Family Ties with Wil Wheaton

Next up it’s a happy birthday to Wil Wheaton today (29/07). Wil’s first credited role was in a 1981 TV movie at the age of 8 but his breakthrough came in a film we have previously featured Stand By Me in 1986. The following year he joined Star Trek: The Next Generation as Wesley Crusher but just before this he guest starred in an episode of Family Ties. Here’s an excerpt from that episode where Wil’s character is dating Jennifer played by Tina Yothers and Alex (Michael J. Fox) does not approve.

[@theweysermanisback5205]

Fun Fact: Wil Wheaton & River Phoenix, the 2 main stars from “Stand By Me”, guest starred on this show. Different times, though.

[@samih5916]

Yeah that's right and don't forget Corey Feldman as well.

[@theweysermanisback5205]

I didn’t see Corey Feldman on that show.

[@samih5916]

@@theweysermanisback5205 he was in The Disciple which is episode 13 in Season 4.

[@bretsteinmetz3342]

This has to be a holodeck adventure with Ensign Crusher and Alexander!

[@nonnidreams]

Man, Wil was so cute at this age.
Too bad he wasn’t happy been an actor.
But he’s figured it out for himself.

[@christopheraaron8299]

That's true. He didn't want to be an actor, but his mother manipulated him into it and he was gaslit into thinking if he was a good enough actor his father wouldn't hate him so much.

[@kellyhonda4201]

Omg!!! I absolutely Love Wil Wheaton in this!!! He is so Cute and Gorgeous!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍Xxx

[@devanmoran]

He was a cute kid he was adorable in stand by me amazing job

[@christopheraaron8299]

He was a cute kid, but he was miserable. He didn't want to be an actor, but his mom used his abusive father to manipulate him into acting.

[@scottjohnnyhelgemoaune2951]

I’ve always wanted to see Family Ties. I mean: Michael J Fox!
But now they also got Wil Wheaton? Idc if he is only in one episode, I’m in!

[@kristinmarie862]

I think he was supposed to be a regular character but wasn't

[@pyro_the_guinea_pig]

That is so sweet! I probably saw this episode as a child. I wish I could remember. 😢

[@HaHa-hy7wy]

This kid should have been a captain by now

[@airport862]

Then he ditches her for Starfleet Academy.

[@TheStewieOne]

That's a lucky break for her.

[@thebandit0256]

I thought it was he went missing looking for a missing dead body

[@flimp8020]

Gordie LaChance before he joined the Starfleet Academy

[@alexandersteinbrick9785]

Wil Wheaton the one who. Was sheldons rival on The Big Bang Theory?

[@The80sQuadrant]

That’s the one.

[@rafterman1701007]

Wesley Crusher and Worf's son Alexander in their only scene together.

[@47imagine]

And Alex Keaton ... close friend to Cdr. Kruge in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

[@HoldenNY22]

I realize when watching this scene that they were both on Star Trek:TNG Has Brian Bonsall done much acting since TNG?

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@HoldenNY22 The young actor that portrayed Alexander aka Worf's son died from a suicide a few years ago! He was only 33 years old!😢👼🙏🪦

[@somebuddyX]

Marty McFly and Wesley Crusher together!

[@christopheraaron8299]

Man, we siaid so much stuff back then that just sounds so dumb today. For example "go steady."

[@MiserableMovieMan]

Oh shut up Wesley!!

[@aosanshou]

Is this cute Elfe the same chubby hobbit I see in « Big Bang Theory » right now?!? Nooooouuuu…….!!!

[@miagaytan8019]

He so cute

[@poptarget]

Just a geek

[@mrparkerdan]

wesley looks too skinny to be a jock 😂

[@ryanl6316]

1.21 gigawatts!