When do you think John Ritter hit his comedic peak on Three's Company? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Hers&Hers&His · 02-12-2007, 11:30 PM

John was always hilarious to me, and while characters like Chrissy changed pretty drastically (and Janet to some extent), John kind of seemed to be great throughout. But after getting the DVDs and finally watching every episode in order, im half convinced John was peaking just at the end of Season 8. It's strange, because I think most of us agree Season 8 was one of the weakest. But there were so many moments where he just made me laugh at loud. Especially the last episode, when he was folding up his robe, and then when he was adjusting his pilllow, that gets me every time.

Also, when he says "Oh that was a good idea" to Vicky (because she invited Rex over) and when he says "And maybe we can even invite Philip" (to Janet's wedding). I don't know why but in Season 8 his lines seemed a little different to me, and they were really funny.
I always figured his ability was tapering off by the end of Three's Company, and thats why Three's a Crowd wasn't a hit. But now i'm really curious to see some eps of TAC to find out.
So anyways, when do you think John was at his best?

TimesArrow · 02-13-2007, 11:04 PM

I think john was the same great comedian on the first episode and didn't get any better with the last he was funny all 8 seasons, he didnt hit his peak until 8 simple rules in my opinion.

dave insinga · 02-13-2007, 11:11 PM

i think john ritter had so much more to give and unfourtunately we will never get to see that because hes not here anymore. THREE'S COMPANY was a funny show and so were the following shows he was on. but as a comedy master that he was i don't think he ever showed us what he was able to do
.someone like him is like a band like THE BEATLES.once in a great great while.maybe once in somebodys lifetime.

MikeLutton · 02-20-2007, 02:12 AM

i miss John ritter to death his comic genies comic talent n everything he had to offor us while he was here and im thankfull have watched him on threes company no matter how bad writers treated him.and everyone else john ritter is comic god

02-12-2007, 11:30 PM	#1
Hers&Hers&His Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 48	When do you think John Ritter hit his comedic peak on Three's Company? John was always hilarious to me, and while characters like Chrissy changed pretty drastically (and Janet to some extent), John kind of seemed to be great throughout. But after getting the DVDs and finally watching every episode in order, im half convinced John was peaking just at the end of Season 8. It's strange, because I think most of us agree Season 8 was one of the weakest. But there were so many moments where he just made me laugh at loud. Especially the last episode, when he was folding up his robe, and then when he was adjusting his pilllow, that gets me every time. Also, when he says "Oh that was a good idea" to Vicky (because she invited Rex over) and when he says "And maybe we can even invite Philip" (to Janet's wedding). I don't know why but in Season 8 his lines seemed a little different to me, and they were really funny. I always figured his ability was tapering off by the end of Three's Company, and thats why Three's a Crowd wasn't a hit. But now i'm really curious to see some eps of TAC to find out. So anyways, when do you think John was at his best?

02-13-2007, 11:04 PM	#2
TimesArrow Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 06, 2007 Location: New York Posts: 21	I think john was the same great comedian on the first episode and didn't get any better with the last he was funny all 8 seasons, he didnt hit his peak until 8 simple rules in my opinion.
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02-13-2007, 11:11 PM	#3
dave insinga Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 19, 2005 Posts: 590	he never peaked i think john ritter had so much more to give and unfourtunately we will never get to see that because hes not here anymore. THREE'S COMPANY was a funny show and so were the following shows he was on. but as a comedy master that he was i don't think he ever showed us what he was able to do .someone like him is like a band like THE BEATLES.once in a great great while.maybe once in somebodys lifetime.

02-20-2007, 02:12 AM	#4
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,881	i miss John ritter to death his comic genies comic talent n everything he had to offor us while he was here and im thankfull have watched him on threes company no matter how bad writers treated him.and everyone else john ritter is comic god