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Family Ties - The Complete First Season DVD

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097360405545
Format: Box set, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Manufacturer: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
MPN: D040554D
Number Of Discs: 4
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 20, 2007
Running Time: 530 minutes
Studio: National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 1982




 

Editorial Review:

Product Description:
A couple who were ardently leftwing political activists in the sixties face the problems of raising a family with children who have strongly conservative views.System Requirements:Run Time: 530 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 097360405545 Manufacturer No: 040554

Amazon.com:
Though it emerged during the Reagan era, Family Ties remains as relevant as ever. Most children find their parents a little embarrassing, but what sets this sitcom apart is that former hippies Steven (Michael Gross) and Elyse (Meredith Baxter-Birney) Keaton have three children, Alex (three-time Emmy winner Michael J. Fox), Mallory (Justine Bateman), and Jennifer (Tina Yothers), yet they haven't lost their youthful idealism. The ambitious Alex and materialistic Mallory, however, don't share it. Poster children for the go-go 1980s, they'd rather rake in the cash than change the world. As Alex quips in the pilot, "The '60s are over, Dad." If the writing were more cynical, it's unlikely the ABC show would've become a seven-season hit. It works because the Keatons obviously love each other--foibles and all.

In their first year, the family faces a variety of challenges. Steven finds out his father has a fatal illness ("I Never Killed for My Father"), 15-year-old Mallory deals with unwelcome male attention ("Give Your Uncle a Kiss"), and 17-year-old Alex learns a lesson about responsibility when he loses nine-year-old Jennifer while babysitting ("The Fifth Wheel"). Guest stars include Bewitched's Dick Sargent as Elyse's father, Charlie ("No Nukes Is Good Nukes"), and a lanky Tom Hanks as her brother, Ned (two-part episode "The Fugitive"). Though Fox (Back to the Future, Spin City) was the breakout star of Family Ties, he was part of a strong ensemble. Some storylines are also surprisingly hard-hitting, particularly the script dealing with sexual harassment. On the downside, there are no extras and, like many Paramount boxed sets, most of the original music has been changed or eliminated. The theme song "Without Us," for instance, is sung by session players on several episodes rather than by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Seller
Great seller. DVDs were in exact condition as described. No problems. Shipment was fast. Would definitely do business with again.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Family Ties Season 1 Review
I bought this first season of Family Ties mainly for the superb acting of MJF, but was impressed by the acting of the other main characters. I have two younger sisters, so some of the episodes weren't exactly made for that younger age group, but overall, my family and I enjoy this immensely. Every episode is guaranteed to make you laugh, even if you're a stone-faced person who disregards levity! My favorite line is when Alex's Grandpa comes over and Mr Keaton reacts to his Dad's words, "Did you know ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Meet the Keaton's
Because of a "Coach" draught (I'm amazed at how slowly these old shows are released) I wanted to watch another friendly sitcom and I fondly remembered "Family Ties" from way back when. It doesn't hurt that I'm a big fan of Michael J. Fox either.

"Family Ties" is a nice little family sitcom which I doubt seriously would offend anyone. All the family members are likable in their own way and deal with their fair share of shortcomings. What I like most about it though is their political overtone. ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Typo
The official Amazon review lists ABC as the network that carried Family Ties. I don't think NBC will be particularly pleased to hear this! :)



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - a great show-bought to show my kids!!
We dont live in America so I got this to improve their English! Its a classic show!!!





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