Family Ties Theme

[AlecZacJustinwWife]

Is Alex truley evil or is he mischieous? Who cares! He charmed the friggin' chicks, man! Go Alex!

[albshkup]

were is the saxafon version :(

[hawaiidream1]

Wow, they really improved this song after Season One! Added a verse to it and better singers (Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams).

[arhuxtable]

I was wrong. Family Ties made its syndication debut in fall 1987.

[arhuxtable]

Correction:Family Ties made its syndication debut in 1987,not '88 like I once thought. Back home in New Jersey,I saw FT on New York-based WNYW Channel 5 and Philadelphia-based WTXF Channel 29.

[mrdan7121]

come on man....Justine is hot!

[tungt88]

Grew up with this show in the '80s. Always thought the mom (Meredith Baxter Birney) was very attractive for a mom.

[arhuxtable]

Too bad Meredith is now a lesbian. I'm sure she broke a lot of hearts when she became that.

[arhuxtable]

Another NBC series,Cheers was eligible for syndication debut in 1986 also. But that didn't happen until 1988.

[arhuxtable]

This is the syndicated version of the season 1 opening montage. I used to see this on WNYW Channel 5 back home in New Jersey. Family Ties made its syndication debut with its fellow NBC resident The Cosby Show in 1988. FT was eligible in 1986 because by then the series began its 5th season and I believe 4 seasons is the minimum for the syndication of a series.

[mireaux7]

"what will we do, baby.. with....OUR LUST??"...omg!, is that what they are singing? sure the hell sounds like it? Looks like their Lust brought upon them 2 daughters and 2 sons, and a cancelled show. ...sniff.

[Rhino5855]

@mireaux7 According to the Wiki page, the theme song is called "Without Us"

[BlackStallionWoman]

Michael J, Fox's character Alex P. Keaton is the best on the show.

[ichigoxmarura15]

0:20 God! My mom HATES that part! Hahaha!

[GoodTimeGal1975]

Alex P. Keaton...my fave fanatical Republican.  :)

[BlackStallionWoman]

@GoodTimeGal1975, mine too

[harleykman]

This only HALF the theme

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[kingkhizzan]

ALEX P. KEATON FO LIFE!!

[BlackStallionWoman]

@kingkhizzan, yeah!

[chapaev36]

Sha-la-la-la

[asianSmallboobs]

@chapaev36

please dont say sha-la-la-la

its the gayest pat of the song

[BlackStallionWoman]

@asianSmallboobs, it's not.

[SteelAVic18]

@asianSmallboobs SHA-LA-LA

[hardtechnoboy]

Sit Ubu Sit. Good Dog

[toddsmitts]

Roof!

[phille22]

I'm a guy, and I fucking love Micheal J Fox. Was one of my heros in my childhood, and still is.

[BlackStallionWoman]

@phille22, mine too.

[tvfan06]

This is actually the syndicated version of this theme. During its original run on NBC, this theme was used for the first 10 episodes.

[travishayes1989]

Michael J. Fox is probably the most recognizable face in the whole cast.

I mean, he did three movies while doing this TV show as well. Well, more like he did one that did so good that a few years later they did two more.

[markdeaton]

Is it just me or do most 80s theme songs have funk slap bass?

[helltotheN0]

The original version of the theme didn't have a slap bass. I just heard this version for the first time and it just blew my mind. yeah

[Pitumisio]

You don't know how many famous performers (bassists Louis Johnson and Marcus Miller for starters) would work as session players for these studio recordings. This first I do not know, but Louis played bass on the most recognisable version sung by Deniece Williams and Johnny Mathis, the one from (I think) season 2 onwards.

[petejt]

lol, that is very true

[WhoCaresFU]

wow - that was a long time ago - now we Americans seem to love the rainbow- idiots

[cne08]

Michael J Fox was the real star of this show.

[toddsmitts]

It's quite common for a character to break out on a show and end up dominating it. The most extreme examples are probably Fonzie on "Happy Days" and Urkel on "Family Matters".

President Bartlet on "The West Wing" was originally supposed to be a supporting character but soon took the lead. David Caruso's John Kelly was supposed be the main character on "NYPD Blue", but Dennis Franz as Andy Sipowicz quickly took the lead. Same with Homer Simpson on "The Simpsons" and J.R. on "Dallas".

[BlackStallionWoman]

@cne08, I know, right.

[arhuxtable]

People said the same about John Travolta of WELCOME BACK KOTTER also.

[JCjohnny86]

i love this show!!!

[mrleeok8]

Thank you for sharing, Feawen!

I just love this great theme song!

What a pity I don't completely understand

the whole lyrics.(English is not my native

language.)

Who could kindly type the lyrics, please?

I'd really love to get it!

Thanks a lot!

[mvp822]

Here are the full lyrics in English:

I bet we've been together for a million years,

And I bet we'll be together for a million more.

Oh, it's like I started breathing on the night we kissed,

And I can't remember what I ever did before.

What would we do baby, without us?

What would we do baby, without us?

And there ain't no nothing we can't love each other through.

What would we do baby, without us?

Sha la la la.

[mrleeok8]

Cool!

Thank you so much for taking time to type

the lyrics, Jakceem.

[wallyworld8]

Friday nights on NBC rocked the shop.

[tuktman]

sit ubu sit

good dog

woof!

[dglmedia]

What kid at that time did not say that at the end of every show. I know that I did. And I had a crush on Michael J. Fox.

[bigjoy]

Sha la la.

[oftheguard]

missed a "la"

[Lindathemightywitch]

reruns on Nick at nite back in 'o1

[PUNWIN000]

これは！！貴重です。はじめて見ました。

お父さんとお母さんの出会いのシーンや赤ちゃんのアレックスに泣­いちゃいました。

ありがとう！！

[RobinMetrocolor]

I wish I could of lived during the 80's.

[jayydee72]

This is an abreviated version..I remember the opening being longer in the original network run

[dzzz80]

I like this song version, lol. It's got some pizazz!

[AnnaAnderlie]

Sha-La-La-Laaaaaa

[eyewrenchee]

This sumed up the 80S.

[norec]

Family Ties ROCKS!!!

[em23]

sit ubu sit...good dog.

[avec442]

I loved this show

[mallorydiane]

This show (as you can tell by my name) holds a very special little place in my heart. Haha. I was born during it's 2nd season, so nost of my memories of it are re-runs, but still. Michael J. Fox was such a cutie!!

[mrrobinzine]

Sha la la la...LOL

[PrinceUtena]

That's the best part lol

[MonkeyOctober]

My friend has fears of this show...I think...

[mooky9669]

this is the short version of this theme...I prefer as I am sure others do, the Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams version...

[Rodimus1]

This version is WAY TOO whitebread for my blood.

[omix]

It´s nice to see Michael J. Fox

[D32007]

I wasn't even born then and I'm an adult now.

[trinsk]

one of my favourite EVER programmes!! So badly tried to get this on DVD in the uk.. haven't so far. Thus began my life long love of MJF!!

[Lindathemightywitch]

this theme song is so uplifting it's cool! Never give up is the message!

[Monte1560]

I used to love this show growin up as a kid....And yeah... much diferent time we live in now...I'd give anything to be a kid again....Things just aren't what they used to be and it can be sad at times.But seeing the show back on t.v and these clips takes me back to a much happier time in my life.Thanx for postin.

[schlickaz]

Don't worry - life turned out shit for most of us - not just for you!

[megamanj2004]

Also, for the first 10 episodes of S1, it was Dennis Tufalo and Mindy Sterling that sang the theme's lyrics and not Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams as was the case in all eps. thereafter.

[BewitchedForever]

It's beautiful. I love the late 70s/early 80s fonts and the song itself. I love the closing theme too because it's so pretty like Justine Bateman. Damn right, Mallory was really hot! =)

[f1tony2003]

I preferred the saxaphone solo during the ending credits in the later seasons.

[fela7045]

I love the ending music too.

[schlickaz]

Usually the outro themes of most shows were sax (eg Cheers) they were usualy great.

[phoenixmoon3]

i am the BIGGEST MICHAEL J. FOX FAN! I loved this show sooo much and coudln't stand to miss it.

[MenstrualBubbles]

Justine Bateman was so fuckin hot

[DearbornPlaza]

She was hot and bangable next to the original pink ranger. I caught this in reruns. I wish WFLD would air this again.

[bigbadbrad2k]

This is the first season opening, but it is the shortened synicated version, not the full one.

[mooky9669]

Boy this brings back memories. Nice to see the original opening.

[BOOGERT]

FUCKING GREAT TO SEE IT BACK!!!!!!!!

[jc19766]

Very late 70's/early 80's, especially the font used for the title and names. But I liked it. What a different time we live in now.

[mallamoozoo]

Yes indeed what a different time we live in now - and its mostly for the worse dont you think?

[kobun101]

In terms of prime-time TV, you bet. We just stick with DVDs pretty much.

[DearbornPlaza]

In those days, the fonts and music used in this opening were beautiful. I don't care about prime time today. I have VHS tapes and DVDs too.

[StanBennet]

My buddy Dennis Tufano, lead for the original Buckinghams, sang this particular season opener before Johnny Mathis took over.

[mzklover]

@StanBennet

Sorry for responding to such an old comment but why did they feel the need to have a newer version?

[Earfquake]

I luv dis song man...... Brings back memories...

Shanna nanaaaaaaa...............