The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years was a television show created by Carol Black and Neal Marlens. It ran for six seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1993.
The Wonder Years tackled the social issues and historic events of the 1960s and early 1970s through the eyes of main character Kevin Arnold, who also deals with teenage social issues (mainly with his best friend Paul, and his top love interest, Winnie Cooper), family trouble and other issues. While the stories unfold, the story is narrated by an older, wiser Kevin describing what is happening and what he has learned from his experiences. This popular technique was later reproduced in the short-lived sitcom State of Grace.
Cast
- Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold)
- Danica McKellar (Winnie (Gwendolyne) Cooper)
- Josh Saviano (Paul Pfeiffer)
- Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold)
- Olivia d'Abo (Karen Arnold, 1988 to 1992)
- Alley Mills (Norma Arnold)
- Jason Hervey (Wayne Arnold)
- Robert Picardo (Coach Cutlip)
- Wendel Meldrum (Miss White, later Mrs. Heimer, 1988 to 1991)
- Ben Stein (Mr. Cantwell, 1988 to 1991)
- Crystal McKellar (Becky Slater, 1989 to 1991)
- Andy Berman (Chuck Coleman)
- Juliette Lewis (Delores, 1989 to 1990)
- Eric Lloyd (Young Kevin)
- Paula Marshall (Bonnie Douglas, 1992 to 1993)
- Giovanni Ribisi (Jeff Billings, 1992 to 1993)
- Lindsay Sloane (Alice Pedermeir, 1991 to 1993)
- Daniel Stern (as the voice of Adult Kevin)
- Dustin Diamond (Joey)
- Don Jeffcoat (Eric Antonio)
Final episode
Reflecting on how everyone eventually grows up and how childhood comes to an end, Kevin and Winnie have one last passionate day together before going their separate ways once and for all. Winnie goes to Europe to study art, while Kevin stays in the States, gets married, and has a son. The two write to each other for eight years. Kevin's father dies of a heart attack, and his brother takes over the family business. The fates of many supporting characters are resolved, and the narrator (adult Kevin) tells us that no matter what happens, his memories of his childhood will always be with him.