publication date: Sunday, April 5, 2020 (part of Spring 2020)

category: Television

clue: When this boy met the world, his older brother Fred was already a successful child star. After appearing with him in a monstrous little movie, he went on to sitcom success of his own.

explanation: Alongside his brother Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years), Savage made his acting debut in Little Monsters. He later starred in the long-running show Boy Meets World. more…

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Chris Lemler

Arnold Family Reunion: One of the most acclaimed TV series of the late 1980s was The Wonder Years, which offered baby-boomer nostalgia and family-friendly drama. The Arnold family and their friends captured the imagination of the viewing public, but the cast had their own famous relatives. This week, see if you can recognize all seven of these cast member connections, without a little help from your friends.

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