What does the P in Alex P. Keaton stand for? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Sitcomfanatic · 04-18-2002, 07:41 PM

See topic. I'm just curious. I watch it on Nick at Nite all the time, but I've never heard what it stands for. Could someone help me on this? Thanx in advance.

danielle17 · 04-18-2002, 08:53 PM

They never clarified what the "P" stands for. It wil always be a mystery.

Krystal Lake · 04-18-2002, 09:43 PM

Yep. If you look at http://www.sitcomsonline.com/familyties.html under their trivia section, it says the "P" in Alex P. Keaton was never revealed during the series and it doesn't stand for anything.

sairy21 · 05-13-2002, 06:20 AM

actually, the "did you know?" section is incorrect. there was one episode where alex's name was written on something (i can't remember right now what it was or what episode it was in....) and it said "Alex Patrick Keaton." so the "P" does stand for something! at least, it did in one episode!

Amanda89 · 05-13-2002, 03:46 PM

Really? I always thought they never revealed it. Let me know if you figure out which episode it was.

Warm & Fuzzy · 05-13-2002, 10:00 PM

I also just realized that under the picture frame for Alex... there's his initails... APK in black bold letters.

(Just had to point that out)

sairy21 · 05-14-2002, 06:18 PM

i've been wracking my brain trying to think of what episode it was! now i'm like, "did i really see that or did i just think i did?" lol i'm like 99% sure that i saw it though. i'm thinking maybe it was like on his diploma or something from one of the episodes where he graduated from high school or college? ugh! i can't remember! lol

TJ · 05-19-2002, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by sairy21
actually, the "did you know?" section is incorrect. there was one episode where alex's name was written on something (i can't remember right now what it was or what episode it was in....) and it said "Alex Patrick Keaton." so the "P" does stand for something! at least, it did in one episode!

Actually, I think you will need a little more proof then that. Let us know when you find it!

pepper13sc · 05-25-2002, 05:20 PM

In Michael's new book he stated that he ad-libbed the initial "P" during a scene while anwsering the phone. It's on page 81 for those interested.

Warm & Fuzzy · 06-08-2002, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by pepper13sc
In Michael's new book he stated that he ad-libbed the initial "P" during a scene while anwsering the phone. It's on page 81 for those interested.

That's interesting to know...

Warm & Fuzzy · 06-08-2002, 01:14 AM

Here's another vote for Patrick posted by "Tony" on Jan 10th, 2001 on another board...

http://familyties.virtualave.net/Mes...ssages/158.htm

SpinCT · 06-09-2002, 07:46 PM

The "P" could also stand for "Peace". Remember, in one episode, we could see younger Steven and Elyse who were saying that they were going to call the 1st son "Peace Keaton". Imagine: "Alex Peace Keaton": Pretty ironic!!!!!!

bttf4444 · 03-03-2007, 12:45 AM

Progress is his middle name.

Backies would get that joke. Seriously, though, in my stories - I say that his middle name is Patrick. Anyway, I kinda like the idea of him having the same middle name as Mike Flaherty.

JoPol_wannabe · 03-12-2007, 12:15 AM

As I was reading this post I noticed something Michael has the same type of name as Alex I mean Micheal's full name is Michael J. Fox and his Character is Alex P. Keaton, they both have just a letter for there middle name. So I have a question, what does the J in Michael J. Fox stand for? Hopefully this one will be easier to figure out.

bttf4444 · 03-12-2007, 09:53 AM

His real name is Michael Andrew Fox. He picked the J for his middle initial from his favourite actor, Michael J Pollard. I have no idea what the J stood for in Michael J Pollard.

04-18-2002, 07:41 PM	#1
Sitcomfanatic Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 17, 2002 Posts: 5	What does the P in Alex P. Keaton stand for? See topic. I'm just curious. I watch it on Nick at Nite all the time, but I've never heard what it stands for. Could someone help me on this? Thanx in advance.
	__________________ NORM: Afternoon Everybody! Everybody: Norm! Cliff: Afternoon Everybody! Everybody: Silence Sam: How's life treating you Norm? Norm: It isn't, but you can! SAM: What's the story, Norm? NORM: Boy meets beer. Boy drinks beer. Boy gets another beer. In this performance, the role of the boy will be played by Norm Peterson. WOODY: What's going on, Mr. Peterson? NORM: A flashing sign in my gut that says, `Insert Beer Here.' WOODY: Pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson? NORM: All right, but stop me at one.... make that one-thirty. WOODY: What's the latest, Mr. Peterson? NORM: Zha-Zha marries a millionaire, Peterson drinks a beer. Film at eleven. COACH: Can I draw you a beer, Norm? NORM: No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one. COACH: How's a beer sound, Norm? NORM: I dunno'. I usually finish them before they get a word in.

04-18-2002, 08:53 PM	#2
danielle17 Current Favorite CD! Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 45	They never clarified what the "P" stands for. It wil always be a mystery.
	__________________ ~dANieLLe~ ------------------------------------------------ Family Ties Quotes: Mallory: Alex, I told you whenever you take a message to write down who called, when they called, and what it was about. Alex: I did. Somebody stupid called, sometime today, about something trivial. Mallory: Alex, you know that could be ANY one of my friends. Mallory: I know you came into my room and read my diary Alex! Alex: Don't be silly, I just came into your room to get a book. Mallory: Ha! What would a book be doing in my room! Alex: shrugs She's got me there. Mallory: You guys, I would like you to meet someone. This is Jamie Carter. Alex: AHHH!!!! jumps onto Steven's lap Steven: Alex, she said "Jamie" not "Jimmy". Alex: to Jamie Oh. You should seriously consider getting that changed. Jennifer: There is nothing like a smile from a hunk. Mallory: I know, it's even better than when you walk into your classroom and you see a movie projector set up. The Cosby Show: [IMG]F:\Documents and Settings\Danielle\My Documents\My Pictures\cosbyshow.JPG[/IMG] LONG LIVE 80'S SITCOMS!!!

05-13-2002, 10:00 PM	#6
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	I also just realized that under the picture frame for Alex... there's his initails... APK in black bold letters. (Just had to point that out)
	__________________ "To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world." ~Unknown

04-18-2002, 09:43 PM	#3
Krystal Lake I'll remember that.. Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 17, 2002 Location: Tied up at the moment... Posts: 485	Yep. If you look at http://www.sitcomsonline.com/familyties.html under their trivia section, it says the "P" in Alex P. Keaton was never revealed during the series and it doesn't stand for anything.

05-13-2002, 06:20 AM	#4
sairy21 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 13, 2002 Posts: 11	actually, the "did you know?" section is incorrect. there was one episode where alex's name was written on something (i can't remember right now what it was or what episode it was in....) and it said "Alex Patrick Keaton." so the "P" does stand for something! at least, it did in one episode!

05-13-2002, 03:46 PM	#5
Amanda89 80's Obsessed Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 02, 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 225	Really? I always thought they never revealed it. Let me know if you figure out which episode it was.

05-14-2002, 06:18 PM	#7
sairy21 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 13, 2002 Posts: 11	i've been wracking my brain trying to think of what episode it was! now i'm like, "did i really see that or did i just think i did?" lol i'm like 99% sure that i saw it though. i'm thinking maybe it was like on his diploma or something from one of the episodes where he graduated from high school or college? ugh! i can't remember! lol

05-25-2002, 05:20 PM	#9
pepper13sc Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 25, 2002 Posts: 12	In Michael's new book he stated that he ad-libbed the initial "P" during a scene while anwsering the phone. It's on page 81 for those interested.

06-08-2002, 01:14 AM	#11
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Here's another vote for Patrick posted by "Tony" on Jan 10th, 2001 on another board... http://familyties.virtualave.net/Mes...ssages/158.htm

06-09-2002, 07:46 PM	#12
SpinCT MICHAEL J. FOX ROCKS Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Posts: 296	The "P" could also stand for "Peace". Remember, in one episode, we could see younger Steven and Elyse who were saying that they were going to call the 1st son "Peace Keaton". Imagine: "Alex Peace Keaton": Pretty ironic!!!!!!

03-03-2007, 12:45 AM	#13
bttf4444 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 336	Progress is his middle name. Backies would get that joke. Seriously, though, in my stories - I say that his middle name is Patrick. Anyway, I kinda like the idea of him having the same middle name as Mike Flaherty.

03-12-2007, 12:15 AM	#14
JoPol_wannabe Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,036	As I was reading this post I noticed something Michael has the same type of name as Alex I mean Micheal's full name is Michael J. Fox and his Character is Alex P. Keaton, they both have just a letter for there middle name. So I have a question, what does the J in Michael J. Fox stand for? Hopefully this one will be easier to figure out.

03-12-2007, 09:53 AM	#15
bttf4444 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 336	His real name is Michael Andrew Fox. He picked the J for his middle initial from his favourite actor, Michael J Pollard. I have no idea what the J stood for in Michael J Pollard.