From the Dec. 22, 1999, edition of Daily Variety


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Alex P. Keaton, Michael J. Fox’s character on “Family Ties”, famously aspired to move in to the White House like his idols, Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon (much to the chagrin of his aging-hippie parents).

A decade later, Fox’s character on ABC’s “Spin City” was the realistic version of the path that Keaton might’ve pursued in politics. Fox played a deputy mayor of New York who was always getting his boss in and out of bad PR scrapes.



At its best, “Spin City” was a showcase for Fox’s copious comedic skills. But Fox had to leave the series in 2000 as Parkinson’s disease took its a toll on his health.

Fox won the Emmy for lead comedy actor that year, a bittersweet triumph that underscored for industry insiders the depth of his struggle and his sacrifice. Incredible respect.








From the June 11, 1998, edition of Daily Variety


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The very best.

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