Photo: Photo curtesy of Bonnie BartlettThree decades later,Mr. Feenyis still everyone’s favorite teacher.AsBoy Meets WorldstarWilliam Danielsrang in his 96th birthday on Friday, he and wifeBonnie Bartlett Danielsreunited with their costars from the ABC sitcom to celebrate the occasion over dinner ahead of their appearances at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023.Daniels starred as the wise teacher Mr. Feeny for the entirety of the show’s seven-season run from 1993 to 2000. When Daniels' costarWill Friedlelaunched thePod Meets Worldpodcast last year withDanielle Fishel, 41, andRider Strong, 43, the 46-year-old actor told PEOPLE that Daniels is still offering advice his now-fully grown castmates.“Ninety-five years old andhe still shoots out the pearls of wisdom. His wife, Bonnie, as well. Talking to them is still magical,” he said in June.Added Fishel: “If you’re willing to listen, Bill is dropping gems left and right.“Photo curtesy of Bonnie BartlettBoth Friedle and Strong also agree that Daniels “was just a model of professionalism on the set” of the 1990s hit. As a result, the young cast was able to learn from his example. “When we were kids, goofing off and having a good time, he was very much a Feeny-like presence,” said Strong.“Even when the cameras weren’t there,” he added. “In terms of knowing his lines, being a complete professional, being on time. Those were things that we needed to see, and had to learn to emulate in order to be professionals in the industry.“The cast ofBoy Meets World.gettyBartlett Daniels — who, at 93, released her memoirMiddle of the Rainbowin January — also appeared onBoy Meets Worldas Lila Bolander, college dean and Mr. Feeny’s love interest. In real life, the couple met while attending Northwestern University, and they tied the knot in 1951, shortly before their respective Hollywood careers took off.Bartlett Daniels told PEOPLE that they’re “very happy” these days, spending time with their three sons and multiple grandchildren as a new generation discoversBoy Meets World, bringing Mr. Feeny awhole new TikTok following.“We sit in this house and we do things. He reads hisNew York Times, and he does Cameos mostly. And we do conventions and things like that,” said Bartlett Daniels. “We just like to be with each other. And we would do anything for each other.“Next up, the Daniels — who’ve beenmarried for 72 years— will both be appearing in a new genre film version ofWilliam Shakespeare’sRichard III. And in September, Daniels and hisBoy Meets Worldfamily will be at 90s Con in Tampa timed to the 30th anniversary of the show’s debut.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Boy Meets Worldcan be streamed in full on Disney+.
Photo: Photo curtesy of Bonnie Bartlett
Three decades later,Mr. Feenyis still everyone’s favorite teacher.AsBoy Meets WorldstarWilliam Danielsrang in his 96th birthday on Friday, he and wifeBonnie Bartlett Danielsreunited with their costars from the ABC sitcom to celebrate the occasion over dinner ahead of their appearances at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023.Daniels starred as the wise teacher Mr. Feeny for the entirety of the show’s seven-season run from 1993 to 2000. When Daniels' costarWill Friedlelaunched thePod Meets Worldpodcast last year withDanielle Fishel, 41, andRider Strong, 43, the 46-year-old actor told PEOPLE that Daniels is still offering advice his now-fully grown castmates.“Ninety-five years old andhe still shoots out the pearls of wisdom. His wife, Bonnie, as well. Talking to them is still magical,” he said in June.Added Fishel: “If you’re willing to listen, Bill is dropping gems left and right.“Photo curtesy of Bonnie BartlettBoth Friedle and Strong also agree that Daniels “was just a model of professionalism on the set” of the 1990s hit. As a result, the young cast was able to learn from his example. “When we were kids, goofing off and having a good time, he was very much a Feeny-like presence,” said Strong.“Even when the cameras weren’t there,” he added. “In terms of knowing his lines, being a complete professional, being on time. Those were things that we needed to see, and had to learn to emulate in order to be professionals in the industry.“The cast ofBoy Meets World.gettyBartlett Daniels — who, at 93, released her memoirMiddle of the Rainbowin January — also appeared onBoy Meets Worldas Lila Bolander, college dean and Mr. Feeny’s love interest. In real life, the couple met while attending Northwestern University, and they tied the knot in 1951, shortly before their respective Hollywood careers took off.Bartlett Daniels told PEOPLE that they’re “very happy” these days, spending time with their three sons and multiple grandchildren as a new generation discoversBoy Meets World, bringing Mr. Feeny awhole new TikTok following.“We sit in this house and we do things. He reads hisNew York Times, and he does Cameos mostly. And we do conventions and things like that,” said Bartlett Daniels. “We just like to be with each other. And we would do anything for each other.“Next up, the Daniels — who’ve beenmarried for 72 years— will both be appearing in a new genre film version ofWilliam Shakespeare’sRichard III. And in September, Daniels and hisBoy Meets Worldfamily will be at 90s Con in Tampa timed to the 30th anniversary of the show’s debut.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Boy Meets Worldcan be streamed in full on Disney+.
Three decades later,Mr. Feenyis still everyone’s favorite teacher.
AsBoy Meets WorldstarWilliam Danielsrang in his 96th birthday on Friday, he and wifeBonnie Bartlett Danielsreunited with their costars from the ABC sitcom to celebrate the occasion over dinner ahead of their appearances at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023.
Daniels starred as the wise teacher Mr. Feeny for the entirety of the show’s seven-season run from 1993 to 2000. When Daniels' costarWill Friedlelaunched thePod Meets Worldpodcast last year withDanielle Fishel, 41, andRider Strong, 43, the 46-year-old actor told PEOPLE that Daniels is still offering advice his now-fully grown castmates.
“Ninety-five years old andhe still shoots out the pearls of wisdom. His wife, Bonnie, as well. Talking to them is still magical,” he said in June.
Added Fishel: “If you’re willing to listen, Bill is dropping gems left and right.”
Photo curtesy of Bonnie Bartlett
Both Friedle and Strong also agree that Daniels “was just a model of professionalism on the set” of the 1990s hit. As a result, the young cast was able to learn from his example. “When we were kids, goofing off and having a good time, he was very much a Feeny-like presence,” said Strong.
“Even when the cameras weren’t there,” he added. “In terms of knowing his lines, being a complete professional, being on time. Those were things that we needed to see, and had to learn to emulate in order to be professionals in the industry.”
The cast ofBoy Meets World.getty
Bartlett Daniels — who, at 93, released her memoirMiddle of the Rainbowin January — also appeared onBoy Meets Worldas Lila Bolander, college dean and Mr. Feeny’s love interest. In real life, the couple met while attending Northwestern University, and they tied the knot in 1951, shortly before their respective Hollywood careers took off.
Bartlett Daniels told PEOPLE that they’re “very happy” these days, spending time with their three sons and multiple grandchildren as a new generation discoversBoy Meets World, bringing Mr. Feeny awhole new TikTok following.
“We sit in this house and we do things. He reads hisNew York Times, and he does Cameos mostly. And we do conventions and things like that,” said Bartlett Daniels. “We just like to be with each other. And we would do anything for each other.”
Next up, the Daniels — who’ve beenmarried for 72 years— will both be appearing in a new genre film version ofWilliam Shakespeare’sRichard III. And in September, Daniels and hisBoy Meets Worldfamily will be at 90s Con in Tampa timed to the 30th anniversary of the show’s debut.
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Boy Meets Worldcan be streamed in full on Disney+.
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