Ramona (1988 TV series)
| Ramona | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Beverly Cleary[1] |
| Starring | Sarah Polley |
| Opening theme | "Ramona" by Lee Ritenour |
| Ending theme | same |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of episodes | 10[2][3] |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 min. |
| Production company(s) |
Ramona Productions Atlantis Films |
| Release | |
| Original network |
CBC PBS[4] |
| 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.[5]
The television series debuted on September 10, 1988, and its ten episodes spanned four months. It aired on CBC Television in Canada and on PBS in the United States.[6]
The TV series was released on video by Lorimar Home Video, but when Lorimar Home Video was acquired by Warner Communications, video releases were then released by 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[7]
- 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
- "Squeakerfoot"
- "Mystery Meal"
- "Ramona The Patient"
- "Rainy Sunday"
- "Goodbye, Hello"
- "New Pajamas"
- "Ramona's Bad Day"
- "The Great Hair Argument"
- "The Perfect Day"
- "Siblingitis"
See also
- Ramona and Beezus 2010 Film
- Ramona Quimby
- Ramona series
- Beezus Quimby
- Mr. Robert Quimby
- Beverly Cleary—author of the Ramona series
References
- ↑ "Wisdom For Kids: `Ramona` - tribunedigital-chicagotribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 1988-09-30. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Weekend TV : Children's Programs to Be Unveiled; 'Ghostbusters,' 'Ed Grimley' on Tap - latimes". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ Clifford Terry (1988-09-25). "`Family Ties` Special Kicks Off Wttw`s Season - Page 2 - tribunedigital-chicagotribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "PBS Unveils Schedule for New Season - latimes". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 1985-01-14. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ LYNNE HEFFLEY (2011-04-17). "Television Reviews : Meet 'Ramona'-The Nice New Kid on PBS' Block - latimes". Articles.chicagotribune.comm. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Ramona and Beezus - 24 Frames - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ "Original 'Ramona' Sarah Polley hopes revamped character isn't 'too cute' - latimes.com". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2016-09-10.