Circus of the Stars
Foster, a native of California, won the National Tap Dance Championship after which she was discovered on "Star Search" as a singer at age eight. In 1984, Foster landed her most notable role, in the NBC series "Punky Brewster" as Margaux Kramer, the spoiled upper class friend of the title character. During the run of "Punky Brewster", Foster appeared on "Circus of the Stars"; she shared an act with actor-musician Corey Yothers, whose sister Tina (of "Family Ties" fame) was also featured that year in "COTS."