Although one of
television’s earliest sitcoms was also named “The Goldbergs,” this new series
feels far more like a remake (or re-imagining) of “The Wonder Years.” The
series is actually based on the childhood of creator Adam Goldberg, though
elements were clearly changed in ways that make it more similar to “The Wonder
Years,” including the replacement of the older brother character with an older
sister instead. It is more than that, however. When I was a child in the late
1980s, I watched a show about a family living in the 1960s. Twenty-some years
later I am watching a series about a family in the 1980s, and can finally
relate to what “The Wonder Years” must have felt like to my parents.
Highlighting a
facet or trend from the 1980s in every episode, along with a plethora of
cringe-worthy costuming choices, “The Goldbergs” follows the hijinks of
11-year-old geek Adam (Sean Giambrone). Adam is obsessed with movies and
frequently carries a massive home video camera around to make his own films, a
practice which was clearly shared by the real Adam, whose actual home footage
is often shown at the close of the episode. Adam has a popular older sister
named Erica (Hayley Orrantia) and an older brother who has delusions of being
just as popular despite awkward teenage behavior and random outbursts of rage.
As much as the
show’s storylines are often focused on the kids, it wouldn’t be the same
without the contributions from their polar-opposite parents. Their mother,
Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey), brings new meaning to the word
‘over-protective,’ while their father, Murray (Jeff Garlin) is happiest wearing
only underwear and sitting in a recliner in front of the television. They are
also joined by their womanizing grandfather (George Segal), who seems to be
taking life lessons from Hugh Hefner.
I suppose I
could continue to harp on the unoriginal aspects of the show’s one-camera
format, criticize the clunkiness of the pilot episode or point out the narcissism
that must go along with constructing a show about yourself and not even
bothering to change the names. I could harp on many irritating aspects of “The
Goldbergs,” but all that really matters is that it made me laugh and reminded
me of my own childhood. And how can you fault a show that does that?
The complete
first season of 23 episodes is included in this three-disc set, along with a
handful of extras. The special features include commentary tracks on five
episodes, as well as a handful of featurettes. There are casting featurettes on
Jeff Garlin and Patton Oswalt, who provides the voiceover for adult Adam. There
are also featurettes on the costumes, the house, and a retrospective look on
the making of season one.
Entertainment Value:
9.5/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 8.5/10
Historical
Significance: 7/10
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