'Crumbs' works in bits, but eventually falls to pieces

By Matthew Gilbert

Globe Staff / January 12, 2006

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Fred Savage's last name has always seemed ironic. The guy's just got fairness and humanity oozing from his silky voice. He's about as savage as a puppy dog. And in ''Crumbs," his new ABC sitcom, he's as likable as ever, playing an insecure son surrounded by a family of crazies. Just like on ''The Wonder Years" and his last series, ... (Full article: 587 words)