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The Torkelsons

1991-09-21 · 24 min / episode · ★ 8.2

Comedy · Drama · Family

Millicent Torkelson does what she can to hold her family together as it shrinks to just her and her children after her husband Randy abandons the family.

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Creators
Lynn Montgomery
Production companies
Touchstone Television, Walt Disney Television, Michael Jacobs Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Connie RayConnie RayMillicent Torkelson
Olivia BurnetteOlivia BurnetteDorothy Jane Torkelson
Lee NorrisLee NorrisChuckie Lee Torkelson
Brittany MurphyBrittany MurphyMolly Morgan
Rachel DuncanRachel DuncanMary Sue Torkelson
Jason MarsdenJason MarsdenGregory Morgan
Perry KingPerry KingBrian Morgan

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