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Family Ties :: Birth of a Keaton (1) (03x17)

Episode Information

Title:

Birth of a Keaton (1)

Episode #:

03x17

Production Number:

062

Original Airdate:

Thursday January 24th, 1985

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Episode Crew
Director:	Will Mackenzie (1)
Writer:	Lloyd Garver

Episode Summary

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When it rains, it pours, as the PBS station is in the midst of their annual pledge drive, with Steven as the host. The kids agree to man the phones while Elyse is preparing to sing. But as the show begins, Steve is stuck at home with a plumber and caught in a snow storm, while Elyse goes into labor as she is performing her number on TV.

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Guest Stars

Guest Stars
•John Hancock (1)	played	Gus	Recurring (second appearance)
•Rick Podell	played	Jackie Jackerman	Recurring (first appearance)
•Ron Karabatsos	played	Bud, the plumber	Recurring (first appearance)
•Bruce Jarchow	played	Ted
•Chez Lister	played	Bill
•Fran Robinson	played	Judy