(1) Let's see. In the original, Marty McFly goes into a diner in 1955, and pays for his coffee with change from his pocket. He should be glad that the cashier didn't look too closely at it, since it would be 1985 money.
(2) There's a real time shift when Marty jumps into the DeLorean to escape the Libyan terrorists. The odometer mileage is at first 33061 then it zaps back to 32904 a few seconds later.
(3) Fans of TV's The Honeymooners know their show so well that several caught a flub when Marty visits his Back to the Future mother-yet-to-be. It's November 5, 1955, yet they're watching an episode with Jackie Gleason and Art Carney entitled "The Man From Space." The episode first aired on December 31, 1955.
(4) When Doc is hanging from the clock near the end of the film, he's wearing sneakers with Velcro straps. Velcro wasn't invented until 1967, and didn't appear on shoes until a few years later.
(5) Marty McFly writes a note to Doc about his future demise on diner stationery. Doc tears up the note, but in the last scene, after he's been saved from a hail of gunfire by his bulletproof vest, he hands the taped-up note back to Marty. But the restored note is on different stationery.
(6) We have to wonder if Texaco paid some bucks to join the mass of advertisers who bought on-screen "product placement" time in "II". Doc stuffs garbage into the DeLorean, signifying that in the future there's no need for gasoline. Yet later, in the future, we see a modern-looking Texaco station. Do they pump gas or garbage?
...The town of Micanopy (known for their selling of antiques) in Florida starred as Grady, South Carolina, "Squash Capital of the South," in Doc Hollywood.
...The hospital where Michael works is actually an antique store called House of Hirsch.
...The parade and squash festival were held on Cholokka Boulevard, and starred many locals as extras.
...Unable to find a cafe in town, the production team built one for the picture, but dismantled it after filming.
...During production, a mini-war broke out between the filmmakers and a local antique dealer. Unhappy with the production, she hung a giant banner reading "Micanopy Antiques" in front of her store. The city quickly passed a special town ordinance prohibiting obstruction with filming.
...The cast and crew won over the community, and helped out more than the local economy. They raised a few thousand dollars for the homeless and helped out in a soup kitchen.
...At a University of Florida performance of Peter and the Wolf, Michael was a surprise narrator, and co-star David Ogden Stiers conducted the orchestra.
...Michael Andrew Fox was born on June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
...Michael has an older brother, Steve, two older sisters, Karen and Jackie, and one younger sister, Kelli.
...Michael's father, Bill Fox was in the military which meant that the family moved around a lot. His mother, Phyllis, was a homemaker.
...In 1972, the family finally settled in Burnaby, British Columbia (a suburb of Vancouver). This is where Michael received much of his schooling until the 11th grade when Michael dropped out of school to pursue acting.
...At the age of 14, Michael formed a rock band with a few of his pals, and they played at high schools and the local navy base. He played the guitar (and still does today).
...Michael's band's name was Halex--named after a ping pong ball company.
...Michael received, at the age of 22, an honorary high school diploma by the graduating class of 1984 at Dewey High School in Brooklyn, NY.
...Michael's theatrical debut was in the Shadow Box, a Canadian play which ran for nine weeks in the later 70's.
...Michael's high school drama teacher coaxed him into trying out for the part of Jamie Romano in a new Canadian sitcom, Leo and Me (airing in 1976). He was 15 at the time and the character was 10. He did try out and got the part but the show only lasted for a few months.
...Michael's first American TV movie appearance came in 1979 when he co-starred in Letters from Frank, featuring Art Carney and Maureen Stapleton. He played the role of Ricky. (See the Archives)
...Michael changed his middle initial to J. to pay homage to another great actor for whom he greatly admires, Michael J. Pollard (Bonnie and Clyde).
...In 1980, Michael had a bit part in the Disney movie Midnight Madness for which he played Scott, Adam's (played by David Naughton) little brother who keeps trying to runaway from home.
...Also in 1980, Michael co-starred in Palmerstown USA--a new sitcom that was also short-lived. He played the role of Willy-Joe Hall.
...In 1982, Michael co-starred in a low-rated B-movie (was in dire need of the money) called Class of 1984. It also starred Perry King and Roddy McDowall.
...Michael guest-starred in Trapper John, M.D., Lou Grant and Family in the early 80's.
...Michael starred in two TV movies with Nancy McKeon--High School USA and Poison Ivy.
...Michael wed Tracy Pollan on July 16, 1988 at the West Mountain Inn in Vermont.
...Michael became a proud papa for the first time on May 30, 1989 to Sam Michael.
...In 1989, a woman by the name of Tina Marie Ledbetter was sent to trial for stalking Michael and his family. She was presumed to have written over 5,000 letters to Michael, threatening the life of him and his wife and son. She was upset that he had married. Michael testified at her trial and the outcome was...she received 3 years probation and mandatory psychiatric counseling.
...Michael was blessed again with fatherhood when his twin daughters, Aquinnah Kathleen and Schuyler Frances, were born on February 15, 1995.
...Former President Ronald Reagan pronounced Family Ties his favorite series, and there was talk of his appearing in an episode; it never panned out.
...The original casting of Alex P. Keaton was given to Matthew Broderick (he declined).
...Family Ties won 5 Emmys.
...Three of those Emmys (another source says four) were won by Michael J. Fox for Best Actor in a Comedy Series (1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88).
...Michael also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series in 1989 (Family Ties).
...Michael was on the cover of Playgirl magazine in September, 1987. (See the Archives)
...Michael was presented an award in 1986 for Man of the Year in Broadcasting for 1985. It was presented by the Hollywood Radio and Television Society.
...Michael is a heavy smoker, but asks not to be photographed smoking to avoid becoming a negative role model for his younger fans.
...Light of Day was originally called Just Around The Corner To The Light of Day.
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