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Hey there Punky Peeps, This time around I’ll be discussing two serious episodes the first one is S2E8: Just Say No which aired on October 27, 1985 and this is the episode that dealt with Punky and Cherie being offered drugs by a group of 5th grade girls who call themselves the Chiclets, yes just like the candy. Time for my Brandon Tail Wag Episode Rating: I’m giving this episode 5 out of 5 Brandon Tail Wags 1. For approaching the subject of the temptation of drug use in a way that wasn’t too scary for young kids but gave a positive message. 2. For showing Punky and Cherie so eager to join an older girls group that they began to mimic their dress and slang and how easily the older girls had influence over Punky and Cherie and showing Punky and Cherie trying hard to resist the urge to try drugs. 3. For Henry and Betty vetoing the idea of Punky and Cherie hanging out with 6th graders being they’re 9 years old. This was before Chiclets were revealed to be drug users. 4. For Mike being the kind of teacher that Punky could turn to in a tough situation especially when she was afraid to come to Henry on the matter of being tempted to take drugs. Mike was open and honest with her and explaining peer pressure to her and giving her the Just Say No booklet. 5. For the end montage showing Henry and Betty getting involved with the kids for the Just Say No Campaign. I really wish we could have seen Punky and Cherie tell Henry and Betty about the whole drug temptation, sure they’d get mad, but at least they’d be made aware of what’s going on. In S2E9: The Search which aired on November 10, 1985. In this episode Punky has something in common with her teacher, Mike Fulton: they were both abandoned by their mothers. They work together to try and find the whereabouts of their respective families. I’m giving this episode 5 out of 5 Brandon Tail Wags. 1. For the set up of the episode a classroom assignment of the family tree leading to Punky and Mike searching for their Moms. 2. For showing the Henry and Punky going through all the records searching for information and leading Punky to admit to Henry how much she misses her Mom, but at least one good thing came out of the search finding Mike’s Mom. 3. Punky taking it upon herself to go to Mike’s mom and convince her to see her son. She brings up her missing mom and how she would give anything to have one moment with her and she’d make that moment last forever. 4. Mike and his mom Lois meeting face to face and how sad and joyous it is all at the same time. They both learn some hard truths about each other. 5. Punky giving us an update on Mike meeting his new family and hoping one day she and her mom can be reunited, but also thanks God for Henry coming into her life. Join me next Sunday on October 22 when I discuss S2E11: The Gift which aired on November 24, 1985 in this episode Punky befriends the school janitor who, in spite of her learning disability, is a gifted violin player. And in S2E12: Milk Does A Body Good which aired on December 1, 1985. In this episode Punky and Cherie learn that a girl who moved into the building recently was kidnapped by her divorced father, and they are both living in the building under assumed names. If you enjoy this podcast please go to Itunes and rate, review and subscribe so you won’t miss an episode. Here are ways you can reach out to the podcast: Like Me On Facebook: Punky Power: An Unofficial Punky Brewster Podcast Follow Me On: Instagram: punkypbpodcast Follow Me On Twitter: punkypbpodcast Or You Can Email Me At: punkypowerpbpodcast@gmail.com