"The Way We Were" is the ninth episode in the sixth season of the NBC family sitcom Family Ties. It originally aired on November 8, 1987, and is the hundred-and-thirty-first episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
Elyse's Aunt Rosemary pays a visit to the Keatons, and they soon realise she is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Plot[]
The Keatons are delighted by a surprise visit from Elyse's Aunt Rosemary (played by Barbara Barrie). The Keatons start to notice a difference in her actions, and Rosemary finally admits she is becoming forgetful. A doctor diagnoses onset Alzheimer's disease.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Meredith Baxter as Elyse Keaton
- Michael Gross as Steven Keaton
- Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton
- Justine Bateman as Mallory Keaton
- Tina Yothers as Jennifer Keaton
- Brian Bonsall as Andrew Keaton
Guest Starring[]
- Barbara Barrie as Rosemary
- Scott Valentine as Nick Moore
- Matthew Faison as Dr. Williamson
Co-Starring[]
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- Mallory is reading Wuthering Heightsby Emily Bronte.
- Mallory recognizes that one of Aunt Rosemary's story resembled an episode of Dynasty.
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