The Goldbergs

About The Goldbergs

"The Goldbergs" is a humorous look back at creator Adam F. Goldberg's childhood in the mid-'80s, through the lens of his home videos. The TV series focuses on the lives of the Goldberg family living in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The series debuted in 2013 and aired on ABC.

Making / Production

"The Goldbergs" is produced by Adam F. Goldberg, Seth Gordon, and Doug Robinson. It was inspired by the real Goldbergs family and showcases a love-letter to the golden age of family sitcoms. It shines through the witty writing, nostalgic references, and an adeptly chosen cast.

Actors

• Jeff Garlin as Murray Goldberg: The gruff, lovable family patriarch.
• Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg: The overbearing, caring mother.
• Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg: The youngest child and an aspiring filmmaker.
• Troy Gentile as Barry Goldberg: The middle child and a high school jock.
• Hayley Orrantia as Erica Goldberg: The oldest child and a popular high school student.
• George Segal as Albert "Pops" Solomon: The laid-back grandfather.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on Adam F. Goldberg's actual family and childhood.
• The characters of Erica and Barry are based on Adam's actual brothers. However, Erica's character was turned into a female for the show to have better gender balance.
• Adam F. Goldberg's real-life family videos are shown at the end of many episodes.

Quotes

• Beverly Goldberg: "Oh, come here, I want to put little kisses all over your fakakta face!"
• Murray Goldberg: "For the love of God, do not give your Erica a puppy!"
• Adam Goldberg: "I had to put my dream on hold and instead, I just dreamt of having friends."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Rewind" by I Fight Dragons is the main theme music of the series.
• Frequent 80s popular music is featured throughout the series, providing a nostalgic appeal.
• "Love Ninja" is a recurring song within the series, invented by the character Barry.