Goldbergs, The (ABC 2013, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone)

In The Goldberg’s geeky and movie-obsessed youngest child of The Goldberg family Adam’s wonder years were spent documenting the hilarious and awkward antics of his colorful family. Mom Beverly is at her best when she’s meddling, matchmaking and bedazzling her way through life, while Dad Murray parents from the comfort of his recliner in his underpants.

Oldest sister, Erica, dreams of being a pop star if she can only overcome her secret love of all things uncool. Then there’s middle child, Barry, who’s just as in touch with his emotions as he is with his sick rap skills, which is how he landed Lainey as his girlfriend, who is also Erica’s best friend and the hottest girl in school.

Rounding out the brood is beloved grandfather, Al ‘Pops’ Solomon, the wild man of the clan, a shameless Don Juan who enjoys family time with his grandkids almost as much as his weekly massages. The siblings fight off huggies, snuggies and nubbies as they navigate what it means to grow up as a Goldberg.

production details
USA | ABC – Happy Madison Productions – Sony Pictures Television | x22 minutes | Broadcast from 24 September 2013

Adam F. Goldberg as Creator/Executive Producer
Doug Robinson as Executive Producer
Seth Gordon as Executive Producer/Director (Pilot)

cast
Jeff Garlin as Murray Goldberg
George Segal as Albert ‘Pops’ Solomon
Troy Gentile as Barry Goldberg
Wendi McLendon-Covey as Beverly Goldberg
Hayley Orrantia as Erica Goldberg
Sean Giambrone as Adam Goldberg

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