1. Family Ties Set in Suburban Columbus, Ohio.
The series reflected the move in the United States from the cultural liberalism of the 1960s and 1970s to the conservatism of the 1980s. This was particularly expressed through the relationship between young Republican Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox) and his ex-hippie parents.
Michael J. Fox won three consecutive Emmy awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Show.
Both Alex and Mallory embrace Reaganomics and Conservatism.
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2. Family Ties “Facts”
Alex Keaton (Michael J. Fox) really understands the stock market crash of 1929…
Family Ties has one of the best driving schools in the country…
Alex and Ellen are SOOOOO cute together.
Michael J. Fox (Alex) is actually married to Tracy Pollan (Ellen) in real life!
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