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Family Ties Forever! · 08-15-2009, 03:37 AM

Then: Michael J Fox

"When else could a boy with a briefcase become a national hero?" So asked "Family Ties" creator Gary David Goldberg. Alex P. Keaton was a fan favorite: the conservative, oldest child obsessed with economics and making it big on Wall Street. Up-and-coming star Michael J. Fox, then 21, portrayed Alex in his classic shirt and tie, with portraits of Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley in his room.

(Photo: NBC)

Now: Michael J Fox

Michael J. Fox, now 48, has achieved the most commercial success of all the actors on "Family Ties." Immediately following the show, Fox starred in iconic film, "Back to the Future," and later starred in his own sitcom, "Spin City." But Fox is perhaps most known now for his continuing struggle with the neurological disorder Parkinson's Disease, diagnosed in 1991. He now has his own foundation for disease research and has lobbied in Congress for stem cell research.

(Photo: AP)

catlover79 · 08-15-2009, 08:43 AM

Great pic! Thanks for sharing.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-16-2009, 02:46 AM

He's an inspiration!!!

Schmoopie · 08-16-2009, 04:50 AM

I love Michael! He's definitely a favorite! He still looks so young!!!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-19-2009, 12:50 PM

Michael looks Just great

browneyes106 · 08-19-2009, 08:40 PM

Despite his illness Michael looks great. I remember that pic was from his documentary that aired a few months ago.

Mr. Television · 08-25-2009, 02:45 PM

It's so sad what happened to him. He just has the right comedic touch. He's funny without even trying.

Family Ties Forever! · 10-15-2010, 09:49 PM

Bringing this back up for anyone who didn't see it before.

08-15-2009, 03:37 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Then & Now: Michael J. Fox Then: Michael J Fox "When else could a boy with a briefcase become a national hero?" So asked "Family Ties" creator Gary David Goldberg. Alex P. Keaton was a fan favorite: the conservative, oldest child obsessed with economics and making it big on Wall Street. Up-and-coming star Michael J. Fox, then 21, portrayed Alex in his classic shirt and tie, with portraits of Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley in his room. (Photo: NBC) Now: Michael J Fox Michael J. Fox, now 48, has achieved the most commercial success of all the actors on "Family Ties." Immediately following the show, Fox starred in iconic film, "Back to the Future," and later starred in his own sitcom, "Spin City." But Fox is perhaps most known now for his continuing struggle with the neurological disorder Parkinson's Disease, diagnosed in 1991. He now has his own foundation for disease research and has lobbied in Congress for stem cell research. (Photo: AP)

08-15-2009, 08:43 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Great pic! Thanks for sharing.
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08-16-2009, 04:50 AM	#4
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I love Michael! He's definitely a favorite! He still looks so young!!!!
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08-19-2009, 12:50 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Michael looks Just great
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08-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#6
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	Despite his illness Michael looks great. I remember that pic was from his documentary that aired a few months ago.

08-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#7
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	It's so sad what happened to him. He just has the right comedic touch. He's funny without even trying.
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10-15-2010, 09:49 PM	#8
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Bringing this back up for anyone who didn't see it before.