Fred Savage denies ‘inappropriate conduct’ after ‘Wonder Years’ firing

nypost.com:

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. “While there are some incidents being reported that absolutely did not and could not have happened, any one person who feels hurt or offended by my actions is one person too many.

I will work to address and change any behavior that has negatively affected anyone, as nothing in this world is more important to me than being a supportive co-worker, friend, husband, father and person.” Accusers told the Reporter they saw two different sides of the child actor: a charismatic one that they noted executives and.