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Family Ties (1982–1989)

TV Series  -  TV_G 30 min  -  Comedy | Family
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A couple who were ardently leftwing political activists in the sixties face the problems of raising a family with children who have strongly conservative views.

Creator:

Gary David Goldberg

Stars:

Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter
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Season:

7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1

Year:

1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982
Won Golden Globe. Another 20 wins & 38 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Meredith Baxter ...
Elyse Keaton (176 episodes, 1982-1989)
Michael Gross ...
Steven Keaton (176 episodes, 1982-1989)
Michael J. Fox ...
Alex P. Keaton (176 episodes, 1982-1989)
Justine Bateman ...
Mallory Keaton (176 episodes, 1982-1989)
Tina Yothers ...
Jennifer Keaton (176 episodes, 1982-1989)
Brian Bonsall Brian Bonsall ...
Andrew 'Andy' Keaton (78 episodes, 1986-1989)
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Storyline

A couple who were ardently leftwing political activists in the sixties face the problems of raising a family with children who have strongly conservative views. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Columbus Ohio | Young Republican | Advice | Politics | Sitcom  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Enredos de familia See more »

Filming Locations:

Metromedia Square - 5746 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television, Ubu Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(180 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Throughout the series' run, exterior establishment shots of the Keaton home were never used in any of the episodes, which is very unusual for a family sitcom. The vast majority of all scenes were played out in the kitchen. See more »

Quotes

Andrew Keaton: Alex is King!
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Connections

Referenced in "Frasier: Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven (#4.8)" (1996) See more »

Soundtracks

"Without Us"
(Theme song)
Lyrics by Jeff Barry
Music by Tom Scott
Performed by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams See more »