"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

Color:

Color

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)

A nostalgic blast from the past

The Wonder Years is an authentic look back into adolesence. In the wonder years we see young Kevin Arnold explore the world of denial, friendship, hate and love. Never in my life have i seen a more perfect depiction of life as a young teen. The hardships with school, friends, your older brother, and the girl that lives on your street; these are all realistic struggles and very easy to identify with. For generations to come, teens will continue to relate to this wonderful show. I will never forget this timeless series of family values and life long lessions; "Growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you're in diapers, next you're gone. But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul."