Punky Brewster

– Punky Brewster is an American sitcom about a girl named Punky Brewster being raised by her foster pa..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
30 Minutes
Release Year:
1984
Punky Brewster (1984)

Punky Brewster is an American sitcom about a girl named Punky Brewster being raised by her foster parent. The show ran on NBC from September 16, 1984 to September 7, 1986 and again in first-run syndication from October 30, 1987 to May 27, 1988.

Punky Brewster spawned an animated spin-off It's Punky Brewster. The series featured the original cast voicing their respective characters. The cartoon was produced by Ruby-Spears, and aired on NBC from September 14, 1985 to December 6, 1986.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

16 Sep 1984

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-G – For All Ages

This program is suitable for all ages. Programs rated TV-G are generally suited for all audiences, though they may not necessarily contain content of interest to children. The FCC states that "this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children 10 years of age and older, (and) most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended." The thematic elements portrayed in programs with this rating contain little or no violence, mild language, and no sexual dialogue or situations.

Writer:

David W. Duclon

Main Actors:

Soleil Moon Frye, Sandy, George Gaynes, Cherie Johnson

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10