Oh, no... now Punky Brewster

[Skanky Vamp]

from CNN

Universal Content Productions is in development on a sequel to the 1980s sitcom that starred Soleil Moon Frye as a young girl in foster care.
Frye is attached to reprise her role for the show should it make a return to television.
She is also set to executive produce alongside show creator David Ducion. The series would be written by Steve and Jim Armogida ("School of Rock").

According to UCP, who confirmed the news to CNN, the new series would focus on a grown up Punky, now a single mother of three children who meets a young girl who reminds her of herself.
If picked up to series, the show would join an ever-growing club of resurrected family sitcoms like "Boy Meets World," "Full House" and "Roseanne."

 

[Bluebird]

I have never heard of Punky Brewster. Was it big in the US?

 

[Taake]

That sounds pretty cool, I know of Punky Brewster - from references and Soleil Moon Fry - but I don't think it ever aired here. I kind of feel like it would be better without the old Punky in it though, and just focus on a whole new girl and a new family, but that's probably because I have no attachment to the original Punky.

 

[Skanky Vamp]

I would think that Soleil Moon Frye's involvement would be what greenlights the whole thing, if it is greenlit, as she seems to be pretty popular now. You should watch the Robot Chicken Punky Brewster.

 

[HowiMetdaSlayer]

My mom watched it when she was a kid. Only seen clips on Youtube & on I ♥ the 80s. 😳

 

[AnthonyCordova]

I remember Punky Brewster. They must be very desperate for ideas now.