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The Torkelsons

The Torkelsons

19917.82 Seasons33 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Millicent Torkelson does what she can to hold her family together as it shrinks to just her and her children after her husband Randy abandons the family.

Produced by Michael Jacobs
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Connie Ray

Connie Ray

Millicent Torkelson

Olivia Burnette

Olivia Burnette

Dorothy Jane Torkelson

Lee Norris

Lee Norris

Chuckie Lee Torkelson

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Molly Morgan

Rachel Duncan

Rachel Duncan

Mary Sue Torkelson

Jason Marsden

Jason Marsden

Gregory Morgan

Perry King

Perry King

Brian Morgan

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshipsmall townoklahomabig familyboarderteenage girlyoung boysuburbsingle mothersitcommother son relationshipmother daughter relationshiplarge familybrother brother relationshipabsent fatheryoung girlsisters relationshipworking poorfictional townlaugh track

About The Torkelsons

The Torkelsons is a comedy, drama, family series that first aired in 1991 exploring themes of sibling relationship, small town, oklahoma, big family, boarder, teenage girl. it stars Connie Ray, Olivia Burnette, Lee Norris. Millicent Torkelson does what she can to hold her family together as it shrinks to just her and her children after her husband Randy abandons the family.

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