Michael J. Fox On Ellen, Displays Positive Attitude, Despite Parkinson’s
Michael J. Fox went on Ellen to talk about Parkinson’s disease, as well as his new sitcom on NBC, dishing on the fact that he believes NBC is “crazy” for brokering a deal that guarantees the show an entire season.
Fox told Ellen about how the network beat off stiff competition in order to secure the show, emerging triumphant from the bidding war last month, reports The Daily Mail. The Back to the Future actor told Ellen DeGeneres that:
“They’re crazy. It’s a big leap of faith.”
The 51-year-old actor spoke about his inspiration to lead his own sitcom as well, saying that he did so after his stints on The Good Wife and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He added that:
“I always say live in the moment, enjoy the day, make the most of what you have. And I thought, ‘well if I put one day after another where its like that, why not just do what I love to do and work.’”
Michael J. Fox’s character will be a busy husband and father of three in the Big Apple, juggling things like his family, career, health, and other challenges.
The Examiner notes that Fox has also spent the last 20 years suffering from Parkinson’s, and spoke with Ellen on how much money the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease has raised so far. Fox boasted that the foundation has already raised, “Close to three hundred million dollars,” with the majority of the money going toward research on a cure for the disease.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show was more than willing to help the actor with his foundation but auctioning a beautiful red guitar on eBay, which will be signed by the entertainers that stop by the daytime talk show. Fox and DeGeneres were the first to sign the guitar, through many others will follow.
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Posted: September 20, 2012
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Sep 20, 2012
I love Michael J. and Ellen 4 having him on her show, they both have plenty of guts! Stay Strong Michael!
Sep 20, 2012
What's the "ig Apple"?
Sep 20, 2012
always liked them both. gutsy, positive and inspiring. now that I have a serious medical condition, michaels way n manner of dealing with bis situation is helping me with mine. its the new year so I wish for him health happieness peace n joy.
Sep 20, 2012
tiny wee wee.
Sep 20, 2012
Michael I just brought your book " Always Looking Up " for my sister who found out this year she has Parkinson's disease. It is a great book and I thank you for writing it. God bless and keep you safe. You are a wonderful example to us all. Sincerely, Mary Lou and Jesse.
Sep 20, 2012
Mike, You are the man!
Sep 20, 2012
Nothing against Mr. fox, but had he not already been a multimillionaire movie and TV star when diagnosedI'm pretty sure he wouldn't feel so "positive" about his situation.
Sep 20, 2012
why did the network "beat off" stiff competition. Sounds kinda gross.
Sep 20, 2012
How old are you Jeremy –5 — ?
Sep 20, 2012
get out of my brain. i couldnt finish reading the article after that phrase
Sep 20, 2012
big balls good guy —hoorah m-fox —-
Sep 20, 2012
Michael's the best.. what an amazing man. He is blessed for his heart and spirit.
Sep 20, 2012
Fox was awesome on those "Curb" episodes.
Sep 20, 2012
Fox was awesome on those "Curb" episodes.
Sep 20, 2012
"the network beat off stiff competition"? WHO PROOFREADS THIS?
Sep 20, 2012
Everytime I see this guy it's back to the future.
Sep 20, 2012
The "entire season" could be only 4-5 episodes in some cases these days. The word "season" means nothing to the networks.
Sep 21, 2012
John…did you even bother to watch the video clip? NBC committed to 22 episodes…..not 4 or 5. Does anybody even LISTEN anymore???
Sep 21, 2012
Michael is an amazing person with such a positive attitude. And it's so nice to see that whatever meds he is taking for this seem to be working. I remember seeing him on talk shows in the past where he was squirming around…he just looked so uncomfortable I wanted to cry.
Sep 21, 2012
I love Michael J Fox. People who hate him are assholes.
Sep 21, 2012
Michael, I Love you so much you have NO Idea. I've watched all of your shows and I know All of your movies and I can't wait to see you again on the screen
You are such a Positive Person and Such an Inspiration 
Sep 21, 2012
Nice to see an actor who all most over the 50 year curse doing good and never heard something bad about him.
Respect.
Sep 21, 2012
Look at how great he is doing in this appearance. He is showing hardly any signs. A bit of slurred speech, and small movement, but overall better than I have seen him in a long time.
Sep 21, 2012
give yoour money to PDrecovery.org…its a curable disease.