Share Set in the 1980s, The Goldbergs based on creator Adam F Goldberg’s childhood experiences with his family. Goldberg stepped down after season six and writer-producers Chris Bishop and Alex Barnow were named showrunners heading into season seven and the current eighth season. Sad: On March 23, the series was struck with a tragic loss when co-star George Segal passed away at 87 years of age after complications from bypass surgery The Goldbergs paid tribute to Segal on April 7's episode, which was his last. The show aired a special video tribute to the actor. Some of the show's cast members paid tribute on social media.