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Pavan · 03-08-2002, 10:47 AM

From VARIETY:
Ritter Ruler of ABC's 'Rules'
Friday March 8 5:03 AM ET

John Ritter has agreed to "8 Simple Rules," for ABC,
as the networks nabbed more top talent for their
pilots Thursday.

Here's the latest in pilot casting:

Ritter has joined the tentatively titled comedy pilot
"8 Simple Rules," based on W. Bruce Cameron's book "8
Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter." In the
project, written by Tracy Gamble, Ritter will play a
protective dad to three children, two teen daughters
(Kaley Cuoco and Amy Davidson) and one son (Martin
Spanjers). The role of the mother is not yet cast.

From the Hollywood Reporter:
LOS ANGELES (The Hollywood Reporter) --- Emmy-winning actor John Ritter has signed as the lead in the ABC/Touchstone TV comedy pilot "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," based on W. Bruce Cameron's book of the same name.
The ABC pilot "Rules" centers on a protective dad (Ritter) who deals with his teenage daughters. Tracy Gamble wrote the script and will executive produce with Flody Suarez and Tom Shadyac. Gil Junger is directing.

Ritter won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role in the ABC comedy series "Three's Company." He also was nominated for both awards for his lead role in ABC's "Hooperman" and garnered an Emmy nom for his guest-starring role on Fox's "Ally McBeal." Ritter, who recently completed a nine-month stint on Broadway in Neil Simon's "The Dinner Party," is repped by ICM, Brillstein-Grey and attorney Bob Myman.

Pavan · 03-08-2002, 08:38 PM

"John Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck has nabbed the lead in the WB's "Houseblend."

Yasbeck, Sean Faris and Greg Cipes have been cast in Paramount's "Houseblend," a WB pilot exploring what happens when two families live together under one roof. Yasbeck will play the lead, with Faris as her son and Cipes as a family friend.

Pitooey · 03-08-2002, 08:59 PM

I'll be watching the new show
when it comes out! I'm really happy to hear this.
It sounds like a good show!

LucyFan · 03-09-2002, 04:52 PM

I as well will be looking for when it comes out. I am happy to hear that John Ritter decided to be in another sitcom. I hope the sitcom turns into a major hit like the way Three's Company did except even better.

Sitcomwriter · 03-14-2002, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pavanbadal
"John Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck has nabbed the lead in the WB's "Houseblend."

Yasbeck, Sean Faris and Greg Cipes have been cast in Paramount's "Houseblend," a WB pilot exploring what happens when two families live together under one roof. Yasbeck will play the lead, with Faris as her son and Cipes as a family friend.

That's intresting how John and Amy will both be on 2 seperate shows this upcoming season but To be honest John's show looks boring!

17Mar59 · 03-24-2002, 11:29 PM

It be nice if 8 Simple Rules had the same sort of success for John
Ritter that Step By Step had for Suzanne Somers.

jamier42 · 09-08-2002, 12:05 AM

I want to see this show alot it looks like it will be a good show.

03-08-2002, 10:47 AM	#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: 26,821	John Ritter star of a new sitcom this Fall for ABC! From VARIETY: Ritter Ruler of ABC's 'Rules' Friday March 8 5:03 AM ET John Ritter has agreed to "8 Simple Rules," for ABC, as the networks nabbed more top talent for their pilots Thursday. Here's the latest in pilot casting: Ritter has joined the tentatively titled comedy pilot "8 Simple Rules," based on W. Bruce Cameron's book "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter." In the project, written by Tracy Gamble, Ritter will play a protective dad to three children, two teen daughters (Kaley Cuoco and Amy Davidson) and one son (Martin Spanjers). The role of the mother is not yet cast. From the Hollywood Reporter: LOS ANGELES (The Hollywood Reporter) --- Emmy-winning actor John Ritter has signed as the lead in the ABC/Touchstone TV comedy pilot "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," based on W. Bruce Cameron's book of the same name. The ABC pilot "Rules" centers on a protective dad (Ritter) who deals with his teenage daughters. Tracy Gamble wrote the script and will executive produce with Flody Suarez and Tom Shadyac. Gil Junger is directing. Ritter won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role in the ABC comedy series "Three's Company." He also was nominated for both awards for his lead role in ABC's "Hooperman" and garnered an Emmy nom for his guest-starring role on Fox's "Ally McBeal." Ritter, who recently completed a nine-month stint on Broadway in Neil Simon's "The Dinner Party," is repped by ICM, Brillstein-Grey and attorney Bob Myman.
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03-08-2002, 08:38 PM	#2
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	John's wife nabs a lead on a WB sitcom "John Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck has nabbed the lead in the WB's "Houseblend." Yasbeck, Sean Faris and Greg Cipes have been cast in Paramount's "Houseblend," a WB pilot exploring what happens when two families live together under one roof. Yasbeck will play the lead, with Faris as her son and Cipes as a family friend.

03-08-2002, 08:59 PM	#3
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I'll be watching the new show when it comes out! I'm really happy to hear this. It sounds like a good show!
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03-09-2002, 04:52 PM	#4
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I as well will be looking for when it comes out. I am happy to hear that John Ritter decided to be in another sitcom. I hope the sitcom turns into a major hit like the way Three's Company did except even better.

03-24-2002, 11:29 PM	#6
17Mar59 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 03, 2002 Location: washington state Posts: 475	It be nice if 8 Simple Rules had the same sort of success for John Ritter that Step By Step had for Suzanne Somers.

09-08-2002, 12:05 AM	#7
jamier42 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 09, 2000 Posts: 1,263	I want to see this show alot it looks like it will be a good show.