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(Wednesday, September 22, 1982, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — Family Ties, a situation comedy television series reflecting the move in the United States from the cultural liberalism of the 1960s and 1970s to the conservatism of the 1980s, debuted tonight on NBC.

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This culture was particularly expressed through the relationship between young Republican Alex P. Keaton (portrayed by Michael J. Fox) and his ex-hippie parents, Steven and Elyse Keaton (portrayed by Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter-Birney).

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Created by Gary David Goldberg, the series also starred Justine Bateman, Tina Yothers, and Brian BonsallIt.

The show won multiple awards, including three consecutive Emmy Awards for Michael J. Fox as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.