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Punky Brewster

  • TV Series
  • 1984–1988
  • Tous publics
  • 30m
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Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, George Gaynes, and Cherie Johnson in 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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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.

  • Creator
    • David W. Duclon
  • Stars
    • Soleil Moon Frye
    • George Gaynes
    • Cherie Johnson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    6.4K
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    POPULARITY
    3,770
    2,632
    • Creator
      • David W. Duclon
    • Stars
      • Soleil Moon Frye
      • George Gaynes
      • Cherie Johnson
    • 33User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Soleil Moon Frye
    Soleil Moon Frye
    • Penelope 'Punky' Brewster…
    • 1984–1988
    George Gaynes
    George Gaynes
    • Henry Warnimont
    • 1984–1988
    Cherie Johnson
    Cherie Johnson
    • Cherie…
    • 1984–1988
    Sandy
    Sandy
    • Brandon
    • 1984–1988
    Shanin Lonsway
    Shanin Lonsway
    • Harper Kennedy
    • 1984–1988
    Susie Garrett
    Susie Garrett
    • Mrs. Johnson
    • 1984–1988
    Ami Foster
    Ami Foster
    • Margaux…
    • 1984–1988
    Casey Ellison
    • Allen Anderson…
    • 1984–1987
    T.K. Carter
    T.K. Carter
    • Mike…
    • 1985–1986
    Eddie Deezen
    Eddie Deezen
    • Eddie
    • 1984
    Timothy Stack
    Timothy Stack
    • Mr. Chillings
    • 1986
    Dody Goodman
    Dody Goodman
    • Mrs. Morton
    • 1984–1985
    Allyn Ann McLerie
    Allyn Ann McLerie
    • Maggie McLerie…
    • 1984–1985
    David Rupprecht
    • Johnny Prince…
    • 1987–1988
    Loyita Chapel
    • Mrs. Kramer
    • 1984–1985
    Carl Steven
    Carl Steven
    • Joey Deaton
    • 1987
    Brent Chalem
    • Spud…
    • 1987
    Andy Gibb
    Andy Gibb
    • Andy Gibb…
    • 1984–1985
    • Creator
      • David W. Duclon
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    mary_fanofblairnjo

    A cute show for young children

    I posted the first comment for Punky Brewster when I was at least 10. Back then I missed the show more than I do now, though it would be cool to see it again. I exaggerated when I called this Soleil Moon Frye's best, because the only thing I've seen her in besides this is an episode of the Wonder Years (though if ever see her in Sabrina reruns, maybe that'll change). Anyway, Punky was a great show, especially for young kids who wanted a positive role model. My favorite episode has to be the "Miss Adorable" one. I watched that tape of it so much it isn't even in good condition anymore. If it comes back, maybe I'll tape it. For now, I have the memories (and the theme song, for that matter) in my head.
    jlmariejj

    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!
    soapfan84

    I miss the 80s and Punky

    I was just watching vh1's I love the 80s and remembered Punky Brewster. I was hooked on that show and I even had a Punky doll. She had such a unique style and attitude towards life. I don't think there was another character on tv that empowered young girls the way she did. I was just a little kid when the show was on and because I hated my first name I decided that I wanted to be known only as Punky. So to this day, 18 years after the show premiered, I am still known as Punky. Who wouldn't want to embody her image! The best episodes were when Henry got really sick and Punky was taken away by that rich couple. I was soo worried that Punky would never see Henry again, weren't we all?! Oh yea, they need to bring back the reruns!
    Jasoco

    Another great 80's sitcom

    To be honest like many others, I actually watched the cartoon as a kid first before I even KNEW that it was a live action TV show when they put it on the Family Channel. (Back before Fox bought it and then sold it to ABC)

    When I finally got to see the live action show I figured it was based on the cartoon. Not that it mattered, I liked this much better. I don't think I really liked Glomer actually. Though when I saw the live version the first time I was curious as to where he was and relieved he wasn't there.

    I would watch this religiously when it was on the Family Channel after school. This was a couple years after they stopped syndicating Small Wonder and it filled the void left by that loss.

    I'm amazed at how Soleil Moon Frye turned out. She was a cute child who grew into a beautiful woman. She hardly looks the same!

    She was on VH1's "I Love the 80's" (hich reminds me, I really do love the 80's.) last year and I finally caught it last month. When I saw her as an interviewee and read the little caption at the bottom and it said who she was, I was like, "Get out of here. That's her?" She was on an episode of Saved by the Bell a while ago (Ok, so it was over 10 years ago.) as Screech's gold digger girlfriend. (Oddly enough, it's not credited on IMDb.) and she still looked like she did as a kid. Amazing.

    The father figure, George Gaynes, was perfect in his role.

    If they put it on DVD, I would probably think about buying it, but I'd much rather take it one at a time on Nick at Nite. Now. If only they'd pick it up.
    mary-64

    Soleil Moon Frye's best

    Punky Brewster was an excellent show when it first came out in the '80s. Soleil Moon Frye was a great Punky, and this will always be her best. I didn't watch the show until it came to the Family Channel, but it's still a great show. But currently, it isn't on the air. My favorite characters were: Punky (of course), Henry, Cherie, Margeaux, and Betty. Too bad it went off in 1988, and it isn't on The Family Channel anymore. Please come back!

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    • Trivia
      Cherie Johnson is the niece of the show's creator and producer, David W. Duclon, who named the character for her. Nevertheless, she auditioned for the role like everyone else and was picked by the network to play the part.
    • 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)

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 1985 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Панки Брюстер
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA(outdoor scenes, opening credits)
    • Production companies
      • Coca-Cola Telecommunications
      • Columbia Pictures Television
      • Lightkeeper Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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