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Janice · 02-17-2002, 12:34 PM

What are some of your favorite roles for the Family Ties cast members? Toss out your favorites.

I think Michael J. Fox was terrific, of course, in the Back to the Future series. I liked him in Bright Lights, Big City as well, although, if my memory serves me correctly, it did a crash and burn at the box office--I could be wrong there.
I also enjoyed Meredith Baxter in the made-for-TV movie, The Betty Broderick story--the true story of the woman scorned who murdered her lawyer husband and his new wife. It runs on Lifetime often, and it just sucks me in every time. Her real talent lies in dramatic roles in my opinion.

TJL · 02-17-2002, 01:00 PM

I've always loved Michael Gross in the "Tremors" movies. His gun crazy survivalist character in those flicks is a great contrast to Steven Keaton.
Brian Bonsall went on the play Worf's son Alexander for a number of years on Star Trek - The Next Generation. He was a cute Klingon.

MJFfan · 02-17-2002, 03:42 PM

Michael was definitely GREAT in B2TF. He did a great voice for the dog in "Homeward Bound".
I haven't seen the other characters in anything

GoldenFamilyTies · 02-17-2002, 06:15 PM

I never really did watch Spin City that much, but I remember MJF on there, and I did see some of the episode where he left the show, it was very sad.

I missed Michael Gross on Law & Order, and I wanted to see it badly too!

mstewart · 02-18-2002, 01:20 PM

I remeber Meredith Baxter in the TV series Family. Excellent series. I wholeheartedly agree with JanLady617 that her best talent lies in dramatic roles. She was excellent in that series even though she was a supporting actress in that series. If you ever watch Family with episodes featuring her the performance she puts out were powerful.

GoldenFamilyTies · 02-18-2002, 03:11 PM

Like the second episode shown on N@N featured her, when her aunt was getting alztimers. (sp?) She did a wonderful job!

LadyDi4476 · 02-22-2002, 12:27 AM

4 words: BACK..TO..THE...FUTURE!!

DVD fans are waiting.....

Amanda89 · 03-02-2002, 03:24 PM

Michael was great in the BTTF movies.

[-Kelsey-] · 09-22-2003, 06:54 PM

Michael J. Fox Movies that were AWESOME! (and I like some of them because he was soo cute

)
Back To The Future 1,2, and 3

Life With Mikey

High School USA

Teen Wolf

Stuart Little 1 and 2,Homeward Bound 1 and 2-His voice was perfect!

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Thats mostly all the MJF movies I've seen...still looking for more

02-17-2002, 12:34 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Cast members in other roles What are some of your favorite roles for the Family Ties cast members? Toss out your favorites. I think Michael J. Fox was terrific, of course, in the Back to the Future series. I liked him in Bright Lights, Big City as well, although, if my memory serves me correctly, it did a crash and burn at the box office--I could be wrong there. I also enjoyed Meredith Baxter in the made-for-TV movie, The Betty Broderick story--the true story of the woman scorned who murdered her lawyer husband and his new wife. It runs on Lifetime often, and it just sucks me in every time. Her real talent lies in dramatic roles in my opinion.

02-17-2002, 01:00 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I've always loved Michael Gross in the "Tremors" movies. His gun crazy survivalist character in those flicks is a great contrast to Steven Keaton. Brian Bonsall went on the play Worf's son Alexander for a number of years on Star Trek - The Next Generation. He was a cute Klingon.
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02-17-2002, 03:42 PM	#3
MJFfan I love Family Ties! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 01, 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 324	Michael was definitely GREAT in B2TF. He did a great voice for the dog in "Homeward Bound". I haven't seen the other characters in anything
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02-18-2002, 01:20 PM	#5
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	Cast Members in Other Roles I remeber Meredith Baxter in the TV series Family. Excellent series. I wholeheartedly agree with JanLady617 that her best talent lies in dramatic roles. She was excellent in that series even though she was a supporting actress in that series. If you ever watch Family with episodes featuring her the performance she puts out were powerful.

02-22-2002, 12:27 AM	#7
LadyDi4476 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 14, 2001 Location: New York Posts: 15	4 words: BACK..TO..THE...FUTURE!! DVD fans are waiting.....
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02-17-2002, 06:15 PM	#4
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	I never really did watch Spin City that much, but I remember MJF on there, and I did see some of the episode where he left the show, it was very sad. I missed Michael Gross on Law & Order, and I wanted to see it badly too!

02-18-2002, 03:11 PM	#6
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	Like the second episode shown on N@N featured her, when her aunt was getting alztimers. (sp?) She did a wonderful job!

03-02-2002, 03:24 PM	#8
Amanda89 80's Obsessed Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 02, 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 225	Michael was great in the BTTF movies.

09-22-2003, 06:54 PM	#9
[-Kelsey-] Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Aug 06, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 21,975	Michael J. Fox Movies that were AWESOME! (and I like some of them because he was soo cute ) Back To The Future 1,2, and 3 Life With Mikey High School USA Teen Wolf Stuart Little 1 and 2,Homeward Bound 1 and 2-His voice was perfect! ----------------- Thats mostly all the MJF movies I've seen...still looking for more