25 Unknown Facts About The ‘Family Ties’ TV Series

Published on 06/25/2017
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Michael J. Fox Filmed The Show And Back To The Future Simultaneously

Yup, Michael J. Fox worked on Family Ties and the first Back to the Future hit film…simultaneously! Fox admitted that he slept around three hours every night for four months in order to work on both projects at the same time. Now that’s dedication!

Michael J. Fox Filmed The Show And Back To The Future Simultaneously

Michael J. Fox Filmed The Show And Back To The Future Simultaneously

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Meredith Baxter’s Pregnancy Was Written Into The Script

Family Ties made the decision to include Meredith Baxter’s real life pregnancy into the show. During seasons two and three, she actually served as inspiration to the show’s writers, because of her pregnancy obviously, to give the Keaton family another member, Andy.

Meredith Baxter’s Pregnancy Was Written Into The Script

Meredith Baxter’s Pregnancy Was Written Into The Script

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