"The Wonder Years" captured America's hearts when it premiered 25 years ago -- in 1988. The ABC series ran from 1988-1993 after debuting on Jan. 31, 1988, following Super Bowl XXII. Created by husband-and-wife duo Neal Marlens and Carol Black, the series was originally going to take place in Marlens' native Long Island, but in the end, "The Wonder Years" was filmed in California and was intended to take place in an unspecified suburb.
In 1988, "The Wonder Years" scored an Emmy for best comedy series. TV Guide named the series one of the 20 best of the 1980s.
In addition to the main cast, several up-and-coming stars made appearances on the show through the years, including Alicia Silverstone, David Schwimmer, Dustin Diamond, Robin Thicke and Seth Green.