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PARTYTIME

We have everything you need for a great premiere party.

Table of Contents

A letter from Michael 03

About think/able 04

Introduction 05

Tips for a great premiere party 06

Premiere party / Recipes 07

Premiere party / Playlist 10

Premiere party / Trivia 11

Premiere party / Bingo 16

SAVE INK AND TREES. You can choose which pages of this booklet to print out, and which to read on your screen

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I want to thank you for throwing a premiere party.

We’ve loved putting our show together, and now we hope you have a blast watching it with your family and friends. Of course, we’re also grateful to you for helping spread the word about The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s mission to cure Parkinson’s disease in our lifetime.

It’s funny... people ask me about returning to NBC this fall the same way they asked me about launching a research foundation 13 years ago. But if you know me, you know I believe we all have to live for today and reach for our goals. For myself, whether it’s meant being the founder of MJFF or an actor with Parkinson’s, I guess I’ve just always thought: Why can’t I?

Whatever big dream is driving you, remember — we only can’t if we don’t.

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Michael J. Fox is living with Parkinson’s, but he’s not letting it hold

him back from doing the things he loves — like starring in his own

TV series “The Michael J. Fox Show” on NBC. Michael’s return

to TV is an important reminder that when you focus on what’s

possible and think/able, you can achieve greatness. For us at The

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, that means

finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease in our lifetime. Together,

we’re doing whatever it takes — we hope you’ll join us.

Tell the world how you think/able. Use the hashtag #ThinkAble to share what you can achieve when you focus on what’s possible — and invite your party guests to do the same.

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It’s time for the big event...

From Tracy Pollan’s family recipes to Sam Fox’s favorite songs, Michael’s nearest and dearest have offered up their best to make your premiere night a success. And to help you put it all together, check out our “tips for a great premiere party” on the next page.

The thousands of premiere parties on September 26 aren’t just a celebration of “The Michael J. Fox Show.” They’re a moment of inspiration for all of us who identify with the optimism and determination that brought Michael back to television. That same optimism and determination are in our Foundation’s DNA.

Our new project think/able is a tribute to our community’s power, both individual and collective, to overcome challenges and achieve greatness. And we hope your premiere party will be not just a great time, but also an opportunity to recognize that power in your own life — and to welcome your party guests into our community for a Parkinson’s disease cure. To get started, you and your guests can join the growing conversation on social media using the hashtag #ThinkAble, and be part of the virtual premiere party already taking place.

Read on to learn more about think/able and how you can get involved online and offline, on premiere night, and in the months to come.

And, most importantly — enjoy the show!

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Follow us for updates during the show on @MichaelJFoxOrg orfacebook.com/michaeljfoxfoundation

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https://twitter.com/MichaelJFoxOrg

https://www.facebook.com/michaeljfoxfoundation

https://www.facebook.com/michaeljfoxfoundation

Thank you for hosting a premiere party for “The Michael J. Fox Show” on September 26 and welcoming Michael back to TV with us! Here are some useful tips for making your party a success.

Tips for a great premiere party

Turn your party into a fundraiser for a Parkinson’s cure

Check your local listings for when the show will air

Set the vibe with Sam Fox’s favorite music, by friends of MJFF. Listen here

Create an online fundraising page with Team Fox at teamfox.org

Set a suggested donation for party guests

Gather items for a raffle or auction

Order Team Fox and think/able swag at shop.michaeljfox.org

Ask local businesses to support your event

Thank your guests for coming

Ask your guests to get involved at michaeljfox.org/ThinkAble

Post your party photos online using the hashtag #ThinkAble

Read Michael’s message to your guests

Encourage guests to share on social media why they #ThinkAble to achieve their goals

Test your Michael knowledge with our trivia game

Watch for key moments while playing “The Michael J. Fox Show” bingo game

Invite your guests using our custom invitations

Create a plan for the evening’s activities

Whip up party snacks with recipes from Michael’s wife Tracy

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Premiere party snacksfrom the Fox / Pollan kitchenIn search of fantastic fare to serve your guests while you watch the premiere of “The Michael J. Fox Show”? How about a few favorite fall recipes straight from Michael’s family kitchen?

Michael’s wife, Tracy Pollan, comes from a family of renowned foodies. Her mom, Corky, was the longtime style director of Gourmet magazine, and her brother, Michael, is the author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma and other popular books about eating well. Now Tracy and her sisters, together with Corky, are at work on Pollan Family Table, a cookbook compiling favorite Pollan family recipes. It won’t be out untill next year, but Tracy wanted premiere party hosts to have these two recipes that are perfect for entertaining. She’s assured us these are easy to pull off, even for those who don’t cook much… Just think/able and you’ll be serving up a delicious spread in no time.

When the snacks are a hit, don’t forget to share photos of your guests enjoying them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using #ThinkAble.

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PREMIERE PARTY / RECIPES

Arrange the cut vegetables on a platter. Combine the remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with the vegetable platter.

2 pounds assorted vegetables

1/2 of a ripe avocado

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon chopped shallot

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon

1 teaspoon capers, drained

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper,

to taste

Healthy Green Goddess Dip with Crudités

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PREMIERE PARTY / RECIPES

Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine the pesto, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Using a spoon stuff the mushrooms with the mixture, being careful not to overstuff, and arrange a pine nut in the center of each mushroom. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil and place the mushrooms on it. Bake on the middle rack of the prepared oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve.

Pesto and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms

1 cup pesto

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs

24 pine nuts

24 medium-size button or cremini

mushrooms, cleaned with a

damp cloth and stems removed

Olive oil spray

Music to party to!Michael’s son Sam shared this playlist to help set the mood at your premiere party. It features some of his favorite songs from musicians who have supported The Michael J. Fox Foundation events.

Gregg Allman / I’m No Angel

The Roots / The Seed (2.0) (Clean Version) ft. Cody Chesnu TT

Joan Jett / I Love Rock N’ Roll

The Who / My Generation

Elvis Costello / (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding

Steven Tyler / Walk This Way

Stevie Wonder / Isn’t She Lovely

UB40 / Red, Red Wine

James Taylor / Carolina on My Mind

John Mellencamp / Jack and Diane

Sheryl Crowe / If It Makes You Happy

Rob Thomas / Lonely No More

Gavin DeGraw / Best I Ever Had

John Mayer / Waiting on the World to Change

Kid Cudi / Pursuit of Happiness

Aimee Mann / Today’s the Day

To play these songs at

your party, go to

http://bit.ly/1aSx6Js or

click on the play button

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The Michael J. Fox Show trivia gameFans everywhere are gathering to watch Michael’s return to television — his latest in a long history of exciting work. How much do you and your guests know about Michael J. Fox? Play this trivia game at your party to find out!

HOW TO PLAY Players in this game can be teams or individuals, depending on the size of your party. Appoint one person at your party to be Trivia Master. The Trivia Master will read the first question. Players have 15 seconds to write down their answer to the question. (The Trivia Master or another player should keep time, and can make this time longer or shorter depending on your group.) After time is up for the first question, the Trivia Master should read the next question, giving players 15 seconds to answer. Repeat for the entire set of questions, and then share answers out loud. Players get one point for each correct answer; the player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

YOU’LL NEED

a time-keeping device like a cell phone or stopwatch

a sheet of paper and pen or pencil for each player

a prize for the winner!

NOTENo internet searches or phone-a-friends allowed, unless sanctioned by the Trivia Master!

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PREMIERE PARTY / TRIVIA

What is Michael’s original middle name?

A / Andrew

Where was Michael born?

A / Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (1 point for Canada, two points for Alberta, Canada, 3 points for Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

What sport did Michael dream of playing professionally when he was young?

A / Hockey

Why did Michael start including the “J.” in his name when introducing himself?

A / As there was already a “Michael Fox” in SAG, he had the “J” as a tribute to character actor Michael J. Pollard

How old was Michael when he moved to The United States?

A / 18

How many kids does Michael have?

A / Four

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What title Disney character was originally drawn to look like Michael?

A / Aladdin

What is the name of at least one book written by Michael J. Fox?

A / “Lucky Man”, “Always Looking Up” or “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future.”

How old was Michael when he was diagnosed with PD? (Closest to correct gets the point)

A / 29

What year did Michael launch The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research?

A / 2001

Approximately how many people in the US are living with Parkinson’s?

A / 1 million

Approximately how many people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s?

A / 5 million

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In the 1980s sitcom “Family Ties”, Michael J. Fox’s character Alex Keaton’s middle initial is what letter?

A / P

Which US president was Alex Keaton’s biggest hero?

A / Ronald Reagan

What actor played Alex Keaton’s role model-turned-alcoholic family member?

A / Tom Hanks

When Alex Keaton got together with Ellen on Family Ties, what song was playing as they danced?

A / “At This Moment” by Billy Vera and the Beaters

What famous film was Michael shooting at the same time that he was starring in the hit series Family Ties?

A / Back to the Future

Where can you visit Hill Valley, Marty McFly’s hometown from Back to the Future?

A / At Universal Studios Hollywood, on their famous backlot tour

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What actor spent several weeks filming Back to the Future in the role of Marty McFly before the part was re-cast with Michael J. Fox?

A / Eric Stoltz

In Back to the Future, how many gigawatts did it take to power the Doloreon?

A / 1.21 gigawatts

What song did Marty McFly play at his parents’ high school dance?

A / “Johnny B. Goode”

What was Michael’s character’s job on the sitcom Spin City?

A / Deputy Mayor

Who replaced Michael when he retired on Spin City?

A / Charlie Sheen

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The Michael J. Fox Show bingo gameThe premiere for “The Michael J. Fox Show” is filled with some great moments. (Did you expect anything less?)

Play this game with your party guests while you watch!

HOW TO PLAY Before the show starts, each player or team gets one board (up to ten are included).

While you watch the premiere, mark the corresponding square on your board when you hear that word or phrase during the episode.

When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout “Bingo”.

YOU’LL NEED

a printer to print the game cards for your players

loose change, poker chips, small candies, or something else for your players to mark off their boards (pens and pencils will also work)

a prize for the winner!

Share your favorite inspiring moment from the show using #ThinkAble

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PREMIERE PARTY / BINGO

WNBC

find your happy

uplifting music

Bennigan’s

overcoming personal obstacles

poured everything he

had

keep fighting

we need you

911

be you

my first million

rolling chair

Alzheimer’s

I’m back in

New York

worst case scenario

Parkinson’s

back to work

televisionally

Fourth Emmy

stay informed

Grapes of Wrath

full life

baby in a tree


“THE MICHAEL J. FOX SHOW” BINGO GAME

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back to work

Alzheimer’s

full life

Parkinson’s

NYPD

pinnacle

hero daddy

keep fighting

personal victory

welcome back

Bennigan’s

911

Wake up!

Matt Lauer

kale

be you

Grapes of Wrath

perfectly still

Love you, Bro!

we need you


had

baby in a tree

he’s a fighter

uplifting music



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pinnacle

televisionally

be you

WNBC

Grapes of Wrath

Alzheimer’s

Matt Lauer

perfectly still

baby in a tree

Wake up!

keep fighting

my first million

we need you

I’m back in

NYPD

fourth Emmy

welcome back

Rocky!

worst case scenario

back to work

full life


had


Bennigan’s



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personal victory

fourth Emmy


Alzheimer’s

Wake up!

uplifting music

perfectly still

Rocky!

find your happy

back to work

New York


had

WNBC

we need you

he’s a fighter

Parkinson’s

911

welcome back

I’m back in

broken dishwasher

Bennigan’s

be you

stay informed

It’s a hat!



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Kale

personal victory

hero daddy

Grapes of Wrath

It’s a hat!

fourth Emmy

televisionally

find your happy

Bennigan’s

Matt Lauer

perfectly still

Rocky!

we need you

I’m back in

uplifting music

broken dishwasher

be you

911

my first million

full life


had

New York

welcome back

NYPD



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Alzheimer’s

911

Grapes of Wrath

perfectly still

Matt Lauer

NYPD

we need you

full life

televisionally

I’m back in

my first million

kale


Parkinson’s

baby in a tree

rolling chair

Bennigan’s

welcome back

worst case scenario

personal victory

New York

find your happy

pinnacle

Wake up!



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New York

personal victory

uplifting music

Alzheimer’s

WNBC


broken dishwasher

It’s a hat!

welcome back

kale

Matt Lauer

Grapes of Wrath


pinnacle

we need you

back to work

full life

911

televisionally

baby in a tree

worst case scenario

perfectly still

Wake up!

rolling chair



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Wake up!

Matt Lauer

kale

my first million

hero daddy

worst case scenario

Parkinson’s

perfectly still

baby in a tree

911

I’m back in

It’s a hat!

keep fighting

Bennigan’s

WNBC


had

full life

personal victory

welcome back

Alzheimer’s


he’s a fighter

New York

rolling chair



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televisionally

Grapes of Wrath

It’s a hat!

Bennigan’s

back to work

we need you

perfectly still


had

hero daddy

I’m back in

he’s a fighter

uplifting music

personal victory

kale

full life

WNBC

fourth Emmy

keep fighting

New York

911

baby in a tree

rolling chair

Wake up!

Love you, Bro!



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Rocky!

Matt Lauer

Love you, Bro!

hero daddy

be you

personal victory

NYPD

Bennigan’s

we need you

fourth Emmy

he’s a fighter

keep fighting

baby in a tree

kale

my first million

stay informed

It’s a hat!

full life

broken dishwasher

New York


pinnacle

find your happy

rolling chair



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