80s Love: The Cast Of Family Ties, Then And Now

Meredith Baxter Was Pregnant During Production

You might know her better as Elyse Keaton. Meredith Baxter found out she was pregnant while “Family Ties” was still being filmed. Often in these types of situations, clothing, lighting, camera angles, and strategically placed props can mitigate the issue of a pregnant actor who isn’t playing a pregnant character. She was written out of a few episodes in season three, though.