Television Series

This page lists all of Michael J. Fox’s work on Television Series, exluding Talk Shows and Special Programming. These are listed in air date order.

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“Leo and Me” (Late 1970s)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Leo, an energetic young man who has a proclivity to get in trouble, and his 12-year-old, sensible, nephew Jamie live together on a yacht in Vancouver harbor. ——————————————————————————– GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Comedy STATION: CBC (Canada Broadcasting Company) AIR DATES: May 29, 1981 – August 14, 1981 AIR TIME: Fridays 2:30 – …

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“The Magic Lie” :: The Master (1977)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Half-hour stories for children ——————————————————————————– “THE MASTER” EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION Unknown ——————————————————————————– GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Drama STATION: CBC AIR DATES: January 30 – March 30, 1977; 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. January 4 – March 29, 1978; 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. January 3 – March 28, 1979; 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. NUMBER …

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“Lou Grant” :: Kids (December 24, 1978)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION After leaving WJM-TV (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show“), Lou Grant moves to Los Angeles to work on the Tribune newspaper. ——————————————————————————– Watch the full episode on Hulu ——————————————————————————– EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION The Tribune covers a story about child problems. Billie works on a story about a lawyer whose specialty is children’s rights. …

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“Family” :: Such a Fine Line (Mary 17, 1980)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION The trials and tribulations, joyous occasions and heartbreaking moments of the Lawrence family. ——————————————————————————– EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION A schoolboy has a crush on Kate. Jeff, now an ‘in-over-his-head’ rock manager, blows into town with his band. ——————————————————————————– GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Drama SETTING: UNKNOWN (If you have this information, please contact the …

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“Palmerstown USA” (March 20, 1980 – June 1981)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Set during the Great Depression of the 1930′s, two young boys, one black, one white, become close friends. This causes conflict in the rural, southern town in which they inhabit. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Drama SETTING: A small, rural, southern town STATION: CBS AIR DATES: March 20, 1980 – June 9, 1981 …

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“Here’s Boomer” :: Tell ‘Em Boomer Sent You (April 11, 1980)

For years I believed the name of this episode was “Boomer Goes Hollywood.” I am finding information online, however, that the title is actually “Tell ‘Em Boomer Sent You.” BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Boomer, a loveable mutt, travels the country helping people along the way. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION Boomer is spotted by a commercial director and …

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“Trapper John M.D.” :: Brain Child (February 18, 1982)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION 28 years after the Korean War, Trapper John is Chief of Surgery at San Franscico Memorial Hospital. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION Seventeen year old Dr. Schweitzer is a new intern at the hospital, which tends to irk Gonzo. Dr. Schweitzer takes his work very seriously, pushing himself to the limit. Trapper tries to …

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“Teachers Only” :: The Make Up Test (May 12, 1982)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Teachers are human too, and are prone to the same human failings and foibles that beset us all. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION UNKNOWN (Please contact the webmaster if you have this information) GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Comedy SETTING: A typical USA High School STATION: NBC AIR DATES: April 1982 – May 1983 NUMBER …

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“Family Ties” (September 22, 1982 – May 14, 1989)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION The day to day happenings of your not-so-typical 1980′s family with liberal parents and (for the most poart) conservative children. (Until Jennifer grows up, anyway) GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Situation Comedy SETTING: Columbus, Ohio FILMING LOCATION: NBC Studios, CA STATION: NBC AIR DATES: September 22, 1982 – May 14, 1989 NUMBER OF …

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“The Love Boat” (February 26, 1983)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION The loves and adventures of the crew and guests of the Royal Princess cruise ship. EPISODE TITLE:I Like to Be in America | He Aint’ Heavy | Abbey’s Maiden VoyageEPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION A desperate 23-year old virgin wants to spend the night with a handsome fellow she meets on board, but in …

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“The New $25,000 Pyramid” :: Thirty Appearances (1983 – 1984)

Network: CBS MJF’s Role: Guest Star Contestant Dates: July 11, 1983 July 12, 1983 July 13, 1983 July 14, 1983 July 15, 1983 December 5, 1983 December 6, 1983 December 7, 1983 December 8, 1983 December 9, 1983 February 20, 1984 February 21, 1984 February 22, 1984 February 23, 1984 February 24, 1984 May 14, …

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“Go” :: Five Appearances (1983)

Network: ??? MJF’s Role: Guest Star Contestant Dates November 21, 1983 November 22, 1983 November 23, 1983 November 24, 1983 November 25, 1983

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“Night Court” :: Santa Goes Downtown (January 11, 1984)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION The madcap adventures of A New York City night court, Judge Harold T. Stone presiding. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION The season is merry as Harry deals with a man in a red suit charged with trespassing and tries to restore the faith of a pair of cynical teenage runaways. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: …

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“Star Search” :: 2.11 (November 18, 1984)

Network: CBS MJF’s Role: Introducer

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“One to Grow On” :: Uncomfortable Touching (January 1, 1986)

Network: NBC MJF’s Role: Himself

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“Friday Night Videos” February 20, 1987)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Network television’s answer to MTV. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION Michael J. Fox and Justine Bateman, America’s favorite caucasian sibling team, host this installment of music videos. GENRE: Music Video CREATOR: UNKNOWN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: UNKNOWN STATION: NBC AIR DATES: July 29, 1983 – December 29, 2000 NUMBER OF EPISODES: UNKNOWN NORMAL RUNNING TIME: 90 …

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“One to Grow On” :: Lighting Matches (February 28, 1987)

Network: NBC MJF’s role: Himself

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“Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes” (April 8, 1988)

Network: NBC MJF’s Role: Practical Joke Victim Michael J. Fox was asked and agreed to do a voice-over for a commercial for a charitable organization for children. However, when he watched the video, he realized it was a charitable organization that took donations for already rich children.

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“Saturday Night Live” :: 16.15 (March 13, 1991)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Sketch comedy variety program EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION “Let’s Go Back to the Future”: Doc Brown (Kevin Nealon) and Michael J. Fox (David Spade) come back in time to stop Michael J. Fox (Michael J. Fox) from doing the show, telling him that it turns out to be really bad. (Christopher Lloyd was …

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“Tales From the Crypt” :: The Trap (June 15, 1991)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Based on the hit comic book series, the show features creepy stories of the macabre. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION Lou, a loser in every sense of the word, decides that he’s tired of being poor. He forces his wife, Irene and his brother, Billy, (who are secretly in love with each other) to …

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“Brooklyn Bridge” :: Rainy Day (April 13, 1992)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION A loving portrait of 1950′s Brooklyn, brought to the small screen, by and based loosely on the childhood of, Gary David Goldberg. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION On the Sunday that the family planned to go to the Statue of Liberty, the weather refuses to cooperate. George suggests “Rainy Day Indoor Olympics”, but games …

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“Shelley Duvall’s Bedtime Stories” :: There’s a Nightmare in My Closet (1992)

Network: HBO MJF’s role: Narrator

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“Club Disney” (February 19, 1994)

Network: Disney Channel MJF’s Role: Himself NOTE: I have not been able to confirm that Michael J. Fox made an appearance on this program

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“Spin City” (September 17, 1996 – April 26, 2000)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION The trials and tribulations that accompany being the Deputy Mayor to the somtimes bungling, but well-meaning Mayor of New York City. ________________________________________ GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Situation Comedy SETTING: New York City, New York; Mayor’s Office FILMING LOCATION: ABC Studios, New York City, NY STATION: ABC AIR DATES: September 17, 1996 – …

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“The Sunday Show” :: Christmas Special (December 1996)

Air Date: December 1996 Station: BBC Television (United Kingdom) Episode Cast (in credits order) Donna McPhail    …     Herself – Presenter Paul Tonkinson    …     Himself – Presenter Paul Kaye    …     Dennis Pennis Suzanne Accosta    …     Herself Jeffrey Archer    …     Himself Steven Berkoff    …     Himself Virginia Bottomley    …     Herself Tony …

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“The Chris Rock Show” :: Jesse Jackson / Rakim (1997)

Network: HBO MJF’s Role: Himself NOTE: I have not been able to confirm that Michael J. Fox made an appearance on this program

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“Healthy Kids” (1998)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION UNKNOWN :: If you have seen this program, please contact the webmaster. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION UNKNOWN :: If you have seen this program, please contact the webmaster. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: UNKNOWN STATION: UNKONWN AIR DATES: 1998 NUMBER OF EPISODES: UNKNOWN NORMAL RUNNING TIME: 30 Minutes CREW AND OTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION CREATOR: …

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“Directors” :: Rob Reiner (August 6, 1999)

Network: Encore MJF’s Role: Himself Episode number: 1.7

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“HBO First Look” :: Stuart Little (December 1, 1999)

Network: HBO MJF’s Role: Stuart Little (voice)

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“HBO First Look” :: What Lies Beneath (July 31, 2000)

Full title: What Lies Beneath: Constructing the Perfect Thriller Network: HBO MJF’s Role: Hismelf

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“HBO First Look” :: On the Set of Stuart Little 2 (July 31, 2002)

Network: HBO MJF’s Role: Stuart Little (voice)

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“Clone High” :: Escape from Beer Mountain | A Rope of Sand (November 2, 2002)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION Clone High bravely tackles challenging teen issues, such as sleep deprivation, catching ADD from toilet seats, the evils of litter, and having the guy you like not like you back the same way you like him. (From the official site.) EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION Abe lusts after Cleo at a college party. GENERAL …

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“Scrubs” :: Two Appearances (2004)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION The trials and tribulations of a group of young doctors as seen through the eyes of Dr. John ‘J.D.’ Dorian EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION “MY CATALYST” The famous Dr. Kevin Casey comes to visit and J.D. thinks he may have finally found his mentor. Turns out that Dr. Cox, J.D.’s former mentor, has …

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“E! True Hollywood Story” :: Heather Locklear (June 27, 2004)

Network: E! MJF’s role: Himself

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“Biography” :: Heather Locklear (June 17, 2005)

Station: The Biography Channel MJF’s Role: Himself

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“Inside the Actor’s Studio” (October 30, 2005)

Inside the Actor’s Studio BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION James Lipton interviews entertainers from all walks of entertainment life. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION GENRE: Talk Show STATION: Bravo AIR DATES: June 12, 1994 – Present NUMBER OF EPISODES: Still in Production NORMAL RUNNING TIME: 60 MinutesMICHAEL J. FOX EPISODE INFORMATION AIR DATE : October 30, 2005 RECORDING DATE: …

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“Boston Legal” :: Six Appearances (2006)

BRIEF SERIES DESCRIPTION At the Crane, Poole and Schmidt law firm, anything can happen. EPISODE PLOT DESCRIPTION “THE CANCER MAN CAN” The law firm represents Daniel Post (Michael J. Fox), a CEO battling terminal lung cancer who used his status with a pharmaceutical company to ensure that he receive the non-placebo in a promising anti-cancer …

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“The Apprenctice” :: 5.15 (June 5, 2006)

Network: NBC MJF’s role: Himself

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“Biography” :: Denis Leary (January 1, 2007)

Station: The Biography Channel MJF’s role: Himself

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“Odyssey: Driving Around the World” :: The Moose (December 31, 2007)

Network: Syndicated MJF’s Role: Himself

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“Frontline” :: My Father, My Brother and Me (February 3, 2009)

Network: PBS MJF’s Role: Hismelf

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“Rescue Me” :: Five Appearances (2009)

MJF’s First Appearance on Rescue Me Episodes Baptism – April 8, 2009 French – April 14, 2009 Sheila – May 5, 2009 Perspective – May 12, 2009 Thaw – June 2, 2009

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“The Good Wife” :: Four Appearances (2010 – 2011)

Coming Soon! Poisoned Pill: November 9, 2010 Real Deal: February 8, 2011 Wrongful Termination: April 5, 2011 Parenting Made Easy : December 4, 2011

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“Dancing With the Stars” :: 11.9 (December 31, 2010)

Network: ABC MJF’s Role: Himself – audience member NOTE: I have been unable to confirm this.

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“Ace of Cakes” :: Charm City Cakes Goes Back to the Future (February 5, 2011)

Air Date: February 5, 2011 Network: Food Network Watch videos clips of the episode, including the presentation to the Back to the Future cast and crew.

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“Curb Your Enthusiasm” :: Larry vs. Michael J. Fox (September 11, 2011)

Air date: September 11, 2011 Role: Himself Network: HBO Title: Larry vs. Michael J. Fox

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“Hench at Home” (2003 – Never Aired)

The pilot for this series was filmed but never aired and the show was not picked up by the network (ABC). Directed by John Fortenberry Writing credits (in alphabetical order) Michael J. Fox Mitchell Hurwitz Cast (in alphabetical order) Nicholas Art    …     Ty Hench Craig Bierko    …     Terry Hench Lyndon Byers    …    …

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Failed Pilots

PROGRAM TITLE: Anna SaysGENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION NUMBER OF EPISODES: 1 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan FILM EDITOR: Pamela Malouf-Cundy PRODUCTION COMPANY: Dreamworks Television, Lottery Hill Entertainment FILMING LOCATION: New York City, New York; USACAST Anna…Tracy Pollan PROGRAM TITLE: Otherwise EngagedGENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Michael J. Fox, Danelle Black PRODUCTION COMPANY: Dreamworks Television, …

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