The Michael J. Fox Show is an American television sitcom starring Michael J. Fox, that aired on NBC from September 26, 2013, to January 23, 2014. Fox made his regular return to television for the first time since he was on ABC's Spin City. It was his second NBC series, as he appeared on that network's sitcom Family Ties from 1982 to 1989 as Alex P. Keaton.
On February 5, 2014, NBC pre-empted the series due to the 2014 Winter Olympics. A representative for NBC later stated in regard to the show, "It's not cancelled. We are looking for a place on the schedule after April 3." Despite this, the remaining episodes never aired in the U.S. and, on May 10, 2014, NBC officially cancelled the show after one season. The remaining seven episodes were aired in Australia on Nine Network from March 12 to April 23, 2014.
Premise After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Mike Henry had to give up his career as a news anchor for New York's WNBC and focus on his health and his family. Four years later, Mike decides to get back to work and struggles between family and career.
Cast and characters
Main Michael J. Fox as Michael "Mike" Henry Betsy Brandt as Annie Henry, Mike's wife Wendell Pierce as Harris Green, Mike's boss and best friend Katie Finneran as Leigh Henry, Mike's sister Juliette Goglia as Eve Henry, Mike's and Annie's daughter Conor Romero as Ian Henry, Mike's and Annie's elder son Jack Gore as Graham Henry, Mike's and Annie's younger son Ana Nogueira as Kay Costa, Mike's assistant
Recurring
Anne Heche as Susan Rodriguez-Jones, Mike's coworker Jason Kravits as Doug, Mike's coworker Peter Vack as Andreas Brooke Shields as Deborah, Ian's girlfriend Craig Bierko as Bill, the Henrys' neighbor David Furr as Andy, the Henrys' doorman Alice Kremelberg as Reese, Ian's girlfriend (later ex)
Guest
Tracy Pollan as Kelly, the Henrys' neighbor Christopher Lloyd as Principal McTavish, Annie's coworker Candice Bergen as Beth Henry, Mike and Leigh's mother Charles Grodin as Steve Henry, Mike and Leigh's father Richard Kind as Mr. Norwood, the Henrys' neighbor and a former mobster Vandit Bhatt as Kevin, Kay's ex-fiancé Sting as himself Chris Christie as himself Matt Lauer as himself Al Roker as himself
Episodes
Production and development In August 2012, NBC gave a straight-to-series order for the series.
Broadcast In Australia, the series premiered on Universal Channel on January 15, 2014.
Home media On July 7, 2015, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released The Michael J. Fox Show - The Complete 1st Season on DVD in Region 1.
Reception
Critical response The show had a positive reception from critics, with many praising Michael J. Fox and Betsy Brandt's performances. It was called one of six new shows to keep an eye on of the 2013-14 television season by Entertainment Weekly. The New York Times found the show distinctly unfunny, remarking that something felt "off".
In Australia the series premiered in double episodes, each scoring the highest rated overnight subscription television figures of the night (77,000 and 73,000 respectively). However, successive episodes saw a significant drop in ratings.
Awards and nominations On June 25, 2013, the series was honored, along with five others, with the Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series. Fox was nominated for a Golden Globe.
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