If you grew up watching Family Ties as I did, you were probably as exicted as I was that Season 1 finally came out on DVD after almost two years of delays. By the way, it's as good as I remembered. Campy, yes, but it really scratches your nostalgia bone where it itches. I'd make another joke here, but I'm way too tired.

Also, if you're a hard leaning leftie, as I am, you'll also be interested to read this article from Slate today entitled, "Reagan's Favorite Sitcom: How Family Ties Spawned A Conservative Movement." It's an interesting piece about MIchael J. Fox's recent role as stem cell research savior vs. his former role as Alex P. Keaton, icon of the Young Republican movement. I won't spoil the article, but it's reasonably clear to anyone that watched the show that APK was no run of the mill Conservative.

Labels: Family Ties, TV