Fans of The Goldbergs prepare to feel twisted up inside as after ten seasons of being 1980-something, we're finally saying goodbye to the 80s and The Goldbergs. Created by Adam F. Goldberg, the show has been a love letter to the 80s over the last ten years and has more than 200 episodes.
The show has had a difficult couple of years following the death of George Segal (Pops) and the sudden exit of Jeff Garlin (Murray) following multiple misconduct allegations. Arguably, you can spend only so long in the 80s before the 90s come calling. It's a shame the 90s set spin-off, Schooled, was axed after two seasons, as we could have seen more characters from The Goldbergs appear in a guest spot. Speaking about bringing the show to a satisfying end, here's what star and executive producer Wendi McLendon-Covey had to say;
"It's been an honour to be part of The Goldbergs for the last decade. I'm really proud of what we accomplished with the show, and I'm so lucky to have had such a rewarding experience. I will miss my TV family and every last crew member. Thanks to our brilliant writers for giving us thoughtful story arcs year after year, and for being so collaborative. Thanks to the best EPs in the business. And thanks to all our fans (the Goldnerds) for being so sweet and supportive. My heart is full, but I definitely hope I never see another pair of shoulder pads for the rest of my life."
ABC's Craig Erwich added;
"We are so proud of the 10 years we were able to spend with The Goldbergs. This is an incredible team and we're so thankful for the joy and entertainment they brought to so many over this time. We look forward to celebrating their final chapter along with the fans in the weeks ahead.
Only a few live-action sitcoms make it to ten seasons; recently, The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Two and a Half Men, and It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia have made it to double-digit runs. The Goldbergs join that elite group of sitcoms that went the distance and, in some cases, stayed a little too long. There are only a handful of episodes left to air for The Goldbergs' final season, here's hoping it sticks the landing.