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Fred Savage is best known for starring in a string of Hollywood roles, but in particular, playing little Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years.
The much-loved American coming-of-age sitcom was a hit with families when it aired throughout the '80s and '90s. The series was set in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and was told from the perspective of Kevin Arnold as an adult, looking back on his adolescent years. He introduces us to his parents, John "Jack" and Norma, his two siblings Karen and Wayne, his best friend Paul, and his crush, Gwendolyn "Winnie" Cooper.
As a child star, Savage received two Golden Globes nominations and two Emmy nominations for his role as Kevin.
And in 2020, it was announced that The Wonder Years would be made into a new reboot, this time focusing on a middle-class African American family in the same era. The reboot was announced by Savage himself, along with the news that he would be an executive producer and director on the show.
But this week emerged that Savage has been fired from the show as a result of his "inappropriate conduct".
Here's what we know.
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In a statement from 20th Television, the production company behind The Wonder Years, they said Savage had been fired after a thorough investigation.
"Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is policy, an investigation was launched. Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his employment as an executive producer and director of The Wonder Years."