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The Torkelsons

  • TV Series
  • 1991–19921991–1992
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.1K
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POPULARITY
4,864
122
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The Torkelsons (1991)
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A working-class single mother provides for her quirky family of 5 kids in rural Oklahoma.A working-class single mother provides for her quirky family of 5 kids in rural Oklahoma.A working-class single mother provides for her quirky family of 5 kids in rural Oklahoma.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,864
122
  • Creator
    • Lynn Montgomery
  • Stars
    • Connie Ray
    • Olivia Burnette
    • Lee Norris
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Lynn Montgomery
  • Stars
    • Connie Ray
    • Olivia Burnette
    • Lee Norris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

    Episodes20

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    1 Season

    Videos1

    The Torkelsons Trailer - Season 1
    Trailer 0:31
    The Torkelsons Trailer - Season 1

    Photos11

    "The Torkelsons" Connie Ray
    "The Torkelsons" Connie Ray
    "The Torkelsons" Connie Ray
    Olivia Burnette, Rachel Duncan, Aaron Michael Metchik, Lee Norris, Connie Ray, and Anna Slotky in The Torkelsons (1991)
    The Torkelsons (1991)
    The Torkelsons (1991)
    The Torkelsons (1991)
    Olivia Burnette, Rachel Duncan, Lee Norris, and Connie Ray in The Torkelsons (1991)
    The Torkelsons (1991)
    Olivia Burnette, Rachel Duncan, Aaron Michael Metchik, Lee Norris, Connie Ray, and Anna Slotky in The Torkelsons (1991)

    Top cast

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    Connie Ray
    Connie Ray
    • Millicent Torkelsonas Millicent Torkelson
    20 episodes20 eps • 1991–1992
    Olivia Burnette
    Olivia Burnette
    • Dorothy Jane Torkelsonas Dorothy Jane Torkelson
    20 episodes20 eps • 1991–1992
    Lee Norris
    Lee Norris
    • Chuckie Lee Torkelsonas Chuckie Lee Torkelson
    20 episodes20 eps • 1991–1992
    Rachel Duncan
    • Mary Sue Torkelsonas Mary Sue Torkelson
    20 episodes20 eps • 1991–1992
    William Schallert
    William Schallert
    • Wesley Hodgesas Wesley Hodges
    20 episodes20 eps • 1991–1992
    Aaron Michael Metchik
    Aaron Michael Metchik
    • Steven Floyd Torkelsonas Steven Floyd Torkelson
    19 episodes19 eps • 1991–1992
    Anna Slotky
    • Ruth Ann Torkelsonas Ruth Ann Torkelson
    19 episodes19 eps • 1991–1992
    Paige Gosney
    • Kirby Scrogginsas Kirby Scroggins
    12 episodes12 eps • 1991–1992
    Michael Landes
    Michael Landes
    • Riley Robertsas Riley Roberts
    6 episodes6 eps • 1991–1992
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    Ronnie Claire Edwards
    • Bootsieas Bootsie
    4 episodes4 eps • 1991
    Mother Love
    Mother Love
    • Kitty Drysdaleas Kitty Drysdale
    3 episodes3 eps • 1992
    Alyson Sullivan
    Alyson Sullivan
    • Dreamaas Dreama
    3 episodes3 eps • 1991–1992
    Jeff McCracken
    Jeff McCracken
    • Reverend Langley Wilsonas Reverend Langley Wilson
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    • Randall Torkelsonas Randall Torkelson
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991–1992
    Amy Hathaway
    Amy Hathaway
    • Callie Kimbroas Callie Kimbro
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Elizabeth Poyer
    • Ruth Ann Torkelsonas Ruth Ann Torkelson
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Benj Thall
    Benj Thall
    • Steven Floyd Torkelsonas Steven Floyd Torkelson
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    Ernie Lively
    Ernie Lively
    • J.W.as J.W.
    1 episode1 ep • 1991
    • Creator
      • Lynn Montgomery
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    Storyline

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    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 and making the best of bad times. Her oldest daughter Dorothy Jane is a sensitive dreamer who finds solace by talking to the "man in the moon". Dorothy Jane's siblings: Steven Floyd, Ruth Ann, Chuckie Lee, and Mary Sue; easily get themselves in and out of trouble. —<KarenARW@netcom.ca>
    large familysingle mothermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipsister sister relationship16 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Series creator Lynn Montgomery claims to have gotten the name "Torkelson" from a real-life Steven Floyd Torkelson, who had shown her his bug collection and shared his first kiss with her 30 years earlier.
    • Connections
      Followed by Almost Home (1993)

    User reviews9

    Review
    Top review
    Charming Show- While it lasted.
    The Torkelsons and its spin-off Almost Home, were, in my opinion, 2 of the funniest sitcoms I have ever seen. The writing is original and creative. Unlike many other shows on the Disney Channel, I can actually stand to watch this one and laugh at the same time. They should start showing the reruns of both of these shows again. Then there would actually be something worth watching on that channel.
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    • iamabravesfan-1
    • Jun 28, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La familia Tórkelson
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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