The Michael J. Fox Show
A news anchor returns to work after a Parkinson's diagnosis.
The Michael J. Fox Show is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 26, 2013, to January 23, 2014. It marked Michael J. Fox's regular return to television since his role on ABC's Spin City, and was his second NBC series after Family Ties.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Creator
- Will Gluck; Sam Laybourne
- Starring
- Michael J. Fox
- Betsy Brandt
- Wendell Pierce
- Katie Finneran
- Juliette Goglia
- Conor Romero
- Jack Gore
- Ana Nogueira
- Composer
- Jeff Cardoni
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 22 (7 unaired in the U.S.)
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The remaining seven episodes aired in Australia on Nine Network from March 12 to April 23, 2014.
- NBC pre-empted the series on February 5, 2014, due to the 2014 Winter Olympics.
- The show's premise involves Mike Henry giving up his career as a news anchor for New York's WNBC after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Reception
The series received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for the performances of Michael J. Fox and Betsy Brandt. Entertainment Weekly named it one of six new shows to watch during the 2013-14 season. The New York Times, however, found the show distinctly unfunny, noting that something felt off. In Australia, the premiere double episodes achieved the highest overnight subscription television ratings of the night, though subsequent episodes saw a significant drop. The series was honored with the Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series, and Fox received a Golden Globe nomination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created The Michael J. Fox Show?
The Michael J. Fox Show was created by Will Gluck and Sam Laybourne.
Who stars in The Michael J. Fox Show?
The Michael J. Fox Show stars Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, Wendell Pierce, Katie Finneran, Juliette Goglia, Conor Romero, Jack Gore and Ana Nogueira.
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