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The Boys Next Door

  • Episode aired Mar 6, 1988
  • TV-PG
  • 25m
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Michael J. Fox and Meredith Baxter in Family Ties (1982)
ComedyDramaFamily

Elyse's childhood neighbor Roger visits for their high school reunion. He was considered a nerd as a teen, but is now a multimillionaire. He hopes to recreate some of their best times, but E... Read allElyse's childhood neighbor Roger visits for their high school reunion. He was considered a nerd as a teen, but is now a multimillionaire. He hopes to recreate some of their best times, but Elyse isn't sure their past can be relived.Elyse's childhood neighbor Roger visits for their high school reunion. He was considered a nerd as a teen, but is now a multimillionaire. He hopes to recreate some of their best times, but Elyse isn't sure their past can be relived.

  • Director
    • Sam Weisman
  • Writers
    • Gary David Goldberg
    • Trish Vrandenburg
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Michael Gross
    • Michael J. Fox
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    110
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Weisman
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Trish Vrandenburg
    • 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
    Enid Kent
    Enid Kent
    • Norma Coleman
    Mike Hagerty
    Mike Hagerty
    • Vinnie
    • (as Michael Hagerty)
    Gwen Banta
    Gwen Banta
    • Beth
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Bob Dunphy
    Robert Klein
    Robert Klein
    • Roger 'Eggy' Erdman
    Tyler Bowe
    • Man
    • (uncredited)
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Wally Carello
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sam Weisman
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Trish Vrandenburg
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    • Trivia
      The title has been derived from the song "The Boy Next Door" by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane for the musical film Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) and performed by Judy Garland. It has subsequently become a popular standard performed by many artists.
    • Quotes

      Skippy Handelman: Buenos días, my little burrito!

      Alex P. Keaton: ...Buenos días to you, my young and faithful enchilada.

    • Connections
      References Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
    • Soundtracks
      Dream Lover
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      Written by Bobby Darin

      Performed by Robert Klein

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • 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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