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15 Weird Facts About Spin City (https://web.archive.org/web/20061031125314/http://www.jumptheshark.com/s/spincity.htm) that prove this 90s sitcom was way more dramatic behind the scenes than anyone realized.
From the lie that created the show, to Michael J. Fox hiding his Parkinson's diagnosis for seven years, to Charlie Sheen admitting he wouldn't have hired himself — Spin City (https://web.archive.org/web/20140406113111/http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/topic/3147563-spin-city-deputy-mayor-alex-p-keaton/?view=getnewpost) (1996-2002) is one of TV's most fascinating stories.
In this video, we're counting down the wildest behind-the-scenes facts about the hit ABC sitcom (https://tvobsessive.com/2019/07/04/how-the-brilliant-spin-city-spun-its-way-to-cancellation/) starring Michael J. Fox and later Charlie Sheen.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:25 - #15: The Show Almost Had a Different Name
2:24 - #14: Alan Ruck's Secret Ferris Bueller Easter Egg
3:34 - #13: The Creator Didn't Want Richard Kind
5:11 - #12: The Original Female Lead Vanished
6:38 - #11: Stephen Colbert Hired Jennifer Garner to Babysit
7:51 - #10: The 25-Year-Old Creator Got Schooled by Fox
8:56 - #9: The Pilot Was Written in 4 Days
10:00 - #8: The Show Only Exists Because of a Lie
11:12 - #7: The Production Moved 3,000 Miles
12:44 - #6: Martin Sheen Played President AND Deadbeat Dad
14:06 - #5: Jon Cryer Accidentally Lost the Job
15:49 - #4: A Co-Star Also Has Parkinson's Disease
16:48 - #3: Fox's Farewell Drew 32.8 Million Viewers
18:50 - #2: Audiences Waited 90 Minutes for Fox's Medication
20:11 - #1: Fox Hid His Diagnosis for Seven Years
22:17 - Conclusion
📺 ABOUT SPIN CITY (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/SpinCity):
Spin City (https://www.reddit.com/r/SpinCity/) aired on ABC from 1996-2002 for six seasons and 145 episodes. Created by Gary David Goldberg and Bill Lawrence, the show starred Michael J. Fox as Mike Flaherty, Deputy Mayor of New York City. After Fox departed in 2000 due to Parkinson's disease, Charlie Sheen joined as the new lead. The show won four Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor.
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💬 Drop a comment: Did you watch Spin City (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_City)? Were you Team Fox or Team Sheen?
15 Weird Facts About Spin City (https://web.archive.org/web/20061031125314/http://www.jumptheshark.com/s/spincity.htm) that prove this 90s sitcom was way more dramatic behind the scenes than anyone realized.
From the lie that created the show, to Michael J. Fox hiding his Parkinson's diagnosis for seven years, to Charlie Sheen admitting he wouldn't have hired himself — Spin City (https://web.archive.org/web/20140406113111/http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/topic/3147563-spin-city-deputy-mayor-alex-p-keaton/?view=getnewpost) (1996-2002) is one of TV's most fascinating stories.
In this video, we're counting down the wildest behind-the-scenes facts about the hit ABC sitcom (https://tvobsessive.com/2019/07/04/how-the-brilliant-spin-city-spun-its-way-to-cancellation/) starring Michael J. Fox and later Charlie Sheen.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:25 - #15: The Show Almost Had a Different Name
2:24 - #14: Alan Ruck's Secret Ferris Bueller Easter Egg
3:34 - #13: The Creator Didn't Want Richard Kind
5:11 - #12: The Original Female Lead Vanished
6:38 - #11: Stephen Colbert Hired Jennifer Garner to Babysit
7:51 - #10: The 25-Year-Old Creator Got Schooled by Fox
8:56 - #9: The Pilot Was Written in 4 Days
10:00 - #8: The Show Only Exists Because of a Lie
11:12 - #7: The Production Moved 3,000 Miles
12:44 - #6: Martin Sheen Played President AND Deadbeat Dad
14:06 - #5: Jon Cryer Accidentally Lost the Job
15:49 - #4: A Co-Star Also Has Parkinson's Disease
16:48 - #3: Fox's Farewell Drew 32.8 Million Viewers
18:50 - #2: Audiences Waited 90 Minutes for Fox's Medication
20:11 - #1: Fox Hid His Diagnosis for Seven Years
22:17 - Conclusion
📺 ABOUT SPIN CITY (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/SpinCity):
Spin City (https://www.reddit.com/r/SpinCity/) aired on ABC from 1996-2002 for six seasons and 145 episodes. Created by Gary David Goldberg and Bill Lawrence, the show starred Michael J. Fox as Mike Flaherty, Deputy Mayor of New York City. After Fox departed in 2000 due to Parkinson's disease, Charlie Sheen joined as the new lead. The show won four Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor.
👍 If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into classic television!
💬 Drop a comment: Did you watch Spin City (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_City)? Were you Team Fox or Team Sheen?