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Crimson · 11-21-2002, 03:09 PM

Tell us what your all time favorite Family Ties moment is.

Smokin' Sods · 11-22-2002, 04:47 AM

Easy one. Stephen's reaction after he discovers that his kids had rented out the house to strangers for homecoming weekend in the 4 Rooms (Kangaroo) episode. He has some CLASSIC quotes in that one: "The billboard on Route 41" and "There was a kangaroo in my living room." One of the funniest moments in sitcom history!

~Tropical Punch 19~ · 11-22-2002, 06:13 PM

O I love the oen where they go campin and at the end Steven and Elyse sing "all My Life" by John Lennon and Paul Mcartney. It's such a tear jeker moment!

Brad Russ · 11-23-2002, 09:26 AM

Hmm, my favorite moment? Wow there's so many to choose from. I tend to enjoy the more emotional episodes the most. One scene that always gets me is when Steven was hospitalized after having a heart attack, and Elyse breaks down in the hospital and Alex tells her that he'll always be there for her. I also thought the scene in my name is Alex where Alex screams out why am I alive with tears streaming down his face was extremely touching. Plus the final family ties episode near the end when Elyse and Alex are in his room and they both break down. That scene gets to me everytime I see it. There were so many great moments, but those are just a few of my favorites.

Mijada · 11-23-2002, 08:02 PM

When the Keatons first meet Nick and have him over for dinner. They are all sitting around the dinner table and Nick says " This is nice. Do you always eat dinner like this?" and Alex says "You mean with utensils?" Mallory then gives Alex a kick under the table. That ep was hilarious

Crimson · 11-26-2002, 08:54 PM

I love the Alex Steven Scrabble face offs.

Brad Russ · 11-26-2002, 09:44 PM

Hey Crimson, I may have misunderstood what you said, but do you mean you miss there chess face offs? I always enjoyed those episodes too.

mstewart · 11-28-2002, 11:59 PM

Favorite Family Ties moments:
Elyse dealing with her mom's divorce and finally coming around to be there for her mother. That was a tear jerker.

When Steven had his heart attack when Elyse's fear increased when another patient with the same operation died.

The final episode with Elyse and Alex in the room when expressing their true feelings about his leaving.

I did enjoy the moments when Meredith Baxter showed more dramatic flair. It was more natural for her than her trying to do comedy.

I love the moments with her and Stephen.

Stormtracker TF · 11-29-2002, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by Smokin' Sods
Easy one. Stephen's reaction after he discovers that his kids had rented out the house to strangers for homecoming weekend in the 4 Rooms (Kangaroo) episode. He has some CLASSIC quotes in that one: "The billboard on Route 41" and "There was a kangaroo in my living room." One of the funniest moments in sitcom history!

OMG..Yes my fave too! I could watch that episode OVER AND OVER and laugh every time! DEF. a great episode!

dylan · 12-05-2002, 10:52 AM

I LOVED when alex's mom punched his teacher.I'll leav it at that.

Stormtracker TF · 12-06-2002, 07:05 PM

OMG..I forgot about that one! A VERY funny moment, indeed.

funyjokeboy · 12-12-2002, 04:00 PM

I couldnt agree more, when Steven comes home and announces that "There was a Kangaroo in my living room"

Plata · 12-12-2002, 05:59 PM

I really liked in The Fugitive when Tom Hanks ran to the window to see the licence plates on the car. I found it funny how he tried to casually say that he was going to get some ice cream to avoid having to get confronted by the police.

In the episode where Elyse and Steven went out and Mallory, Alex and Jennifer had a party I thought it was funny when Mallory protested against Alex being in charge.

Mallory: I say we should go by height.

Alex: Why don't we go by life expectancy?

Family Ties has some of the best lines.

Crimson · 12-12-2002, 08:38 PM

Even though I stated how I enjoyed the scrabble face offs, my all time favorite moment was at the end of Miracle in Columbus when the group goes to the window to see Santa in the sky, and Alex opens his miniature sports car from Santa.

jayman75 · 02-04-2003, 01:27 PM

I haven't seen this episode in YEARs, but it was where Jennifer learned how to drive. I don't remember the dialogue or anything, but how they were all sitting in the kitchen in an imaginary car, and Steven was telling her what to do. Then, Jennifer decided to drive a little recklessly, and everyone in the family was being jerked back and forth like they were in an actual car -- but they were just sitting in the kitchen!!!

I wish I had that one on tape.

11-21-2002, 03:09 PM	#1
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12-12-2002, 04:00 PM	#12
funyjokeboy Member First Time Poster Join Date: Dec 12, 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 1	Favorite Moment I couldnt agree more, when Steven comes home and announces that "There was a Kangaroo in my living room"

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jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	I haven't seen this episode in YEARs, but it was where Jennifer learned how to drive. I don't remember the dialogue or anything, but how they were all sitting in the kitchen in an imaginary car, and Steven was telling her what to do. Then, Jennifer decided to drive a little recklessly, and everyone in the family was being jerked back and forth like they were in an actual car -- but they were just sitting in the kitchen!!! I wish I had that one on tape.
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11-22-2002, 04:47 AM	#2
Smokin' Sods Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2001 Posts: 133	Easy one. Stephen's reaction after he discovers that his kids had rented out the house to strangers for homecoming weekend in the 4 Rooms (Kangaroo) episode. He has some CLASSIC quotes in that one: "The billboard on Route 41" and "There was a kangaroo in my living room." One of the funniest moments in sitcom history!

11-22-2002, 06:13 PM	#3
~Tropical Punch 19~ Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: I'm a fly on Clay's wall Posts: 1,961	O I love the oen where they go campin and at the end Steven and Elyse sing "all My Life" by John Lennon and Paul Mcartney. It's such a tear jeker moment!

11-23-2002, 09:26 AM	#4
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Hmm, my favorite moment? Wow there's so many to choose from. I tend to enjoy the more emotional episodes the most. One scene that always gets me is when Steven was hospitalized after having a heart attack, and Elyse breaks down in the hospital and Alex tells her that he'll always be there for her. I also thought the scene in my name is Alex where Alex screams out why am I alive with tears streaming down his face was extremely touching. Plus the final family ties episode near the end when Elyse and Alex are in his room and they both break down. That scene gets to me everytime I see it. There were so many great moments, but those are just a few of my favorites.

11-23-2002, 08:02 PM	#5
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	When the Keatons first meet Nick and have him over for dinner. They are all sitting around the dinner table and Nick says " This is nice. Do you always eat dinner like this?" and Alex says "You mean with utensils?" Mallory then gives Alex a kick under the table. That ep was hilarious

11-26-2002, 08:54 PM	#6
Crimson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 03, 2002 Location: Phoenix Posts: 198	I love the Alex Steven Scrabble face offs.

11-26-2002, 09:44 PM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Hey Crimson, I may have misunderstood what you said, but do you mean you miss there chess face offs? I always enjoyed those episodes too.

11-28-2002, 11:59 PM	#8
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	Favorite Family Ties moments: Elyse dealing with her mom's divorce and finally coming around to be there for her mother. That was a tear jerker. When Steven had his heart attack when Elyse's fear increased when another patient with the same operation died. The final episode with Elyse and Alex in the room when expressing their true feelings about his leaving. I did enjoy the moments when Meredith Baxter showed more dramatic flair. It was more natural for her than her trying to do comedy. I love the moments with her and Stephen.

12-05-2002, 10:52 AM	#10
dylan Member First Time Poster Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: St.louis Posts: 1	I LOVED when alex's mom punched his teacher.I'll leav it at that.

12-06-2002, 07:05 PM	#11
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	OMG..I forgot about that one! A VERY funny moment, indeed.

12-12-2002, 05:59 PM	#13
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	I really liked in The Fugitive when Tom Hanks ran to the window to see the licence plates on the car. I found it funny how he tried to casually say that he was going to get some ice cream to avoid having to get confronted by the police. In the episode where Elyse and Steven went out and Mallory, Alex and Jennifer had a party I thought it was funny when Mallory protested against Alex being in charge. Mallory: I say we should go by height. Alex: Why don't we go by life expectancy? Family Ties has some of the best lines.

12-12-2002, 08:38 PM	#14
Crimson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 03, 2002 Location: Phoenix Posts: 198	Even though I stated how I enjoyed the scrabble face offs, my all time favorite moment was at the end of Miracle in Columbus when the group goes to the window to see Santa in the sky, and Alex opens his miniature sports car from Santa.