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Sign of the Times

  • Episode aired Mar 13, 1988
  • TV-PG
  • 25m
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Michael J. Fox and Brian Bonsall in Family Ties (1982)
ComedyDramaFamily

Andy becomes the official school buddy for a new boy in his kindergarten class. Josh is deaf, and he and Andy become good friends. When some other kids pick on Josh, Andy stops talking to be... Read allAndy becomes the official school buddy for a new boy in his kindergarten class. Josh is deaf, and he and Andy become good friends. When some other kids pick on Josh, Andy stops talking to become closer with Josh.Andy becomes the official school buddy for a new boy in his kindergarten class. Josh is deaf, and he and Andy become good friends. When some other kids pick on Josh, Andy stops talking to become closer with Josh.

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    • Asaad Kelada
  • Writers
    • Gary David Goldberg
    • Matthew Monaster
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Michael Gross
    • Michael J. Fox
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    7.8/10
    127
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    • Director
      • Asaad Kelada
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Matthew Monaster
    • Stars
      • Meredith Baxter
      • Michael Gross
      • Michael J. Fox
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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
    Brian Bonsall
    Brian Bonsall
    • Andrew 'Andy' Keaton
    Marc Price
    Marc Price
    • Irwin 'Skippy' Handelman
    Terri Hanauer
    Terri Hanauer
    • Miss Metcalf
    Susan Kohler
    Susan Kohler
    • Mrs. Richards
    Malachi Pearson
    Malachi Pearson
    • Eugene
    Michelle Collins
    Michelle Collins
    • Louise
    • (as Michelle A. Collins)
    Benji Schulman
    • Eric
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Dougie
    Tehele Chapman
    Darrell Thomas Utley
    Darrell Thomas Utley
    • Josh Richards
    • Director
      • Asaad Kelada
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Matthew Monaster
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    • Trivia
      First television role for Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Family Ties: Father, Can You Spare a Dime? (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Without Us
      (Theme song)

      Lyrics by Jeff Barry

      Music by Tom Scott

      Performed by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • American Sign Language
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Ubu Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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