One of my favorite comedies on television today, The Goldbergs will begin its ninth season in a few weeks will do so with a tribute to one of its late co-stars, George Segal. The actor died back in March just two days before the ABC comedy wrapped production on its eighth season, will be honored by the series during its season nine premiere.
When the series returns on September 22, 2021, The Goldberg plans to pay homage to a 1980s movie, as it has always done in the past, and they will honor Segal. The news was confirmed by star and executive producer Wendi-McLendon-Covey. Here is what she had to say:
“Every time we open a season, it’s a movie tribute. We’re doing one that takes us on the journey of where to spread Pops’ ashes. It’s hysterically funny, and you’ll cry your eyes out. Sean Giambrone and I could barely get through filming. We’ll be mentioning George a lot this season.”
