Michael J. Fox May Return to Television
08-21-12, 10:01 AM
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Re: Michael J. Fox May Return to Television
With an average 0.4 demo rating and 2.3m viewers, I think they would be better off with a repeat of SVU. But it's always a gamble, and I'm sure they weren't out too bad by the end of it.
08-21-12, 10:57 AM
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NBC got it and promises to air all 22 episodes.
"The network also released a few more details on the as yet untitled comedy: "It features Fox as a husband and father of three from New York City dealing with family, career, and challenges -- including Parkinson’s -- all loosely drawn from Fox’s real life. Further casting will be announced at a later date."
"The network also released a few more details on the as yet untitled comedy: "It features Fox as a husband and father of three from New York City dealing with family, career, and challenges -- including Parkinson’s -- all loosely drawn from Fox’s real life. Further casting will be announced at a later date."
08-21-12, 12:21 PM
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Re: Michael J. Fox May Return to Television
NBC seems to be a pretty solid home, they creatively let just about anything fly and stick with low (by other station standards) rated shows. Especially now that their golden goose (The Office) has been slaughtered (since Carrell left)
08-21-12, 12:25 PM
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Re: Michael J. Fox May Return to Television
I guess they do have a better history with sitcoms. They seem pretty cancel happy sometimes with other shows though is my main concern.
08-21-12, 01:59 PM
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Re: Michael J. Fox May Return to Television
1. His wife is insanely hot
2. There's a "hilarious" neighborhood kid who drops in regularly for comic relief
05-13-13, 09:41 PM
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Here's the first promo spot for "The Michael J. Fox Show". NBC has ordered a full-season pickup, set to premiere this fall.
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05-13-13, 10:00 PM
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This is the first I am hearing of this....
05-13-13, 10:21 PM
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I've been a huge fan of MJF for years. I was only two when Family Ties first aired but I still remember watching it when it was first on, and then of course Back to the Future and all the other stuff he has done over the years. I am very happy that he is able to be in good enough health to be able to do this. I really hope it ends up being solid, because I'll be watching for sure.
05-13-13, 10:27 PM
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That...was the best trailer I've seen from both networks so far. Wow.
NBC may have been really lucky nabbing this.
NBC may have been really lucky nabbing this.
05-13-13, 10:33 PM
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That was much better than expected.
05-14-13, 12:35 AM
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Not according to the Wikipedia cast list...
Michael J. Fox as Mike Henry (duh...)
Betsy Brandt as Annie Henry
Conor Romero as Ian Henry
Juliette Goglia as Eve Henry
Jack Gore as Graham Henry
Katie Finneran as Leigh Henry
Wendell Pierce as Harris Green
Michael J. Fox as Mike Henry (duh...)
Betsy Brandt as Annie Henry
Conor Romero as Ian Henry
Juliette Goglia as Eve Henry
Jack Gore as Graham Henry
Katie Finneran as Leigh Henry
Wendell Pierce as Harris Green
05-15-13, 04:06 PM
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Re: Michael J. Fox May Return to Television
Finally got to watch the trailer. Looks great. I loved Spin City, so I'd pretty much give any MJF show a shot. Plus it has Wendell Pierce. 
05-15-13, 11:25 PM
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Yeah, that delivered exactly what I like seeing from MJF, just basically being an all around good guy. I only keep up with a handful of shows, and this is definitely on my list.
05-16-13, 12:02 AM
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Trailer looks great. I (obviously) am a MJF fan and am glad to see him to be able to accomplish something like this. I still wonder why NBC didn't give it the Thursday at 9 slot.
05-16-13, 08:21 AM
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I love MJF, but in the past when he's been on other shows (Scrubs, etc) it's been a bit awkward because they've tried to play down his Parkinson's. This looks hilarious though. I'd tune in based on that trailer alone.
05-16-13, 08:49 AM
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05-16-13, 08:53 AM
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Looks good...I'll definitely check it out.
05-16-13, 12:30 PM
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Wow, I agree. And I was already convinced that this wouldn't work (and that all the potential humor was already milked in that classic Curb episode last season). Still wonder how he'll hold up shooting 23 episodes a year. That's got to be exhausting -- especially on a single-camera series with what seems like a lot of exterior work.