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Family Ties Forever! · 11-15-2008, 09:36 PM

Any news yet on when or if the fifth season will be released? I wonder how well Season 4 has sold.

Hlao-roo · 11-20-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Any news yet on when or if the fifth season will be released? I wonder how well Season 4 has sold.

The fourth season release date was announced two months after the release of the third season, so the current silence (3+ months) is admittedly a little concerning.

catlover79 · 11-20-2008, 05:20 PM

I haven't heard anything, but I hope that we hear good news soon!!

Nighthawk76 · 11-29-2008, 12:39 AM

I hope that Paramount releases the fifth season because I'm probably going to buy it. I think the episodes where Mallory and Alex are both attending college are probably the best. Though I think the fourth season is my overall favorite.

catlover79 · 11-29-2008, 12:52 AM

The third season was my favorite - with the Keaton Manor and "Lost Weekend" being tops. Fourth season on - the Tracy Pollan episodes were classics - especially when Alex auditions for her ballet recital.

Family Ties Forever! · 11-29-2008, 01:17 AM

Monika, what did you think of the episodes Don't Kiss Me I'm Only The Messanger, Cold Storage and Auntie Up? Those are my favorites from the third season. Of course Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only The Messanger is my favorite of the series.

catlover79 · 11-29-2008, 02:11 AM

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Monika, what did you think of the episodes Don't Kiss Me I'm Only The Messanger, Cold Storage and Auntie Up? Those are my favorites from the third season. Of course Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only The Messanger is my favorite of the series.

They were all right. I just liked the other ones better - when that kid staying in the Keaton Manor demanded a massage and then kicked Skippy I almost fell off the couch laughing.

Nighthawk76 · 11-29-2008, 04:04 PM

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The third season was my favorite - with the Keaton Manor and "Lost Weekend" being tops. Fourth season on - the Tracy Pollan episodes were classics - especially when Alex auditions for her ballet recital.

Yeah, I much perferred Alex with Ellen then with Lauren. Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan had great chemistry. Alex's audition was hysterical. I love how he combined gymnastics, Jennifer Beals from Flashdance, Chcuk Berry and Angus Young from AC/DC.

catlover79 · 05-01-2009, 08:51 PM

I just checked Season 5 out of the library and am enjoying it so far...not as much as the other seasons, but it's fun. I'm on the "poetry club" episode right now.

Family Ties Forever! · 05-02-2009, 12:12 AM

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I just checked Season 5 out of the library and am enjoying it so far...not as much as the other seasons, but it's fun. I'm on the "poetry club" episode right now.

I'm just wondering is there something particular about Season 5 that makes you like it less than the other seasons? The poetry episode is a good episode. Too bad she didn't dump Nick for Collen. Granted, imo, Skippy was the best choice, but Collen would have been better than Nick. Then again anyone would have been better than Nick, imo.

Mr. Television · 05-02-2009, 12:15 AM

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I'm just wondering is there something particular about Season 5 that makes you like it less than the other seasons? The poetry episode is a good episode. Too bad she didn't dump Nick for Collen. Granted, imo, Skippy was the best choice, but Collen would have been better than Nick. Then again anyone would have been better than Nick, imo.

You didn't like Nick?

catlover79 · 05-02-2009, 12:25 AM

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I'm just wondering is there something particular about Season 5 that makes you like it less than the other seasons? The poetry episode is a good episode. Too bad she didn't dump Nick for Collen. Granted, imo, Skippy was the best choice, but Collen would have been better than Nick. Then again anyone would have been better than Nick, imo.

Way too many 2-parters...and one devoted almost entirely to flashbacks. It just didn't seem quite as funny as seasons past. But I just started Disc 3, so when I'm done with the whole thing, I'll let you all know my thoughts. I do enjoy how they seem to be developing Nick as a character and the family seems to like him more (Moore?).

Jenny, that's our one big difference. I like Nick way better than Skippy - probably because I knew way too many Skippy types in real life.

Nick may not have been very bright, or educated or cultured, but he was very sweet and a good guy. But then if we all agreed on everything, life would be pretty boring.

Mr. Television · 05-02-2009, 12:34 AM

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Way too many 2-parters...and one devoted almost entirely to flashbacks. It just didn't seem quite as funny as seasons past. But I just started Disc 3, so when I'm done with the whole thing, I'll let you all know my thoughts. I do enjoy how they seem to be developing Nick as a character and the family seems to like him more (Moore?).

Jenny, that's our one big difference. I like Nick way better than Skippy - probably because I knew way too many Skippy types in real life.

Nick may not have been very bright, or educated or cultured, but he was very sweet and a good guy. But then if we all agreed on everything, life would be pretty boring.

I liked Nick and Skippy. The only cast member I didn't care for was Lauren. Alex and Ellen belonged together.

catlover79 · 05-02-2009, 02:10 AM

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I liked Nick and Skippy. The only cast member I didn't care for was Lauren. Alex and Ellen belonged together.

I barely remember the Lauren eps (I think I only saw them when they ran the first time). What happened to his boss at the bank, Rebecca??

Yes, Alex and Ellen were magical together. Their chemistry was off the charts, and real - as Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan continue to prove after over 20+ years of marriage. Yes, Ellen really was Alex's true love.

Family Ties Forever! · 05-02-2009, 04:30 PM

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You didn't like Nick?

No. I couldn't stand Nick. I have nothing against the actual actor Scott Valentine. The character Nick, however, was very annoying in my opinion. He was incredibly dumb. He held Mallory back. I think that she would have done much better without him. He was the kind of guy who never progressed. A perfect example is the Higher Love episode. Mallory couldn't even have an intelectual conversation with Nick. Nick didn't have a clue as to what she was even talking about. When he showed up at her poetry group meeting he started drinking out of the carton like an animal.

Part of what I didn't like about Nick was his appearance. His hair, clothes, etc. made him look unkempt and disshelved. I didn't like the way he spoke.

Like I said it's nothing against the actor himself, it's the character that was the problem. If the Nick spin-off had worked out that would have been good because then he wouldn't have stayed on Family Ties.

11-15-2008, 09:36 PM	#1
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11-20-2008, 05:20 PM	#3
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11-29-2008, 12:39 AM	#4
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I hope that Paramount releases the fifth season because I'm probably going to buy it. I think the episodes where Mallory and Alex are both attending college are probably the best. Though I think the fourth season is my overall favorite.

11-29-2008, 12:52 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	The third season was my favorite - with the Keaton Manor and "Lost Weekend" being tops. Fourth season on - the Tracy Pollan episodes were classics - especially when Alex auditions for her ballet recital.

11-29-2008, 01:17 AM	#6
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Monika, what did you think of the episodes Don't Kiss Me I'm Only The Messanger, Cold Storage and Auntie Up? Those are my favorites from the third season. Of course Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only The Messanger is my favorite of the series.

05-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I just checked Season 5 out of the library and am enjoying it so far...not as much as the other seasons, but it's fun. I'm on the "poetry club" episode right now.