Family Ties Cast & Crew

Steven and Elyse Keaton, once 1960s radicals, now find themselves in Reagan-era American trying to raise a traditional suburban family. Son Alex P. Keaton is an ambitious young Republican, and his sister Mallory is a shallow victim of the corporate culture, obsessed with music, clothes and boys. Their only normal kid is young Jennifer, a bit of a tomboy. In later seasons, the Keatons add a fourth child, Andrew. Most of the comedy arose from the conflict between the liberal parents and the conservative children. Created by Gary David Goldberg, "Family Ties" was one of the most successful and critically admired comedies of its time. During its run, the series won five Emmys, including three for Michael J. Fox, who became its breakout star.