David Spade has joined the cast of "8 Simple Rules," which airs TUESDAYS (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.




Spade -- who joins the show along with previously announced James Garner -- plays C.J., Cate's (Katey Sagal) wayward nephew, who just can't seem to resist getting himself into trouble and offering questionable advice to Bridget (Kaley Cuoco), Kerry (Amy Davidson) and Rory (Martin Spanjers).

Spade is best-known for his role as Dennis Finch on "Just Shoot Me" and as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live." He was last seen in the film "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star," and also starred with "SNL" alumnus Chris Farley in "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep." Additional movie credits include "Joe Dirt," "Reality Bites," "Light Sleeper," "Coneheads" and "Lost & Found," for which he also co-wrote the screenplay. He was also the lead voice in the Disney animated film, "The Emperor's New Groove." On television he guest starred on "The Larry Sanders Show" and appeared in HBO's "13th Annual Young Comedians Special."

"8 Simple Rules" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy, Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy, with James Garner as Jim and David Spade as C.J.

Tracy Gamble ("Home Improvement," "The Golden Girls"), who created the series, also serves as executive producer, along with James Widdoes, Tom Shadyac ("Bruce Almighty," "Liar Liar," "The Nutty Professor") and Michael Bostick ("Bruce Almighty," "Liar Liar"). The series is based on W. Bruce Cameron's bestselling book, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter." "8 Simple Rules," which premiered on September 17, 2002, is from Touchstone Television.

James Garner.... great move.
David Spade.... not sure. Seems they may rely on his star power.
He was great on SNL, Tommy Boy and Black Sheep. But Im not a big fan of "Just Shoot Me"

I wonder how it will work out.

He's going to be a regular? noooooo! Knowing him he'll try turing the show into the "david spade show"! He will ruin everything!:mad:

I thought David Spade was pretty funny, but this is a huge mistake. I don't like it at all. I guess I'll just have to wait and see, but all I can see is 'The David Spade Show'. Nothing against him, but imo, they didn't need to make him a regular. Popping in every now and then would have been a better move.

not a good idea to have david spade....i like him and all but the show's obviously starting to diminish now that they're having to rely on the star power of david spade...uh oh...

james garner was a good idea for the show cuz they really needed another father figure, but i think adding david spade is just too much!

That makes sense. I don't think the two of them together will equal one Ritter, but that's just me.

Oh man that is totally a bad move. I can stand him on 2 or 3 shows but as a regular I dont know what to think.

James Garner is a good idea because like PinkCutiek said they need a father figure and besides hes a really good actor.

But neither of them could ever replace John Ritter.

i guess we will have to watch and find out... I imagine he won't be as big of a character as Jim but I think he'll jst be popping in occasionaly for the rest of the season but I really don't think it's anything to worry about, just watch and show support

Hmm...guess I'm alone here. I like David Spade and thought he was great in the last ep. He's definately not replacing John...not even close...but I do like it that he's a regular now.

Well.... I'm happy! :D I thought he did great in the last episode, and he should be a great new addition!:cool: party:

I like David Spade. I think he's a good addition to the cast.

I think it is a positive move to add David Spade to the cast. Spade brings more humor to the show, and can bring a larger audience to the show through his fans. I do not think it will become the 'David Spade Show' because he will be a part of an ensemble cast, just as he was on 'Just Shoot Me'. The show has good writers, and they will make sure that the focus remains on the entire family, not just David Spade. I do not think that David Spade is a self-centered, or self-absorbed actor who would demand that he be the focus of the show. If he did this, I am sure that they would not have signed him on as a regular. With the addition of James Garner and David Spade the cast has just become a larger family, and that is the focus of the show-family. The show has never relied on focusing on one individual, and this will continue. There is nothing to worry about.

Being a big fan of his, I'm really anxious to see how this turns out.

Well, I think this is a good idea, he is one of the funniest people out there and he really didn't have any jobs at hand plus the ratings will go up I say its a good idea, I didn't think it was that good of an idea when James became and regular but I gave him a chance and he fits perfect.

I never was a fan of his and I never liked Just Shoot Me. However he was good in the last episode and I am willing to give him a chance.

You've made some good points. But hopefully the focus is still going to be on the immediate family. If people continue to support this show because you feel that's what John would have wanted, you must also recognized he would have wanted it to focus on these characters, and not it's high-profiled supporting cast.

Here's the way I see it. I thought he was great in Get Real. I think he is going to be great in "Consequences." I find this permanent cast member thing VERY surprising. I don't think he will ruin the show, afterall, many people thought the show couldn't possibly go on without John Ritter, yet it has, and it's proved itself in its comedy, as well as it's dramatic storyline. The writers, as well as the wonderful cast, may be able to make the C.J. character a good full time character, they made "Grandpa Jim" a great character. I say this, don't judge it yet, as the staff for this show has proven its high quality. It may just surprise us and be a good move, just like Garner. However, I am still shocked by the announcement, but I have faith they will do well!

I was very impressed with David Spade's first episode on 8 Simple Rules, so I am happy about the decision to add Spade to the cast. I agree he adds more humor to the show, and am excited to see the future episodes with him.

QUOTE]Here's the way I see it. I thought he was great in Get Real. I think he is going to be great in "Consequences." I find this permanent cast member thing VERY surprising. I don't think he will ruin the show, afterall, many people thought the show couldn't possibly go on without John Ritter, yet it has, and it's proved itself in its comedy, as well as it's dramatic storyline. The writers, as well as the wonderful cast, may be able to make the C.J. character a good full time character, they made "Grandpa Jim" a great character. I say this, don't judge it yet, as the staff for this show has proven its high quality. It may just surprise us and be a good move, just like Garner. However, I am still shocked by the announcement, but I have faith they will do well![/QUOTE]

Couldnt have said it better myself:crazy:

What do I think of David Spade bein' a regular on 8SR???.....hmmm not a good idea! Hello the Ritter family said they could go on and they did but not along with David Spade they just agreed James Garner too it........but the question is... what does the Ritter family think of David Spade regular on 8SR? His's character is the new Comdey guy in there.

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Amy Yasbeck: The one time that we both just let loose was
on the third episode of the shows that he had made. At the end,
at the end of "8 Simple Rules," they did a little montage, a kind of
behind-the-scenes thing, and he waves good-bye at the
end. I wasn't really going to watch it with her, but she caught
me watching it and she got out of bed, I was recording it. And
we watched it together. We sat in our bed and watched it. And at
the end, she stood up on the bed and she put her arms up in the
air. And she said, "drop him" And it just, I said Stella, what are you doing? I mean, I didn't get it at first. And she said, "I'm talking to Heaven. Drop him." And it just, I said, "Stella, I know" of course, I'm ... and I said, I know for sure, because I would say, I don't know and I don't know. I'm not scared to say I don't know things. I said, "I know for sure, that's not going to work." And she said, "but what if we never tried, and that's what would have worked?" And although I know that he trusts us to take him with us in our hearts,
(John Ritter heard saying) "Off You Go"
"it's like he's kind of sent us off into the world without him.

I agree Cuteflip. Amy Yasbeck has been supportive of this show, because "He felt so lucky to be working with such wonderful people everyday."* Spade had no connection to this show or the star before this. As I had said, Ritter would have wanted the core cast to remain the focus. Making David Spade could distract from that. If they keep her (Yasbeck's) feelings in mind, they should consult with her about this character development first, although she has enough on her mind already.

*'IN TOUCH' December 22, 2003.

Thats good, i guess. He grew to me. At first, i didnt like him, but i guess i do now. :) He was great in the last ep.

Is he going to get that mop of hair cut. I prefer the short haircut.