Family Ties The Spirit of Columbus (Season 6, Episode 18)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

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Family Ties

The Spirit of Columbus (Season 6, Episode 18)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Nick is ecstatic when one of his artworks sells for $200. Alex sees a moneymaking venture, and convinces Nick to mass produce his "one of a kind" artwork. As Nick works, he loses his interest in art because it is no longer fun.

Director

Sam Weisman

Writers

Gary David Goldberg (created by) | Charles J. Schlotter (written by)

Cinematographer

Robert F. Liu

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 17, 1988

Release date

Jan 17, 1988 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 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)
Brian Bonsall Andrew 'Andy' Keaton Andrew 'Andy' Keaton See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
Ray Reinhardt Bill Bill See fewer	The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Robert Schanche Robert Robert See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
Bunny Summers Barbara Barbara See fewer	Re-Animator (1985)
Scott Valentine Nick Moore Nick Moore See fewer	Family Ties (1982)
Terry Wills Dwane Dwane See fewer	Child's Play 3 (1991)