Fred Savage was fired as govt producer and director of ABC’s “The Marvel Years” after allegations of inappropriate conduct, a spokesman for twentieth Tv mentioned Friday.
The character of the allegations was not disclosed by twentieth Tv, which produces the present.
Savage, 45, starred within the hit ’80s and ’90s collection as a baby, enjoying Kevin Arnold. He was govt producer and director of the brand new model, which debuted final yr.
“Just lately, we have been made conscious of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is coverage, an investigation was launched,” a spokesman for twentieth Tv mentioned in an announcement. “Upon its completion, the choice was made to terminate his employment as an govt producer and director of The Marvel Years.”
Savage’s consultant didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. ABC didn’t instantly present additional particulars.
The reboot encompasses a Black household in Nineteen Sixties Montgomery, Alabama. It’s narrated by Don Cheadle because the grownup of the 12-year-old character Dean Williams, in the identical manner an grownup narrated Kevin within the unique collection.
The collection stars Elisha “EJ” Williams as Dean, Dulé Hill and Saycon Sengbloh as his dad and mom, and Laura Kariuki as his sister.
Collection producer twentieth Tv is part of Disney Tv Studios.
The unique “The Marvel Years” ran from 1988 to 1993 and received an Emmy for excellent comedy in 1988. Savage was nominated for 2, each for excellent lead actor, however didn’t win.
Savage has been a director and producer. He’s been concerned with the collection, “It’s All the time Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Fashionable Household” and others.
