The Torkelsons (1991–1992)

As a single mother of five, Mrs. Millicent Torkelson is a do-it-yourselfer with a flair for finding ingenious ways to make ends meet. Her oldest daughter Dorothy is a sensitive dreamer who ... See full summary »

Creator:

Lynn Montgomery

Stars:

Connie Ray, Olivia Burnette, Lee Norris

6 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Connie Ray	...	Millicent Torkelson (20 episodes, 1991-1992)
Olivia Burnette	...	Dorothy Jane Torkelson (20 episodes, 1991-1992)
Lee Norris	...	Chuckie Lee Torkelson (20 episodes, 1991-1992)
Rachel Duncan	...	Mary Sue Torkelson (20 episodes, 1991-1992)
William Schallert	...	Wesley Hodges (20 episodes, 1991-1992)
Aaron Michael Metchik	...	Steven Floyd Torkelson (19 episodes, 1991-1992)
Anna Slotky	...	Ruth Ann Torkelson (19 episodes, 1991-1992)
Paige Gosney	...	Kirby Scroggins (11 episodes, 1991-1992)

Storyline

As a single mother of five, Mrs. Millicent Torkelson is a do-it-yourselfer with a flair for finding ingenious ways to make ends meet. Her oldest daughter Dorothy is a sensitive dreamer who finds solace by talking to the "man in the moon". The rest of the clan includes Steven, Chuckie, Mary Sue and Ruth Ann, all of whom easily get themselves in and out of trouble. Making the best of bad times.

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

La familia Tórkelson

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (33 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by Almost Home (1993)

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