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The Phone Call

  • Episode aired Apr 12, 1988
  • TV-PG
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Fred Savage in The Wonder Years (1988)
ComedyDramaFamilyRomance

Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin by consulting the junior high grapevine.Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin by consulting the junior high grapevine.Kevin tries to get up the courage to call Lisa Berlini. Paul tries to find out if Lisa likes Kevin by consulting the junior high grapevine.

  • Director
    • Jeffrey D. Brown
  • Writers
    • Neal Marlens
    • Carol Black
    • Scott Frank
  • Stars
    • Fred Savage
    • Dan Lauria
    • Alley Mills
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    491
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeffrey D. Brown
    • Writers
      • Neal Marlens
      • Carol Black
      • Scott Frank
    • Stars
      • Fred Savage
      • Dan Lauria
      • Alley Mills
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • Kevin Arnold
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Jack Arnold
    Alley Mills
    Alley Mills
    • Norma Arnold
    Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo
    • Karen Arnold
    Jason Hervey
    Jason Hervey
    • Wayne Arnold
    Danica McKellar
    Danica McKellar
    • Winnie Cooper
    Josh Saviano
    Josh Saviano
    • Paul Pfeiffer
    Linda Hoy
    Linda Hoy
    • Mrs. Ritvo
    Kathy Wagner
    • Lisa Berlini
    Paul B. Price
    • Mr. Katz
    • (as Paul Price)
    Geoff Witcher
    • Newscaster #1
    Ron Tank
    • Newscaster #2
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Kevin Arnold - The Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jeffrey D. Brown
    • Writers
      • Neal Marlens
      • Carol Black
      • Scott Frank
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    justingharst

    Great Episode! However...

    I'm having a hard time finding the string music that's playing during the scenes of Kevin's stress.
    10studioAT

    Excellent

    I am not a child of the 60's, and yet this episode, and indeed the show, remains relatable to me.

    I thought this was another excellent episode in terms of writing and performances given.
    10petersubangelis

    To justingharst

    That would be the Theme to Romeo and Juliet by Nino Rota.

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    • Trivia
      The Apollo 8 launch (that Kevin's class watched) was on 21 December 1968.
    • Goofs
      In this episode, Kevin watches as the astronauts aboard Apollo 8 film the earth while orbiting the moon. However, the Earth is shown in full color. The Arnolds actually do not have a color TV, as revealed in Episode 9, where Wayne and Kevin attempt to persuade their father to buy them a color television. So the Earth should actually be shown in black and white.
    • Quotes

      Wayne Arnold: Who you calling?

      Kevin Arnold: No one.

      Wayne Arnold: You've been kinda waiting a long time to call no one, pal.

      Kevin Arnold: Leave me alone, Wayne.

      Wayne Arnold: Could it be... . a girl?

      Kevin Arnold: Leave me alone!

      Wayne Arnold: Let's see. Who could it be?

      Kevin Arnold: No one, now get out!

      Wayne Arnold: Could it be Betty Ackerman?

      Kevin Arnold: Get out!

      Wayne Arnold: Osbourne.

      Kevin Arnold: Quit it!

      Wayne Arnold: The number's gotta be somewhere.

      [Grabs Lisa's number written on paper]

      Wayne Arnold: Uh-uh-uh! Thank you. Huh, Lisa. Do we know any Lisa's?

      Kevin Arnold: That's not even it.

      Wayne Arnold: Oh, so you wouldn't mind if I

      [Grabs the phone]

      Wayne Arnold: call on them, would ya pal?

      Kevin Arnold: I don't know.

      Wayne Arnold: Alright.

      [Dials Lisa's number and avoids giving Kevin the phone]

      Kevin Arnold: NO! Please no.

      Wayne Arnold: It's ringing.

      Jack Arnold: What the hell's going on in here?

      Wayne Arnold: [Fakes hurting his hand] Aaahhhh, nothing.

      Jack Arnold: Wayne, get out of here and leave him alone, now!

    • Connections
      Features Let's Make a Deal (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm a Believer
      Written by Neil Diamond

      Performed by The Monkees

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • The Black/Marlens Company
      • New World Television
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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