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Flying Dutchman · 10-10-2004, 11:11 AM

Has anyone heard anything about a tv movie or even motion picture about john ritters life story, this wonderful person was too important in our lives for the networks to ignore his life story, or maby the networks are fighting over who is going to do it. because johns story would bring alot of viewers and they know it would. Please let me know if anyone has heard anything.

LuLu Rogers · 10-10-2004, 12:22 PM

I think they're still debating about it, but I've heard rumors that they want to do a movie. Wouldn't that be wonderful? I love John Ritter! He's my favorite actor!

Flying Dutchman · 10-10-2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by Mrs. Jack Tripper
I think they're still debating about it, but I've heard rumors that they want to do a movie. Wouldn't that be wonderful? I love John Ritter! He's my favorite actor!

If you hear anything mrs jack tripper please let me know and it seems we both have 1 thing in common, we agree that john was a great actor, if i hear something first ill post it here.

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I Love John Ritter · 10-10-2004, 02:31 PM

Hey guys!
I am a HUGE John Ritter fan as well.(Hint: username LOL) I would love to see a movie based on his life! I hope they make one!!! I think the perfect person to play the part would be his son, Jason Ritter!!!

Terri Cardellini · 10-10-2004, 04:53 PM

That's awesome i really hope they do. It would be soooo cute to watch

Pavan · 10-10-2004, 06:15 PM

I haven't seen anything in the works, but there could be a few books about John in the works:

Is anyone writing a book about comic actor John Ritter, who died 13 months ago?
Pam Thielmeier, Shepherdsville, Ky.

Chris Mann, author of 1998's "Come and Knock on Our Door: A Hers and Hers and His Guide to Three's Company," has a bio of Ritter in the works. We're told actress Amy Yasbeck, Ritter's widow, may write one, too. In November, a third DVD set of Ritter's "Three's Company" will be out, with tributes from co-stars such as Joyce DeWitt, Jenilee Harrison, Richard Kline and Don Knotts -- but no Suzanne Somers, their reconciliation notwithstanding.

From USA Today

Chain Gang Member · 10-10-2004, 06:25 PM

I thought with Suzanne and John becoming friends again,that she would do something

Janet McFarland · 10-10-2004, 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by Jackhammer
I thought with Suzanne and John becoming friends again,that she would do something

So did I.. and Priscilla doesn't do anything for him either.. I thought they were friends..

M4cong · 10-10-2004, 08:01 PM

Mrs. Jack Tripper ~ I love your avatar. Very cute!!! They both look so great!!

A book or movie on john's life would be wonderful. I am very excited for the DVD to come out, too.

MistyDoll · 10-11-2004, 11:29 PM

I would definitely be very Interested in seeing a bio-movie on John's life!

If John's widow Amy Yasbeck is considering writing a book, I was wondering if John's first wife Nancy Morgan might write her own book since afterall, she & John were married for 19 yrs. & she is the mother of his 3 oldest kids(Jason, Carly, & Tyler)? I heard Nancy will be interviewed for the 3rd season dvd! I'm sure she has lots of fond memories to share of visiting John on the set of Three's Company!

Terri Cardellini · 10-12-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by Janet McFarland
So did I.. and Priscilla doesn't do anything for him either.. I thought they were friends..

She'll probably do something for the season 6 dvd's hopefully

Janet McFarland · 10-12-2004, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by Terri Cardellini
She'll probably do something for the season 6 dvd's hopefully

I hope so!

BuffaloBill · 10-16-2004, 09:05 AM

i don't think the idea of a tv movie(i can't see a major motion picture-you never see them any more about celebrities-unless there someone who died 50 years ago that none of us herd of) would be bad considering most tv movies about celebrities suck-i mean suck as in there not made good. the three's comp movie was ok- interesting -but overall not very good. i think with the advent of A&E-biography/E true hoolyw story docs- people are more interested in those because lets face it -bio's are interstesting and well put together, and you dont have to worry about miscasts playing a role. i would hate to see a great actor and person like john ritter get a movie about him and see a bunch of misfits playing roles- and storylines which would be silly...bottom line you get more out of the A&E bios than you would from some silly more thats not going to portray someone the way we remembered them.....go yanks----the curse of the bambino lives

10-10-2004, 11:11 AM	#1
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	The John Ritter Story? Has anyone heard anything about a tv movie or even motion picture about john ritters life story, this wonderful person was too important in our lives for the networks to ignore his life story, or maby the networks are fighting over who is going to do it. because johns story would bring alot of viewers and they know it would. Please let me know if anyone has heard anything.

10-10-2004, 12:22 PM	#2
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	I think they're still debating about it, but I've heard rumors that they want to do a movie. Wouldn't that be wonderful? I love John Ritter! He's my favorite actor!
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10-10-2004, 02:31 PM	#4
I Love John Ritter Miss ya, John Senior Member Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: In John Ritter's arms Posts: 2,687	Hey guys! I am a HUGE John Ritter fan as well.(Hint: username LOL) I would love to see a movie based on his life! I hope they make one!!! I think the perfect person to play the part would be his son, Jason Ritter!!!
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10-10-2004, 04:53 PM	#5
Terri Cardellini Me and Priscilla :) Senior Member Join Date: Oct 11, 2003 Location: PITTSBURGH, PA Posts: 2,033	That's awesome i really hope they do. It would be soooo cute to watch
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10-10-2004, 06:15 PM	#6
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: 26,821	I haven't seen anything in the works, but there could be a few books about John in the works: Is anyone writing a book about comic actor John Ritter, who died 13 months ago? Pam Thielmeier, Shepherdsville, Ky. Chris Mann, author of 1998's "Come and Knock on Our Door: A Hers and Hers and His Guide to Three's Company," has a bio of Ritter in the works. We're told actress Amy Yasbeck, Ritter's widow, may write one, too. In November, a third DVD set of Ritter's "Three's Company" will be out, with tributes from co-stars such as Joyce DeWitt, Jenilee Harrison, Richard Kline and Don Knotts -- but no Suzanne Somers, their reconciliation notwithstanding. From USA Today
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10-10-2004, 06:25 PM	#7
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10-10-2004, 08:01 PM	#9
M4cong LOVEABLE Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 19, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 227	Mrs. Jack Tripper ~ I love your avatar. Very cute!!! They both look so great!! A book or movie on john's life would be wonderful. I am very excited for the DVD to come out, too.

10-11-2004, 11:29 PM	#10
MistyDoll JohnRitter:1948-2003 Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 08, 2003 Location: Jack's Bistro Posts: 288	Cool. I would definitely be very Interested in seeing a bio-movie on John's life! If John's widow Amy Yasbeck is considering writing a book, I was wondering if John's first wife Nancy Morgan might write her own book since afterall, she & John were married for 19 yrs. & she is the mother of his 3 oldest kids(Jason, Carly, & Tyler)? I heard Nancy will be interviewed for the 3rd season dvd! I'm sure she has lots of fond memories to share of visiting John on the set of Three's Company!

10-16-2004, 09:05 AM	#13
BuffaloBill Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 07, 2004 Location: Cheektowaga(Buffalo),NY Posts: 431	i don't think the idea of a tv movie(i can't see a major motion picture-you never see them any more about celebrities-unless there someone who died 50 years ago that none of us herd of) would be bad considering most tv movies about celebrities suck-i mean suck as in there not made good. the three's comp movie was ok- interesting -but overall not very good. i think with the advent of A&E-biography/E true hoolyw story docs- people are more interested in those because lets face it -bio's are interstesting and well put together, and you dont have to worry about miscasts playing a role. i would hate to see a great actor and person like john ritter get a movie about him and see a bunch of misfits playing roles- and storylines which would be silly...bottom line you get more out of the A&E bios than you would from some silly more thats not going to portray someone the way we remembered them.....go yanks----the curse of the bambino lives