<P> The Goldbergs is set in the 1980s in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania . The show is loosely based on the showrunner's childhood, during which he videotaped events, many of which are reenacted throughout the program . It shows the reality of the' 80s through a young boy's eyes . </P> <P> The series stars Jeff Garlin as patriarch Murray and Wendi McLendon - Covey as matriarch Beverly . Their two older children are Erica (Hayley Orrantia) and Barry (Troy Gentile). The youngest child, Adam (Sean Giambrone), documents his family life with his video camera . Beverly's father, Albert "Pops" Solomon (George Segal), is frequently around to provide advice or to help out his grandchildren (often behind his daughter's back). </P> <P> The present - day "Adult Adam" (Patton Oswalt) narrates every episode as taking place in "1980 - something". </P> <P> Many references to real - life Philadelphia - area businesses are made, including the Wawa Inc. convenience store chain, Gimbel's department store, Willow Grove Park Mall, and Kremp's Florist of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania . </P>

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