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Geekzilla · 09-12-2003, 10:24 AM

If they are going to continue the show with a replacement as the dad, I think either Ted Danson or Colin Quinn would be able to do a good job at it.

Unwanted Angel · 09-12-2003, 10:29 AM

Ha! No one could ever be as great as John! I think the show will be canceled!

tvspy · 09-12-2003, 11:06 AM

I refuse to even consider the fact that ABC would continue this show with a replacement. John Ritter WAS 8 simple rules.
No way. It would be like continuing Frasier without Kelsey Grammar. The shows over. John Ritter was loved and adored way to much for anyone to stomach another stepping into his shoes.

Small Wonderian · 09-12-2003, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by tvspy
I refuse to even consider the fact that ABC would continue this show with a replacement. John Ritter WAS 8 simple rules.
No way. It would be like continuing Frasier without Kelsey Grammar. The shows over. John Ritter was loved and adored way to much for anyone to stomach another stepping into his shoes.

I totally agree.

sonyab · 09-12-2003, 11:31 AM

I agree 100%!

Crimson and Clover · 09-12-2003, 11:32 AM

NO not at all. No one can replace John. This show should be canceled.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 09-12-2003, 11:41 AM

No, he cant be replaced. That was his show and he was the star. Id rather have them continue without him than to have him be replaced. Thats an insult.

misterblowhole · 09-12-2003, 12:50 PM

I also agree 100%. He can't be replaced. Why did you tune into this show? Was it for the kids? no. Was it for Katey Segal? Probably not, although she did a good job. It was for John Ritter. He was this show.

Besides, how would they explain that in a story arc? The father suddenly dies one week, and the next week there's a new man in the picture?

The only way they could do this is to have a new actor take over the role (like Aunt Vivian on Fresh Prince). But that wouldn't work, and it would be disrespectful to John Ritter.

It's all irrelevant, anyways. I'm 99.99% certain that the show is going to be cancelled, and honestly, would you want to watch it without John Ritter, anyways?

Mr. Television · 09-12-2003, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by misterblowhole
I also agree 100%. He can't be replaced. Why did you tune into this show? Was it for the kids? no. Was it for Katey Segal? Probably not, although she did a good job. It was for John Ritter. He was this show.

Besides, how would they explain that in a story arc? The father suddenly dies one week, and the next week there's a new man in the picture?

The only way they could do this is to have a new actor take over the role (like Aunt Vivian on Fresh Prince). But that wouldn't work, and it would be disrespectful to John Ritter.

It's all irrelevant, anyways. I'm 99.99% certain that the show is going to be cancelled, and honestly, would you want to watch it without John Ritter, anyways?

I think the only way it lasts is if his replacement was Pauls Brother. Then the name of the show wouldn't make sense. I'm not sure the show is ending. It probably should but ABC is a network and all they care about is ratings. If they could get a big enough star to replace John I think they would.

LuMaria · 09-12-2003, 01:03 PM

ABC has never heard language as bad as I will throw at their heads of programming if they decide to replace John Ritter. He's not able to be replaced. He was one of a kind, this was his. The end.

Fan of old shows · 09-12-2003, 03:56 PM

It is definitely a tragic devastating loss that we lost John Ritter so young, and so sudden. This show was supposed to be his come back as a star into the sitcoms, and it was. This show was a huge hit and it should have gone on for years to come. I am still in disbelief about this. There is no way they could replace nor go on with the show now. This is a John Ritter show, plain and simple. I hope everyone can find peace in this tragedy. I wish we could rewind the past 24 hours and make it never happen. It still such a shock for me to cope with.

Brian Damage · 09-12-2003, 04:02 PM

Colin is great and very funny, but I agree with everybody else.

SBTB Geek · 09-12-2003, 04:06 PM

I don't want to insult the thread starter, but even the thought of replacing Ritter is stupid.

benjamoon · 09-12-2003, 04:35 PM

Well, first of all, Ted Danson are Colin Quinn are both committed to other shows...

Secondly, this isn't like Coach/Woody or Dick York/Dick Sargent (which you can't do these days anyway). You can't replace someone who was that integral in the show and expect it to live on.

People will just be upset with the show without John Ritter and it will "jump the shark" so even though it will affect a lot of jobs and viewers, the graceful and smart thing is to end the show.

Chelsea · 09-12-2003, 05:45 PM

Just announced a little while ago: 8 Simple Rules... has been cancelled indefinitely and the season premire has been postponed.

09-12-2003, 10:24 AM	#1
Geekzilla Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 17, 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 80	Ted Danson or Colin Quinn would make good replacement for Ritter If they are going to continue the show with a replacement as the dad, I think either Ted Danson or Colin Quinn would be able to do a good job at it.

09-12-2003, 11:32 AM	#6
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	NO not at all. No one can replace John. This show should be canceled.
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09-12-2003, 04:35 PM	#14
benjamoon Bewitched Senior Member Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,450	Well, first of all, Ted Danson are Colin Quinn are both committed to other shows... Secondly, this isn't like Coach/Woody or Dick York/Dick Sargent (which you can't do these days anyway). You can't replace someone who was that integral in the show and expect it to live on. People will just be upset with the show without John Ritter and it will "jump the shark" so even though it will affect a lot of jobs and viewers, the graceful and smart thing is to end the show.
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09-12-2003, 05:45 PM	#15
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Just announced a little while ago: 8 Simple Rules... has been cancelled indefinitely and the season premire has been postponed.
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09-12-2003, 10:29 AM	#2
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	Ha! No one could ever be as great as John! I think the show will be canceled!

09-12-2003, 11:06 AM	#3
tvspy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 5	I refuse to even consider the fact that ABC would continue this show with a replacement. John Ritter WAS 8 simple rules. No way. It would be like continuing Frasier without Kelsey Grammar. The shows over. John Ritter was loved and adored way to much for anyone to stomach another stepping into his shoes.

09-12-2003, 11:31 AM	#5
sonyab Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 03, 2002 Location: rochester ny Posts: 288	I agree 100%!

09-12-2003, 12:50 PM	#8
misterblowhole Mack Zorris Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 02, 2000 Location: Edmoton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 194	I also agree 100%. He can't be replaced. Why did you tune into this show? Was it for the kids? no. Was it for Katey Segal? Probably not, although she did a good job. It was for John Ritter. He was this show. Besides, how would they explain that in a story arc? The father suddenly dies one week, and the next week there's a new man in the picture? The only way they could do this is to have a new actor take over the role (like Aunt Vivian on Fresh Prince). But that wouldn't work, and it would be disrespectful to John Ritter. It's all irrelevant, anyways. I'm 99.99% certain that the show is going to be cancelled, and honestly, would you want to watch it without John Ritter, anyways?

09-12-2003, 01:03 PM	#10
LuMaria WNYX NewsRadio Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Pigeon Forge, TN Posts: 13	ABC has never heard language as bad as I will throw at their heads of programming if they decide to replace John Ritter. He's not able to be replaced. He was one of a kind, this was his. The end.

09-12-2003, 03:56 PM	#11
Fan of old shows Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 417	It is definitely a tragic devastating loss that we lost John Ritter so young, and so sudden. This show was supposed to be his come back as a star into the sitcoms, and it was. This show was a huge hit and it should have gone on for years to come. I am still in disbelief about this. There is no way they could replace nor go on with the show now. This is a John Ritter show, plain and simple. I hope everyone can find peace in this tragedy. I wish we could rewind the past 24 hours and make it never happen. It still such a shock for me to cope with.

09-12-2003, 04:02 PM	#12
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Colin is great and very funny, but I agree with everybody else.

09-12-2003, 04:06 PM	#13
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I don't want to insult the thread starter, but even the thought of replacing Ritter is stupid.