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* [[Excellent Adventure]]: In one episode, Alex P. Keaton falls asleep - and he witnesses the Declaration of Independence. As this episode occurred around the time that Michael J. Fox (Alex's actor) was also playing Marty McFly on ''Back to the Future'', this episode was possibly a nod to the then upcoming film. In the film, Doc Brown types in the date of the Declaration of Independence - when demonstrating to Marty how his time machine works. |
* [[Excellent Adventure]]: In one episode, Alex P. Keaton falls asleep - and he witnesses the Declaration of Independence. As this episode occurred around the time that Michael J. Fox (Alex's actor) was also playing Marty McFly on ''Back to the Future'', this episode was possibly a nod to the then upcoming film. In the film, Doc Brown types in the date of the Declaration of Independence - when demonstrating to Marty how his time machine works. |
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* [[Extroverted Nerd]]: Skippy Handelman, even though he's not particularly intelligent. |
* [[Extroverted Nerd]]: Skippy Handelman, even though he's not particularly intelligent. |
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* [[G-Rated Drug]]: One episode has Alex becoming dependent on "diet pills" (implied to be amphetamines) to stay up late studying. |
* [[G-Rated Drug]]: One episode has Alex becoming dependent on "diet pills" (implied to be amphetamines) to stay up late studying. |
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* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]: Steven's father. |
* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]: Steven's father. |
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* [[Heel Realization]]: Happens in about half the episodes, usually to [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|Alex]], though the other characters get their fair share as well. |
* [[Heel Realization]]: Happens in about half the episodes, usually to [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|Alex]], though the other characters get their fair share as well. |
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* [[Soapbox Sadie]]: Jennifer in later years. |
* [[Soapbox Sadie]]: Jennifer in later years. |
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* [[Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome]]: Andy. Went from infant in season 4 to about four years old in season 5. |
* [[Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome]]: Andy. Went from infant in season 4 to about four years old in season 5. |
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* [[Teens Are Short]]: Alex being only 5'5", exactly a foot shorter than 6'5" Michael Gross |
* [[Teens Are Short]]: Alex being only 5'5", exactly a foot shorter than 6'5" Michael Gross |
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* [[Thematic Theme Tune]]: "Without Us", sung by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams. |
* [[Thematic Theme Tune]]: "Without Us", sung by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams. |
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* [[Title Montage]]: In the first season. |
* [[Title Montage]]: In the first season. |
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* [[Tranquil Fury]]: Don't get Steven mad. |
* [[Tranquil Fury]]: Don't get Steven mad. |
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