Adam F. Goldberg Quotes, born Adam Frederick Goldberg on April 2, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American producer, writer, and showrunner, best known for creating the hit ABC sitcom The Goldbergs (2013–2023), inspired by his 1980s childhood. A self-proclaimed “Gobot junkie” and pop culture enthusiast, Goldberg has also worked on projects like Fanboys (2009) and The Muppets Mayhem (2023). His semi-autobiographical storytelling, rooted in his Jenkintown upbringing and love for films like The Goonies, has resonated with audiences, blending humor with heartfelt family dynamics.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his interviews, posts on X, and public statements—reflect his insights on creativity, family, resilience, and the art of television, capturing his witty and nostalgic spirit.
15 Adam F. Goldberg Quotes
- “For me, ‘The Goldbergs’ was about surviving a crazy family—and believe me, the show is a sanitized version!” (Interview, Salon.com, 2014)
- “My favorite thing to do as a kid was pretend I was in the opening credits of a sitcom. As the theme song would play, I’d look up at the imaginary camera and smile as my name flashed on the screen.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “If I don’t call my mom back, she’ll go on Twitter and say, ‘Adam hasn’t called me. I’m worried about him,’ and strangers will say, ‘You’re horrible. You go call your mom right now!’” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Because my home life was nuts, I didn’t look to my parents for help. I looked to my teachers. They made me who I am.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I am a Gobot junkie, and I pitched the Gobots movie as an animated movie a few years ago, and we’re trying to work something out now that the rights are cleared.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Negative attention was better than no attention.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “In high school, I was so obsessed with the movie that I started an actual ‘Highlander’ club with my two best friends, Mike Levy and David Sirota.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Convincing Robert Englund to come out of retirement to play Freddy Krueger one last time is a true bucket-list moment for me as a writer.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I followed Evan’s career through the ‘90s and went to many Lemonheads concerts in N.Y.C. Since he was my best friend’s family, he always felt like my family in a weird way.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It’s very complicated to literally put your family on TV.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “This man’s work has inspired me in profound ways. The Goonies is in my DNA. It’s my gold standard that I think of every time I sit down to write.” (Post on X, @adamfgoldberg, 2021-07-06)
- “I always say that even though my dad was alive during Woodstock, he was just not invited. He just seemed like he was from a different generation.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Singing karaoke is my worst nightmare. But in the car, I rock out to anything Bon Jovi or Beastie Boys.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’ve never made a show that goes right on the air and is perfect. People don’t remember, but the original ‘Goldbergs’ pilot was poorly received, and I had to retool that for ABC.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Being from Philadelphia, ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’ was a big deal—I have audio of my brother and me singing that song.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Adam F. Goldberg’s quotes are a nostalgic mix of humor, heart, and creative grit, inspiring fans to embrace their quirks, cherish family chaos, and keep chasing their dreams. Which one’s got you ready to relive the ‘80s? Drop it in the comments and keep Goldberg’s legacy rockin’!
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