Post your thoughts during the show about the show. I'm watching it right now. Paul was on the way to the store buying milk when there must've been an accident or something.

he collapsed in aisle 3 of the grocery store, apparently. How tragic.

How did u get that info?

This is a terribly sad way to die. Gone to the store to pickup milk and never come back.:(

I think that the family should've been not only crying but bawlling! They should've piled like kittens on the couch and rocked back and forth wailing and sniveling! Aren't they supposed to be shocked? Rory is making cereal? What kind of writing is this?

I have to agree. Something doesn't seem right. How can you halfway keep your composure when your father has just unexpectedly died.

I dunno, but I honestly don't think we should be negative about it. we should be sympathizing, not putting down the show. i dunno that's just me.
The last thing Brige said to Paul was "I hate you". It doesn't seem like a big deal, but imagine of it was your dad that died, and the last thing you said to him was "I hate you". i know how they feel. I know what everybody's going through b/c I can relate in every way.

Maybe because it hasn't really sunk in yet..

Originally posted by LizzieLover
I dunno, but I honestly don't think we should be negative about it. we should be sympathizing, not putting down the show. i dunno that's just me.
The last thing Brige said to Paul was "I hate you". It doesn't seem like a big deal, but imagine of it was your dad that died, and the last thing you said to him was "I hate you". i know how they feel. I know what everybody's going through b/c I can relate in every way.

aw. That is sad. That "I hate you" just makes it worse :(

i know.

Oh god, this is such a sad episode. :crying: I'm getting teary eyed.

Aw! that St. Pattys day was really sweet... But, I didn't get the last thing about the bouncers... w/e

Originally posted by LizzieLover
I dunno, but I honestly don't think we should be negative about it. we should be sympathizing, not putting down the show. i dunno that's just me.
I totally agree ;)

Katey Segal is really doing a good job in this episode. She's in a tough position, and she's playing the character really well.

It just seems weird... I was never a fan of the show, but wanted to watch this episode. I could see if he had been sick for a while and then died, it would make more sense.

The only thing I don't get is why did he collapse in the store? Was it for the same reason as in real life? i don't know.

ummm... u didn't know that he had a torn aorta??

the writers thought that it would be a safe idea to make it so Paul died quickly just like in real life, i guess...

Originally posted by grade4
ummm... u didn't know that he had a torn aorta??

She wasn't talking about Paul, not John...

but I'm not sure :(

Anyways, that episode was so sad. I didn't cry, but I came close. They couldn't have done a better job dealing with Paul's death. The writer's deserve a big applause. I liked the end the best, with the column Paul wrote. It was the perfect ending. :(

:clap: Overall, I think it was a good episode... It was a little slow, though...

God, that was a sad sad episode. Feeling kates grief as well as the kids. The music in near and at the end was like it was on John Ritter's tribute.. I couldn't keep from crying!

I was fighting back tears from the moment that Kate picked up the phone. I was really bawling when Bridget said her last words for him were "I hate you". But like Paul wrote, behind every I hate you there is an I love you. There were a few funny parts like at the end when Bridget, Kerry, and Rory were acting like their old selves again and when Kyle was on the sofa with Kerry. She asked him if he believed in heaven and he said God heaven or sitting here with you heaven. That was so sweet. And then he moved away because he felt Papa H there. This is the saddest episode but I think that it's the best. Not him gone, but showing how the characters can be so strong. I wonder what happened to Paul, I know that he collapsed in the supermarket but did he have a heart problem or what?

Hugs, Sweetie Pie

Originally posted by *A TV People*
She wasn't talking about Paul, not John...

but I'm not sure :(

Anyways, that episode was so sad. I didn't cry, but I came close. They couldn't have done a better job dealing with Paul's death. The writer's deserve a big applause. I liked the end the best, with the column Paul wrote. It was the perfect ending. :( oh, that part at the end, with his last article thing was really really really sad :(.

Very well done.

I felt like I was reliving September 12th while watching this episode. That day,I was driving in my car early in the morning when I heard about John. At first, I didn't want to believe it, and then I just started bawling. The same thing happened tonight. Although tonight's episode was really sad, I think that as time goes on, the memories of Paul will bring a smile just like in real life for John. But for tonight::crybaby:

I couldn't help but think how different the show is going to be. The whole episode they were already setting the tone of how hard its going to be for Cate to raise the kids on her own.

Overall, it was well done. Katey did a good job.

That was very well done, I can't imagine the writers doing any better. It was so sad, but had its funny moments without being disrespectful (loved Mr. Doyle's fantasy list and Kerry's reaction!). The ending with the column was perfect, because it sort of gave closure to the part series (a befuddled dad dealing with his teenagers) that will never be there again. Anyway, the cast & crew deserve a lot of applause for a job well done.

Almost posted this as is, but decided to add at the end: we love you John, and always will!

That was a really good episode. Especially how hard it must've been. It sucks...he's gone.:( :(

I no that Bridget and Kerry (are those the names?) were makin fun of Paul because it was the teen age (ok, that was cornier than I expected...) but, why didn't they just get along with Paul? Even though they did, im glad that in Paul's last column, he said that he knew that there was always an "I love you" after the insult. Thats one of the best 8SR-es that I have ever seen! I think there were two really good episodes of 8SR.

1. "Come and Knock On Our Door" &
2. Tonights episode!

Originally posted by hue_mee
God, that was a sad sad episode. Feeling kates grief as well as the kids. The music in near and at the end was like it was on John Ritter's tribute.. I couldn't keep from crying!

Me either. Oh my God, that was a GREAT episode. :crying:

What an incredibly well done episode. The cast was fantastic. Katey Segal couldn't have played such a tough part better. The kids acted better than most adult actors could in that situation and James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette fit right in. The ending was so sad and touching and the perfect tribute

Don't think it was poor writing because they weren't bawling. Sometimes people are afraid that if they start crying, they won't be able to stop. It was brilliant writing and John would have been proud of his cast

Originally posted by benjamoon
What an incredibly well done episode. The cast was fantastic. Katey Segal couldn't have played such a tough part better. The kids acted better than most adult actors could in that situation and James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette fit right in. The ending was so sad and touching and the perfect tribute

Don't think it was poor writing because they weren't bawling. Sometimes people are afraid that if they start crying, they won't be able to stop. It was brilliant writing and John would have been proud of his cast

Very well said, benjamoon.

Those tears started coming as soon as Cate ran for the door, and didn't really stop until the very end. Rory going to make some cereal, becoming upset when he realizes that there's no milk because, hey, Dad was supposed to bring it home. Bridget finally opening up about how her last words to her father were "I hate you,". The fact that Cate couldn't bring herself to spend a night in their bedroom.. But it was when the family gathered around to go through Paul's belongings that got to me, and then when Cate read his last column. I thought it was very touching, well done and I agree that John Ritter would've been proud.

No doubt about it. This episode was written and acted very well. We did not have to necessarily see people bawling on camera. They probably did it off camera. Cate even said it herself. She falls apart when people are not looking. I felt that pain. That really does hurt and I was a bit shocked when I fount out that the oldest daughter said that she hate her father. I am also glad that the editors decided to stop the laugh track after Cate ran out the door. I am glad it did not run for the rest of the episode.

Originally posted by ThomasE
No doubt about it. This episode was written and acted very well. We did not have to necessarily see people bawling on camera. They probably did it off camera. Cate even said it herself. She falls apart when people are not looking. I felt that pain. That really does hurt and I was a bit shocked when I fount out that the oldest daughter said that she hate her father. I am also glad that the editors decided to stop the laugh track after Cate ran out the door. I am glad it did not run for the rest of the episode.

The laugh track: I noticed that right away and was very happy and impressed with them for leaving it out.

Originally posted by grade4
I think that the family should've been not only crying but bawlling! They should've piled like kittens on the couch and rocked back and forth wailing and sniveling! Aren't they supposed to be shocked? Rory is making cereal? What kind of writing is this?

People deal with situations in different ways. I've known plenty of people who pretend it didn't happen so they don't have to deal with it. I think they did a great job writing this show. They all dealt with it their own way and Rory's way was to hit a wall and try to eat.

Originally posted by Brent88
It just seems weird... I was never a fan of the show, but wanted to watch this episode. I could see if he had been sick for a while and then died, it would make more sense.

Not really. Look at it in real life. He wasn't sick but he's gone right?!

Originally posted by HDfanLiz
That was very well done, I can't imagine the writers doing any better. It was so sad, but had its funny moments without being disrespectful (loved Mr. Doyle's fantasy list and Kerry's reaction!). The ending with the column was perfect, because it sort of gave closure to the part series (a befuddled dad dealing with his teenagers) that will never be there again. Anyway, the cast & crew deserve a lot of applause for a job well done.

Almost posted this as is, but decided to add at the end: we love you John, and always will!

I agree 100%!!!

Originally posted by benjamoon
What an incredibly well done episode. The cast was fantastic. Katey Segal couldn't have played such a tough part better. The kids acted better than most adult actors could in that situation and James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette fit right in. The ending was so sad and touching and the perfect tribute

Don't think it was poor writing because they weren't bawling. Sometimes people are afraid that if they start crying, they won't be able to stop. It was brilliant writing and John would have been proud of his cast

Very well said!!!

I thought the episdoe was great. It really had me crying. Especially at the end when Cate was reading Paul's last article.

I know, I was crying through the whole thing. I kept thinking, they're not acting, those are real tears for this man. It was heart wrenching. I've seen shows were the characters die, but not like this where the actual actor dies. They had an excellant tribute to a wonderful, obviously very loved man.

Miss you John. Hope you enjoyed the show.

That was a great episode. I am glad they stopped the laughtrack too. It was just so sad. I think the kids did well. It must have been so hard for them and Katey Sagal is a real pro. I think she can carry the show. I thought James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette were great and fit in well and I really liked how they had John Ratzenberger and the other recurring guest on. All and all a great show.

I know that for some people, the whole "Rory making cereal" thing and the way the other characters were acting may not make sense, but in my opinion, it made perfect sense.

Right after Cate gets the phone call that Paul died, she rushes out the door. At that point in the show, its very early morning, maybe around 7 or 8.

The next scene, right after the commercial break, and you can tell by the darkness of the sky in the windows and the lighting in the house, takes place much later in the day. We can assume that the family has been coping with the loss all day, and trying to register it.

They're all obviously sad. Bridget wont come out of her room, Amy's character just sits in disbelief on the couch, and Rory comes downstairs, purs some cereal and then throws it into the sink. Should we think he was really in the mood for cereal at this point? Absolutely not. But it makes more sense when you look at it this way. Rory, like the rest of the family, is in utter shock and disbelief. He's angry and devastated, and doesnt really know what to do with himself.

Paul went out that morning for milk, and never came home with it. Rory pouring the cereal and then looking in the fridge to see there is no milk makes him realize the reality of the situation, and come to terms with the fact that his dad isnt coming home again. It's just the way he's dealing with everything.

Sometimes, when there is a passing as unexpected as Paul's, the last thing you can do is cry. It's easier to just shake your head and sob in disbelief. :rolleyes:

I was crying though the whole episode. I thought the cast did a great job it must have been really hard for them. It was good that they didn't use a laugh track. I loved it when Cate read his last column. It did alot to ease Bridget's mind. I am so glad that I taped it. It was so sweet that he taped up the picture of them.:(

it was really powerful, but too long....Katey is an excellent actress i don't care what anyone says...

This was probably the saddest episode from any tv show Iv'e ever seen. Many tv shows deal with a character dying, but the fact that it wasn't just the character who died, but the man himself who played the part made it much much sadder. The scene with Kate and her dad at the end, as well as the reading of Paul's last article were the parts that got to me the most. I was literally bawling. The fact that the writers were able to come up with such a poignant script in such a short period of time, amazes me. They were in a very tough situation, and they did a great job!

Just a few things...

1. - You dont have to sit around as a family and have a bawling session to mourn the loss of a person
2. - You did not see the whole 24 hours of the day Paul died on the show, so how do you know that the characters did not bawl together in the morning after the whole family found out the news
3. - Rory's actions were not out the ordinary...many people get angry (especially at his age) when they lose a parent
4. - People all react in different ways to death
5. - Whoever said that they should all sit on the couch and bawl out together obviously has not been around death or the loss of a loved one. People show the brave side in front of others, and do there crying in private.
6. - As far as not saying why he collapsed, I am sure the writers just wanted to leave that blank and have him die in a way similar to the way John Ritter passed away in life. He was in fact his character. I am sure the writers wrote the collapse part in as an answer to questions like was it a car accident or was he sick, a way to put closure to his characters life and also let you know it was art imitating life.

It was a great show, well done by the cast and I am sure the acting was not all acting but real emotions put into play. I am sure it is hard to write for a person's death when you are so used to writing for his comedic lines. And for those of you that are so negative and nit picking of the show, let me see you write a better way to end Pauls character, put some comic relief in the episode to lighten the mood, and still show sadness, and let me see you write it more realistic. This is a comedy show and the writers did a great job making it believable and realistic with comedy and drama mixed. I also think that the guest stars were superb.

Originally posted by mdntrider7
This was probably the saddest episode from any tv show Iv'e ever seen. Many tv shows deal with a character dying, but the fact that it wasn't just the character who died, but the man himself who played the part made it much much sadder. The scene with Kate and her dad at the end, as well as the reading of Paul's last article were the parts that got to me the most. I was literally bawling. The fact that the writers were able to come up with such a poignant script in such a short period of time, amazes me. They were in a very tough situation, and they did a great job!

AMEN. I could NOT have said it better myself! :nod:

Originally posted by Montanya427
Just a few things...

1. - You dont have to sit around as a family and have a bawling session to mourn the loss of a person
2. - You did not see the whole 24 hours of the day Paul died on the show, so how do you know that the characters did not bawl together in the morning after the whole family found out the news
3. - Rory's actions were not out the ordinary...many people get angry (especially at his age) when they lose a parent
4. - People all react in different ways to death
5. - Whoever said that they should all sit on the couch and bawl out together obviously has not been around death or the loss of a loved one. People show the brave side in front of others, and do there crying in private.
6. - As far as not saying why he collapsed, I am sure the writers just wanted to leave that blank and have him die in a way similar to the way John Ritter passed away in life. He was in fact his character. I am sure the writers wrote the collapse part in as an answer to questions like was it a car accident or was he sick, a way to put closure to his characters life and also let you know it was art imitating life.

It was a great show, well done by the cast and I am sure the acting was not all acting but real emotions put into play. I am sure it is hard to write for a person's death when you are so used to writing for his comedic lines. And for those of you that are so negative and nit picking of the show, let me see you write a better way to end Pauls character, put some comic relief in the episode to lighten the mood, and still show sadness, and let me see you write it more realistic. This is a comedy show and the writers did a great job making it believable and realistic with comedy and drama mixed. I also think that the guest stars were superb.

VERY VERY true. Especially number 3. I've been in similar situations to that before. The writers did a VERY superb job of writing this episode in such a short period of time and it is very obvious because so many people here said they all cried when they watched it...Including me. :crying:

Must have been very hard for Amy Yasbeck to see something like this. Wonder if she watched it. Heard she has watched all of the final episodes with JR in them. :(

sry if I repeat anything b/c i didn't read the whole thread (i don't have all day) so here it goes:

I just realized that Rory's the man of the house now. whoa.
I thought the part with the whole "A bathroom is a man's sanctuary" thing or w/e was really kewl.
Rory looked really HOT in this episode! hahaha i have a crush on Martin Spanjers i'm sorry.

ok there ya go

This episode was so sad. The writers did an EXCELLENT job. It was so realistic. It was hard to watch though.:(

When Cate picked up the telephone in the beginning i almost had to turn off the televison...it was soo hard to watch.

Originally posted by grade4
I think that the family should've been not only crying but bawlling! They should've piled like kittens on the couch and rocked back and forth wailing and sniveling! Aren't they supposed to be shocked? Rory is making cereal? What kind of writing is this?


That wasn't so far off....trust me, I've been there.....

My father died at 69 of cancer...but he was a YOUNG-acting 69. He went downhill very quickly, and his death was relatively sudden.

He passed away at 4 AM, and when my mother, sister and I left the hospital, we went to my sister's house where she made a huge platter of scrambled eggs and several slices of toast. We all sat at the kitchen table eating the eggs and toast...but none of us really knew what we were eating (or what was going on around us). We were all in shock....the hardcore grieving, crying and...yes, even wailing....didn't come until days later...and it still overtakes us to this day (three years later).

When a tragedy like this hits you, many times you're just plain NUMB...You can't believe what has happened. You keep thinking that you're going to wake up and find out that it was all a bad dream...but it's not.

I didn't find the characters going about their business (even eating cereal) so soon after Paul's death unusual at all.....the REAL pain will come for them soon enough.

Very well done episode. John would have been proud. It will be interesting to see how they follow this show though.

It will be interesting to see Rory grow up quickly and become the man of the house.

It was too sad I had to turn it off :(

Originally posted by grade4
I think that the family should've been not only crying but bawlling! They should've piled like kittens on the couch and rocked back and forth wailing and sniveling! Aren't they supposed to be shocked? Rory is making cereal? What kind of writing is this?

I think when rory went to the fridge for milk and realized why it wasnt there, it really sank in for all . there isnt a right or wrong way to re enter this show without john ritter but I think they didi the best they could. I thought the show was awesome....

Originally posted by Montanya427
Just a few things...

1. - You dont have to sit around as a family and have a bawling session to mourn the loss of a person
2. - You did not see the whole 24 hours of the day Paul died on the show, so how do you know that the characters did not bawl together in the morning after the whole family found out the news
3. - Rory's actions were not out the ordinary...many people get angry (especially at his age) when they lose a parent
4. - People all react in different ways to death
5. - Whoever said that they should all sit on the couch and bawl out together obviously has not been around death or the loss of a loved one. People show the brave side in front of others, and do there crying in private.
6. - As far as not saying why he collapsed, I am sure the writers just wanted to leave that blank and have him die in a way similar to the way John Ritter passed away in life. He was in fact his character. I am sure the writers wrote the collapse part in as an answer to questions like was it a car accident or was he sick, a way to put closure to his characters life and also let you know it was art imitating life.

It was a great show, well done by the cast and I am sure the acting was not all acting but real emotions put into play. I am sure it is hard to write for a person's death when you are so used to writing for his comedic lines. And for those of you that are so negative and nit picking of the show, let me see you write a better way to end Pauls character, put some comic relief in the episode to lighten the mood, and still show sadness, and let me see you write it more realistic. This is a comedy show and the writers did a great job making it believable and realistic with comedy and drama mixed. I also think that the guest stars were superb.

Very well said. I don't like the negativity either!!! Some people just don't get it. :rolleyes:

The minute Kate picked up the phone I knew it was coming. Then she got that look on her face and I couldn't help crying. I thought that it was really sweet that Kerry was wearing his sweatshirt. It was the same one from the episode that Bridget was accused of shop lifting and Paul wanted to see the big football game.

I can't remember but I think that Kerry's picture, that she found in his desk, was in an earlier episode too. I think it was the one where her picture didn't get chosen for the art fair or whatever.

My favorite part was with Kyle on the sofa. That so sweet. It made me smile a little. I'm glad they added some funny parts.

Hugs, Sweetie Pie

Rory's acting was tremendous! So was Katie's. Everyone's acting was great.
In the beginning, when the phone rang, and Katie picked it up, when I saw her face, and when she took the keys and ran outside, it was so sad.

Originally posted by Montanya427
Just a few things...

1. - You dont have to sit around as a family and have a bawling session to mourn the loss of a person
2. - You did not see the whole 24 hours of the day Paul died on the show, so how do you know that the characters did not bawl together in the morning after the whole family found out the news
3. - Rory's actions were not out the ordinary...many people get angry (especially at his age) when they lose a parent
4. - People all react in different ways to death
5. - Whoever said that they should all sit on the couch and bawl out together obviously has not been around death or the loss of a loved one. People show the brave side in front of others, and do there crying in private.
6. - As far as not saying why he collapsed, I am sure the writers just wanted to leave that blank and have him die in a way similar to the way John Ritter passed away in life. He was in fact his character. I am sure the writers wrote the collapse part in as an answer to questions like was it a car accident or was he sick, a way to put closure to his characters life and also let you know it was art imitating life.

It was a great show, well done by the cast and I am sure the acting was not all acting but real emotions put into play. I am sure it is hard to write for a person's death when you are so used to writing for his comedic lines. And for those of you that are so negative and nit picking of the show, let me see you write a better way to end Pauls character, put some comic relief in the episode to lighten the mood, and still show sadness, and let me see you write it more realistic. This is a comedy show and the writers did a great job making it believable and realistic with comedy and drama mixed. I also think that the guest stars were superb.
You know what, Montanya427? You are really starting to get on my nerves... BTW, #5, its their, not there

Originally posted by Eddie Haskell
Must have been very hard for Amy Yasbeck to see something like this. Wonder if she watched it. Heard she has watched all of the final episodes with JR in them. :(
Omg, I dun even know... And what about Stella?????

Originally posted by grade4
Omg, I dun even know... And what about Stella????? poor girl :(

Originally posted by grade4
You know what, Montanya427? You are really starting to get on my nerves... BTW, #5, its their, not there

Not for nothing Grade4, but everyone seemed to have backed up Montanya427 pretty good in her/his opinions, which by the way, she is entitled to. You gave yours didn't u? Why are you taking it so personally?

One more thing, I wouldn't start correcting the spelling of anyone on here. We had someone do that before on these boards, and it annoyed alot of people. Let's just say that person is no longer with us. It caused some arguements between a few people. Besides, it's just so petty. We all know what she/he meant so leave it alone. Just thought I'd clue you in on that. Not trying to be mean, just letting you know. I noticed sometimes you take things a little personal. ;)

Originally posted by grade4
Omg, I dun even know... And what about Stella?????

Just an example of how annoying the spelling correcting can be..... DUN.... isn't a word. I'm just showing you that it can be aggrivating being corrected unless you ask to be. :)

It's called computer slang, Lil... & I think that u should mind ur own business, not for nothin...
P.S. I know I didn't spell out u, ur, and nothin

will there be a re run of that episode cuz i really wanna see it again

I have no doubt that Amy Yasback did watch this... and tape it. The poor dear. My heart goes out to her. Such a sweet lady...

I don't think that I could handle having my dad die. Let along on my birthday! Poor Stella, she is such a cute little girl.

It was just pn ET... God, the moment when Katie answered that phone was SO sad.:crying:

Originally posted by grade4
It's called computer slang, Lil... & I think that u should mind ur own business, not for nothin...
P.S. I know I didn't spell out u, ur, and nothin

You know what, I specificalLy said I was not trying to mean in my last post to you. What is your problem? For only being 12 years old, you sure do have an attitude!!! Telling me to mind my own business no less. Anything on these boards is ANYONE'S business. I'm apart of this thread just as much as anyone else HONEY!!! Maybe you should you mind your own business when someone posts something you don't like, like Montana427. What am I doing, getting upset over something a 12 year old said :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Originally posted by LILFACE23
You know what, I specificalLy said I was not trying to mean in my last post to you. What is your problem? For only being 12 years old, you sure do have an attitude!!! Telling me to mind my own business no less. Anything on these boards is ANYONE'S business. I'm apart of this thread just as much as anyone else HONEY!!! Maybe you should you mind your own business when someone posts something you don't like, like Montana427. What am I doing, getting upset over something a 12 year old said :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: This is funny. Anyway, I rate this episode with an A+. I am not sure how the show will do without John, but I hope it is successful.

Originally posted by ThomasE
:lol: This is funny. Anyway, I rate this episode with an A+. I am not sure how the show will do without John, but I hope it is successful.

It is funny isn't it. I'm glad I could humor you :lol:.
Anyways, I agree. The show was a definite A+. I also hope it's successful. :wave:

Originally posted by Jen1982
I did not see the episode, but it sounds like it was a good episode. It is sad that this discussion went from talking about an 8SR episode to spelling and taking things personally. Oh well. Grade 4, you are 12? I was wondering if you were in 4th grade or if that was just your username. I guess everyone else cannot get too upset with grade 4, it would be sad to let a child, who is in middle school, be the cause of ruffled feathers so to speak. I agree, if you take things so personally grade 4, you might not be able to enjoy the boards as much as you could if you did not get so easily upset. Just my opinion, by the way. Since you are only 12, does that make you the youngest on the board, or are there others younger than you? I know there is a wide range of ages on the board.

Very well said Jen1982. That's why I stopped getting upset, she is only little. Now watch, she's gonna get mad at that too. I hope not. I actually like this girl, she says some interesting things for her age. She just has to stop taking things so personal. :wave:

grade4 I never asked you for a spelling lesson, and I really do not care if I annoy you, for one I never mentioned you in my post, nor would I give you the satisfaction of getting me upset over a teadious little post you place about me. If I annoy you GOOD!!!!!!! You are the only one that seems to be upset about what I wrote so you must be the one that was negative otherwise you would not be annoyed by my posting anything. FYI this is only my second post on this thread so how can I have started to annoy you. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE POSTS IF YOU ARE AFRAID THAT YOU MAY NOT LIKE SOMEONE STATING THEIR OPINION! When you grow up maybe you will understand but I am no longer going to dignify your remarks with a comment.

Thank you to those of you that stuck up for me and had nice things to say about my post. I like being able to read everyones opinion even if they differ from mine. There all great.

You're welcome Montanya427. I thought your post was well written and great!!!

Don't get too upset with Grade4, she seems to be a little touchy, but I think eventually when she realizes we are all here to state our opinions, which is our right, she'll calm down. At least I hope. Well, nice to talk to you. :wave:

Usually, I like attention, but, this is really getting sad... Isn't this supposed to be an 8SR message board? I think, slowly, its turning into a "Put the spotlight on grade4" message board... No, I'm not really 12 (I wish I were), but, why does age count? I love 8SR and Threes Company as much as you do, right?

ok...i've never been to this board before, but i watched 40 min of the Goodbye episode...My eyes welled up and slowly the tears ran down my cheeks I think it was just a feelin of gosh i wish i knew him when they were talking about him being such a goof ball and seeing him on Three's Company you just want to get to know him and laugh with him.... and that letter at the end just topped it all off....The next day at school i asked my friend if she had seen it and she said that her and her mom were both crying through the whole episode.....I know how hard it is to loose someone(not a parent but a grandparent) I lost both of mine last Jan to cancer and a heartattack and i don't think i ever cried until like 2 weeks later when i was lying in bed thinking. All in all it was a great episode!!

Originally posted by Shmoo
I lost both of mine last Jan to cancer and a heartattack and i don't think i ever cried until like 2 weeks later when i was lying in bed thinking. All in all it was a great episode!!
I think Amy (Yasbeck, since ur new...) said in the Primetime interview that she lost her parents from the same thing...

Originally posted by LILFACE23
You're welcome Montanya427. I thought your post was well written and great!!!

Don't get too upset with Grade4, she seems to be a little touchy, but I think eventually when she realizes we are all here to state our opinions, which is our right, she'll calm down. At least I hope. Well, nice to talk to you. :wave:

For anyone that is interested , there is a really nice interview with the cast and producers which details the day jr passed. Its really touching and also explains why they did some of what they did on the goodbye epi. This article is in this weeks tv guide. The actors are on the cover with a angel type jr in the background.

Just an fyi if anyone is interested....

If anybody wants to see the 8SR articles that were in TV Guide and In Touch magazine, I can find them and post them here.. let me know.

One more thing to say:

Yall know how much of a crush I have on Martin, right? Well, in this episode, I swear he was about the HOTTEST i have ever seen him! man it was so sad! I felt like hugging him the whole episode! Am I the only one who feels like that?

Originally posted by angelsmcrazy
For anyone that is interested , there is a really nice interview with the cast and producers which details the day jr passed. Its really touching and also explains why they did some of what they did on the goodbye epi. This article is in this weeks tv guide. The actors are on the cover with a angel type jr in the background.

Just an fyi if anyone is interested....

Thanks angelsmcrazy. Good to know. :wave:

Originally posted by luckilab1
If anybody wants to see the 8SR articles that were in TV Guide and In Touch magazine, I can find them and post them here.. let me know.

Would ya please??

Yep!

http://www.starsremembered.org/john/articles/

It has all these on it..

Articles
Orange Coast Magazine (John's Last Interview) - 9/03
Ventura County Star - 9/13/03
TV Guide - 9/27/03
People - 9/29/03
In Touch - 9/29/03
In Touch - 10/20/03
In Touch - 11/3/03
TV Guide - 11/8/03

Interviews
Henry, Richard, Priscilla Interview - 9/12/03
Suzanne Interview - 9/12/03
Joyce Interview - 9/15/03
Larry Miller Article - 9/22/03
Kelly Cuoco Interview - 9/29/03

Originally posted by luckilab1
Yep!

http://www.starsremembered.org/john/articles/

It has all these on it..

Articles
Orange Coast Magazine (John's Last Interview) - 9/03
Ventura County Star - 9/13/03
TV Guide - 9/27/03
People - 9/29/03
In Touch - 9/29/03
In Touch - 10/20/03
In Touch - 11/3/03
TV Guide - 11/8/03

Interviews
Henry, Richard, Priscilla Interview - 9/12/03
Suzanne Interview - 9/12/03
Joyce Interview - 9/15/03
Larry Miller Article - 9/22/03
Kelly Cuoco Interview - 9/29/03

Thanks a bunch!!!:bighug:

now having not seen the ep (deja-vu anyone?!) i cant comment on that.
however no person grieves the same way as others, i lost my 3 year old cousin to an incredibly nast form of cancer, my mum baweld her eyes out, but i went up to my room and vented anger out on my computer games, other than that short burst of anger (which honestly is a regular occurance) i felt almost nothing, many call me a cold hearted <random extremities here> for feeling nothing but thats the way it is, bitch all you want but not everyone grieves by bawling on the couch.
(when i lost my dog however i cried for days and wouldnt leave my room for anything, but he was my life-long friend, and id known him since...well actually before i was born (assuming i was aware of him before my birth...basicly we got him a few months before i was born) but i bet most people wont grieve like that for a dog.
but anyway people grieve differently, just because they didnt bawl their eyes out doesnt mean it wasnt bad acting/scripting.

what was the song at the end... at the dance.. called?

This was not a fun episode to watch. I don't know how you handle a situation like this, so I really can't be critical. But I don't even think the show suceeded in a dramatic (for lack of a better word) sense, either.

Anyways, I really didn't like some aspects of the episode. I really didn't like how big of a role relgion played in the episode, nor did I like the constant bickering between the grandparents, though in retrospect, I think that served as a plot device, in providing a contrast to the loving atmosphere that Ritter's carachter provided for his family.

Anyways, I don't think this show has any hope without Ritter, to be honest. I thought the cast did a great job with this episode, and I wish them all the best, but once the curiosity factor wears off, I don't think this show will have a big enough audience.