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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Paramount EAN: 0097360453546 Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Item Dimensions: Label: National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Languages: Manufacturer: National Broadcasting Company (NBC) MPN: PARD045354D Number Of Discs: 4 Number Of Items: 4 Publisher: National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 09, 2007 Running Time: 530 minutes Studio: National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 1982 Editorial Review: Product Description: Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 10/09/2007 Amazon.com: That patented combination of funny business and moving moments lives on in the second season of Family Ties. Other than the fact that the now-bearded Steven Keaton (Michael Gross) turns 40, there are no significant changes, but no fall-off in quality either. As the season begins, Mallory (Justine Bateman), is still seeing her boyfriend, Jeff (now a college freshman), while Alex (Michael J. Fox) continues to plays the field--an ever-expanding field that includes a feminist, a family friend, and a 40-year-old Frenchwoman (During the year, other lady loves include Less Than Zero's Jami Gertz and Melrose Place's Daphne Zuniga.) Standout episodes include "This Year's Model," in which Mallory enters Elyse (Meredith Baxter-Birney, who should've won an Emmy for her stellar work) and herself in a modeling contest. To Mallory's dismay, her mother attracts all the attention. Elyse's relationship with her son is similarly tested in "Birthday Boy," in which Alex turns 18 and declares his independence--even though he still lives at home (Fox's Back to the Future father, Crispin Glover, guests in this episode). That leaves Jennifer (Tina Yothers), the youngest Keaton. Few storylines revolve around her, but Jennifer's deadpan wit adds levity whenever things start to get too serious. Notable guests during the 1983-1984 season include a pre-Who's the Boss? Judith Light, who attempts to seduce Steven ("Not an Affair to Remember"), and a post-Bosom Buddies Tom Hanks, who returns, for the last time, as the troubled Uncle Ned ("Say Uncle"). While the first boxed set was a barebones release, the second offers promos for each episode and three informative featurettes. Participants include Fox, Gross, Yothers, creator Gary David Goldberg, and Marc "Skippy Handleman" Price. In addition, the theme song ("Without Us") has not been tampered with this time around. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The Keaton's grow on youThe second season of Family Ties flows better than the first one and this is a really heartwarming and funny sitcom. Michael J. Fox is clearly the star here and his Alex P. Keaton is an irresistable character. He can be smug, arrogant, insensitive and downright mean but he always sees the errors of his ways and in the end is a completely likable character. Michael Gross, the weakest link on the first season, is much better here (and he looks much better with that beard) and the rest ... Read More Rating: - One of a kind show.Family Ties - The Complete Second Season is just as good as the first season, maybe even better. The writing, storylines, and flawless acting is what kept this show alive for seven seasons. Justine Bateman really finds her nitch this season, I just adored her as dimwitted Mallory Keaton. My favorite episodes include: The Homecoming, This Year's Model, Speed Trap, Say Uncle, Ladie's Man, and Baby Boy Doe. I highly recommend season 2, you won't regret it! Rating: - Woohoo!Well, if you thought Justine Bateman was hot as the Keaton's daughter Mallory in season 1, well, she's still just as hot in season 2! Yay! Rating: - Feel at home!Family Ties - The Second Season What we like about the Family Ties series? Its warmth. It feels like home, in a good sense, it feels cosy, with a tiny little touch of nostalgia... All the actors are superb and the whole thing is very funny! Rating: - Much better set than season oneFamily Ties really began to hit its stride in the 1983-84 season. There are many standout episodes, including Alex as Scrooge in "A Keaton Christmas Carol"; Alex & Mallory's trip to Princeton ("Go Tigers"); another memorable guest apperance by Tom Hanks ("Say Uncle"), to name just a few. The real treat in this set is the inclusion of several bonus features, after the bare-bones release of season one. "The Making of Family Ties" offers both recent and vintage interviews with the cast. ... Read More |
