Product Description Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox. The gang's all here: parents Steven and Elyse, Alex, Mallory, Jennifer and newcomer Andrew (born during this season). And let's not forget nerdy neighbor Skippy! Includes Keaton and Son" (10/18/84), Cry Baby" (2/7/85) and 21 others for a total of 23 episodes on 4 DVDs. 1984-85/color/9 hrs., 33 min/NR/fullscreen. .com With a title like Family Ties, the Keaton clan was bound to add to their number. After Meredith Baxter Birney became pregnant during the third season, Elyse follows suit, and little Andy evens out the household's gender balance (he makes his debut in two-part episode "Birth of a Keaton"). While Elyse and Steven (Michael Gross) prepare for the new arrival, 19-year-old Alex (Michael J. Fox) starts college, 17-year-old Mallory (Justine Bateman) gets a job, and 11-year-old Jennifer (Tina Yothers) discovers boys. To Alex's surprise, college proves more difficult than expected. In "Little Man on Campus," he learns it isn't just about memorizing facts and figures, but about thinking for yourself (thirtysomething's Timothy Busfield begins a recurring run as suspender-sporting classmate Doug). Fox also shines in "Hotline Fever," in which the usually over-confident freshman admits to fears of failure, and "Best Man," in which he puts aside personal misgivings to support a friend (The 4400's Billy Campbell and The O.C.'s Tate Donovan play his poker buddies). Year three also provides Bateman with opportunities to reveal her range, as in "Auntie Up," in which Mallory mourns a beloved relative, and "Cold Storage," in which she and Skippy (Marc Price) get locked in the basement. The show's knack for welcoming Oscar contenders continues with The Accidental Tourist's Geena Davis as an incompetent nanny ("Help Wanted," "Karen II, Alex 0"), Mr. Saturday Night's David Paymer as an obnoxious father-to-be ("Oh, Donna," "Cold Storage"), and Babe's James Cromwell as John Hancock in Alex's re-imagining of the signing of the Declaration of Independence ("Philadelphia Story"). This more introspective season, which concludes with Steven reminiscing about his late father (two-parter "Remembrances of Things Past"), comes complete with episode promos and a gag reel. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
A**S
ONE OF THE FEW, GREAT AMERICAN SITCOMS
Family Ties is an American television sitcom which aired on NBC for seven seasons, from 1982 to 1989. At the height of its popularity, Family Ties was #2 in the yearly Nielsen ratings, as it aired in the prized time-slot right after the top-rated Cosby Show on Thursday nights.It starred Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton, the conservative, business-oriented son of liberal parents Elyse and Steven (Meredith Baxter-Birney and Michael Gross). Elyse was a successful architect, while Steven ran a public television station. They lived in suburban Columbus, Ohio with their children: Alex, Mallory ("Mal") (Justine Bateman) and Jennifer ("Jen") (Tina Yothers). Another child, Andrew ("Andy") (Brian Bonsall), was added later.Saeson three includes the following 24 episodes: "The Gambler" September 20, 1984 "Here We Go Again" September 27, 1984 "Little Man on Campus" October 4, 1984 "Love Thy Neighbor" October 11, 1984 "Keaton and Son" October 18, 1984 "Fabric Smarts" October 25, 1984 "Hotline Fever" November 1, 1984 "4 Rms Ocn Vu" November 8, 1984 "Best Man" November 15, 1984 "Lost Weekend" November 22, 1984 "Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger" November 29, 1984 "Help Wanted" December 6, 1984 "Karen II, Alex 0" December 23, 1984 "Oh Donna" January 3, 1985 "Auntie Up" January 10, 1985 "Philadelphia Story" January 17, 1985 "Birth of a Keaton, Part I" January 24, 1985 "Birth of a Keaton, Part II" January 31, 1985 "Cry Baby" February 7, 1985 "Don't Know Much About History..." February 14, 1985 "Bringing Up Baby" February 21, 1985 "Cold Storage" March 7, 1985 "Remembrances of Things Past, Part I" March 28, 1985 "Remembrances of Things Past, Part II" March 28, 1985
A**L
The Keaton family grows larger...and so do the laughs
It would be really hard for me to pick a favorite season of Family Ties, but #3 is tough to beat. In addition to a major change (the birth of baby Andrew in the classic 2-parter in which Elyse goes into labor during a public t.v. telethon), there are so many favorite episodes/moments: Geena Davis shakes things up as a housekeeper on whom Alex develops a crush; jealous Jennifer dressing up to crash Mallory's date; Steven & Elyse regret leaving the kids alone for the weekend; Alex taking calls on a crisis hotline. . .those are just a few off the top of my head.True, we have to wait one more season for Nick, as well as Alex's great love (and Michael J. Fox's real-life wife) Tracey Pollan. But season 3 is definitely Family Ties at the top of its game.
S**D
Good choice
The dvd was delivered in a timely manner and in new condition. This was an enjoyable program.
S**Y
This is a great show and brings back so many great memories.
I am so happy that this show is available for purchase. It is such a good quality show and brings back so many memories for me. I think that all the seasons are great and it is hard to choose which one is the best. I like that everyone in the family can watch it and it seems so wholesome and heartwarming. I feel happy and relaxd after watching an episode or two each day.
L**F
FAMILY TIES IS #1
Clean; funny; heartwarming; good writing; great acting; they just don't make TV comedies like this anymore. Our family of seven watches a Family Ties episode every night before bed and we laugh; we know there will be no crass humor; no cuss words; no inappropriate content. It's refreshing and a great way to raise a family. Try it. You'll like it! And they might rub off on you!!
D**E
GREAT
WORKS VERY WELL!!!
M**L
Good For Laughs
Family Ties was a great show and I haven't watched them for many years. I just watched the episode from season 3 - "2 RMS OCN VU" where Mom and Dad are away for the weekend; the "big game" is in town; and Alex and his sisters rent the house as a hotel. The other team's mascot - a kangaroo ends up at the party; dad comes home. "...there was a kangaroo in my living room!" Watch Michael Gross almost pull his face off when he's at a loss for words. "He's comin' around!" says Alex. Also there are some familiar faces one being "Chunk" from "Goonies" Great laughs and Alex's greed make it all happen. Excellent cast.
G**E
One more for my collection
One of my favorite families!
L**
Fun series
DVD is fine, enjoyable to watch. Arrived in good time
R**S
Top!
Wenn man englisch versteht und einen Player hat der Region 1 abspielt, dannist das absolut empfehlenswert! Ich liebe diese Serie!
U**O
Alex, long time no see!
I met the Keaton family again. Alex was my first hero onTV.They are so wonderful, heartwarming, and funny stories.
K**O
Tolle Serie, leider beschädigt
Tolle Serie mit Michael J. Fox. Leider war die DVD, geliefert direkt von Amazon, sehr schlecht verpackt, nur im Kuvert ohne jegliche Polsterung, dadurch ist die DVD Hülle total zerstört. Siehe Fotos.
L**4
Consistently funny
The third season of Family Ties is consistently funny. Among the best episodes are the first two: Alex needs a college humanities credit so he volunteers to work on a campus hotline; and When Mallory damages the family car when her parents are away, Alex turns the house into a hotel to earn money to pay for the auto repairs. There are many laughs throughout the episodes. Buy it!
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