Micah Fowler
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‘Speechless’: An Admirable Son, a Less Admirable Mother
The new ABC sitcom "Speechless" feels at once familiar (a raucous family headed up by a wisecracking mother) and new (one member of the family has cerebral palsy). Centering a show around a special-needs child is a delicate matter, but "Speechless" tries to steamroll over any misgivings.