<P> Punky Brewster is an American sitcom about a young girl (Soleil Moon Frye) being raised by a foster parent (George Gaynes). The show ran on NBC from September 16, 1984 to March 9, 1986, and again in first - run syndication from October 30, 1987 to May 27, 1988 . </P> <P> Punky Brewster spawned an animated spin - off It's Punky Brewster . The series featured the original cast voicing their respective characters . The cartoon was produced by Ruby - Spears, and aired on NBC from September 14, 1985 to December 6, 1986 . </P> <P> Penelope "Punky" Brewster (Soleil Moon Frye) is a warm, funny and bright child . Her father walked out on her family, then her mother abandoned her at a Chicago shopping center, leaving Punky alone with her dog Brandon . Afterwards, Punky discovered a vacant apartment in a local building . </P> <P> The building was managed by Henry Warnimont (George Gaynes) - an elderly, widowed photographer with a grouchy streak . Punky hit it off with young Cherie Johnson (played by Cherie Johnson, the niece of series creator David W. Duclon, and the only performer on the series who used her real - life name for her character), who lived in Henry's building with her grandmother Betty (Susie Garrett). Betty worked as a registered nurse at the local Cook County Hospital . Henry discovers Punky in the empty apartment across from his, and hears her story . </P>

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