Beloved Michael J. Fox got a bad deal in life with Parkinson’s disease, and it took him away from the public eye for a little bit. But then he returned in some guest spots, which landed him an Emmy and some nominations, on shows like “Rescue Me,” “Boston Legal” and “The Good Wife.”

Now, with his disease more manageable, he’s returning to a regular gig as the lead on “The Michael J. Fox Show” where — in a case of art imitating life — he plays New York City news anchor Mike Henry, who gets Parkinson’s disease, leaves his job, and then comes back years later when his disease is more manageable.

Yes, it’s a feel-good story. But, no, it’s not a good show.

Remove Fox from this equation and you have a completely generic show about a father going back to work and the family that wants him out of the house. That’s the kind of setup you’d expect.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas; Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 5: Top football teams in action and Nassau soccer playoff picks Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas; Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 5: Top football teams in action and Nassau soccer playoff picks Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

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