“Family Ties” Actor Michael Gross Celebrates TV Wife Meredith Baxter as They Both Turn 79
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Key Points:
- Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter, who played Steven and Elyse Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties, share the exact same birthday, June 21, and Gross recently celebrated their shared 79th birthday on Instagram.
- Family Ties aired from September 1982 to May 1989, focusing on the Keaton family, former 1960s radicals raising children in the suburbs, often dealing with contrasting political views, especially from son Alex.
- The cast reunited in 2020, including Michael J. Fox and others, reflecting on their positive on-set dynamics and the show's themes of compromise and family unity amid political differences.
- Gross praised the harmonious relationships among the cast, noting the rarity of such a congenial atmosphere compared to other shows, while Baxter highlighted their efforts to warmly welcome guest stars to set.
- The reunion and birthday celebration underscore the lasting bond among the Family Ties cast and the show's enduring appeal centered on family and political dialogue.
