Ramona (1988 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ramona |
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| Based on | Ramona book series by Beverly Cleary |
| Developed by | Cecily Truett Hugh Martin |
| Starring | Sarah Polley |
| Opening theme | "Ramona" by Lee Ritenour |
| Ending theme | same |
| Composer(s) | Fred Mollin |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 min. |
| Production company(s) | Ramona Productions Atlantis Films |
| Release | |
| Original network | CHCH |
| Original release | September 10, 1988 – January 21, 1989 |
Ramona is a Canadian children's television series which followed the life of eight-year-old title character Ramona Quimby (Sarah Polley). It was based on the Ramona book series by Beverly Cleary.
The series debuted on September 10, 1988, and its ten episodes spanned four months on CHCH in Canada. It was released on video by Lorimar Home Video. After that was acquired by Warner Communications, it continued on Warner Home Video.
Eight-year-old Ramona Quimby (Sarah Polley) feels that no one really understands her. She's bright, imaginative, and according to her older sister, Beezus, a "pest". Every day she tries to find out more about herself and her world, with an optimism that only children possess. The series follows Ramona's adventures in school and at home as her family struggles with financial woes and the coming of a new baby.
Cast
- Sarah Polley as Ramona Quimby
- Lynda Mason Green as Mrs. Dorothy Quimby
- Lori Chodos as Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby
- Barry Flatman as Bob Quimby
- Bobby Becken as Howie Kemp
- Kirsten Bishop as Aunt Bea
- Jayne Eastwood as Mrs. Whaley
- Barclay Hope as Uncle Hobart
- Helen Hughes as Grandma Kemp
- Nicole Lyn as Susan Kushner
- Kerry Segal as Marsha
- Marlow Vella as Danny
- Nerene Virgin as Mrs. Larson
Episode list
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Squeakerfoot" | Randy Bradshaw | Ellis Weiner | September 10, 1988 |
| 2 | "Mystery Meal" | Randy Bradshaw | Ellis Weiner | September 17, 1988 |
| 3 | "Ramona the Patient" | Randy Bradshaw | Mark Saltzman | October 8, 1988 |
| 4 | "Rainy Sunday" | Randy Bradshaw | Ellis Weiner | October 21, 1988 |
| 5 | "Goodbye, Hello" | Randy Bradshaw | Mark Saltzman | October 28, 1988 |
| 6 | "New Pajamas" | Randy Bradshaw | Mike Eisman | November 12, 1988 |
| 7 | "Ramona's Bad Day" | Randy Bradshaw | Ellen Schecter & Mark Eisman | December 17, 1988 |
| 8 | "The Great Hair Argument" | Randy Bradshaw | Sid Fleischman | December 31, 1988 |
| 9 | "The Perfect Day" | Randy Bradshaw | Sid Fleischman | January 7, 1989 |
| 10 | "Siblingitis" | Randy Bradshaw | Mark Saltzman & Mike Eisman | January 21, 1989 |
