Actor William Daniels has portrayed all three historical male members of the Adams family: patriot and founding father John Adams, his cousin and fellow founding father, Samuel Adams, and John Adams’ son John Quincy Adams. The name of the high school in ABC's Boy Meets World (1993-2000) was a clear nod to his service in 1776. Mr. Feeny: I'm going to try to put this as kindly as possible. The show has turned into a circus and you three are driving the tiny car. Mr. Feeny: The Champions of what, Mr. Matthews? Of a generation whose verbal and mathematical skills have sunk so low, when you have the highest level of technology at your fingertips. Guttenberg's generation thirsted for a new book every six months. Your generation gets a new webpage every six seconds. And how do you use this technology? To beat King Cooper and save the Princess. Shame on you. You deserve what you get. [Bell rings] Mr Feeny: Sit down. Stay where you are. For the first time, I choose to walk out on you #johnadams #williamdaniels #bicentennial #culturalliteracy #education #revolutionarywar #conress #Philadelpha, #libertybell #krusty #simpsons #krustytheclown, #4July, #July4, #1776