Two-time Emmy winner William Daniels celebrated his 96th birthday over the weekend in Chicago with his spouse of 71 years, Bonnie Bartlett, in addition to 5 different castmates from ABC’s Boy Meets World.
The Brooklyn native – who additionally starred in St. Elsewhere and Knight Rider – famously performed Cory Matthews’ (Ben Savage) clever neighbor and trainer George Feeny in all seven seasons of Michael Jacobs and April Kelly’s sitcom, which aired from 1993-2000.
William – who instructions $150 on Cameo – was joined at a restaurant for a festive birthday dinner on Saturday with Anthony Tyler Quinn, Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, Will Friedle, William Daniels, and Trina McGee.
Last Friday, the identical group reunited on the mainstage of Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023 for a nostalgic panel and the gang sweetly serenaded Daniels with the completely satisfied birthday tune.
‘I believe Mr. Feeny turned me,’ William admitted onstage.
Still going robust! Two-time Emmy winner William Daniels celebrated his 96th birthday over the weekend in Chicago with his spouse of 71 years, Bonnie Bartlett, in addition to 5 different castmates from ABC’s Boy Meets World (pictured Friday)
‘I believe Mr. Feeny turned me’: The Brooklyn native (L) famously performed Cory Matthews’ (2-L, Ben Savage) clever neighbor and trainer George Feeny in all seven seasons of Michael Jacobs and April Kelly’s sitcom, which aired from 1993-2000
‘I suppose the one I bear in mind probably the most was the final episode. And all of them, one-by-one, left the stage. And you already know, the half I used to be enjoying may very well be slightly hard-nosed and demanding. So I assumed, I needed to talk my thoughts.
‘And I simply mentioned to them, who would’ve simply left the stage, that “I like you all.” And that was one in every of my favourite moments in the present.’
Daniels additionally recalled the second a faculty bus full of youngsters as soon as chanted ‘Feeny! Feeny!’ at him on the road and ‘I fled proper across the again. I could not deal with it.’
‘I by no means got here to comprehend that Mr. Feeny turned a well-recognized determine to folks,’ the Northwestern University grad mentioned onstage.
‘A superb actor will attempt to deliver as a lot of himself to the half that is on the written web page so that it’s going to change into actual to an viewers. And the actors who neglect that do not do very nicely.
‘And so that is what I did. And definitely with these great those that I used to be working with, I introduced myself to it in addition to Mr. Feeny, and that appeared to work out okay.’
William later reprised his beloved character in 5 episodes of Michael Jacobs and April Kelly’s continuation Girl Meets World, which aired for 3 seasons on the Disney Channel spanning 2014-2017.
Fans who missed the Boy Meets World thirtieth anniversary reunion can catch the following one taking place at That’s 4 Entertainment’s 90s Con Florida, which runs September 15-17 in Tampa.
‘Happy 96th!’ William was joined at a restaurant for a festive birthday dinner on Saturday with Anthony Tyler Quinn (3-R), Danielle Fishel (R), Rider Strong, Will Friedle, William Daniels, and Trina McGee
thirtieth anniversary! Last Friday, the identical group reunited on the mainstage of Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023 for a nostalgic panel and the gang sweetly serenaded Daniels with the completely satisfied birthday tune
Encore! Daniels later reprised his beloved character in 5 episodes of Michael Jacobs and April Kelly’s continuation Girl Meets World, which aired for 3 seasons on the Disney Channel spanning 2014-2017
That reunion will characteristic the identical group – William Daniels, Bonnie Bartlett, Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, Will Friedle, and Trina McGee – plus Betsy Randle, William Russ, Matthew Lawrence, and Lee Norris.
Noticeably lacking from all of the reunion festivities was the present’s lead Ben Savage, who introduced on March 6 that he needed to exchange Adam Schiff because the Democratic chief of California’s thirtieth congressional district.
‘Together, we will do higher. I’m a proud Californian, union member and longtime resident of District 30 who comes from a household of unwavering service to our nation and neighborhood,’ the 42-year-old former little one star wrote.
‘I firmly imagine in standing up for what is correct, making certain equality and increasing alternatives for all. I’m operating for Congress as a result of it is time to restore religion in authorities by providing affordable, progressive and compassionate options to our nation’s most urgent points.
‘And it is time for brand new and passionate leaders who can assist transfer our nation ahead. Leaders who need to see the federal government working at most capability, unhindered by political divisions and particular pursuits. Please be a part of our motion!’
Even extra solid coming! Fans who missed the Boy Meets World thirtieth anniversary reunion can catch the following one taking place at That’s 4 Entertainment’s 90s Con Florida, which runs September 15-17 in Tampa
‘I’m operating for Congress!’ Noticeably lacking from all of the reunion festivities was the present’s lead Ben Savage (M, pictured March 19), who introduced on March 6 that he needed to exchange Adam Schiff because the Democratic chief of California’s thirtieth congressional district