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Family Ties

The Blues Brother

E20    Jan 23, 1988    25m    TV-PG
Alex becomes a deejay of his own college radio show with a program he calls ""Syncopated Money"", designed to ""combine classic American music with an indepth analysis of the business scene"". While on the air one day, Alex introduces a tune by ""the late blues great, Eddie Dupre"", only to discover that Dupre is alive when the legendary blues artist himself calls the station.

Embarrassed and apologetic, Alex learns that Eddie is now driving a bus in Columbus and hasn't recorded in more than 20 years. He eagerly tries to persuade Dupre to guest on his radio show and finally succeeds when he assures Eddie that a fee is involved.

When Dupre visits the Keatons to meet Alex prior to the show, he charms them with his stories and his talent. But he confesses that he has no money to show for all his years in the music business and swears he will never perform again in public.

Later, on Alex's program, he answers call-in questions from fans, one of whom is a Leland College music professor who extend
Cast of The Blues Brother
  • Meredith BaxterElyse Keaton
  • Michael GrossSteven Keaton
  • Michael J. FoxAlex P. Keaton
  • Justine BatemanMallory Keaton
  • Tina YothersJennifer Keaton
  • Brian BonsallAndy Keaton
  • Brownie McGheeEddie Dupre
  • Courteney CoxLauren Miller
  • Richard BrestoffProfessor Webster

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