our parents kept us really grounded. >> we all had a really strong work ethic. don't be a child of entitlement. >> reporter: b4@+ó(y child actor. saviano is a lawyer. though some fans think paul was played by a shock rocker. josh, how many times a week do you get asked if you are marlin manson? >> he just got asked on twitter two seconds ago. >> many. i think it was the first internet rumor. and because of that it doesn't die. >> reporter: fred savage would leave acting behind, get an english degree from stanford, and become a director of such tv series such as "modern family." >> i'm doing what i wanted to do from the time i was a little kid. lucky. >> fred, you are one of the best actors i have ever worked with for sure, and if you ever wanted to act again, you should, because i think you're awesome. >> reporter: for a generation of boys -- >> hi, paul. >> reporter: -- winnie cooper