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MichaelLutton · 09-12-2003, 10:43 AM

Hello i 2 and upset about the passing of John Ritter he was one of my favorite actors and always will be. but i was wondering how will they explain Johns charactor Death or Absense on the show 8 simple Rules. hope they say something respectfull. Like he just ran out on her and the kids for a las vegus showgirl or he left her to give with 2 girls in a apartment building. that be funny
Anyway im sadend to hear about John Ritters death, wish he hadnt gone

RIP

John Ritter.

Mr. Television · 09-12-2003, 10:53 AM

No. If they're going to address it, They should have Paul die and have a memorial episode dedicated to John Ritter. Paul would never run out on his family.

ClassicTVHits · 09-12-2003, 10:55 AM

I wonder if the show can really continue without him?

Mr. Television · 09-12-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by ClassicTVHits
I wonder if the show can really continue without him?

I don't know if it can.

Small Wonderian · 09-12-2003, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by ClassicTVHits
I wonder if the show can really continue without him?

I think the show could possibly continue without him, but I honestly don't see how.

Small Wonderian · 09-12-2003, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by ClassicTVHits
I wonder if the show can really continue without him?

I think the show could possibly continue without him, but I honestly don't see how.

Small Wonderian · 09-12-2003, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
No. If they're going to address it, They should have Paul die and have a memorial episode dedicated to John Ritter. Paul would never run out on his family.

Well said.

Crimson and Clover · 09-12-2003, 11:01 AM

you think saying he ran out is respectful, no. i think they should do what mr roper said.

Crimson and Clover · 09-12-2003, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by ClassicTVHits
I wonder if the show can really continue without him?

i dont think that it will be able too

Nephy · 09-12-2003, 11:02 AM

As much as I absolutly love this show and don't want to see it go, I think they should just cancle it.. especially since the new season hasn't started yet. It wouldn't be the same without him, and I would hate to see someone replace him.

dlemond · 09-12-2003, 11:07 AM

Since John's character is really the focal point of the "my" in the title, it would be kindof lame to see Katey's character become overprotective like John all of a sudden.

I mean it would make sense since her husband died, but it would change the entire feel of the show.

In fact, it won't be the same show.

They should end it.

sonyab · 09-12-2003, 11:35 AM

Crimson and Clover

what did mr roper say?

Crimson and Clover · 09-12-2003, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by sonyab
Crimson and Clover

what did mr roper say?

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Originally posted by mr roper
No. If they're going to address it, They should have Paul die and have a memorial episode dedicated to John Ritter. Paul would never run out on his family.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 09-12-2003, 11:43 AM

I think they should air the new episodes and then somehow make a series finale where he dies and end it like that. Like someone said.. the title is 8 Simple Rules For Dating MY Teenage Daughter.

tvspy · 09-12-2003, 11:51 AM

I think the appropriate thing to do is for ABC to run whatever shows were completed back to back in a 1-2 hour block, (kind of how they did this summer) then do a memorial episode, where the cast is on the set and talk about John Ritter, while showing some of his greatest moments on 8 Simple Rules.
That way the cast can say good-bye to us and to John respectfully.

09-12-2003, 10:43 AM	#1
MichaelLutton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 23, 2003 Location: usa Posts: 281	How will they explain John's death? Hello i 2 and upset about the passing of John Ritter he was one of my favorite actors and always will be. but i was wondering how will they explain Johns charactor Death or Absense on the show 8 simple Rules. hope they say something respectfull. Like he just ran out on her and the kids for a las vegus showgirl or he left her to give with 2 girls in a apartment building. that be funny Anyway im sadend to hear about John Ritters death, wish he hadnt gone RIP John Ritter.
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09-12-2003, 10:53 AM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	No. If they're going to address it, They should have Paul die and have a memorial episode dedicated to John Ritter. Paul would never run out on his family.
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09-12-2003, 10:55 AM	#3
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Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	you think saying he ran out is respectful, no. i think they should do what mr roper said.
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09-12-2003, 11:07 AM	#11
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Since John's character is really the focal point of the "my" in the title, it would be kindof lame to see Katey's character become overprotective like John all of a sudden. I mean it would make sense since her husband died, but it would change the entire feel of the show. In fact, it won't be the same show. They should end it.
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09-12-2003, 11:02 AM	#10
Nephy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Posts: 15	As much as I absolutly love this show and don't want to see it go, I think they should just cancle it.. especially since the new season hasn't started yet. It wouldn't be the same without him, and I would hate to see someone replace him.

09-12-2003, 11:35 AM	#12
sonyab Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 03, 2002 Location: rochester ny Posts: 288	Crimson and Clover what did mr roper say?

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¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	I think they should air the new episodes and then somehow make a series finale where he dies and end it like that. Like someone said.. the title is 8 Simple Rules For Dating MY Teenage Daughter.
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09-12-2003, 11:51 AM	#15
tvspy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 5	I think the appropriate thing to do is for ABC to run whatever shows were completed back to back in a 1-2 hour block, (kind of how they did this summer) then do a memorial episode, where the cast is on the set and talk about John Ritter, while showing some of his greatest moments on 8 Simple Rules. That way the cast can say good-bye to us and to John respectfully.