Mr. Feeny is a guardian angel

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The Set Up: In "Boy Meets World" (1993-2000), Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) attempts to navigate school life with the help of his compassionate, worldly-wise teacher Mr. George Feeny (William Daniels). Originally shown to be Cory's sixth grade teacher, Feeny was later retconned to be Cory's teacher from first grade. He eventually became the principal of John Adams High, keeping a watchful eye on Cory and his friends at school, and then as Cory's neighbor in later seasons.

The Theory: Feeny's presence has been a constant factor in Cory's life since he started school. Whenever Cory needs advice to navigate this way through life, Feeny is always on hand to deliver sound advice. In later seasons, when there is no reason for Cory to still hang out with his sixth grade teacher, things almost magically rearrange themselves so Feeny can continue to watch over Cory and advise him.

Feeny's presence even carried over to the spinoff show "Girls Meets World" (2014-2017), which had a grown-up Cory attempting to provide his daughter with life lessons. At the end of the first episode of the show on a subway station, Cory sees Feeny standing nearby smiling at him, before suddenly disappearing. All these facts have led some fans to surmise that Feeny is Cory's guardian angel, one who will always manage to be there whenever Cory needs assistance.

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For seven seasons, he wasn’t just a background teacher—he was the emotional anchor of an entire generation. This is the definitive biography of George Feeny.

​While Boy Meets World was marketed as a story about the kids, a deeper look at his career timeline reveals a complex, deeply moving story. From his proud Boston roots and time at Harvard, to the devastating personal loss of his wife Lillian that caused him to build an emotional wall around his life, this retrospective looks past the backyard fence to uncover the real man behind the iconic advice.

​Cory Matthews grew up. Shawn Hunter grew up. Topanga Lawrence grew up. But Mr. Feeny was the one who taught them how.

​Class Dismissed.

​⏳ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:

• 0:00 - The True Center of Boy Meets World
• 0:30 - The First Impression: Strict Authority
• 1:11 - The Unrealistic Teacher Timeline
• 1:31 - The Shift: Becoming a Guide
• 2:02 - George Feeny's Origins
• 2:44 - Building the Emotional Wall
• 3:10 - The Tragedy of Lillian Feeny
• 4:14 - Breaking Down the Fence
• 4:53 - 40 Years of Endurance
• 5:14 - Love Later in Life
• 5:48 - The Final Lesson: Class Dismissed