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Thus Spake Punky Brewster
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Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
When I first saw this title from Aussiedrongo, I considered analysing the show to find a link to the philosophy of Nietzsche, but decided to just indulge in reminiscences from the original series, aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 03 16
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Multiple Choice
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I loved this show as a child. It's all on who is who. Hope you have fun with it.
Very Easy, 5 Qns, mystikcat, Sep 24 06
Very Easy
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  'Punky Brewster' Trivia   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
YAY! 'Punky Brewster' trivia!
Average, 10 Qns, LysaLysa, Mar 24 02
Average
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  Another Spunky 'Punky Brewster' Quiz!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz consists of a variety of questions about the show, the cast, the characters and episodes. Good luck!
Difficult, 15 Qns, NalaMarie, Jul 30 05
Difficult
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What was Punky's dog's name?

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Punky Brewster Trivia Questions
1. When did 'Punky Brewster' first air in the U.S.?

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Answer: September 16, 1984

'Punky Brewster' aired from September 1984 until May 1988.

2. Who played Punky Brewster?

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Answer: Soleil Moon Frye

This was Soleil's first TV series.

3. What was Punky's dog's name?

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Answer: Brandon

4. What was Punky Brewster's first name?

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Answer: Penelope

Punky is a nickname her mother gave to her because she didn't like Penelope. According to reports published when this series was announced, there was a real Punky Brewster.

5. This was the character Punky's real name:

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Answer: Penelope

She always hated 'Penelope', so she made Punky her new name.

6. How many seasons were there of 'Punky Brewster'?

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Answer: 4

7. What was the name of Punky's dog?

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Answer: Brandon

When NBC programming head Brandon Tartikoff was a boy, he had a crush on a tomboyish older girl named Punky Brewster. And the puppy who followed Punky around on the show... his name was Brandon.

8. What was Punky's best friend's name?

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Answer: Cheri

The girl who played Cheri was also in the show 'Family Matters' where she played Laura's best friend.

9. In what episode does Henry sell his photography studio and open 'Punky's Place'?

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Answer: So Long Studio

This was the nineteenth episode of the third season.

10. What was the name of the old man that took Punky into his home?

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Answer: Henry Warnimont

George Gaynes is his real name. He was also a regular on the TV series 'The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd' and 'Hearts Afire'. He has also made three guest appearances on 'Chicago Hope'.

11. What child actress played the girl on the milk carton?

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Answer: Candace Cameron

Candace is the sister of Kirk Cameron from 'Growing Pains', and she also co-starred in 'Full House'. Any relation to James Cameron is unknown.

12. Is there a real 'Punky Brewster' in real-life, yes or no?

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Answer: yes & y

She was a childhood friend of the ex-NBC programming chief Brandon Tartikoff. He tracked her down before production began on the series to get permission to use her name. She appeared in the episode 'The Search,' as a teacher, credited as Peyton B. Rutledge. She receives royalties every time the show airs. He also named his first child Punky!

13. What was Punky's best friend's name?

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Answer: Cherie

Cherie Johnson was the actresses real name, as well as this character.

14. What did Punky and her friends build in the backyard of her building?

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Answer: a tree house

This was the treehouse that started my fort phase. It was awesome, and it had an elevator.

15. How many episodes total, (not including reruns), were made for the show?

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Answer: 88

16. What was the orphanage that Punky was sent to?

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Answer: Fenster Hall

17. What was the name of the restaurant that Henry owned?

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Answer: Punky's Place

18. When did the animated series, 'It's Punky Brewster', make it's debut on American television?

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Answer: September 14, 1985

It originally ran from September 14, 1985 until September 5, 1987, on NBC's Saturday morning lineup, and reruns were aired again on NBC from November 5, 1988 to September 2, 1989. It was produced by the animation company, Ruby-Spears Productions and NBC Productions.

19. What was Henry Warnimont's passion?

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Answer: photography

Before the restaurant he owned a photo studio called 'Warnimont's'

20. In the episode, 'Reading, Writing, and Rock and Roll', which musical group does Punky meet?

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Answer: DeBarge

Punky meets the group, 'DeBarge', who convinces her, after Henry asks them to, that doing her homework comes before listening to music. Did you know this is the only episode Henry wore leather?

21. What's TRUE about Margeaux?

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Answer: She always wears pink

22. Cherie Johnson, who played the role of Cherie Johnson, starred in what 1989 hit sitcom?

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Answer: Family Matters

She played the role of Maxine Johnson from 1990 until 1998.

23. When Punky was adopted by a wealthy couple, how did she embarrass herself?

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Answer: She dropped an oyster down her shirt

24. What was Soleil Moon Frye's role in 'Friends'?

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Answer: Katie

Soleil starred in the fifteenth episode of 'Friends', 'TOW the Girl Who Hits Joey' in season five.

25. What movie (and it's six sequels), did George Gaynes, (Henry), star in as Eric Lassard?

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Answer: Police Academy

George starred in all seven movies of 'Police Academy' as Commandant Eric Lassard.

26. What coin does Henry loan to Punky in the episode, 'A Visit to the Doctor'?

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Answer: nickel

This was the eighth episode of the first season. It was about Punky being afraid of getting her booster shot and Henry loaning her his 'magic nickel' but then Punky loses it.

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