NBC Fall Pilot Review: The Michael J. Fox Show - Premieres September 26

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The Michael J. Fox Show - Thursdays at 9:30PM ET/PT on NBC
Premieres Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 9:00PM and 9:30PM ET/PT

Look who's making the news again. One of NY's most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox, Spin City, Family Ties), put his career on hold to spend more time with his family and focus on his health after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. But now five years later, with the kids busy growing up and Mike growing restless, it just might be time for him to get back to work. Having never wanted Mike to leave in the first place, his old boss Harris Green (Wendell Pierce, Treme, The Wire) jumped at the chance to get him back on TV. The trick, as it's always been, was to make Mike think it was his idea. After several - okay, many - failed attempts, Mike's family, anxious to see him out of the house, finally succeeded in getting him to "run into" Green. Now their plan is in motion. He'll be back to juggling home, family and career, just like the old days - only better.

Read our review of the first two episodes here:
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2013/0...ael-j-fox.html

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http://entertainment.time.com/2013/0...el-j-fox-show/

The pilot focuses on Fox going back to work after years off due to his Parkinson's. But in Episode 2, Fox's show becomes "a mundane, dated-feeling family comedy that feels like it's missing its laugh track," says James Poniewozik. PLUS: "Fox" is old-fashioned but not very original, the show feels like a long PSA, and the pilot works because it's great to see Fox on TV again.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#Fb7DEL9MV003icUD.99

[Schmoopie]

I'm happy that Michael J Fox has a new show. It sounds like he put a lot of himself into it. I haven't watched the first two episodes yet but I'm sure it's good b/c he's a great actor.