When recalling his time on set, Savage has admitted that he was intimidated by female guest stars.
Considering they were beautiful actresses like Carla Gugino and Alicia Silverstone, it makes sense that a teenage boy would be nervous around them on set. On the other hand, Savage said he enjoyed having male guest stars on set as he felt he could look up to them.
The Kissing Scene Took Several Takes
It may be common knowledge that Savage and McKellar’s first on-screen kiss was also their first kiss in general, but few know that it took several takes to get the perfect shot.
As inexperienced kissers, it’s not surprising that it took them six takes to get it right. The fact that the actors had crushes on each other at the time likely didn’t make things easier.
Paul Inspired Hipsters
Known for his iconic thick-rimmed glasses, Paul’s appearance embodied that of a stereotypical nerd. However, his character held to alter how geeks were perceived.
It was long after the show became a cult classic that thick-rimmed glasses became trendy, especially among the hipster crowds.
Winnie Was Only Supposed to Be in the Pilot
McKellar’s character wasn’t supposed to appear throughout the series but was such a hit in the pilot that she was asked back.
It worked out perfectly for the young actress though, as her mom only allowed her to audition when she thought the role was for a single episode. Her mother wanted McKellar to grow up normally, so it may have taken some arm twisting to get her to agree to her becoming a series regular.
Growing in Popularity
"The Wonder Years" became such a fan favorite that reruns ran on five different networks in the United States! These included Nick at Nite, ABC Family, The New TNN, Ion Television, and The Hub.
Additionally, it aired on CTS Ontario in Canada and on Network Ten in Australia. The show continued to appeal to audiences decades after it first aired and continues to gain new fans to this day.