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BreAnna Bell “The Wonder Years” has been canceled at ABC after two seasons, Variety has confirmed. Based on the 1988 sitcom of the same name, the reimagined series followed a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, through the point of view of imaginative 12-year-old Dean.

First showing in spring of 1988, The Wonder Years was a cultural phenomenon with coming-of-age fans worldwide. It became an instant ratings hit, but there’s one fan-favourite character in particular who has drastically changed. Former child star, Josh Saviano, now 47, looks completely different and in a fun twist of fate, he has ended up working in the same job as his character Paul Pfeiffer did 35 years ago.

Brian Cox has a semi-secret side hustle — as the voice of McDonald’s. In fact, the distinctive-sounding Scottish actor has another voiceover gig with the Golden Arches this week, now that he has some time to spare — the hit HBO comedy-drama series drew to a close in May with its fourth season. Cox, who can be heard on television singing the famous “Ba da ba ba ba” jingle, told People he actually sings “all the time,” and would love to give his pipes more of a workout professionally.

While The Wonder Years’ Winnie Cooper was everyone’s favorite neighbor, actress Danica McKellar definitely felt growing pains once the show wrapped.

ABC announced the anticipated release date for the Season 2 premiere of “The Wonder Years,” landing more than a year since executive producer and director Fred Savage — who starred in the original series — was fired from the show after multiple allegations of inappropriate conduct.The comedy series is set to return with a special one-hour premiere event starting 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. Lee Daniels, Saladin K.

Danica McKellar became a household name at the age of 13 after landing the role of Winnie Cooper in beloved family sitcom "The Wonder Years." The nostalgia-driven ABC dramedy series was a ratings hit and critical darling when it premiered in 1988. "The Wonder Years," which ran for six seasons until 1993, also made child stars of its young actors, including McKellar and series lead Fred Savage. Now 35 years later, the 48-year-old actress reflected on how she was able to stay grounded despite her early fame — which she attributes to the influence of her parents, Christopher and Mahaila.

star Ben Savage announced to represent California’s District 30 in Congress.“Together, we can do better,” wrote Savage announcing his campaign. “I’m running for Congress because it’s time to restore faith in government by offering reasonable, innovative, and compassionate solutions to our country’s most pressing issues.”The younger brother of The Wonder Years star Fred Savage, Ben Savage followed in his brother’s footsteps into child acting, making his film debut in his elder brother’s movie Little Monsters in 1989.

Actor Ben Savage, who gained fame in the 1990s sitcom Boy Meets World, is making a bid for Congress.

Six women working on the set of "The Wonder Years" reboot came forward and accused Fred Savage of alleged harassment and assault. Savage was fired and barred from the production in May after an investigation into alleged "inappropriate conduct" was launched.

according to The Hollywood Reporter.The star of the original “Wonder Years” was fired as director and executive producer of its reboot following an investigation into charges of inappropriate behavior, a spokesman for 20th Television confirmed to TheWrap in early May. Specifics regarding the misconduct were not revealed.

allegations of inappropriate conduct” from female colleagues, the alleged incidents behind his May 6 ousting were unclear.Several women who worked on the ABC show — on which Savage, 46, was an executive producer and director — are now saying they and the other women “feel that people need to know what the wrongdoing was,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.The accusers outlined behavior that they claimed was “manipulative,” “erratic” and worse — including incidents in which he allegedly tried to kiss and grope one woman in a restroom and reportedly engaged in “controlling” and “manipulative” behavior over another young woman.Representatives for the veteran actor said he denies the claims of inappropriate sexual behavior, The Post can confirm.In a statement, Savage told The Post that he finds it “devastating” that some individuals believe his goal of an “inclusive, safe and supportive work environment” fell short.“Since I was 6 years old, I have worked on hundreds of sets with thousands of people, and have always strived to contribute to an inclusive, safe and supportive work environment. It is devastating to learn that there are co-workers who feel I have fallen short of these goals,” the married father of three said.

Fred Savage is defending himself amid allegations of inappropriate conduct on the set of ABC's reboot. In a shocking exposé published by t on Tuesday, a group of unnamed women who worked on the show's crew — on which Savage was working as an executive producer and director — have come forth to make public their claims of his alleged misconduct towards women that ultimately led to an investigation and Savage'sfiring by the network earlier this year.In a statement, Savage tells : «Since I was 6 years old, I have worked on hundreds of sets with thousands of people, and have always strived to contribute to an inclusive, safe and supportive work environment. It is devastating to learn that there are co-workers who feel I have fallen short of these goals.

Fred Savage is defending himself amid allegations of inappropriate conduct on the set of ABC's reboot. In a shocking exposé published by t on Tuesday, a group of unnamed women who worked on the show's crew — on which Savage was working as an executive producer and director — have come forth to make public their claims of his alleged misconduct towards women that ultimately led to an investigation and Savage'sfiring by the network earlier this year.In a statement, Savage tells : «Since I was 6 years old, I have worked on hundreds of sets with thousands of people, and have always strived to contribute to an inclusive, safe and supportive work environment. It is devastating to learn that there are co-workers who feel I have fallen short of these goals.

"The Wonder Years" will be making a return in the fall even though former executive producer and director Fred Savage will not be on set. ABC confirmed Friday that the show, inspired by the 1980s series by the same name, had been renewed. Disney announced that it had cut ties with Savage, who starred in the original series, last week after an investigation into allegations of "inappropriate conduct" was launched.

ABC will share more on the Williams family with The Wonder Years set to return for Season 2.

getting canned from the series. And how he’s fighting back in the press, posting an open letter defending his actions, positioning himself as “collateral damage,” a victim of “cancel culture” run amok in Hollywood.First, though, let’s catch up with a couple of other men of a certain age who’ve recently landed in hot water — like 71-year-old Bill Murray, who last month got tossed from the set of “Being Mortal,” Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, after complaints of “inappropriate behavior,” which reportedly included teasing female co-stars, getting flirtatiously “touchy” and pulling on at least one actress’ ponytail. There’s also the case of former child star Fred Savage, who is only 45 but who started acting when he was 11, giving him 34 years in the business.

News that Fred Savage was reportedly "quick to anger" has surfaced a week after he was fired from executive producing and directing ABC’s reboot of "The Wonder Years." Sources that worked alongside Savage told People magazine that the director was "quick to anger," which took a toll on the people working with him. Savage is facing allegations of misconduct while on set of the ABC show.

A familiar situation. The lawyer of Grinder costumer Youngjoo Hwang says Fred Savage‘s firing from The Wonder Years reboot has been “a long time coming,” after years of alleged misconduct.

Nearly three decades after Fred Savage was first accused of misconduct on the set of The Wonder Years, he has been fired from the reboot of the series.

The Wonder Years reboot, has been let go following claims of misconduct.“Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is policy, an investigation was launched,” said a statement from producer 20th Television.“Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his employment as an executive producer and director of The Wonder Years.”According to The Hollywood Reporter, Savage faced three separate allegations and cooperated with the investigation. No other details have been revealed and Savage is yet to comment.The Wonder Years was rebooted in 2021, starring Elisha “EJ” Williams as the main character Dean Williams and Don Cheadle as the show’s narrator.Savage starred in the original version of the show, which ran from January 1988 until May 1993.In 2018 Alley Mills, who played Savage’s TV mother Norma Arnold, claimed that The Wonder Years was originally cancelled because of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Savage and Jason Hervey (who played Wayne Arnold) in 1993 by costume designer Monique Long.Long alleged that the two actors verbally and physically harassed her.

 refuting allegations of «unacceptable behavior» while filming scenes for the eight-episode limited series on the streaming giant. He was set to star in a leading role on a series based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe. The Oscar-nominated actor was fired last month halfway through production.The since-completed probe determined Langella had been involved in «unacceptable behavior» conduct on set, resulting in his ouster.

It looks like Fred Savage got let go from The Wonder Years reboot.

Fred Savage has been fired from his role as executive producer of ABC’s reboot of “The Wonder Years” due to what’s being characterized as “inappropriate conduct.”

Fred Savage has been fired as executive producer and director of, ET can confirm. A spokesperson for 20th Television tells ET, «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 .» was first to report the news.It's unclear at this time the nature of the allegations, but it's not the first time Savage has been accused of misconduct. Back in 2018, a former wardrobe department crew member on Fox's 2015 show,, sued Savage for assault, battery and harassment.

Fred Savage has essentially been fired from The Wonder Years reboot.

Selome Hailu Fred Savage, who serves as a director and executive producer on ABC’s “The Wonder Years,” has been fired due to the findings of an investigation about his conduct onset.Multiple employees complained about Savage’s behavior while working on “The Wonder Years,” a reboot of the ’80s-’90s series of the same name that starred Savage as Kevin Arnold. The nature of the complaints remains unclear.

EXCLUSIVE: Disney is severing ties with Fred Savage following multiple complaints of misconduct in his role as executive producer and director on the freshman ABC comedy series The Wonder Years, produced by 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios. The allegations were investigated, leading to Savage’s dismissal. The Wonder Years, a reboot of the beloved 1988 series, which starred Savage, has not been renewed for a second season yet but remains in contention.

The Wonder Years showrunner, writer and executive producer Saladin K. Patterson said he was initially hesitant to helm the revival of the beloved 1980s comedy of the same name.

Always prepared. Ben Savage is ready to return as Cory Matthews should Disney ever decide to expand the Boy Meets World universe.

is a coming-of-age comedy that sees Dean Williams turning back the clock to the late 1960s as he recounts the story of growing up with his family in Montgomery, Alabama. While the series follows the template of the original, which starred Fred Savage as Kevin Arnold, the cast of the reboot tells ET this version is more than just a copy. “It’s a remix,” says Elisha “EJ” Williams, who takes over the central role as 12-year-old Dean.

in Lee Daniels’ reboot — which focuses on a black family in the original’s same timeframe.ABC released a trailer for its “Wonder Years” reboot featuring an all-new cast and a whole new story centering around 12-year-old Dean Williams.The revival is set in 1968 and is narrated by none other than Marvel star Don Cheadle. The show follows the Williams family of Montgomery, Alabama, as they experience segregation, love, relationships and typical issues of preteens.

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Original The Wonder Years stars Fred Savage, Danica McKellar, Dan Lauria will appear in The Conners, Home Economics, and The Goldbergs, respectively, on Oct. 13. ABC’s reimagination will premiere on Sept. 22 at 8:30 p.m. EDT.

“The Wonder Years” is getting the reboot treatment at ABC, and filmmaker Lee Daniels has shared the first look at the new cast. The upcoming series, which received a pilot order from the network, will star Elisha “EJ” Williams as Dean Williams, taking over for Fred Savage, who played the central character, Kevin Arnold, in the original run.

is getting the reboot treatment at ABC, and filmmaker Lee Daniels has shared the first look at the new cast.

EXCLUSIVE: The Wonders Year pilot is adding to its cast.