Even though it was canceled during its first season, “Freaks and Geeks” still lives on 25 years later, much to the amazement of Royal Oak native and show creator Paul Feig.

Freaks and Geeks is a deeply personal piece of work for creator Paul Feig. Before he’d go on to direct huge films like Bridesmaids, Spy, and Ghostbusters, Feig bared his soul on network ...