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Peacock's 'Punky Brewster' Answers The Question of What Actually Happened To Punky's Mom

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Peacock’s brand new Punky Brewster series finally answered an age old question that fans have had for more than 30 years – what happened to Punky’s mom?

The original series, which ran from 1984 to 1988 starred Soleil Moon Frye as the title character, who had been left in a grocery store by her mom and was found squatting in an apartment building owned by a Chicago photographer named Henry Warnimont, who became her foster dad.

The series then followed Punky and her dog, Brandon, teaching Henry how to lighten up.

Peacock brought Punky’s mom to life in the new show and she’s played by Sharon Lawrence.

Click inside to find out where Punky’s mom has been for thirty years…More Here! »

Soleil Moon Frye Returns As 'Punky Brewster' in First Peacock Teaser - Watch!

Soleil Moon Frye is back as her punky self in the first teaser for the Punky Brewster revival series that will air on Peacock, NBC’s Streaming Service.

In the new series, Punky is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets a young girl who reminds her a lot of her younger self.

Lauren Donzis stars as Punky’s daughter, Hannah, with Oliver De Los Santos and Noah Cottrell as adopted sons, Daniel and Diego.

Freddie Prinze, Jr. also stars in the series.

Learn more about the kids’ roles on JustJaredJr.com!

'Punky Brewster' Sequel Series Is in the Works!

Get ready for a Punky Brewster reboot!

The 1984 NBC sitcom is getting a sequel series featuring Soleil Moon Frye, who will reprise her titular role, according to Deadline on Tuesday (June 4).

The original series centered on Punky (Frye), a bright young girl raised by a foster dad (George Gaynes).

In the new series, Punky is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets a young girl who reminds her a lot of her younger self.

The original series ran for four seasons, as well as It’s Punky Brewster, an animated spinoff series that ran two seasons.