Michael J. Fox the veteran actor of movies and TV told Ellen that he feels lucky to have been given 22 episodes of his yet untitled sitcom.

Here is what he said;

I was sitting around thinking -- I always say live in the moment. Enjoy the day. Make the most of what you have. Well I thought if I put one day after another where it's like that, why not just do what I love to do and work.

Michael J. Fox who is 51 has been living with Parkinson's disease for 20 years. The premiere of his TV show is set for sometime in 2013.

Michael J. Fox talks to Ellen.