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

Directors:

Michael Dinner
Nick Marck

Writers:

Tammy Ader (writer)
John Bunzel (story)

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:

Memory Film | Americana | Generation Gap | Mother Son Relationship | Father Son Relationship

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 22 wins & 54 nominations

Cast

Fred Savage	...	Kevin Arnold (115 episodes, 1988-1993)
Daniel Stern	...	Kevin Arnold - The Narrator (115 episodes, 1988-1993)
Jason Hervey	...	Wayne Arnold (96 episodes, 1988-1993)
Dan Lauria	...	Jack Arnold (93 episodes, 1988-1993)
Alley Mills	...	Norma Arnold (91 episodes, 1988-1993)
Josh Saviano	...	Paul Pfeiffer (91 episodes, 1988-1993)
Danica McKellar	...	Winnie Cooper (80 episodes, 1988-1993)
Olivia d'Abo	...	Karen Arnold (53 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:

In the last episode of the show, the voice of the narrator's kid at the end is Daniel Stern's son Henry - the producers wanted them to end the show talking to each other.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In the episode where Kevin's high school basketball team goes to the regional championship, the scoreboard's clock counts down tenths of a second in the last minute. This was obviously not available in the early '70s, especially in a high school gym. Also, the court has a three-point line which did not become a part of high school basketball until the 1980s.

Quotes:

Wayne Arnold: [meeting karen's new live-in boyfriend] New guy who's sleeping with my sister, huh?

Movie Connections:

Featured in America's Teenagers Growing Up on Television (1998) (TV)

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.