The Kissing Scene Took Several Takes
It may be common knowledge that Savage and McKellar’s first on-screen kiss was also their first kiss in general, but few know that it took several takes to get the perfect shot.
As inexperienced kissers, it’s not surprising that it took them six takes to get it right. The fact that the actors had crushes on each other at the time likely didn’t make things easier.
Producers Received a Lot of Fan Mail
It became clear how deeply kids related to the show after producers started receiving more and more fan mail. Things especially picked up during later episodes when Kevin got his driver’s license, causing him and Paul to drift apart.
It’s not uncommon for newfound independence to have these kinds of results. Kids wrote letters about how they could relate to the storyline as they experienced it themselves.
Mills’ Look Was High-Maintenance
Alley Mills may be known for her squeaky clean look and bright blonde hair on "The Wonder Years", but it took a lot of effort to get there.
To get her hair the shade of blonde producers wanted, she had to dye it regularly. In fact, her hair had to be dyed three times at first just get it light enough.
Paul Inspired Hipsters
Known for his iconic thick-rimmed glasses, Paul’s appearance embodied that of a stereotypical nerd. However, his character held to alter how geeks were perceived.
It was long after the show became a cult classic that thick-rimmed glasses became trendy, especially among the hipster crowds.
Savage Was Intimidated by Guest Stars
When recalling his time on set, Savage has admitted that he was intimidated by female guest stars.
Considering they were beautiful actresses like Carla Gugino and Alicia Silverstone, it makes sense that a teenage boy would be nervous around them on set. On the other hand, Savage said he enjoyed having male guest stars on set as he felt he could look up to them.