Misconduct Allegations , on Set of ‘The Wonder Years’, Leads to Firing of Fred Savage.
NPR reports former child star
Fred Savage has been relieved of
his directorial duties on the recently rebooted "The Wonder Years.".
The show's producers say Savage has
been accused of inappropriate conduct.
Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage ... , statement from 20th Television, via NPR.
... and as is policy,
an investigation
was launched. , statement from 20th Television, via NPR.
Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his employment as an executive producer and director of
The Wonder Years. , statement from 20th Television, via NPR.
Studio executives have not
provided any further details.
Representatives for Savage have
yet to release a statement.
Now 45, Savage was merely a child when he appeared as 12-year-old Kevin Arnold in the original "The Wonder Years.".
The original show ran from 1988 to
1993, following a white suburban
family in the 60s and 70s.
Savage is credited with directing eight episodes of the rebooted show, and served as executive producer on 20 others.
Savage is credited with directing eight episodes of the rebooted show, and served as executive producer on 20 others