streaming Wars! Who Will Win Your Attention?
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    Soleil Moon Frye in Punky Brewster (1984)
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    Soleil Moon Frye, Dody Goodman, and Cherie Johnson in Punky Brewster (1984)
    Soleil Moon Frye and George Gaynes in Punky Brewster (1984)
    Soleil Moon Frye, George Gaynes, and Sandy in Punky Brewster (1984)
    Soleil Moon Frye and George Gaynes in Punky Brewster (1984)
    Ami Foster, Susie Garrett, George Gaynes, and Cherie Johnson in Punky Brewster (1984)
    Susie Garrett and George Gaynes in Punky Brewster (1984)
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    Soleil Moon Frye
    Soleil Moon Frye
    • Penelope 'Punky' Brewsteras Penelope 'Punky' Brewster…
    88 episodes88 eps • 1984–1988
    George Gaynes
    George Gaynes
    • Henry Warnimontas Henry Warnimont
    88 episodes88 eps • 1984–1988
    Cherie Johnson
    Cherie Johnson
    • Cherieas Cherie
    86 episodes86 eps • 1984–1988
    Sandy
    Sandy
    • Brandonas Brandon
    88 episodes88 eps • 1984–1988
    Susie Garrett
    Susie Garrett
    • Mrs. Johnsonas Mrs. Johnson
    85 episodes85 eps • 1984–1988
    Ami Foster
    Ami Foster
    • Margauxas Margaux
    55 episodes55 eps • 1984–1988
    Casey Ellison
    • Allenas Allen…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1984–1987
    T.K. Carter
    T.K. Carter
    • Mikeas Mike…
    24 episodes24 eps • 1985–1986
    Eddie Deezen
    Eddie Deezen
    • Eddieas Eddie
    12 episodes12 eps • 1984
    Timothy Stack
    Timothy Stack
    • Mr. Chillingsas Mr. Chillings
    5 episodes5 eps • 1986
    Dody Goodman
    Dody Goodman
    • Mrs. Mortonas Mrs. Morton
    4 episodes4 eps • 1984–1985
    Allyn Ann McLerie
    Allyn Ann McLerie
    • Maggie McLerieas Maggie McLerie…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984–1985
    David Ruprecht
    • Johnny Princeas Johnny Prince…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987–1988
    Loyita Chapel
    • Mrs. Krameras Mrs. Kramer
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984–1985
    Carl Steven
    Carl Steven
    • Joey Deatonas Joey Deaton
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987
    Brent Chalem
    • Spudas Spud…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1987
    Andy Gibb
    Andy Gibb
    • Selfas Self…
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Billy Lombardo
    • T.C.as T.C.
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985
    • Creator
      • David W. Duclon
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    Storyline

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    Punky Brewster is a show about a girl named Penelope "Punky" Brewster. She is abandoned with her dog, Brandon, in a supermarket by her mother. She doesn't want to stay in an orphanage, and finally befriends Henry Warnimont who adopts her. —Aboot
    • character name as series title
    • nickname in series title
    • laugh track
    • timeframe 1980s
    • sitcom comedy
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
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      • TV-G
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Fred Gwynne was originally cast to play Henry but backed out when, in an audition for the role of Henry P. Warnimont, he was identified as Herman Munster, which was his role on The Munsters (1964).
    • Goofs
      During the opening credits you will occasionally see palm tree reflections in the windows. The series is set in Chicago, so that would be highly unlikely.
    • Quotes

      Theme Song: Maybe the world is blind / Or just a little unkind. Don't know / Seems you can't be sure, of anything any more / Although, you may be lonely and then / One day you're smiling again / Every time I turn around, I see the girl that turns my world around / Standing there / Every time I turn around / Her spirit's lifting me right off the ground / What's gonna be? / Guess we'll just wait and see.

    • Alternate versions
      In the first season, there was one opening credit sequence made up entirely of location footage shot on tape in Chicago and a slightly different recording of the theme song. This was used for three weeks, then replaced with another opening sequence mixing live-action footage and an animated sequence. This lasted a few weeks and was replaced by yet another sequence mixing the location footage shot in Chicago and clips from episodes, ending with the tail end of the animated sequence being watched by the lead characters on TV. This third opening sequence is on all first season episodes in syndication in the United States, but the DVD versions have the appropriate sequences reinstated depending on the episode.
    • Connections
      Edited into Vitamine (1983)

    User reviews31

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    What happened to Punky?
    I love Punky Brewster! I grew up with her!! What happened to the Seasons on DVD? I already have seasons 1 & 2. I am waiting on season 3 and the rest of the show on DVD!! Please come out with them soon!! I will buy them just like I have the others. This show brings back a lot of childhood memories for me. I want to be able to pass this on to my children. Now a days, the shows on television for children are not appropriate. They need to bring back the family shows like this one. I don't even see reruns of this anywhere on television. I remember growing up on this show, Full House, Little House On The Prarie, etc. I see reruns of these shows but not Punky! I don't understand why not! Bring Punky back!! I want to see more of her on DVD and on television!
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    • jlmariejj
    • Nov 15, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 1984 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Панки Брюстер
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Coca-Cola Telecommunications
      • Lightkeeper Productions
      • NBC Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes

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