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Cinapoo

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Same here Indenial. No way does it compare to John Ritter. I chose to watch him so I could laugh and cry at the same time.

Just to add, now that Robert is going I have no desire to continue watching BB4. But even if he wasn't I would've chosen John.

God Bless You John....Go Sit Among the Angels.
Thank you for many years of laughter!!!!

Kalekona

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 06:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I plan on watching John as well (i'm a westie) he gave us so much and after reading all the trash being said in that house i want to pay tribute to a kind and honest man...

I just lost my grandmother (i was raised by her) the end of march, but she was 91 and ready to go.. and then in june my Mother-in-law died suddenly from a massive heart attack, she was in good health and it was a total shock (her husband has terminal cancer so we were all prepared for him going but not her) and her death has effected me so much harder.
It's the shock that gets us.....
We understand a celibrate Johnny Cash's life and rejoice at his reunion with his June-Bug
While with John Ritter we are left to ask WHY...

Bondmaiden

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 07:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
For those of us who missed the retrospect and didn't tape, could someone recap here for us? Thanks. Miss you John.

Hamsterville

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It was a nice tribute. I watched it instead of BB. Shows what I think of BB4. "Good night sweet prince, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Prism72

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone know if this show will be repeated any time soon? Thanks

Indenial

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bondmaiden,

I am not the best at recapping, but I'll try to give you some highlights.

1. Had cast of Eight Simple Rules on talking about working with him. They were all pretty broken up but glad to have the opportunity to have worked with him...recalling all the funny things he did and the way he made them feel so comfortable. The kids all said he was like a dad to them. They were laughing and crying - talking about how he would always be with them.

Showed scenes from the show - one in particular tore me up. He (the character) was watching his daughters pull out of the garage in the car, and he was remembering how he taught them to ride a bike when they were little. He waved goodbye to them with just one finger. (That's how they ended the show, too.) Tore my heart out...

2. Showed lots of scenes from Three's Company and interviewed cast. Suzanne Sommers was glad that they had made up before he died. Had "Larry" and "Janet" on, too, talking about their favorite memories. One scene in particular was where he was at a party and pretty tipsy. He was supposed to dance around, but didn't really know how in real life so had to have someone coach him. The end result was really funny.

3. Showed scenes of him as a boy with his father (Tex) and also his stint as a bachelor on the Dating Game. It was really funny - and he was chosen! Also showed scenes of him on the Waltons and other TV shows that he appeared on.

4. Talked about his ability to do serious acting, too and discussed some of the movies he was in.

5. Discussed the day he died, and how he got sick and everyone thought he had food poisoning. He never complained so they knew something was wrong when he wanted to go to his room. Took him to the hospital and Henry Winkler went to see him. Said he was not well but being funny as usual. They found the heart problem, but he died during surgery.

I have probably missed many things, but those are the points I remember most vividly. I am really sorry that I did not tape it so I could watch it again. It was really well done.

Sorry I couldn't do a better recap, Bond - but it really was beautiful.

Ketchuplover

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can answer that Prism72 :) My answer is I don't know. Glad to be of help :)

Prism72

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Umm .. ketchuplover, thank you? :)

Yankee_In_Ca

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That was really sad. Was well done, and very very sad.

Bondmaiden

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OH Inde- thank you so much for the recap. At least he was asleep in surgury when he passed. I'm so sorry, he must have been very nice as so many Hollywood people have remarked about his kindness. My thoughts go to his family.

Yankee_In_Ca

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 08:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Regarding the future of the show, here's a news article:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=9&u=/ap/20030916/ap_on_en_tv/ritter_show