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 fun Canadian TV show for kids. It's all about the adventures of an eight-year-old girl named Ramona Quimby, played by Sarah Polley. The show is based on the popular Ramona book series written by Beverly Cleary.
The show first aired on September 10, 1988. It had ten episodes and ran for about four months on the CHCH network in Canada. Later, you could watch it at home on video.
Eight-year-old Ramona Quimby often feels like no one truly understands her. She is a very bright and imaginative girl. Her older sister, Beezus, sometimes calls her a "pest." Every day, Ramona tries to learn more about herself and the world around her. She always has a positive attitude, which is special for a child. The series shows Ramona's adventures at school and at home. Her family also deals with money problems and gets ready for a new baby.
Meet the Characters
This section introduces the main actors and the characters they play in the Ramona TV series.
- 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 Guide
Here is a list of all the episodes from the Ramona TV series. There was one season with ten episodes.
| Episode 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 |
