Game Show Network Pays Tribute to Actor John Ritter With Special Programming Featuring Some of His Funniest Game Show Appearances




SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 12 -- John Ritter, who gained stardom in the sitcom "Three's Company," was also a hilarious game show contestant who appeared on several popular game shows over the years. In memory of Ritter and his work, Game Show Network (GSN) is programming special episodes featuring Ritter from GSN's vast collection of classic game shows.
The special Ritter episodes will air during the network's FAMILY FEUD block on Tuesday, September 16 at 9:00 AM - Noon ET / 6:00 - 9:00 AM PT.
The Ritter tribute includes shows from when he was a contestant on FAMILY FEUD, HOLLYWOOD SQUARES and THE DATING GAME:

9:00 AM FAMILY FEUD
First nighttime special originally seen in 1978, the show features the casts of "Three's Company," "Love Boat," "Eight is Enough" and "Soap."

10 - 11:30 AM HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Episodes are from 2001 and also feature celebrities Monique, Brad Garrett, Dyan Cannon, Jeffrey Tambor, Stephen Collins, Terry Farrell, Vivica A. Fox and Whoopi Goldberg

11:30 AM THE DATING GAME
Features Ritter as a college student on an original 1967 ABC daytime episode

I like to tape that special on GSN. Jon Ritter would be missed by so many people.

Originally posted by pavanbadal
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 12 -- John Ritter, who gained stardom in the sitcom "Three's Company," was also a hilarious game show contestant who appeared on several popular game shows over the years. In memory of Ritter and his work, Game Show Network (GSN) is programming special episodes featuring Ritter from GSN's vast collection of classic game shows.
The special Ritter episodes will air during the network's FAMILY FEUD block on Tuesday, September 16 at 9:00 AM - Noon ET / 6:00 - 9:00 AM PT.
The Ritter tribute includes shows from when he was a contestant on FAMILY FEUD, HOLLYWOOD SQUARES and THE DATING GAME:

9:00 AM FAMILY FEUD
First nighttime special originally seen in 1978, the show features the casts of "Three's Company," "Love Boat," "Eight is Enough" and "Soap."


I have a poster from that special. My mom pointed out that John was on it. Now it's more of a tribute piece than just a cool piece of TV memorabelia.

Does anyone know if The Game Show Network will Re-air
The John Ritter Tribute if so please let me know I did not get to see it