"Punky Brewster" (1984) TV series 1984-1988

Creator:

David W. Duclon

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

16 September 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Comedy

Plot:

Punky Brewster is a show about a girl named Penelope "punky" Brewster. She is abandoned with her dog...

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Single Parent Family | Foster Home | Guardian | Cult TV

Awards:

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

Cast

Soleil Moon Frye	...	Penelope 'Punky' Brewster (88 episodes, 1984-1988)
Brandon	...	Brandon the Wonder Dog (88 episodes, 1984-1988)
George Gaynes	...	Henry Warnimont (86 episodes, 1984-1988)
Cherie Johnson	...	Cherie Johnson (85 episodes, 1984-1988)
Susie Garrett	...	Betty Johnson (84 episodes, 1984-1988)
Ami Foster	...	Margeaux Kramer (53 episodes, 1984-1988)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (including commercials) (88 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-G | Brazil:Livre

Filming Locations:

Metromedia Square - 5746 W. Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Coca-Cola Telecommunications

Trivia:

Fred Gwynne was originally to play Henry but backed out when, in an audition for the title character, he was identified Herman Munster, as his role on "The Munsters" (1964).

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Penelope 'Punky' Brewster: Punky Power!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Seinfeld: The Stand-In (#5.16)" (1994)

Best 80's TV Show

I loved the show Punky Brewster. I've seen each and every one of the episodes. I loved how she always wore very colorful clothes(and different shoes by the way), that funky bed that leaned over when she got on it, her very colorful room(along with the colorful window and shade),her dog, her friends, her treehouse, and the way she brightened up the room when she walked in. My favorite episode was the 5 parter when Henry has a heart attack and Punky has to go to "Fenster Hall" until Henry can get back on her feet. Little did they know Punky was going to be adopted by a rich snobby couple. I wish they would put the re-runs on family channel so I can record them and cherish them for the rest of my life.