King's guest for this edition is actor Michael J. Fox, who discusses the following topics, among others: the "fabrication" of his middle initial; the challenge of transitioning between comedy and drama; the importance of honesty in both genres; his desire to "stretch" himself as an actor; the idea of acting as "a means to a means"; his childhood in Canada and his "hilarious" police dispatcher father; his reliance on humor in response to his small stature; his nature as a "suck-up" and childhood friendship with an intimidating classmate; his interest in acting because of its freedom from "absolutes"; his lack of formal acting training and decision to join drama class to meet girls; his first role in the Canadian sitcom "Leo and Me"; his audition for the show's role of a "bright 10-year-old" at age fifteen; the challenge of balancing school and acting work; landing the role of Alex P. Keaton on "Family Ties" while broke and out of work; his crossover from television to film and enjoyment of both mediums; the "great comedy base" of "Family Ties"; his work alongside Christopher Lloyd in the "Back to the Future" films; explanation of "catalytic and reactive" comedy styles; his instinctive responses to characters upon reading scripts; his interest in discussions with directors about twisting "stereotypical" roles; his unlikable character in "Doc Hollywood"; the need for comedic roles to be in touch with the audience, as opposed to "completely interior" dramatic roles; his current plans and relaxing life since the end of "Family Ties" in 1989; whether he will return to television; his sense of being old beyond his years and the advantages of aging on comedy; the ease of self-deprecation at age thirty; and his sense of leading a "fortunate" life. Includes clips from "Back to the Future Part II" (1989); "Doc Hollywood" (1991); and an episode of "Tales From the Crypt" entitled "The Trap," directed by Fox.