Today in TV History: "Family Ties" Ended

[Brian Damage]

May 14th 1989 Final TV episode of "Family Ties" airs

"Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore"

When Alex lands his dream job in New York, everyone's delighted for him, except Elyse. Elyse struggles to deal with her feelings just as Alex is getting ready leave for New York.

[Family Ties Forever!]

Wow, 21 years ago. I still remember watching it on 5/14/1989.

[Mr. Television]

I remember that night very well. I watched FT and taped Moonlighting because they both ended on the same night. My Grandma and Aunt were visiting us at the time. It would be the last time I ever saw my Aunt. They went home the next day and my Aunt who was complaining about her legs the entire time died of cancer a few months later. It's hard to believe that it's been 21 years ago.

[Family Ties Forever!]

Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I remember that night very well. I watched FT and taped Moonlighting because they both ended on the same night. My Grandma and Aunt were visiting us at the time. It would be the last time I ever saw my Aunt. They went home the next day and my Aunt who was complaining about her legs the entire time died of cancer a few months later. It's hard to believe that it's been 21 years ago.

I'm sorry Sonny. That's awful.

[Family Ties Forever!]

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Family Ties still strong as ever for Michael J Fox as he takes his wife of 22 years to basketball game

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 1:31 PM on 1st November 2010



A smiling Michael J Fox enjoyed a fun day out with his wife Tracy Pollan yesterday. The couple, who have been married for 22 years, were spotted on a date together at the basketball match at Madison Square Gardens in New York. The pair laughed and joked at the game, which saw the New York Knicks lose their home opener to the Portland Trailblazers 100-95.

Happy couple: Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollen watched the New York Knicks play at Madison Square Gardens yesterday
The couple sat alongside Gossip Girl actress, Jessica Sczhor and her mystery man, while her ex-boyfriend and co-star Ed Westwick sat across the court, ignoring them. Also seated near Michael and Tracy were Avatar actor Sam Worthington, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan.
Tracy, 50, is best known for her role of Ellen in the TV sitcom Family Ties, which also starred Michael.

Good gossip: Michael and Tracy sat alongside Gossip Girl actress Jessica Szohr and her mystery date during the game The pair have been through sickness and health since Michael, 49, was struck down with Parkinson's disease in 1991. However, the Back To The Future star recently revealed that he can 'handle' his illness.

Talking to Sky News about his battle, he said: 'I'm feeling OK. It's manageable. You know everybody gets their bag of hammers, this is just my bag of hammers, and I can handle it.' Famous fans: Also at the game were (bottom row, L) Russell Simmons, 30 Rock star Tracey Morgan, while across the court sat Avatar's Sam Worthington and Jesica Szohr's ex Ed Westwick
This month a re-issue of the original film has marked the 25th anniversary of its original release.

Michael admitted he still can't believe how popular the film series is.
He said: 'There are people who know a lot more about the movie than I do. They know trivia and ask me about the space-time continuum and I say, "I don't know I was just in the movie!"