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Pavan · 08-20-2021, 05:54 PM

LATEST INSTALLMENT OF ABC NEWS’ ‘SUPERSTAR’ SERIES JOURNEYS THROUGH THE LIFE AND CAREER OF 1970s COMEDIC GENIUS JOHN RITTER

Primetime Event Features New Interviews with Jason Ritter, Nancy Ritter and Amy Yasbeck
‘Superstar: John Ritter’ Airs Wednesday, Aug. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC

The latest installment of ABC News’ new series “Superstar” journeys through the life and career of comedic genius John Ritter. The program chronicles how Ritter became a top comedy icon of the 1970s, how he landed his starring role on the ABC hit “Three’s Company,” and how he found success as an actor outside of comedy. The television event also dives into his personal life and sudden and tragic death at just 54 years old that stunned the world. “Superstar: John Ritter” has new interviews with his son, Jason Ritter, and his first wife, Nancy Ritter, who open up about their memories of him and his legacy. The program includes interviews with top actors who worked with and were influenced by Ritter, including “Three’s Company” co-star Suzanne Somers, Bryan Cranston, Jimmy Kimmel, Kaley Cuoco, Henry Winkler and Raven-Symoné. “Superstar: John Ritter” also features footage from the ABC News archives, including Ritter’s interview with ABC News’ Barbara Walters, never-before-seen family videos as well as an interview with Ritter’s wife Amy Yasbeck, on her efforts to raise awareness for the aortic disease Ritter passed away from. “Superstar: John Ritter” airs Wednesday, Aug. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. It can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.

“Superstar” is produced by ABC News. David Sloan is senior executive producer. Muriel Pearson is executive producer.

Video Preview: https://t.co/AuhRgzhh7E?amp=1

Babalu · 08-21-2021, 07:35 AM

To me, John Ritter was a wooden, unfunny, comic actor. I saw nothing entertaining about him. From what I have heard, he was a nice, decent guy but that doesn't make me enjoy watching him.

icecream · 08-21-2021, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

To me, John Ritter was a wooden, unfunny, comic actor. I saw nothing entertaining about him. From what I have heard, he was a nice, decent guy but that doesn't make me enjoy watching him.

Wow, John Ritter was wonderful. I don't like Three's Company but his acting was good there. And 8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter had a lot of promise before he died. He was good in his Waltons recurring role and Touched by an Angel and Wings guest appearances. I definitely wouldn't call his acting wooden, versatile in his different roles as well.

SitcomsHeydayfan · 08-22-2021, 03:08 AM

Great! I'll be watching!

SitcomsHeydayfan · 08-22-2021, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

To me, John Ritter was a wooden, unfunny, comic actor. I saw nothing entertaining about him. From what I have heard, he was a nice, decent guy but that doesn't make me enjoy watching him.

What about John's AMAZING physical comedy?? The QUEEN of Comedy herself, Lucille Ball, said Three's Company was her favorite show BECAUSE of Ritter's comic genius!

John's co - star Richard Kline also praised John's comic genius & I'm sure the rest of the Three's Company cast agreed!

John also won an Emmy for his comedy in Three's Company.

Babalu · 08-22-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SitcomsHeydayfan

What about John's AMAZING physical comedy?? The QUEEN of Comedy herself, Lucille Ball, said Three's Company was her favorite show BECAUSE of Ritter's comic genius!

John's co - star Richard Kline also praised John's comic genius & I'm sure the rest of the Three's Company cast agreed!

John also won an Emmy for his comedy in Three's Company.

I don't form my opinions because Lucille Ball likes someone or because they won an Emmy.

I watched John Ritter on Three's Company and I thought he was a lousy actor and I thought his pratfalls were horribly fake. I couldn't believe it when Lucy complimented him.

rcbrad · 08-22-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

To me, John Ritter was a wooden, unfunny, comic actor. I saw nothing entertaining about him. From what I have heard, he was a nice, decent guy but that doesn't make me enjoy watching him.

I do get it, you do not care for him as an entertainer. However for starters, John is just about as far away from being wooden as can be. I see nothing about any of his performances that would even remotely give me the idea that he was a wooden performer.

SitcomsHeydayfan · 08-25-2021, 12:52 AM

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I do get it, you do not care for him as an entertainer. However for starters, John is just about as far away from being wooden as can be. I see nothing about any of his performances that would even remotely give me the idea that he was a wooden performer.

EXACTLY!

Seinfeld or any of the Friends or Big Bang DORKS are as wooden as TREES compared to ROFL Jack Tripper!

icecream · 08-25-2021, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SitcomsHeydayfan

EXACTLY!

Seinfeld or any of the Friends or Big Bang DORKS are as wooden as TREES compared to ROFL Jack Tripper!

I would not call Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, or Jim Parsons wooden/trees at all. They brought a lot to their Seinfeld/Big Bang shows. Now the Friends cast, no argument there the show was royal suckage.

TVFactFan · 08-25-2021, 10:19 PM

This special is really enjoyable and you can tell its not a CNN special. Great job by ABC

icecream · 08-25-2021, 11:06 PM

I get that Katey Sagal wouldn't want anything to do with ABC for now after they cancelled Rebel. But Amy Davidson should have been a part of this.

TVFactFan · 08-25-2021, 11:20 PM

And why the **** was Raven Symone on there?

Merry24 · 08-26-2021, 01:22 AM

I wonder if this means Katey Segal is done with The Conners?

Also surprised no Joyce Dewitt.

John Ritter was very talented and Respected amongst his peers. Thanks for all your kindness and professionalism and your talent Mr.Ritter!! You are great fully missed.

TVFactFan · 08-26-2021, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Merry24

I wonder if this means Katey Segal is done with The Conners?

Also surprised no Joyce Dewitt.

John Ritter was very talented and Respected amongst his peers. Thanks for all your kindness and professionalism and your talent Mr.Ritter!! You are great fully missed.

Joyce would have made more sense than stupid a## Raven symone

SitcomsHeydayfan · 08-26-2021, 02:33 AM

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Joyce would have made more sense than stupid a## Raven symone

Were those guests payed or something??

It's not like Joyce to hold out for money. That's Suzanne's territory!

08-20-2021, 05:54 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	Superstar: John Ritter - Wednesday (Aug 25) 10\|9c on ABC! LATEST INSTALLMENT OF ABC NEWS’ ‘SUPERSTAR’ SERIES JOURNEYS THROUGH THE LIFE AND CAREER OF 1970s COMEDIC GENIUS JOHN RITTER Primetime Event Features New Interviews with Jason Ritter, Nancy Ritter and Amy Yasbeck ‘Superstar: John Ritter’ Airs Wednesday, Aug. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC The latest installment of ABC News’ new series “Superstar” journeys through the life and career of comedic genius John Ritter. The program chronicles how Ritter became a top comedy icon of the 1970s, how he landed his starring role on the ABC hit “Three’s Company,” and how he found success as an actor outside of comedy. The television event also dives into his personal life and sudden and tragic death at just 54 years old that stunned the world. “Superstar: John Ritter” has new interviews with his son, Jason Ritter, and his first wife, Nancy Ritter, who open up about their memories of him and his legacy. The program includes interviews with top actors who worked with and were influenced by Ritter, including “Three’s Company” co-star Suzanne Somers, Bryan Cranston, Jimmy Kimmel, Kaley Cuoco, Henry Winkler and Raven-Symoné. “Superstar: John Ritter” also features footage from the ABC News archives, including Ritter’s interview with ABC News’ Barbara Walters, never-before-seen family videos as well as an interview with Ritter’s wife Amy Yasbeck, on her efforts to raise awareness for the aortic disease Ritter passed away from. “Superstar: John Ritter” airs Wednesday, Aug. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. It can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. “Superstar” is produced by ABC News. David Sloan is senior executive producer. Muriel Pearson is executive producer. Video Preview: https://t.co/AuhRgzhh7E?amp=1
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08-22-2021, 03:08 AM	#4
SitcomsHeydayfan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2018 Location: The Show Me state Posts: 2,966	Great! I'll be watching!

08-25-2021, 10:19 PM	#10
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	This special is really enjoyable and you can tell its not a CNN special. Great job by ABC

08-25-2021, 11:06 PM	#11
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,606	I get that Katey Sagal wouldn't want anything to do with ABC for now after they cancelled Rebel. But Amy Davidson should have been a part of this.

08-26-2021, 01:22 AM	#13
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,034	I wonder if this means Katey Segal is done with The Conners? Also surprised no Joyce Dewitt. John Ritter was very talented and Respected amongst his peers. Thanks for all your kindness and professionalism and your talent Mr.Ritter!! You are great fully missed.