Punky Brewster Accidents Happen (Season 2, Episode 22)
Not Rated
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Family

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Punky Brewster

Accidents Happen (Season 2, Episode 22)

Not Rated

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Family

Punky's dream is to become an astronaut when she grows up. When she sees the explosion of the Challenger Space Shuttle on TV, she is devastated.

Director

Writers

David W. Duclon (created by) (written by) | Neil Lebowitz (executive story editor) | Jim Evering (executive story editor)

Producer

Casting Directors

Susan Bluestein | Renée Rousselot (as Renee Rousselot)

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 9, 1986

Release date

Mar 9, 1986 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
George Gaynes Henry Warnimont Henry Warnimont See fewer	Tootsie (1982)
Soleil Moon Frye Penelope 'Punky' Brewster Penelope 'Punky' Brewster See fewer	Punky Brewster (1984)
Susie Garrett Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Johnson See fewer	Punky Brewster (1984)
Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson See fewer	Family Matters (1989)
T.K. Carter Michael 'Mike' Fulton Michael 'Mike' Fulton See fewer	The Thing (1982)
Casey Ellison Allen Anderson Allen Anderson See fewer	Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
Ami Foster Margaux Kramer Margaux Kramer See fewer	Punky Brewster (1984)
Buzz Aldrin Buzz Aldrin Buzz Aldrin See fewer	Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
Shanin Lonsway Harper Kennedy (credit only) Harper Kennedy (credit only) See fewer	Gangster Wives (2022)
Molly Chance Molly (uncredited) Molly (uncredited) See fewer	General Hospital (1963)
Connie Lew Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited) See fewer	The Fall Guy (1981)
Sandy Brandon (uncredited) Brandon (uncredited) See fewer	Punky Brewster (1984)

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