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‘Speechless’ Is More Than Just Very Good, It’s Important

FALL TV

ABC’s new sitcom about a teen with cerebral palsy and his crusading mother somehow skirts Afterschool Special territory for something rare: a hilarious, heartfelt comedy.

Kevin Fallon
Kevin Fallon 

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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Kevin Fallon

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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