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Seven. The series ran for seven seasons (1982-1989) and 180 episodes were aired during that span. I know that by reading the above dates (1982-1989) it appears that the series ran for eight seasons not seven, but this is how it works:
First Season: 1982-1983; Second Season: 1983-1984; Third Season: 1984-1985; Fourth Season: 1985-1986; Fifth Season: 1986-87; Sixth Season: 1987-1988 and Seventh Season: 1988-1989
Skippy. The correct answer is Skippy, who was played by Marc Price.
Porky was a pig and Potsie was a character on the tv series "Happy Days".
Jumpy is an adjective for nervousness.
| While Nick was eating dinner with the Keatons in the episode "Mr. Wrong," he asked them, "do you always eat like this?" What was Alex's clever reply? | "Family Ties" Forever
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You mean with utensils?. One of the funniest lines in the series. Alex continually looked down on Nick and constantly made snide remarks to him and about him.
| In "4 Rms Ocn Vu" Alex converts the Keaton household into a hotel. What team mascot is brought into the house just before Steven Keaton returns home?
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A kangaroo. The mascot was the kangaroo, the other animals did not appear in the series.
Michael Gross. Michael Gross played Steven Keaton. Michael Landon played many roles including Charles in "Little House on the Prairie" and Little Joe in Bonanza".
Michael Douglas is the son of Kirk Douglas (another famous actor) and has starred in several big screen movies.
Michael J. Fox played Alex P. Keaton.
| In the episode "Heartstrings" (Part 2), which baseball team did Alex and Steven pull for in the 1984 World Series? | "Family Ties" Forever
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Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers actually did defeat the San Diego Padres in the 1984 World Series.
Alex and Steven rejoiced as they watched the Tigers win, but their joy ended abruptly when Steven received a phone call informing him that his father had passed away.
Geena Davis. Geena Davis played the Keatons' inept housekeeper. Tammy Lauren played Steven Keaton's niece, Marilyn Keaton. Daphene Zuinges played Rachel, Alex's girlfriend and Melinda Culea played Alex's attractive boss, Rebecca, at the bank.
New York City. After graduating from college and breaking up with his girlfriend, Lauren, Alex lands his dream job and heads for New York City.
Richard Nixon. Elyse quickly turns the picture face side down and, of course, Alex places it up the right way after she has left the room.
A tie. Quote from Elyse; "With all his ties, it's hard to believe he only has one neck."
They went out for ice-cream. Michael Gross (Steven) has a recurring role on "ER" as Dr John Carter's father.
O'Brien, Matthers and Clark. Alex was to be the youngest member of the company as he mentions several times!
"A picture of the first guy you stand on as you climb the corporate ladder!". Andy's character was played by Brian Bonsall who went on become an alien on "Star Trek: TNG".
Ana Krusin. Tracey Pollan, who played Alex's first serious girlfriend, later became Michael J Fox's wife.
Michelle Brigante. From 1987-89, Courtney Cox starred as love interest for Alex, as Lauren Miller.
Yes. Quote from Alex; "It's yogurt now Dad"!
7.15. Tina Yothers (Jennifer) birth name is Kristina Lousie Yothers.
Nick. The character Nick Moore, was played by Scott Valentine, had a short-lived show (just the pilot aired) titled "The Art of Being Nick" in 1986 and also starred Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Red. Justine Bateman (Mallory) now has her own fashion design business, "Justine Bateman Designs", and designs under the brand name "Bad Baby Boy".
$74.50. Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter Birney share the same birthday, June 21, 1947.
"I love you guys". This final episode was the 180th and played for 1 hour and 14 minutes and ended with the tearful cast giving the final bow.
17. He lost his virginity to a college girl whom he delivered groceries to. Good thing Mr. Adler didn't find out!
Rick. Although at the end of this episode Mallory agreed to keep seeing Rick, he was never again seen in another episode.
Murray. His full name was Irwin Murray Handleman.
Africa. In "A Christmas Story" it was revealed that Elyse and Steven were in Africa with the Peace Corps when she gave birth to Alex.
It was never revealed. She was going to make love to her boyfriend Rick, but got cold feet, and backed out at the last minute.
Richard. Donnely was Elyse's last name before getting married.
Rosalie. This was a very emotional episode.
Arlene. Arlene only appeared in one episode of the show.
Scrapper. Although in an earlier episode, Steven says that Mallory is allergic to dogs, Nick brings his dog over to the Keaton house in a later episode, and Mallory doesn't seem to be allergic at all.
| John Putch, the guy who played the boyfriend of the girl who Alex lost his virginity to in the "Summer Of 82" episode, and who also played in the "Birthday Boy" episode, is the son of a famous actress from a hugely popular 1970's tv show. What is the actresse's name, and what show was she on? | "Family Ties" Quiz
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Jean Stapleton, "All In The Family". John Putch is the son of Jean Stapleton, the woman who played the loveable dingbat, Edith Bunker on "All In The Family." John also had a brief cameo on "All In The Family" as a boy scout who noticed a Swastika painted on the Bunkers' front door. Definitely one of the show's most powerful episodes!
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