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Fred Savage to donate 'Wonder Years' memorabilia to the Smithsonian

"Identified as playing an important part in documenting and sharing the role of entertainment in the broader American experience, the acquisitions will join the museum's permanent entertainment collections," the Smithsonian said.

By Karen Butler
Actor Fred Savage, who was named favorite young television performer during the 16th annual people's Choice Awards on March 11, 1990, raises the award presented to him high above his head. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen/Files)
Actor Fred Savage, who was named favorite young television performer during the 16th annual people's Choice Awards on March 11, 1990, raises the award presented to him high above his head. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen/Files) | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Fred Savage, Jason Hervey and Josh Saviano are to present memorabilia from their classic coming-of-age dramedy The Wonder Years to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington.

The donation ceremony is to take place at the museum Tuesday.

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Among the treasures to be enshrined will be the trademark New York Jets jacket Savage wore as main character Kevin Arnold during the first three seasons. Other items include scripts and iconic wardrobe pieces worn by leading cast members representing the 1960s era.

"Identified as playing an important part in documenting and sharing the role of entertainment in the broader American experience, the acquisitions will join the museum's permanent entertainment collections," the Smithsonian said in a news release. The Wonder Years ran from 1988-93. It co-starred Danica McKellar, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills and Olivia D'Abo.

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