Family Ties: remember the famous cast

'Family Ties' premiered in 1982 and told the story of a middle-class American family during the administration of Ronald Reagan.

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Viewers laughed and cried through the series that used humour to convey the struggles of daily family life while also touching on more serious topics that were impacting families during the 1980s.

Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter played former hippies who were parents to four children.

Gross was born on June 21st, 1947. He is a versatile actor who has been cast in stage, television, and film roles since the 1970s. He is also well known for his recurring role as conspiracy theorist 'Burt Gummer' in 'Tremors,' the comedy horror franchise.

Meredith Baxter has also enjoyed an enduring film and television career since her first appearance on an episode of 'The Partridge Family' in 1970.

Baxter has been married 4 times. In her bestselling 2011 memoir, 'Untied,' she shares details about the struggles during her marriages, her battle with alcoholism, and about coming out as a lesbian. Baxter has been married to Nancy Locke since 2013.

The inimitable Michael J. Fox played the role of 'Alex,' the intelligent, driven, and Republican-leaning oldest son of the Keatons.

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Fox is a Canadian born film and television actor who rose to fame in the 1980s. He was born June 9, 1961, and over the course of his career has won multiple awards including: 5 Emmys, 4 Golden Globes, 2 Screen Actors Guild awards, and a Grammy.

Tracy Pollan and Fox met on the set of the show where she played the role of 'Ellen,' who was the girlfriend of Fox's character. The couple married on July 16, 1988, and share four children.

In 1998, Michael J. Fox shared his diagnosis with the world. Parkinson's Disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that causes uncontrolled body movements as well as problems with coordination. There are treatments available for the condition but there is still no cure.

In 2000, Michael J. Fox founded the 'Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.' Since its inception, the foundation has raised 2 billion dollars for Parkinson's research.

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In a 2023 interview with Jane Pauley on 'CBS Sunday Morning', Fox said about his health: "I’m not gonna lie. It’s getting harder. Every day it’s tougher." Despite his health challenges, Fox continues to devote his efforts to his charity.

Justine Bateman, born February 19, 1966, played the role of the sweet but less academically inclined second child in the Keaton family. 'Mallory' was often made fun of by her older and smarter brother, 'Alex.'

Bateman married Mark Fluent in 2001 and they share two children. In recent years, Bateman has been a strong advocate for natural aging and has shared that she has never had cosmetic surgery. Despite the online criticism she has received for her appearance, she openly embraces her natural look at the age of 57.

Bateman has many film and television acting credits but has also undertaken writing, directing, and producing roles. She wrote, directed, and produced the 2021 film, 'Violet,' which starred Olivia Munn and Justin Theroux.

Tina Yothers was born on May 5, 1973. She is an American actor and singer who played the 3rd child in the 'Keaton' family. She began acting in television commercials at 3 years old.

Tina Yothers and her husband share two children. Since the ending of 'Family Ties,' Yothers has had roles in television movies and reality television.

American actor Brian Bonsall, born December 3rd, 1981, played the role of the youngest Keaton. Following the end of 'Family Ties,' Bonsall had a role as a 'Klingon' on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.'

In 2017, Bonsall married Courtney Tuck and the couple share one son. Currently, Bonsall focuses his time on his music career and most recently toured with the punk rock band 'The Ataris.'

More than 30 years after 'Family Ties' premiered, the cast reunited for an episode of 'Stars In the House,' in support of 'The Actors Fund' during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cast warmly reminisced about their time together on the show. Sha la la la.

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