Family Ties Birth of a Keaton: Part 2 (Season 3, Episode 18)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

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Family Ties

Birth of a Keaton: Part 2 (Season 3, Episode 18)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

While everyone is at Steven's PBS telethon, he is at home for plumbing issues. As Elyse sings on the air, she goes into labor. With snowstorm complications, Elyse gives birth at the television station as Steven races to get back in time.

Director

Will Mackenzie

Writers

Gary David Goldberg (created by) | Alan Uger (written by) | Marc Lawrence (written by)

Producer

Alan Uger

Composer

Tom Scott

Cinematographer

Richard A. Kelley (as Richard Kelley)

Editor

Gary Anderson

Casting Director

Judith Weiner

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 31, 1985

Release date

Jan 31, 1985 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 19 wins & 43 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
Meredith Baxter Elyse Keaton (as Meredith Baxter Birney) Elyse Keaton (as Meredith Baxter Birney) See fewer	All the President's Men (1976)
Michael Gross Steven Keaton Steven Keaton See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
Michael J. Fox Alex P. Keaton Alex P. Keaton See fewer	Back to the Future (1985)
Justine Bateman Mallory Keaton Mallory Keaton See fewer	Violet (II) (2021)
Tina Yothers Jennifer Keaton Jennifer Keaton See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
Marc Price Irwin 'Skippy' Handelman Irwin 'Skippy' Handelman See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
John Hancock Gus Thompson Gus Thompson See fewer	The In-Laws (1979)
Rick Podell Jackie Jackerman Jackie Jackerman See fewer	Barking Mad (2021)
William Cort Dr. Hubert Witt (as Bill Cort) Dr. Hubert Witt (as Bill Cort) See fewer	Heathers (1988)
Melanie Jones Dr. Alexander Dr. Alexander See fewer	Something Is Out There (II) (1988)
Shirley Prestia Receptionist Receptionist See fewer	Species (1995)
Ron Karabatsos Bud Carlson Bud Carlson See fewer	Flashdance (1983)