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Ramona
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 (1988-09-10) – January 21, 1989 (1989-01-21)

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

Episode list

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 "Squeakerfoot" Randy Bradshaw Ellis Weiner September 10, 1988 (1988-09-10)
2 "Mystery Meal" Randy Bradshaw Ellis Weiner September 17, 1988 (1988-09-17)
3 "Ramona the Patient" Randy Bradshaw Mark Saltzman October 8, 1988 (1988-10-08)
4 "Rainy Sunday" Randy Bradshaw Ellis Weiner October 21, 1988 (1988-10-21)
5 "Goodbye, Hello" Randy Bradshaw Mark Saltzman October 28, 1988 (1988-10-28)
6 "New Pajamas" Randy Bradshaw Mike Eisman November 12, 1988 (1988-11-12)
7 "Ramona's Bad Day" Randy Bradshaw Ellen Schecter & Mark Eisman December 17, 1988 (1988-12-17)
8 "The Great Hair Argument" Randy Bradshaw Sid Fleischman December 31, 1988 (1988-12-31)
9 "The Perfect Day" Randy Bradshaw Sid Fleischman January 7, 1989 (1989-01-07)
10 "Siblingitis" Randy Bradshaw Mark Saltzman & Mike Eisman January 21, 1989 (1989-01-21)
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