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Punky Brewster

Punky Brewster

19847.34 Seasons91 EpisodesEnded

Overview

An abandoned waif and her dog are taken in by a cranky apartment manager who becomes her guardian in this family-friendly sitcom.

Created by David W. Duclon
Produced by Rick Hawkins, Liz Sage, Gary Menteer
NetworksNBCSyndication

Top Cast

Soleil Moon Frye

Soleil Moon Frye

Punky Brewster

George Gaynes

George Gaynes

Henry Warnimont

Cherie Johnson

Cherie Johnson

Cherie Johnson

S

Susie Garrett

Betty Johnson

Ami Foster

Ami Foster

Margaux Kramer

Themes & Keywords

friendshipfamily relationshipsorphandogfoster childsitcom

About Punky Brewster

Punky Brewster is a comedy, kids series that first aired in 1984 exploring themes of friendship, family relationships, orphan, dog, foster child, sitcom. Created by David W. Duclon, it stars Soleil Moon Frye, George Gaynes, Cherie Johnson. An abandoned waif and her dog are taken in by a cranky apartment manager who becomes her guardian in this family-friendly sitcom.

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