The series is called Trapper John MD. This is from episode 40 (Season 2, episode 18) titled "Brainchild", released on May 17, 1981. Michael was *19 years old* here, since this was shot and released before his 20th birthday.
My dad suffered from Parkinson’s for about 10 years before he passed away. It’s a horrible disease. I can’t imagine living with it more than half your life. MJF is very strong!!!
@@markxv2267 Yup. Those first 30-years of listening throughout the excruciating and degenerative condition was just a warm-up compared to the blessed coup de grace yet to come.
You DO REALIZE when THE Spider-Man movie WAS MADE?? WOW....JUST WOW!!! How IS this EVEN POSSIBLE of it being that YOU do NOT even KNOW OF MICHAEL HAVING PARKINSON???? AND WOW HE DOES NOT HAVE ANY SAME FEATURES AT ALL TO BEIN ABLE TO SAY HE LOOKS LIKE PETER PARKER.
@@nextexit1442 even Shaun had more compassion than this kid. Not to mention that medical dramas in the '70s and early '80s had next to no medicine. This guy has some sort of abdominal issue and they're going to diagnose it from a complete blood count? Just that? I knew that Trapper John was no Saint Elsewhere, But I don't think I understood the definition of melodramatic and schmaltzy till I watched this. So glad MJF was a hit in a sitcom until TV drama got more realistic. And now that I think of it, MJF was also on Scrubs, more than once. He played Dr Kevin Casey, which is a name I have seen in the credits of ER and it always makes me wonder if there is a connection... Haven't found one yet. Do I watch lots of Doctor shows? Yup. ER didn't come along until I was 35. But I'm really glad it did.
@@pamelajaye A CBC would show infection potentially of the appendix. Or intestinal torsion. If his temp was elevated...? But true there are quicker ways especially when that suspected inflamed appendix could burst at any time.
I look up to a 5'6 man. Michael J. Fox. The Man who taught me how to stay true to one woman. I dont care what he's in. I'll watch it. I'm huge fan of the man.
What people sometimes forget about Michael J. Fox is what a talented actor he is, his emmy awards for playing Alex P. Keaton is proof of that, as well as because of roles like this one, imagine what great performances he woulda gave if he had a normal, full career like other actors!
Well.....he went : B A C K • T O • T H E • F U T U R E No0o0o0o ???‽🙏😝🙏👍💯🍻 C H E E R S to our Buddy : Michael J. Fox AMÉN PRAYERS PEACE i.e. remember he did change his middle name ( intial ) our generation knows👍
I watched Trapper John when I was a kid. I might have seen this back then. This is from 1981, Family Ties would be the following year and Back to the Future would be 85. Thanks for posting.
17:39 I love this part when Fox's doctor character comes in the room and apologizes. I bet that's the first and last time that's ever happened, real or on a TV show in history. Doctors don't apologize. Insurance companies won't let them. Ever.
Agree, but one doctor I had I could tell was blaming themselves for my hearing loss, due to not giving me antibiotics until I had an eardrum burst. I let them know the audiologist said it wasn’t due to that, it is genetic, I was born with a gene that turned itself on is all.
Michael J. Fox is one of the very few actors who started at a young age, did not let fame and fortunate go to his head. Did not have several marriages with divorces, become a heavy drinker and getting into drunk driving accidents, or become a drug addict.Has a good marriage and raised a good family and stayed away from the Hollywood scene.
And with one of the great character actors and 'bit players' of his generation, Mr. Michael Constantine as the patient, Mr. Wyatt. --- Great episode of this show! Thanks for sharing it!
Thanks for posting this as I'd never seen it. Another early role for Michael was on "Family" from the same period in which he played a high school student who has a crush on middle-aged Kate Lawrence. It's not as creepy as it sounds and Michael gave a laudable performance as always.
@@jeremycopen9913 Not talking about Family Ties. I'm talking about the Aaron Spelling drama "Family" that ran 1976-80 starring Sada Thompson, James Broderick and Kristy McNichol. All seasons and episodes are currently (12/2022) on the Tubi streaming app.
The cinematography, sound quality, script, acting… beautiful. Something about film… slower paced, more well thought out, intentional, heartfelt, sincere… unlike TV these days.
Became one of the biggest stars of the 1980s. I remember my mother watching and talking about Trapper John MD. I call shows like this “comfort tv”. I can watch old 80s shows and feel like a carefree child again. Used to wonder why my folks used to sit and watch that stuff. Now I understand.
I can’t remember if it was Lawrence Olivier, but when Michael J Fox was on family Ties he said he had the comedic timing of Cary Grant. Playing the straight man (meaning the guy who’s a comedian, but acts the serious one) that knew exactly how to read a line to perfect timing.
@@THESLICKNESSEDM Trapper John MD, depicting Wqayne Rogers's MASH character after coming home. He's played by Pernell Roberts, who was Adam on Bonanza.
"I miss this show, one of my favorites out of many others that I watched on television Trapper John MD. , St. Elsewhere , Medical Center and Doogie Howser "!
Ah THAT's where I knew him from! I couldn't place him but of course, Greek Wedding father who believed Windex could fix anything, including a sore elbow lol
Always loved this show as a kid. Great spin-off from M.A.S.H. Gonzo was my favorite. Probably the most watched episode of Trapper John in the history of the show. 😂
😁↗So beautiful 👀 look at baby-faced Michael J. Fox in his young man body form; love peace & respect to him, I soooo loved to enjoy 👀 watching Michael J. Fox star in the 🎥 movies Back II The Future along with all the other awesome actors and actresses.↗I don't remember seeing the attached 🎥 videod showing of Michael J. Fox playing a doctor; but, he seems to be acting out his scenes pretty good he and the other actors and actresses shown acting in attached 🎥 video show are acting out their parts pretty good; peace and respect to them all.
I wish him well ! This guy was funny I enjoyed watching these movies anyway MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR BODY!, Please be careful hurry up and coming snow storm!
I LOVED seeing Michael young again here. Keep taking my heart back to the past! The memories are beautiful. Sure made me cry😪 . We love you Michael! Were did the years go?! Thank you!
Wow... I didn't even recognize him! But, I remember Trapper John MD! Never watched it (Not exactly a show where the target audience is tweens), but this is too cool. Would love to see the full episode!
Poor dr. Michael fox. He did the right thing taking his job seriously. Better that than the patient complaining after realizing the fact. The number of times he holds his glasses though lol
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The series is called Trapper John MD. This is from episode 40 (Season 2, episode 18) titled "Brainchild", released on May 17, 1981. Michael was *19 years old* here, since this was shot and released before his 20th birthday.
The original Doogie Houser.
Yep, As soon as I saw Dr. Riverside, then I knew it was Trapper John M.D.
Thanks!
Love Pernell Roberts
@@8catmom They don’t make them like him anymore
His voice is iconic, literally hasnt changed his whole life
It sure hasn't but Everytime I hear his voice I think of Alex P Keaton Family Ties.
@@feferosette me too hunny
I love his voice. My dog Milo is named after his character in Atlantis the lost Empire.
I love Michael j fox :)
God bless him. He is an amazing actor and human being...I pray for him
One of a kind
could you please provide us with someone who's voice has changed?..
God bless Michael J. Fox. Keep him in your prayers as he struggles with his terrible illness.
Amen my dear 🙏🇬🇧🇨🇦🇮🇪🇯🇲🇮🇪🏳️🌈🇯🇲🇻🇺🇿🇦🇬🇧😪😨😾😰♾️♾️💕💓🇹🇨🇹🇦🏴🇬🇧🇵🇷🏴🇨🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇾🇨🇦🇧🇴💕✡️♾️😇
I'll donate to his foundation instead so that (God willing) others might one day be spared his terrible illness.
My dad suffered from Parkinson’s for about 10 years before he passed away. It’s a horrible disease. I can’t imagine living with it more than half your life. MJF is very strong!!!
Ive included him in my prayers and thoughts today. God is listening and will soon take away his pain and misery
@@markxv2267 Yup. Those first 30-years of listening throughout the excruciating and degenerative condition was just a warm-up compared to the blessed coup de grace yet to come.
Always thought Fox would've been the perfect Spider-Man back in the 80's. Seeing him here with glasses looking like Peter Parker confirms it.
Sounded Like he had the voice for it too.
That would've been great! :-)
You DO REALIZE when THE Spider-Man movie WAS MADE?? WOW....JUST WOW!!! How IS this EVEN POSSIBLE of it being that YOU do NOT even KNOW OF MICHAEL HAVING PARKINSON???? AND WOW HE DOES NOT HAVE ANY SAME FEATURES AT ALL TO BEIN ABLE TO SAY HE LOOKS LIKE PETER PARKER.
Eliana Miller What about the series made in the 70s?
neelt What about it? Michael did not come to The United States of America until 1979 when he was 18 years old.
TV was so much better back then! MJF is awesome.
You said it.
Everything and almost everyone was better back then
MJF's storyline "child prodigy as a young doctor" predates Doogie Howser by 8 years.
Was thinking the same thing. He's Doogie Howser before there was a Doogie Howser.
Totally EPIC. :D
@@gutz1981 and it is like the original of the new series the Good Doctor
@@nextexit1442 even Shaun had more compassion than this kid. Not to mention that medical dramas in the '70s and early '80s had next to no medicine. This guy has some sort of abdominal issue and they're going to diagnose it from a complete blood count? Just that? I knew that Trapper John was no Saint Elsewhere, But I don't think I understood the definition of melodramatic and schmaltzy till I watched this. So glad MJF was a hit in a sitcom until TV drama got more realistic.
And now that I think of it, MJF was also on Scrubs, more than once. He played Dr Kevin Casey, which is a name I have seen in the credits of ER and it always makes me wonder if there is a connection... Haven't found one yet.
Do I watch lots of Doctor shows? Yup. ER didn't come along until I was 35. But I'm really glad it did.
@@pamelajaye A CBC would show infection potentially of the appendix. Or intestinal torsion. If his temp was elevated...?
But true there are quicker ways especially when that suspected inflamed appendix could burst at any time.
His acting skills are untouchable!! Luv me some MJF!!
Ashley Kirby I agree gifted actor
The Man worked with BrianDePalma & Paul Schrader-definitely a heavyweight in my book!!:)
Absolutely! The younger actors nowadays, don’t even come close! I miss the 80’s, best movies and television!
He Looks Sad Most Of The Time.
Brilliant actor so glad that the academy gave him a honorary Oscar MICHAEL J Fox deserved it 👏
Huh!?!
When?
@@stevenjohnson7442 hi this last fall I feel that this is well deserved 👏
@@farhanarahman6743 yes, you're correct.
Awarded last November.
I had no idea.
This is gold. We don't have actors and tv shows like this anymore.
This was one hell of an alternate time line Marty.
Your just too darn smart 📢
Lol 🤣🤣🤣!!!
There’s a lot of Atlernate timelines He’s an republican in one of them and an Teen Wolf
Hope there’s a other universe where he’s spider-man
@@PabloRamos-sd2ml That’s just him if he didn’t get Parkinson
Michael J Fox is one of my all time favorites..thanks for this hidden gem.
Micheal J. Fox did a damn fine performance!
I look up to a 5'6 man. Michael J. Fox. The Man who taught me how to stay true to one woman. I dont care what he's in. I'll watch it. I'm huge fan of the man.
He wishes he was 5'6"
He’s only 5’4
@@willshad So what. I think you missed the point of the comment.
@@alansnow1129 With high heels perhaps.
@@BlackNGoldRules No he didn't. If you want to make a point, it should involve facts not misinformation.
What people sometimes forget about Michael J. Fox is what a talented actor he is, his emmy awards for playing Alex P. Keaton is proof of that, as well as because of roles like this one, imagine what great performances he woulda gave if he had a normal, full career like other actors!
Well.....he went :
B A C K • T O • T H E •
F U T U R E
No0o0o0o ???‽🙏😝🙏👍💯🍻 C H E E R S to our
Buddy : Michael J. Fox
AMÉN PRAYERS PEACE
i.e. remember he did change his middle name ( intial )
our generation knows👍
I watched Trapper John when I was a kid. I might have seen this back then. This is from 1981, Family Ties would be the following year and Back to the Future would be 85. Thanks for posting.
He can do drama just as well as comedy, this was great to watch.
"Doc, I'm from the future. I came here in a time machine that I invented. Now I need your help to get back to the year 1985."
Wouldve been ironic if the patients called him "doc" here.. hahaha
This is an episode of Trapper John MD!! I recognize it now, especially after seeing Pernell Roberts. 👍😀 Hard to believe it was so long ago.
Don’t remember this show but I did recognize Adam Cartwright 😃
I remember this episode back in 1981, and I never realized it had been the same Michael J Fox in 1984.
He looks pretty different than 1984.
He does look slightly plumper here.
17:39 I love this part when Fox's doctor character comes in the room and apologizes. I bet that's the first and last time that's ever happened, real or on a TV show in history. Doctors don't apologize. Insurance companies won't let them. Ever.
Was this where the idea of Doogie Howser came from?
Agree, but one doctor I had I could tell was blaming themselves for my hearing loss, due to not giving me antibiotics until I had an eardrum burst. I let them know the audiologist said it wasn’t due to that, it is genetic, I was born with a gene that turned itself on is all.
@@davidthedeaf that was very kind of you.
@@Bassium08 it was one of a very few good doctors around here.
Doctor, rock and roll legend, time traveller. Is there anything MJF can’t do?
@elcapitan5680 OK, I had to laugh at that, hahahaha. Welp, I guess I'll see you in hell. If it exists, that is..........
Michael J. Fox is one of the very few actors who started at a young age, did not let fame and fortunate go to his head. Did not have several marriages with divorces, become a heavy drinker and getting into drunk driving accidents, or become a drug addict.Has a good marriage and raised a good family and stayed away from the Hollywood scene.
He was a heavy alcoholic in the 80s and 90s. He masked it and thats how he learned to mask his Parkinsons before he came clean about everything.
@@RichV20 You're a 100% correct, excellent comment, all facts
@@RichV20 Heavy drinker and smoker for awhile. He also has had bouts of depression
@@kevinnelson66 wtf is wrong about heavy drinking and smoking
@@idkyet4924 I was pointing out to the original poster that Michael J. Fox isn't as pure and innocent as they think he is.
Michael Fox has always been one of my fav artists ever
And with one of the great character actors and 'bit players' of his generation, Mr. Michael Constantine as the patient, Mr. Wyatt. --- Great episode of this show! Thanks for sharing it!
For a split second we see Nicholas Pryor as MJF’s father, another great character actor.
"Michael J. Fox; a really great actor, my all time favorite movie he stared in was "Secret Of My Success"! and Doc Hollywood was a hit too"!!
Dude was born a pro. Very effective performance
You cannot despise Michael J. Fox. He's amazing!
I guess you never heard Mojo Nixon. 🤣
Thanks for posting this as I'd never seen it. Another early role for Michael was on "Family" from the same period in which he played a high school student who has a crush on middle-aged Kate Lawrence. It's not as creepy as it sounds and Michael gave a laudable performance as always.
Yes, I remember him on Family. That is when I first saw him perform on TV. He had a little bit more weight.
Family Ties people....please
@@jeremycopen9913 Not talking about Family Ties. I'm talking about the Aaron Spelling drama "Family" that ran 1976-80 starring Sada Thompson, James Broderick and Kristy McNichol. All seasons and episodes are currently (12/2022) on the Tubi streaming app.
Yes. Back then it wasn't considered creepy. Think of Mrs Robinson or men bragging about xyz with their high school teachers when they were teens
The cinematography, sound quality, script, acting… beautiful. Something about film… slower paced, more well thought out, intentional, heartfelt, sincere… unlike TV these days.
Well, this blows your theory became this was an episode from an old TV show... not "film" (trapper john md show aired 79-86)
It’s so weird watching a hospital with no computers or cell phones. 😳
Even when MJF is being serious , he still makes me laugh…😂
It's from his Edmonton Alberta Canada roots he is so funny
@@trixie6793 that why he was hired for Back to the future.
Woah, he's too adorable😳🥺
You're the adorable one ;-D
He was actually 20 years old in this.
Boy did he changed from this to the back to the future
"Family Ties" was a difference in personable traits! He is such an awesome actor! Prodigy?
At 19:25, MJF's character reminded me of: ALEX P. KEATON ("Family Ties") during that final scene of this episode! PRICELESS! 👏🏽👏🏽
Hilarious 😂 !! Michael is so funny without even trying
Thank you for posting this video!
Michael J. Fox, is a national Treasure.
I just love this episode so much and I find it really funny I probably watched it over 5 times lol.
You just can't help but to watch it over and over🤗
@@tameramares5785 for real man
I absolutely love this gentleman he is a gem 💎 💖 our Michael J Fox
I haven't seen trapper John, MD in ages! This was a nice clip.
Became one of the biggest stars of the 1980s. I remember my mother watching and talking about Trapper John MD. I call shows like this “comfort tv”. I can watch old 80s shows and feel like a carefree child again. Used to wonder why my folks used to sit and watch that stuff. Now I understand.
Me too. I watch all those older shows now that were either before my time or from my childhood when I found them far too boring and talky.
Columbo is my favorite comfort show.
@@annab6726 Mine too. It's great for when you stay inside on a stormy day
19-yo Marty McFly in 1981!
Michael J. Fox rocks at everything!
I can’t remember if it was Lawrence Olivier, but when Michael J Fox was on family Ties he said he had the comedic timing of Cary Grant. Playing the straight man (meaning the guy who’s a comedian, but acts the serious one) that knew exactly how to read a line to perfect timing.
This was one of my favorite shows as a kid! Loved Trapper John!
What show was this?
@@THESLICKNESSEDM Trapper John MD, depicting Wqayne Rogers's MASH character after coming home. He's played by Pernell Roberts, who was Adam on Bonanza.
Great Scott! A young Marty McFly becomes the doctor in the alternate timeline.
This is freakin awesome. I am like MJF don't cry...I want to give him a hug and tell him don't worry you are perfect.
God he’s so gorgeous everyday I look at him makes me smile ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰
Michael looks a like Dexter the boy scientist in the cartoon Network
Aww he does
YOU do.
MJF is legendary 👌💗
MJF predates Doc Hollywood character by several years. 👍
His son actually look just alike him , as here!
I actually remember watching this episode when it first aired, though I did not recall that the actor was Fox. Thanks for posting!
Alex Keaton as Sheldon Cooper working with Trapper John. Wow.
Thank you for the video.I watched Michael J Fox in Family Ties but I have never watched him as a doctor
9:23 HE'S SO TINY. Seriously he looks like.. 12 lol.
He was 17
@@workinprogress6779 Nope. He was actually 19 here.
@@pappico no he was 16
He’s actually 20
@@Beckyh921 no, パピコ is correct, MJF was born in June 1961 and this episode came out in May 1981 making him 19, just a bit short of 20.
Man back then people were kinder and exemplary. Unlike todays show.
Yeah I miss those times
Oh I LOVED this show! And I met Mr Roberts when I was i college. He was so kind.
I don't remember seeing this episode. Thanks for sharing.
"I miss this show, one of my favorites out of many others that I watched on television Trapper John MD. , St. Elsewhere , Medical Center and Doogie Howser "!
Wow. I didn't know he did this.
The patient is still alive well in the his 90's & also, went on to star as the father in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'... he did well.
Veteran actor Michael Constine.
Room 222
Ah THAT's where I knew him from! I couldn't place him but of course, Greek Wedding father who believed Windex could fix anything, including a sore elbow lol
@@maddymud the principal
@@bryankolen7265 Constantine
Always loved this show as a kid. Great spin-off from M.A.S.H. Gonzo was my favorite. Probably the most watched episode of Trapper John in the history of the show. 😂
Lol thank you @milkpeach for the description "... as he transitions in Alex P. Keaton" Yes. Absolutely.
As soon as he talked about money I was like, yeah, that sounds like Alex. Haha!
A Star in the making ! He had the gift early on.
Wow, had no idea that he basically played the first Doogie Howser. 😯
Omgggg lol Michael j fox was so young lol... Oh i love him....
you mean you love her.
The original Doogie Howser.
Thanks for the upload !! Michael was exactly 20 years old here !!
ALEX P. KEATON
M.J.F is,was and always amazing!
I always liked this program. Michael J Fox was a good actor even back then.
He's AWESOME in this! epic! THIS really IS 70's 'Doogie Hauser'! It's like Mike was in Forrest Gump or something! lmao!
Josh Gellis stop with the DH comparison
Josh Gellis 1981
Josh Gellis 😂😂😂😂Forrest Gump of medicine!
MJF was a real cutie awwwwwwwww
😁↗So beautiful 👀 look at baby-faced Michael J. Fox in his young man body form; love peace & respect to him, I soooo loved to enjoy 👀 watching Michael J. Fox star in the 🎥 movies Back II The Future along with all the other awesome actors and actresses.↗I don't remember seeing the attached 🎥 videod showing of Michael J. Fox playing a doctor; but, he seems to be acting out his scenes pretty good he and the other actors and actresses shown acting in attached 🎥 video show are acting out their parts pretty good; peace and respect to them all.
Used to love that show. I haven't seen it since it originally aired.
Trapper John M.D. one of 3 break out shows of Mash 4077. Great show.
Thank you for showing this.
I can somewhat relate to Fox's performance here.
No tenia ni idea de esta pelicula de MJF y he seguido toda su carrera....me alegra haber encontrado esta joyita, gracias por compartir
@@cindy-estudiosbiblicos De Nada
He was cute! ❤️
Wow, looks like the lab Dexter 😮👨🏻⚕️
Wow...MJF...was just the perfect Doogie Howser...pre Doogie...and Alex P Keaton...lol..thanks for the post..
I wish him well ! This guy was funny I enjoyed watching these movies anyway MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR BODY!, Please be careful hurry up and coming snow storm!
Wow. Marty McFly meets Adam Cartwright from Bonanza.
I LOVED seeing Michael young again here. Keep taking my heart back to the past! The memories are beautiful. Sure made me cry😪 . We love you Michael! Were did the years go?! Thank you!
I know what you mean, time moves so fast.
Wow... I didn't even recognize him! But, I remember Trapper John MD! Never watched it (Not exactly a show where the target audience is tweens), but this is too cool. Would love to see the full episode!
Lol a 80’s version of Sheldon from Big Bang!!!!!!! But with more feelings!!!
Great video here!
Patient is Michael Constantine from My Big Fat Greek Wedding
I think he'll be big someday.
Yep. I think this kid’s got a future!😄
He was always very intelligent
Aw, when he cried
What the heck show was this?! He was so good! Gotta love Michael j fox
Is it just mw or does michael look like harry potter
Gori vantas 😂😂
Lol
I love Michael j fox. He. Is. Amazing. Actor. I want. To hug. Him
Wow !
I never knew that MJ Fox had roles before Family Ties.
Poor dr. Michael fox. He did the right thing taking his job seriously. Better that than the patient complaining after realizing the fact. The number of times he holds his glasses though lol