The Wonder Years (1988–1993)

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

Creators:

Carol Black, Neal Marlens

Stars:

Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 23 wins & 60 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Fred Savage	...	Kevin Arnold (115 episodes, 1988-1993)
Dan Lauria	...	Jack Arnold (107 episodes, 1988-1993)
Alley Mills	...	Norma Arnold (106 episodes, 1988-1993)
Jason Hervey	...	Wayne Arnold (106 episodes, 1988-1993)
Josh Saviano	...	Paul Pfeiffer (99 episodes, 1988-1993)
Danica McKellar	...	Winnie Cooper (98 episodes, 1988-1993)
Olivia d'Abo	...	Karen Arnold (84 episodes, 1988-1993)

Storyline

An adult Kevin Arnold reminisces on his teenage years spent growing up during the 60s. As he goes from adolescence to adulthood, he experiences, along with his best friend Paul and sometimes-girlfriend Winnie, the full range of trials and traumas that come in just about everyone's life.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | 1970s | childhood | 1960s | high school | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los años maravillosos

Filming Locations:

Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

New World Television, The Black/Marlens Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (115 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

Each of the schools that the characters on the show attended, RFK junior high, Lincoln junior high, and McKinley senior high were all named after men that were assassinated.

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Goofs

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

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Quotes

Jack Arnold: [after Wayne totalled the family car] What the hell, Wayne?

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Connections

Referenced in ALF: He Ain't Heavy, He's Willie's Brother (1989)

User Reviews

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.