Ramona (1988 TV series)

America

The story

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.

The series debuted on September 10, 1988, and its ten episodes spanned four months on CHCH in Canada. It was released on video by Lorimar Home Video. After that was acquired by Warner Communications, it continued on Warner Home Video.

Premise

Eight-year-old Ramona Quimby 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 asserted optimism. 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.

Main cast

Sarah Polley as Ramona Quimby
Lynda Mason Green as Dorothy Day Quimby
Lori Chodos as Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby
Barry Flatman as Robert "Bob" Quimby

Recurring cast

Bobby Becken as Howie Kemp
Kirsten Bishop as Beatrice "Bea" Day Kemp
Jayne Eastwood as Mrs. Whaley
Barclay Hope as Hobart Kemp
Helen Hughes as Mrs. Kemp
Nicole Lyn as Susan Kushner
Kerry Segal as Marsha
Marlow Vella as Daniel "Yard Ape"
Nerene Virgin as Mrs. Larson