What does that P. stand for anyway? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 12-10-2001, 12:11 AM

The answer may already be on this board, but I'll ask anyway. Nick at Nite's been running a promo asking what the P stands for in Alex P. Keaton. The promo says we don't know, but do we? Are we ever told Alex's middle name?

Montana Ponine · 12-10-2001, 12:38 AM

I don't think they ever said... but hey what do i know?

hofverberg · 12-10-2001, 10:14 AM

The short answer is: No, the P doesn't really stand for anything. It was never revealed in any episode, so officially it doesn't stand for anything. Most likely, the producers never decided on a middle name.

Sincerely,

Daniel Hofverberg
Webmaster, Family Ties Home Page

http://www.familyties.f2s.com

SpinCT · 12-10-2001, 11:41 AM

The French version of Family Ties says it's "Alex Paul Keaton". I don't know if this is true or false. Maybe they asked GDGoldberg and he told them it was "Paul"

17Mar59 · 01-04-2002, 09:46 PM

Those ads on Nick@Nite are really hilarious!

I think they gave him the intial P because it gave him
more of Republican sounding name than simply plain
ol' Alex Keaton

hofverberg · 01-15-2002, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpinCT
The French version of Family Ties says it's "Alex Paul Keaton". I don't know if this is true or false. Maybe they asked GDGoldberg and he told them it was "Paul"

What do you mean by French version? Are you referring to subtitles or a dubbed version?

Either way, if they are using Paul as the middle name, I would guess that the translators in France (or whatever country you're referring to) has made that up. First of all, I really don't think the producers ever decided on a middle name. And secondly, I would be very surprised if any translating or dubbing company would be in contact with a show's Executive Producer for anything.

/Daniel Hofverberg
Webmaster, Family Ties Home Page
http://www.familyties.f2s.com

SpinCT · 01-15-2002, 01:01 PM

What i mean by "french version" is a version dubbed in french. But i think you're right, they invented the "Paul" to sort of translate the "P." because in France, a single letter in the middle of a name doesn't exist.

hofverberg · 01-15-2002, 03:14 PM

How annoying with shows dubbed into French! Here in Sweden, most shows and movies are always aired in their original version with subtitles, and pretty much only cartoons are dubbed.

Anyway, I have had some contact with dubbing companies here in Sweden and I have never heard that any of them has been in contact with any producer or production company for shows - So I think we can safely assume that this middle name is made up by the French dubbing company.

12-10-2001, 12:11 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	What does that P. stand for anyway? The answer may already be on this board, but I'll ask anyway. Nick at Nite's been running a promo asking what the P stands for in Alex P. Keaton. The promo says we don't know, but do we? Are we ever told Alex's middle name?

12-10-2001, 12:38 AM	#2
Montana Ponine Tragically Beautiful Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Sondheimville Posts: 4,529	I don't think they ever said... but hey what do i know?

12-10-2001, 10:14 AM	#3
hofverberg Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2000 Location: Skellefteå, Sweden Posts: 204	The short answer is: No, the P doesn't really stand for anything. It was never revealed in any episode, so officially it doesn't stand for anything. Most likely, the producers never decided on a middle name. Sincerely, Daniel Hofverberg Webmaster, Family Ties Home Page http://www.familyties.f2s.com

12-10-2001, 11:41 AM	#4
SpinCT MICHAEL J. FOX ROCKS Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Posts: 296	The French version of Family Ties says it's "Alex Paul Keaton". I don't know if this is true or false. Maybe they asked GDGoldberg and he told them it was "Paul"

01-04-2002, 09:46 PM	#5
17Mar59 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 03, 2002 Location: washington state Posts: 475	Those ads on Nick@Nite are really hilarious! I think they gave him the intial P because it gave him more of Republican sounding name than simply plain ol' Alex Keaton

01-15-2002, 01:01 PM	#7
SpinCT MICHAEL J. FOX ROCKS Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Posts: 296	What i mean by "french version" is a version dubbed in french. But i think you're right, they invented the "Paul" to sort of translate the "P." because in France, a single letter in the middle of a name doesn't exist.

01-15-2002, 03:14 PM	#8
hofverberg Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2000 Location: Skellefteå, Sweden Posts: 204	How annoying with shows dubbed into French! Here in Sweden, most shows and movies are always aired in their original version with subtitles, and pretty much only cartoons are dubbed. Anyway, I have had some contact with dubbing companies here in Sweden and I have never heard that any of them has been in contact with any producer or production company for shows - So I think we can safely assume that this middle name is made up by the French dubbing company.