Fan3 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 04:21 am     ABC is doing a remembrance of John Ritter tonight at 8pm supposed to be showing the cast of 8 simple rules talking about the last minutes of his life. did a snipet this morning. Just thought ya'll might want to know. |
Pbnj | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 04:55 am     Thanks for the heads up Fan~~didn't know about it. I'll be sure to watch. I'm still a little shocked over it. He has such young kids, I feel horrible for them and for all those who knew him. Makes you realize how on the edge we all are. |
Mckryan | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 05:02 am     It's on at 8PM, opposite BB4. I'll definitely be taping it to watch later. |
Bbrock | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 05:27 am     Thanks. I set a reminder. |
Dogdoc | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 06:23 am     Thanks for telling us Fan3. I wouldn't want to miss it. I think from the responses on the John Ritter thread a lot of us will miss him. |
Kalekona | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:23 am     i heard that last night on Larry King..... They also talked of the possibility of airing the first two 8 rules that are already taped and possibly having Johns character die.. |
Cricket | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:48 am     Thanks for the heads up, Fan3. I too will be taping it. Such a sad thing. I want to correct something I said in the John Ritter thread. His daughter's 5th birthday was Sept. 10. It was his Wife's (Amy) birthday on Sept. 11th, the day he died. I heard the same thing you did Kalekona. I'm just not sure how I feel about it yet. It is a good series, but he was the star. I'm just going to have to wait and see. |
Ladybug007 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:57 am     Yeah and this week is his brithday and wedding anniversary. Sad |
Hotrocks | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:58 am     Kalekona - I was thinking that they might do that, being that the show has been a hit, I ask hubby last nite - what show killed off the father of the show and the show went on - I don't know if this can be done and the show still be a hit, one that I think of now "Good Times" any others that anyone can think of. I never watched his new show, But I liked him alot - he will be missed !! |
Ladybug007 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 09:18 am     As sad as the circumstances are...I think they should show this on the show as the father passing on because there isnt really a "TV" show that has REALLY touched on something like this in such a "real" manner. I find it appropriate...and a nice way to mourn the loss. On most tv shows its the mom that passed on and the dad raising the kids. One more thing...poor Katy Segall..is she cursed or what?? |
Cricket | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 09:51 am     Ladybug, that's right their anniversary is this week and John's BD would have been tomorrow. Truly a sad month now for that family. Regarding Katie, I do know that she lost her mother at a young age and lost a baby. Is that what you were talking about? It does seem sometimes that someone's death is more about the people around them rather than the person who died, doesn't it? It's so hard for the people left behind. |
Sweetbabygirl | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 09:53 am     Actually Cricket, Stella was born on the 11th and Amy was born on the 12th. I've watched most of the tributes last weekend, yet I'm still in denial. This is the second celebrity death that has left me devastated and in constant tears....Lucille Ball was the first. |
Fan3 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:00 am     they when on to show Bonanza (for those of you30 and younger was a popluar show in the late 60') when one of the major starts died think Hoss?. I hope they are least attempt it just for john's memory. Harrry Winkler was there on set when John died Harry was supposed to have a guest appreance. |
Sweetbabygirl | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:10 am     Forgot to add, but I think ABC should cancel 8 Simple Rules. Remember The Royal Family after Redd Foxx died on the set? Nothing against Jackee but without Foxx, the show sucked. John Ritter was too loved as an actor and a human being....after all, the show was created around him so why dare try to fill his shoes with someone else?! |
Carrie92 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:34 am     I tend to agree with Sweetbaby. Right now, I can't think of anyone who could fill John Ritter's shoes. I watched the show a few times and I can't imagine anyone else playing his character. Such a loss. He was one of the good guys. |
Cricket | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:47 am     Sweetbabygirl stated: "Actually Cricket, Stella was born on the 11th and Amy was born on the 12th." That's what I thought too, Sweet, and posted such in the other John Ritter thread. However, yesterday, on Talk Back Live (I think that's the name of the show) one of the women said that Stella's BD was actually the day before and Amy's was on the day John died. So...I'm not really sure anymore. Either way, it is so sad for Amy and Stella. By the way, John's son Jason Ritter, who was with him when he died, will be in that new sitcom, Joan of Arcadia. His character is in a wheelchair. I saw a preview of that show and he does resemble his Dad a little. I'm still on the fence about whether they should continue the show. Maybe they should discuss it with the other cast members and John's family before they decide. |
Fan3 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 01:35 pm     I think they should at least do thru mid season. and show how people deal withthe death of a father. I mean how hard would it be for him to be late from picking something up at grocery store and then Katie get a call he died in a freak car accident on the way home. I could see her using the line my mom did would your father approve of.....(that dress.....that boy.....that language) |
Mystery | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 02:28 pm     Some shows have dealt with the death of a major character and managed to move on. I remember that Eight is Enough did it with Diana Hyland. I definitely don't think they should try to recast his part. Thanks for the reminder, Fan3! |
Ladybug007 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 02:34 pm     When Phil HArtmen died his show brought on Jon Lovitz. |
Mckryan | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 02:40 pm     E! Online is reporting that ABC will show the first three episodes that John taped, and then the show will continue without him. It will revolve around the family dealing with the loss of their dad/husband. |
Ophiliasgrandma | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 02:47 pm     I truly think he would approve of the show's continuation. He was such a sweetheart that I think he'd be unhappy to be the cause of the whole crew losing their jobs, not to mention the actors. |
Ladybug007 | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 03:22 pm     Agreed Ophiliasgrandma |
Hypermom | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 04:18 pm     E! also said that Henry Winkler may be part of the show, when it does return, after the three episodes with John have aired. |
Indenial | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 06:17 pm     Thank you, Fan, for giving us the heads up about the show honoring John Ritter tonight. At first I was switching back and forth between BB and the tribute; but after just a few minutes, the folks in the BB house just did not seem to be as important as watching memories of John. It was just beautiful and so touching. I'm glad I watched - it made me sad, but happy as well to see how he was loved and to remember what an awesome person he was.... |
Pamy | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 06:42 pm     Thanks for the heads up. John Ritter was a kind soul and I would rather watch him than what's left in the BB house. My heart goes out to his family. It is hard to lose someone when you know they are dying but to have it happen unexpected must be worse than I can imagine. |