'Boy Meets World': 20 Fun Facts

Fans of '90s TV rejoiced recently when news broke that there's a "Boy Meets World" sequel in the works. The Disney Channel is planning an updated version, which will follow a now grown-up and married Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence as they raise their own teen daughter, hence the new name "Girl Meets World." And in a true stroke of poetic justice, Cory has become a teacher just like his tortured mentor, Mr. Feeny. There's no solid info yet as to whether or not the original cast will be returning to their roles, so while fans hang tight, here are some fun facts about the original show to help bide the time. — Amy and Nancy Harrington, Yahoo! Contributor Network

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Ben Savage had been doing bit parts on shows like his older brother Fred Savage's hit "The Wonder Years" when he was starting out. But when he was just 12 years old, executive producer Michael Jacobs hired him to play the lead role of Cory Matthews on "Boy Meets World." In an interview, Ben said, "I ended up meeting with some producers who were interested in making a show about the experiences and the upbringing of a young boy and, I guess, just ... more
Ben Savage had been doing bit parts on shows like his older brother Fred Savage's hit "The Wonder Years" when he was starting out. But when he was just 12 years old, executive producer Michael Jacobs hired him to play the lead role of Cory Matthews on "Boy Meets World." In an interview, Ben said, "I ended up meeting with some producers who were interested in making a show about the experiences and the upbringing of a young boy and, I guess, just getting the insight into the mind of a young kid." less