More info will be coming soon on this special historical episode where the family mourns the passing of Paul Hennessy. But everyone tune in on Tuesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. for a special hour of television. This will be sad but a must watch. Everyone should continue watching the show because John Ritter's legacy will still be alive as long as the show keeps on going.

Here is a quick synopsis, with no real spoilers:

CATE’S PARENTS HELP CONSOLE THEIR DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN AS THEY GRIEVE OVER THE LOSS OF FAMILY PATRIARCH PAUL, ON ABC’S “8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER”

James Garner ("The Rockford Files") and Suzanne Pleshette ("The Bob Newhart Show") Guest Star as Cate’s Parents in the One-Hour Episode

“Goodbye” – After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate’s parents – who are separated -- put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette guest star as Cate’s parents, on a special one-hour episode of “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” TUESDAY, NOV. 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
“8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy and Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy.
”8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.
A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

good to know. thx for the info

That's going to be really sad. :( Thanks for the info.

Thank you for the information, should be a good show.

Hey Pav....you know that episode list you have now on your site with the names of the episodes that were suppose to be taped. are they eventually gonna use those episodes (with Paul written out of it of course) or did they scrap all of them?

This is gonna be a tear-jerker :(

Thankyou for that info.


I feel so sad.:(

Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*
Hey Pav....you know that episode list you have now on your site with the names of the episodes that were suppose to be taped. are they eventually gonna use those episodes (with Paul written out of it of course) or did they scrap all of them?

All are scapped (maybe they'll use them much later, but as of now, no). They have a brand new list of course. All I know is "Goodbye" is taping on Oct. 24, Oct. 31 is still TBA, Nov 7 is "Moving On" and the rest are TBA as of now.

I take it I'm with Her will be pre-empted on Nov. 4.

Originally posted by Miss Golden
I take it I'm with Her will be pre-empted on Nov. 4.

Yes, for this night only.

Ill definately be tuning in.

Thanks for the info, this will be a real tearjerker. :(

I'm definitely tuning in. I'll be tuning in every Tuesday now, actually. Thanks for the info, pavan. :)

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely be watching.

UPDATED SYNOPSIS, WITH MORE GUEST STARS:

CATE'S PARENTS HELP CONSOLE THEIR DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN AS THEY COPE WITH THE LOSS OF FAMILY PATRIARCH PAUL, ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER"


James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette Guest Star as Cate's Parents in the One-Hour Episode

John Ratzenberger, Cindy Williams, Patrick Warburton and Larry Miller Reprise
Their Guest Starring Roles


"Goodbye" - After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents (James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette) - who are separated -- put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. John Ratzenberger ("Cheers," "Finding Nemo") and Cindy Williams ("Laverne & Shirley") return as the Hennessy's pesty neighbors, the Doyles, Patrick Warburton ("Less Than Perfect," Puddy on "Seinfeld") reprises his role as Paul's newspaper boss, and Larry Miller ("The Nutty Professor," "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps," "Pretty Woman") appears as Paul's co-worker and Kyle's father, Tommy, on a special one-hour episode of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy and Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy.

Guest starring are James Garner as Jim, Suzanne Pleshette as Laura, Larry Miller as Tommy, John Ratzenberger as Fred Doyle, Cindy Williams as Mary Ellen Doyle, Billy Aaron Brown as Kyle, Patrick Warburton as Nick Sharpe and Nikki Danielle Moore as Jenna Sharpe.

"Goodbye" was written by David Flebotte & Martin Weiss, and Bonnie Kallman & Tracy Gamble. James Widdoes directed.

"8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

This is gonna be a historical episode. Episodes that base around the death of the main star is rare.

First promo for the one hour episode will air during It's a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown tomorrow at 8 p.m. on ABC. I believe towards the end of the show.

Then promos will be seen a lot starting Friday, during TGIF.

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?storyID=3739460

Seems like the next four episodes will all be very sad ones.. :(

>>The second episode, written by co-executive producer Gayle Abrams, deals with the family's reluctance to get back into their regular routines a few weeks after the funeral. The third episode, written by co-producer Bill Daly, offers a bit of humor as family members try to move on but are confronted with constant reminders of their loss. The fourth installment, written by Kallman, finds the Hennessys struggling through Thanksgiving. <<

Originally posted by luckilab1
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?storyID=3739460

Seems like the next four episodes will all be very sad ones.. :(

>>The second episode, written by co-executive producer Gayle Abrams, deals with the family's reluctance to get back into their regular routines a few weeks after the funeral. The third episode, written by co-producer Bill Daly, offers a bit of humor as family members try to move on but are confronted with constant reminders of their loss. The fourth installment, written by Kallman, finds the Hennessys struggling through Thanksgiving. <<

It's definitely never gonna be the same without "Paul". But for the casts sack and John's, I pray the show goes on.