Created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly
Buena Vista Television, 1993-1994
Genre
Television Sitcom
Award
- Young Artist Award Nomine (1994)
Review
The first season of this amusing and timeless show follows Cory Matthews through his last year of Jr. High. He, along with his friend Shawn Hunter, his first crush Topanga Lawrence, and his girl-crazy older brother Eric, learn many lessons about growing up, friendship, and family. Cory's teacher and next door neighbor, Mr. Feeny, is a main teacher and facilitates much of these lessons by doing things like letting Cory figure out it is the right thing to do to notify his family when Shawn ran away and is hiding in Cory's room or "switching places" with Cory so Cory can teach the class and see just how "easy" it really is. Many times, life events in the Matthews family conveniently parallel lessons being taught in Mr. Feeny's classroom, allowing Cory and the viewer to see the classroom lesson applied in real life. This show is great for tweens because, despite being cheesy at times, this show deals with real life issues, like poverty, homework, puberty, siblings, breaking the law, and growing up in realistic ways.
Opinion
Even though this show is from the early '90s, tweens today can still find most of it relevant and useful, and humorous. I believe this show can still be a favorite for tweens today, despite being different from many current sitcoms since the children don't rule the household.
Ideas
This show is a fun way for children to learn some life lessons and get validation about feelings of growing up, while still laughing and experiencing a wholesome family show.
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