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The Creator Of The Show Was Involved In A Huge Lawsuit

At one point, over 150 writers for TV and film over the age of 40 sued the television industry for age discrimination. One of their supporting quotes came from Gary David Goldberg, the creator of “Family Ties.” His quote stated that the show didn’t have any writers over 29, and that it was a choice made by design.