Ramona (1988 TV series)

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 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.

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 Danniel "Yard Ape"
 * Nerene Virgin as Mrs. Larson