
Almost Home (1991-1993)
The Torkelsons are a family of six -- mother, Millicent and her five children -- living in Pyramid Corners, Oklahoma and struggling to make ends meet. The central plot device is the narration, provided by 14-year-old Dorothy Jane Torkelson, as she sits in the window-seat of her upstairs bedroom and talks to her confidante, the Man in the Moon, usually at the opening and closing of each episode. Unlike many television comedies, situations in this show are secondary to the philosophy of life developed by Dorothy Jane, a sensitive reader of poetry; Millicent, a very wise, tolerant mother who, despite her flexibility and humility, has very high standards for how her children view life and treat other people; and the boarder they take in to help pay the bills, Wesley Hodges, whose wisdom in knowing when to get involved in Torkelson family matters -- and when to "butt out" -- gives the show a depth and tenderness usually found only in well-written independent films and shorts.
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S02E13 | Bowling for Daddies | Jun 12, 1993 |
| S02E12 | Hot Ticket | Jun 5, 1993 |
| S02E11 | You Ought to Be in Pictures | Apr 24, 1993 |
| S02E10 | The Dance | Apr 17, 1993 |
| S02E09 | To Date or Not to Date | Apr 10, 1993 |
Cast

Olivia Burnette

William Schallert

Connie Ray

Brittany Murphy

Jason Marsden

Lee Norris

Perry King

Aaron Michael Metchik
Characters

Dorothy Jane Torkelson

Wesley "Boarder" Hodges

Millicent Torkelson

Molly Morgan

Gregory Morgan

Chuckie Lee Torkelson

Brian Morgan

Steven Floyd Torkelson
Also known as
- The Torkelsons (United States)
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