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Say Uncle

  • Episode aired Jan 26, 1984
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
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Michael J. Fox, Tom Hanks, and Tina Yothers in Family Ties (1982)
ComedyDramaFamily

Uncle Ned pays the Keatons a visit. However, it becomes quickly evident to Alex that Ned has developed a drinking problem. Alex tries to convince his reluctant family of Ned's addiction befo... Read allUncle Ned pays the Keatons a visit. However, it becomes quickly evident to Alex that Ned has developed a drinking problem. Alex tries to convince his reluctant family of Ned's addiction before it's too late.Uncle Ned pays the Keatons a visit. However, it becomes quickly evident to Alex that Ned has developed a drinking problem. Alex tries to convince his reluctant family of Ned's addiction before it's too late.

  • Director
    • Will Mackenzie
  • Writers
    • Gary David Goldberg
    • Ruth Bennett
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Michael Gross
    • Michael J. Fox
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    227
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    • Director
      • Will Mackenzie
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Ruth Bennett
    • Stars
      • Meredith Baxter
      • Michael Gross
      • Michael J. Fox
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Meredith Baxter
    Meredith Baxter
    • Elyse Keaton
    • (as Meredith Baxter Birney)
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Steven Keaton
    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Alex P. Keaton
    Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
    • Mallory Keaton
    Tina Yothers
    Tina Yothers
    • Jennifer Keaton
    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Ned Donnelly
    Ben Piazza
    Ben Piazza
    • Mr. Wertz
    • Director
      • Will Mackenzie
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Ruth Bennett
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    • Trivia
      Final appearance of Tom Hanks as Elyse's brother Ned.
    • Goofs
      Alex asks Jennifer to play her clarinet outside. In the next wide shot, it is light outside. Jennifer then states that it's dark outside. In the next wide shot, it is suddenly dark.
    • Quotes

      Alex P. Keaton: I don't believe this, you just drank a whole bottle of vanilla extract.

      Ned Donnelly: I'm sorry, did you want some?

    • Connections
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      Uptown Girl
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      Written by Billy Joel

      Performed by Tom Hanks

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ubu Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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