I just finished watching old Punky Brewster episodes on YouTube. I can't believe I was into that show as a kid (among others like Thunder Cats, Different Strokes, and even Mr. Rogers), but it's still pretty fun to watch and reminisce.
I watched the one where Zack Morris was her math tutor. In a way I wonder if watching shows like this one had any affect on how I view the world today. Take for example, if I saw anybody wearing different colored shoes and crazy hair I would consider them to be cool in my book, whereas others may think that's pretty dumb. Or even the whole boy-likes-girl (and vica-versa) interaction displayed between Punky and Walker (Zach) - I'm sure it gave me pre-conceived opinions about what romance was all about (being a kid when I was watching this on TV, and not having any girlfriend), plus I think this show is why I thought multi-colored clothes were really hip. I wish I could go back and watch myself watching these TV show and see how I was receiving it all.
However, my favorite episodes were the originals, when Punky was really young . It's just as simple to say that Punky inspired me when I was a kid. Did parents in the 80's ever think that TV would do that?
Watch some for yourself:
Punky Brewster - Go to Sleep part 1
Punky Brewster - Go to sleep part 2
But what's also funny to think about is the dynamics of the show... there's an old man, a dog, and a spunky girl living in a small apartment - who made this up?
--WBC--
(modern television is hilarious, and nothing like what it used to be)
I am extremely excited to check out these links. Punky Brewster had more of an influence on me than my church leaders when I was a kid. I went through a stage where I wore bandana's around my ankles and did the pigtail sporting thing. I love love love Punky.
ReplyDeleteI loved the old man, I loved the dog, I loved Cherry, I loved the raunchy blonde chick and the super cute blonde boy....I cried when Cherry visited her dead parents and I panicked with Punky's friend (or Punky?) got trapped in that refrigerator. She was my coming-of-age impetus.
question for you i want to get a slackline to use at the school. any recomondations as to a good one. i also thought why not just make one. (which i have done before) but the principal wants to by one. by the way punky brewster, good memories thanks kandis
ReplyDeleteI just have to add that what made Punky Brewster so magical was her pure outlook on life despite all the crusty hard-heartedness around her.
ReplyDeleteGillz... I can totally see that in you. It doesn't surprise me one bit that you were just like Punky, or still are.
ReplyDeleteTotally funny...not the clips, but your dicussion of not being able to sleep and get your school work done when you spend more time watching Punky Brewster and going hiking than working.
ReplyDeleteWell, anonymous, it's true that I went camping that weekend when I could have just done homework on a Saturday. But I do homework everyday of the week, from 115-6pm Tu,Th, and 1230-6pm Mo,We,Fr (my classes are Tu,Th,Fri from 9-115 with an hour break).
ReplyDeleteHowever you have to understand that I had been studying hard for a Chemistry test. My Chemistry class is 2 semesters in 1, so things are doubled up. I put a lot of time into doing all my homework thoroughly and reading the chapter's. When it's past 6pm I usually stop doing homework whether I'm done or not, so it frustrates me that I stay after class to work on homework, and still find myself lacking. My pre-calc class is normal (thankfully!), but is still Pre-Calc.
The main reason for my stress was the Chemistry test and how worried I was about it. So yeah, I could have finished reading chapter 14 in my Chemistry textbook instead of watching Punky Brewster at 2am, but when you can't sleep because you've been studying for a Chemistry test all day, your brain is jumpy. So, I have no regrets for spending time watching Punky Brewster on YouTube.
P.S. Really? Does this post really make you think I spend all my time watching Punky Brewster?
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