While Family Ties was certainly a mainstay in my childhood television schedule, I was surprised when I recently learned that Tom Hanks was briefly on the show as Ted, the lovable, goofy, slush of an uncle.

Tom Hanks is back as Uncle Ned and this time he has a drinking problem.

That Alex, studying up for an economics exam per usual. Also, didja catch that sweet opening shot? Director Will Mackenzie loved shots like that and would only sometimes get away with using them on the show <— random trivia acquired from my job.