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

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Creator:

David W. Duclon
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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 | Optimism | Cult Favorite | Foster Home | Humor

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 (86 episodes, 1984-1988)
Susie Garrett	...	Betty Johnson (85 episodes, 1984-1988)
Ami Foster	...	Margeaux Kramer (53 episodes, 1984-1988)

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Series Directed by
Art Dielhenn		(43 episodes, 1984-1986)
Gary Menteer		(9 episodes, 1987)
David W. Duclon		(4 episodes, 1987)
Joanie Rhodes		(2 episodes, 1987)
Nick Abdo		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
David W. Duclon		(10 episodes, 1984-1987)
Deborah Serra		(5 episodes, 1987-1988)
Cheryl Alu		(3 episodes, 1987)
Neil Lebowitz		(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
Rick Hawkins		(2 episodes, 1986)
Paul L. Friedman		(2 episodes, 1987)
Bill Idelson		(2 episodes, 1987)
Charles Cilona		(unknown episodes)
Carmen Finestra		(unknown episodes)
Joe Fisch		(unknown episodes)
Christine Houston		(unknown episodes)
Gary Kott		(unknown episodes)
Reva Rose		(unknown episodes)
Liz Sage		(unknown episodes)
Fred Shafferman		(unknown episodes)
David N. Titcher		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Jerry Mayer	....	producer (unknown episodes, 1987-1988)
David W. Duclon	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Rick Hawkins	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Michael Holt	....	associate producer (unknown episodes)
Gary Menteer	....	supervising producer (unknown episodes)
Liz Sage	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Rik Howard		(6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Bob Wirth		(6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Shuki Levy		(unknown episodes)
Haim Saban		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Sheila Hall		(11 episodes, 1984-1985)

Series Casting by
Susan Bluestein		(1 episode, 1984)

Series Art Direction by
Ken Johnson		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Gene Doucette		(1 episode, 1984)

Series Makeup Department
Lois Kawasaki-Harriman	....	assistant makeup artist (88 episodes, 1984-1988)
Maggie Jackson	....	hair stylist (unknown episodes)
Steve LaPorte	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)
Louis Lazzara	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
William Cole	....	sound (unknown episodes)
Bill Levitsky	....	sound (unknown episodes)
Joe Ralston	....	sound (unknown episodes)
Jeff Smith	....	sound mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Arlene Alda	....	still photographer (1 episode, 1984)
John Nance	....	lighting director (1 episode, 1984)

Series Casting Department
Renee Rousselot	....	casting assistant (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Mike Beltran	....	editor: video tape (1 episode, 1984)
Dick King	....	editor: video tape (1 episode, 1984)
Sheila Hall	....	editor: video tape (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Frank Fitzpatrick	....	supervising music editor (22 episodes, 1984-1985)
Judy Hart-Angelo	....	composer: theme music (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
Gary Portnoy	....	composer: theme music (6 episodes, 1984-1985)
James D. Young	....	music editor (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
R. Ruddell Weatherwax	....	assistant dog trainer (2 episodes, 1988)
Jim Cox	....	associate director (unknown episodes)
Stephanie Elkan	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Jim Evering	....	story editor (unknown episodes)
George Falardeau	....	technical manager (unknown episodes)
Carmen Finestra	....	creative consultant (unknown episodes)
Glen Garner	....	animal trainer (unknown episodes)
Jeff Goodman	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Tom Klein	....	associate director (unknown episodes)
Sheila Lauder	....	production associate (unknown episodes)
Neil Lebowitz	....	story editor (unknown episodes)
Gordon Morris	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Rick Oxford	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Don Talbot	....	technical manager (unknown episodes)
Joyce Taylor	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Barry Vigon	....	executive script consultant (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Coca-Cola Telecommunications (1987-1988)
• Lightkeeper Productions (1984-1986)
• NBC Productions (1984-1986)

Distributors

• Coca-Cola Telecommunications (1987-1988)
• Columbia Pictures Television (1988-1995)
• Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001-2002)
• Columbia TriStar Television (1995-2001)
• NBC Enterprises (TV) (non-USA)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1984-1986) (USA) (TV)
• Shout! Factory (USA) (DVD)
• Sony Pictures Television (2002-) (USA) (TV)
• Vrijzinnig Protestantse Radio Omroep (VPRO) (1985-1987) (Netherlands) (TV)

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:

The program-producing unit of the NBC network produced the first two seasons. When it was cancelled, the show was sold to Columbia Pictures Television for $60 million. Columbia produced the latter two seasons (though there is a one year interval between them) without NBC's involvement.

Quotes:

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

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Boy Meets World: Cory's Alternative Friends (#1.4)" (1993)

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.