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Family Ties Forever!
08-15-2009, 03:37 AM
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Then: Michael J Fox

"When else could a boy with a briefcase become a national hero?" So asked "Family Ties" creator Gary David Goldberg. Alex P. Keaton was a fan favorite: the conservative, oldest child obsessed with economics and making it big on Wall Street. Up-and-coming star Michael J. Fox, then 21, portrayed Alex in his classic shirt and tie, with portraits of Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley in his room.

(Photo: NBC)

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Now: Michael J Fox

Michael J. Fox, now 48, has achieved the most commercial success of all the actors on "Family Ties." Immediately following the show, Fox starred in iconic film, "Back to the Future," and later starred in his own sitcom, "Spin City." But Fox is perhaps most known now for his continuing struggle with the neurological disorder Parkinson's Disease, diagnosed in 1991. He now has his own foundation for disease research and has lobbied in Congress for stem cell research.

(Photo: AP)

catlover79
08-15-2009, 08:43 AM
Great pic! Thanks for sharing. :D

PrettyinPink55
08-16-2009, 02:46 AM
He's an inspiration!!! :)

Schmoopie
08-16-2009, 04:50 AM
I love Michael! He's definitely a favorite! He still looks so young!!!!

Scoobiedoo30
08-19-2009, 12:50 PM
Michael looks Just great

browneyes106
08-19-2009, 08:40 PM
Despite his illness Michael looks great. I remember that pic was from his documentary that aired a few months ago.

Mr. Television
08-25-2009, 02:45 PM
It's so sad what happened to him. He just has the right comedic touch. He's funny without even trying.

Family Ties Forever!
10-15-2010, 09:49 PM
Bringing this back up for anyone who didn't see it before. :)