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TJ · 09-04-2006, 11:50 PM

Sorry, this information wasn't posted earlier. They were supposed to let me know when it was going air, but they must have forgot.

http://www.eonline.com/On/Holly/Shows/Fox/index.html

Short in Stature but Tall in Strength, America's Favorite Son Stays on Top

Debuts: Sept. 4, 8p
Encores: Sept. 5, 12a, 9a; Sept. 7, 9p; Sept. 9, 3p

Playing a teenager in the '80s, he won us over in Family Ties. Then he triumphed at the box office, taking us Back to the Future three times. Today, still just as well known and beloved, Michael J. Fox helps fight a war against Parkinson's Disease.

In Michael J. Fox: The E! True Hollywood Story, learn how this winner overcomes every setback--from alcoholism to family deaths to a horrible diagnosis--all with a signature smile.

Born into a working-class family, the "five-foot nothing" Fox dreamt of becoming a professional hockey player. But his love for music gave him a taste of drama. Already flying out to L.A. for acting gigs in the 12th grade, the Canadian Army brat decided to drop his books permanently and head west.

Turned down from Family Ties after his first audition, Fox rebounded, nailed his second shot and became the show's break-out star. Listen to his progression from beer, cigarettes and mac 'n' cheese to a Ferrari and a Hollywood Hills home. Watch as he bounced out of a depression and into Spin City, finally deciding to retire after a Caribbean snorkel chase with a turtle. But first, how tied are you to Fox's Family? Get your THS I.Q. and find out!

raya · 09-05-2006, 01:51 AM

It was good. Not really anything groundbreaking or that most fans don't already know about him. I can't really say I came away knowing anything I didn't already.

For Family Ties fans, Meredith Baxter was interviewed. She was the only Family Ties cast member. She looked pretty good.

Oh, and of course Gary David Goldberg spoke a lot since he and Michael worked together on two shows.

For the Facts of Life fans around here, Nancy McKeon was interviewed as well.

Classicshowsgurl15 · 09-05-2006, 06:30 PM

I learned some things that I didn't know, but it was awesome. I taped it. Most of it I did know. I thought it was cool that they talked to Meredith Baxter and Nancy McKeon.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 09-09-2006, 06:14 PM

I just watched this, and I thought it was very neat.

sitcomblog · 09-13-2006, 11:00 PM

Very touching show.

09-04-2006, 11:50 PM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,775	Michael J. Fox: The E! True Hollywood Story Sorry, this information wasn't posted earlier. They were supposed to let me know when it was going air, but they must have forgot. http://www.eonline.com/On/Holly/Shows/Fox/index.html Short in Stature but Tall in Strength, America's Favorite Son Stays on Top Debuts: Sept. 4, 8p Encores: Sept. 5, 12a, 9a; Sept. 7, 9p; Sept. 9, 3p Playing a teenager in the '80s, he won us over in Family Ties. Then he triumphed at the box office, taking us Back to the Future three times. Today, still just as well known and beloved, Michael J. Fox helps fight a war against Parkinson's Disease. In Michael J. Fox: The E! True Hollywood Story, learn how this winner overcomes every setback--from alcoholism to family deaths to a horrible diagnosis--all with a signature smile. Born into a working-class family, the "five-foot nothing" Fox dreamt of becoming a professional hockey player. But his love for music gave him a taste of drama. Already flying out to L.A. for acting gigs in the 12th grade, the Canadian Army brat decided to drop his books permanently and head west. Turned down from Family Ties after his first audition, Fox rebounded, nailed his second shot and became the show's break-out star. Listen to his progression from beer, cigarettes and mac 'n' cheese to a Ferrari and a Hollywood Hills home. Watch as he bounced out of a depression and into Spin City, finally deciding to retire after a Caribbean snorkel chase with a turtle. But first, how tied are you to Fox's Family? Get your THS I.Q. and find out!
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09-05-2006, 06:30 PM	#3
Classicshowsgurl15 Happy Days Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,088	I learned some things that I didn't know, but it was awesome. I taped it. Most of it I did know. I thought it was cool that they talked to Meredith Baxter and Nancy McKeon.
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09-09-2006, 06:14 PM	#4
GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	I just watched this, and I thought it was very neat.
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09-05-2006, 01:51 AM	#2
raya Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 09, 2006 Posts: 369	It was good. Not really anything groundbreaking or that most fans don't already know about him. I can't really say I came away knowing anything I didn't already. For Family Ties fans, Meredith Baxter was interviewed. She was the only Family Ties cast member. She looked pretty good. Oh, and of course Gary David Goldberg spoke a lot since he and Michael worked together on two shows. For the Facts of Life fans around here, Nancy McKeon was interviewed as well.

09-13-2006, 11:00 PM	#5
sitcomblog Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 139	Very touching show.