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lettucefolk · 01-30-2008, 07:04 AM

I know this topic has been covered dozens of times, but some comments really sparkle my doubts, because I think I remember quite well their relation, and I don't think there is a "Goodbye at a bus stop" before she parts to Paris. I only remember she being on the last episode of season 4 (Paper chase/ Mallory's Graduation) and then Alex talking about her on the episode "Starting Over" - 502.

I'm relatively sure there is no "real" goodbye with Tracy Pollan on stage..
Am I wrong?

TripperFan · 01-30-2008, 11:10 AM

I agree - it was just stated that she had already left for Paris. Maybe they're referring to when she and Alex are dancing and the song "What Do You Think (I Would Do At This Moment)" plays. It's supposed to explain Alex's feelings about her leaving.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-31-2008, 02:48 AM

unless they got married in real life

Classicshowsgurl15 · 01-31-2008, 09:12 PM

MJF and Tracy Pollan didn't get married until 1988 and she was already off Family Ties by then. I kind of wish that they would have had a "real goodbye" for her.

jules70 · 04-27-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Classicshowsgurl15

I kind of wish that they would have had a "real goodbye" for her.

Me, too, especially since them becoming a couple was so major. That is still one, well two of my favorite episodes. I saw them when they originally aired. And them dancing to "At This Moment" ... talk about chemistry, WOW! I never quite felt it like that when he was with Lauren. Just my two cents.

Family Ties Forever! · 10-16-2011, 11:16 PM

I think it would have been interesting to have an episode where Ellen tells Alex she's leaving. Instead we find out in the next season she left because of a dance scholarship in France.

In real life, Tracy Pollan didn't want to continue to be on the show. She had a boyfriend, not MJF at the time, and she wanted to be with her boyfriend.

01-30-2008, 07:04 AM	#1
lettucefolk Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2008 Posts: 1	Ellen and Alex Breakup. I know this topic has been covered dozens of times, but some comments really sparkle my doubts, because I think I remember quite well their relation, and I don't think there is a "Goodbye at a bus stop" before she parts to Paris. I only remember she being on the last episode of season 4 (Paper chase/ Mallory's Graduation) and then Alex talking about her on the episode "Starting Over" - 502. I'm relatively sure there is no "real" goodbye with Tracy Pollan on stage.. Am I wrong?

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TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I agree - it was just stated that she had already left for Paris. Maybe they're referring to when she and Alex are dancing and the song "What Do You Think (I Would Do At This Moment)" plays. It's supposed to explain Alex's feelings about her leaving.
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	unless they got married in real life
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Classicshowsgurl15 Happy Days Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,088	MJF and Tracy Pollan didn't get married until 1988 and she was already off Family Ties by then. I kind of wish that they would have had a "real goodbye" for her.
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Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I think it would have been interesting to have an episode where Ellen tells Alex she's leaving. Instead we find out in the next season she left because of a dance scholarship in France. In real life, Tracy Pollan didn't want to continue to be on the show. She had a boyfriend, not MJF at the time, and she wanted to be with her boyfriend.
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