"The Wonder Years" (1988) TV series 1988-1993

User Rating:

8.9/10   

Creators:

Carol Black
Neal Marlens

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

15 March 1988 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family | Comedy

Plot:

Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the 60's; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.

Plot Keywords:

1970s | 1960s | Generation Gap | Suburbia | Marriage

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 22 wins & 55 nominations

Cast

Fred Savage	...	Kevin Arnold (115 episodes, 1988-1993)
Daniel Stern	...	Kevin Arnold - The Narrator (115 episodes, 1988-1993)
Jason Hervey	...	Wayne Arnold (100 episodes, 1988-1993)
Dan Lauria	...	Jack Arnold (99 episodes, 1988-1993)
Alley Mills	...	Norma Arnold (95 episodes, 1988-1993)
Josh Saviano	...	Paul Pfeiffer (92 episodes, 1988-1993)
Danica McKellar	...	Winnie Cooper (83 episodes, 1988-1993)
Olivia d'Abo	...	Karen Arnold (60 episodes, 1988-1993)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (115 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-PG | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Big Bear Lake, California, USA

Company:

New World Television

Trivia:

While Daniel Stern was the narrator for the series, Arye Gross was the narrator for the pilot episode.

Goofs:

Factual errors: In episode 41, Kevin comes home from school to watch the liftoff of Apollo 13. Apollo 13 lifted off on Saturday, April 11, 1970.

Quotes:

Kevin Arnold - The Narrator: When you're a little kid you're a bit of everything; Scientist, Philosopher, Artist. Sometimes it seems like growing up is giving these things up one at a time.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Just Shoot Me!: Fanny Finch (#5.19)" (2001)

This has to be the most realistic show ever!

Wonder years for me was about growing up. I can still remember my father and I sitting in the living room watching that magnificent show. My mother on the other hand, couldn't stand the show. I could never tell why. I think that everyone when they were growing up knew a Paul Pieffer, a Winnie Cooper, a Doug Porter, Lisa Berlini, Becky Slater, Eddie Pentti, Charles "Chuck" Coleman, Randy Mitchell, and even a Greg Hobson. We all have experienced those one or two teachers that actually cared about how we did in school. The show can relate to our first crush, first kiss, first car (1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS)still have it BTW. Even our corny school dances. I guess as we get older good things fade away. Although the show might didn't last as long as we would have liked it to, The Wonder Years will forever be a part of me, and may it always stay in my memory.