Wonders Years Trivia

Ready for some nostalgia this summer? Well, I've got the Wonder Years trivia on this week's episode. The dorky, geeky, nerdy trivia podcast The Wonder Years was a big hit back in the day, and the style influenced a number of shows that came after it. How old do you know the series? Let's find out. I'm your host, Brian Rollins, and let's get to the trivia. The dorky round Number one who played the show's lead, Kevin Arnold. Fred savage #2 who was Kevin's gruff, laconic father. Jack Arnold #3 Who was Kevin's mother? Norma Arnold #4 Danica McKellar played what object of Kevin's affection? Winnie Cooper #5 The adult version of which character narrated the series? Kevin number six Josh Saviano played what best friend to Kevin? Paul Pfeiffer #7 How many siblings did Kevin have? 2A Brother and a sister #8 Of the three Arnold children, who is the oldest? Karen Arnold #9 Who was the middle child of the Arnold siblings? Wayne Arnold #10 What Joe Cocker song is used for the show's theme song? With a little help from My friends the Geeky round #1 all of the kid characters belong to what generational cohort they are Baby boomers #2 Who voiced the narrator of the series, Daniel stern #3. What was the name of Karen's boyfriend and later husband Michael #4? Jack Arnold served as a Marine during which conflict? The Korean War Dan Loria, who played Jack, served in the Marines during the Vietnam War #5 the kids attended what high school named for an assassinated person? William McKinley, Senior High number six. What was Winnie's actual first name? Gwendolyn #7. The series originally ran on what network? ABC #8 Though we never learn what town the show takes place in, what state played home to the series? California #9 Danica Mckellar's younger sister played which character for 9 episodes on the series? Becky Slater #10 Who does Jack Arnold work for at the start of the series? Norcom, A defense contractor. The Nerdy round #1 In the pilot episode, the kids attend what newly renamed school? Robert F Kennedy Junior high #2 Using the previous answer as a clue, in what year does the premiere take place? It starts in 1968, the year RFK was assassinated #3 When did the series premiere on TV? It started in 1988 #4 For how many seasons did the Wonder Years run? It had six seasons #5 Karen and Michael moved to what US state after getting married. Alaska number six only seen in the pilot. What was the name of Winnie's older brother Brian Cooper? Brian dies in Vietnam #7 lasting only one season. When did the reboot series of the Wonder Gears debut? It started in 2021. It followed Dean Williams growing up in Montgomery, AL in the 1960s #8 which actor followed his character's path and studied law at an Ivy League school? Josh Saviano, his character attended Harvard while Josh went to Yale #9 well, when he went off to study art in real life, Danica McKellar wrote seven non fiction books On what subject? Mathematics. They're aimed at getting girls into the field #10 Jack Arnold starts What Business in 1972, Furniture business. I get by with a little help from my listeners. Let me know what you think about today's show or any of the episodes. You could find the show on just about all the social media spots. Next week, we leave nostalgia behind for a more recent and darker series. Here's a clue. What TV series followed Elliott and his alternate personalities as they ran F Society. This was a dark but very well written series. See you back here on Wednesday. This was episode 286 of the Dorky, Geeky, Nerdy Trivia Podcast. If you'd like to help support the show, become a Patreon at patreon.com slash Dorky, geeky, nerdy. This podcast is written, produced and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. If you're into audiobooks or are looking to have your book turned into an audiobook, contact me at the voices inmyhead.com. This show was released under Creative Commons Attribution non commercial, no derivatives, 4 point O international license. Thanks for listening. When AUS Expedition is attacked, 3 survivors, a professor, her student and a soldier are saved by a mysterious vessel, the Namtsev. The enigmatic Captain Nikto elects to keep the captives aboard, requiring each of their skills for his daring pursuits. But as evidence of a rogue submarine alerts the world's navies, the captives must work together to avoid annihilation. 20,000 Kilos Under the Sea is a fast-paced adventure thriller that's described as the classic Disney adventure meets The Hunt for Red October. 20,000 Kilos Under the Sea, a modern retelling of the Jules Verne classic written by Richard Wickliffe and narrated by Brian Rollins. Available right now on Audible or iTunes. Discover adventure and madness beneath the waves.