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Family Ties :: A Tale of Two Cities (1) (05x17)

Episode Information

Title:

A Tale of Two Cities (1)

Episode #:

05x17

Production Number:

114

Original Airdate:

Thursday February 05th, 1987

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Episode Crew
Director:	Peter Baldwin (1)
Writer:	Alan Uger Marc Lawrence (3)

Episode Summary

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Alex is excited to be going to a banking conference with his boss Rebecca Ryan, until he learns that another worker has been chosen to go instead. But after an illness makes him unavailable, Alex gets his chance. Meanwhile at home, the family is divided over how to redecorate the kitchen.

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Guest Stars

Guest Stars
•Alan Blumenfeld	played	George Bellack	Recurring (first appearance)
•James N. Hamilton	played	the Bellhop	Recurring (first appearance)
•Marc Price	played	Skippy Handleman	Recurring (31st appearance)
•Melinda Culea	played	Rebecca Ryan	Recurring (second appearance)
•Scott Valentine	played	Nick Moore	Recurring (15th appearance)
•Terry Wills	played	the Desk Clerk	Recurring (second appearance)