Ramona (1988 TV series)
| Ramona | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Ramona book series by Beverly Cleary[1] |
| Developed by | Cecily Truett Hugh Martin |
| Starring | Sarah Polley |
| Opening theme | "Ramona" by Lee Ritenour |
| Ending theme | same |
| Composer | Fred Mollin |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10[2][3] |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 min. |
| Production companies | Ramona Productions Atlantis Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC PBS[4] |
| 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, subsequent releases were then issued 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
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.