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Punky Brewster
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Genre Animation
Family
Fantasy
Based on Punky Brewster, created by David W. Duclon
Voices of
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 26
Production
Executive producer(s)
Running time 30 mins.
Production company(s)
  • Ruby-Spears Enterprises
  • NBC Productions
Distributor NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original network NBC
Picture format Color
Audio format Stereo
Original release September 14, 1985 (1985-09-14) – December 6, 1986 (1986-12-06)

It's Punky Brewster was a fun animated TV show that aired from 1985 to 1986. It was a cartoon version of the popular live-action show Punky Brewster. The cartoon kept the same main characters and story ideas, but it added a magical friend named Glomer! This show was made by Ruby-Spears Productions. There were 26 episodes created over two seasons.

About Punky's Cartoon Adventures

This cartoon show featured the original actors from the live-action Punky Brewster series, who lent their voices to their characters. A new and exciting character was added: Glomer, a magical sprite voiced by Frank Welker. Glomer came from a special city called Chaundoon, found at the end of a rainbow. He had many amazing magical powers!

One of Glomer's coolest powers was being able to instantly transport Punky and her friends – Margaux, Cherie, and Allen – anywhere on Earth. Sometimes, even her dog, Brandon, came along for the ride! Often, Glomer would accidentally cause problems with his magic. For example, he once turned Henry into a statue of Julius Caesar! The show was officially called Punky Brewster on TV, but many people knew it as It's Punky Brewster.

The series ran for two seasons. After it was canceled in 1987, reruns were shown again from 1988 to 1989. The show also appeared as part of Maxie's World in 1989-1990.

Episode Adventures: What Happened?

The cartoon had 26 episodes in total. Each episode usually had two short stories. These stories often involved Glomer using his magic to take Punky and her friends on wild adventures or to help them solve problems. Sometimes, Glomer's magic would cause new problems that they had to fix!

Season 1 (1985) Fun Stories

The first season of It's Punky Brewster aired in 1985 and had 13 exciting episodes.

  • Punky to the Rescue: Punky and her friends go to a swamp, thinking Henry might find a swamp monster.
  • The Gold Rush: A tricky leprechaun named Bad Barney escapes, and Punky has to put him back.
  • Phar Out Pharaoh: Glomer takes the kids to ancient Egypt, where Margaux is mistaken for a princess.
  • Pretty Ugly: Glomer accidentally makes Margaux's face look funny right before a big party.
  • Glomer's Story: Punky remembers how she first met Glomer.
  • Brandon the Dialogue Dog: Glomer gives Brandon the power to talk, which causes some trouble.
  • Christmas in July: Punky causes it to snow everywhere when she visits Santa's workshop in July!
  • Return to Chaundoon: Glomer takes Punky to his home, Chaundoon, but everyone there is asleep.
  • A Small Mistake: Glomer's magic drink makes the kids shrink to a tiny size.
  • Halloween Howlers: Glomer turns people into jack-o-lanterns if they don't give him treats.
  • The Perils of Punky: Glomer transports the kids right into an adventure movie.
  • Louvre Affair: Glomer turns Henry into a statue, which gets sent to a museum in Paris.
  • Growing Pain: Pepperoni pizza makes Glomer grow super big, and Punky has to shrink him.
  • Double Your Punky: Glomer makes a clone of Punky, but the real Punky gets zapped into a photo.
  • Spellbound: Glomer gives a bee the power to make people spell words at a spelling bee.
  • The Shoe Must Go On: Glomer makes magical dancing shoes for Cherie, but someone else wants them.
  • Switchin' Places: Allen switches bodies with Glomer to impress a girl.
  • How the Midwest Was Won: Punky and Allen travel back to 1803 Chicago to stop a poacher.
  • Any Wish Way You Can: A wish spell meant for Punky hits Margaux, who wishes to be Queen.
  • The Bermuda Tangle: Glomer loses his powers on a tropical island.
  • Unidentified Flying Glomer: A pet groomer chases Glomer after seeing him flying.
  • Fish Story: Glomer turns Punky into a real mermaid for a school play.

Season 2 (1986) New Adventures

The second season of It's Punky Brewster aired in 1986 and also had 13 episodes.

  • Little Orphan Punky: Glomer's magic makes animals run wild, and Punky is sent to a new home.
  • Punky's Millions: Henry and Punky try to spend a million dollars in a week to win a game show.
  • Punky, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves: Glomer brings characters from the "Snow White" story to life.
  • Punky the Heiress: Punky's step-aunt and step-uncle try to use her to steal a fortune.
  • Fair Feathered Friend: Glomer gets jealous of a little bird Punky is helping.
  • Be My Glomley: A female glomley might help Glomer return home.
  • All in Henry's Family: Henry visits his funny sisters, taking Punky and Cherie with him.
  • Call Me Ms.: Punky wishes to be an adult, but finds being grown-up is harder than it looks.
  • Punky P.I.: Punky starts her own detective agency at school.
  • Mississippi Mud: Glomer takes the kids to a riverboat from long ago in Mississippi.
  • Punky's Little Acre: Margaux causes problems at Punky's pen pal's farm.
  • Camp Confusion: Two camps, Camp Tumbleweeds and Camp Towering Pines, compete in sports.
  • Bright Eyes: Cherie's deaf friend, Danny, wants to keep a lost puppy.
  • Mother of the Year: Glomer creates a magical mother for Punky, which causes tension.
  • Allen Who?: Glomer grants Allen's wish to have never been born.
  • Caught in the Act: Glomer gives Henry amnesia after Henry sees him in the kitchen.

Meet the Voice Cast

The show featured many talented voice actors who brought the characters to life:

Other Voices You Might Know

Many other actors provided voices for different characters in the show, including:

Punky in Pop Culture

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