GenX Book Club: Future Boy by Michael J. Fox

About this episode

The episode discusses Michael J. Fox's book 'Future Boy' and explores the behind-the-scenes of his career during the filming of 'Back to the Future' and 'Family Ties'.

Welcome back to the GenX Book Club —and happy New Year! Paul Stroessner , Del Roehling and Suzanne Mattaboni talk about Future Boy by Michael J. Fox , a fast, entertaining behind-the-scenes snapshot of one of the most intense stretches of Fox's career: filming Back to the Future while also starring on Family Ties . The conversation dives into the pressure of stepping into a role that was already being filmed, the legendary production timeline, and the details Gen X fans love—like the Eric Stoltz "what-if," Fox meeting Lea Thompson just minutes before filming, Marty's iconic wardrobe, the Nike Bruins story, the stunt double moment that sounds too ridiculous to be true, and how Fox's comedic instincts helped shape one of the most beloved movies of all time. Plus: a fun side-quest into the Back to the Future: The Hill Valley Cookbook (yes, it's real), including how it connects to the Radical Sabbatical event. In This Episode Why Future Boy is a perfect GenX Book Club pick Rewatching Back to the Future (including its return to theaters) The unbelievable detail: Fox met Lea Thompson about 10 minutes before filming their first scene TV actors vs. movie actors in the '80s—and how that…

People in this episode

Host: Paul Stroessner

Guests: Del Roehling, Suzanne Mattaboni

Topics covered

• GenX Book Club
• Michael J. Fox
• Back to the Future
• Family Ties
• 80s television
• film production
• nostalgia

Keywords

• Michael J. Fox
• Future Boy
• Back to the Future
• Family Ties
• 80s actors
• film history
• nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Future Boy, Back to the Future, Family Ties, Back to the Future: The Hill Valley Cookbook

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