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Remember when Michael J. Fox juggled Family Ties by day and Back to the Future by night—on three hours of sleep and a gallon of Coke? We’re diving into 15 facts about Family Ties you never knew (or totally forgot), including Alex P. Keaton, Justine Bateman's Mallory’s slow-burn brilliance, Tom Hanks’ tragic turn, and how a long-lost ballad became a #1 hit thanks to a breakup scene. Plus: the heartbreaking truth behind “Sit, Ubu, Sit.”

Family Ties (1982): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
01:36 - #15: Clashing Values and Big Ideas — Michael J. Fox
03:36 - #14: A Star Almost Lost
05:05 - #13: A Risky Schedule Shift — Bill Cosby
06:49 - #12: Managing Fame on Two Fronts
09:24 - #11: A Breakout Character Emerges — Justine Bateman
11:26 - #10: A Big Name Who Nearly Took the Lead — Matthew Broderick
13:09 - #9: The Family Behind the Fiction — Gary David Goldberg
14:49 - #8: An On-Set Romance Begins — Tracy Pollan
16:41 - #7: A Hit Song That Nearly Missed — Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams
18:31 - #6: A Bold Shift in Direction — Brian Bonsall
20:09 - #5: A Fan Favorite with Bigger Dreams — Scott Valentine
22:23 - #4: Future Stars in Surprise Roles — Tom Hanks
24:28 - #3: A Surprisingly Successful Formula
26:25 - #2: An Unlikely Chart-Topping Anthem — Billy Vera
28:00 - #1: The Iconic Sign-Off You Didn’t Know — Gary David Goldberg

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Family Ties was one of the defining sitcoms of the 1980s, launching careers, creating unforgettable characters, and giving us one of television’s most iconic families. But behind the laughs, there are plenty of surprising stories, hidden details, casting secrets, and behind-the-scenes facts that many fans never knew!