Fans who grew up in the 1980s have been in for quite a treat this summer with the debut of Netflix’s hit seriesStranger Things, which already has fans clammoring for a second season. The show has been the perfect supplement for fans of another 1980s-set series, the ABC sitcomThe Goldbergs, which is currently on its summer hiatus before returning for Season 4 on Wednesday, September 21. It seems thatThe Goldbergsseries creatorAdam F. Goldbergis such a big fan that he’s trying to get a crossover episode put together between both shows.
Adam F. Goldbergrevealed onTwitteryesterday that he is “100% game” for a crossover betweenThe GoldbergsandStranger Things. He even asked forStranger Thingscreators The Duffer Brothers to call him at 707-67NERD6 (707-676-3739). The number is actually a working “hotline” set up by The Goldnerds Podcast, where fans can leave their tips, questions and comments to be addressed on the show.
As it turns out, someone on theStranger Thingsside may be interested as well. Hours afterAdam F. Goldberg’s initial tweet,Stranger Thingsexecutive producerShawn Levyrevealed that, “making this happen just became my #1 goal for this television season.” Could this actually work?Adam F. Golbergclarified in responses to his original tweet that this isn’t a joke, and he would like to make this happen, but we’ll see if a crossover could logistically work.
Fans ofThe Goldbergsknow that every season, they pay homage to classic 80s movies with tribute episodes. The first season it wasThe Goonies, while the second season wasFerris Bueller’s Day Off, with the show even bringingCharlie Sheenon to reprise his same role from the original movie. Last season the show honoredDirty Dancing, and it was recently confirmed that the upcoming Season 4 premiere tribute will honorThe Breakfast Club. The show has also honored other classics likeStar Wars,Say AnythingandBack to the Future Part 2, just to name a few. It would be interesting to see if the show could somehow pay homage toStranger Thingswithout referencing that it is actually a TV show that debuted in 2016.
Even withAdam F. GoldbergandShawn Levysupposedly trying to make this happen, the logistics of acrossoverlike this could be quite mind-boggling for both ABC andNetflix. Still. The CW and CBS both pulled off aSupergirlandThe Flashcrossover last season, so perhaps this could work after all. It’s worth noting, though, thatStranger Thingsis set in 1983, andThe Goldbergsis set in the mid-1980s, with references to several movies, TV shows and other occurrences throughout the decade. Take a look at these tweets below, and let us know if you’d like to see aStranger Things/Goldbergscrossover.
