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Threescompanyrox · 09-12-2003, 03:30 PM

OK, I very sure that everyone is terribly saddened by John Ritter's death, because I know today I couldn't stop crying. So I thought, why don't we all say one thing that we like about Ritter, and why we will miss him. Maybe his family will see this and appreciate it. OK lets start now with me:

I really loved John Ritter as an actor! He was my idol, and I always wanted to be like him. I am going to miss him so much because he was soo good on 8 simple rules, and well, thats gone now! John u are the best actor america ever had!

Unwanted Angel · 09-12-2003, 03:36 PM

I love John because he is the king of comedy and no one can make me laugh like he can. RIP John, i'll miss you. You were a wonderful actor and no one could ever be like you.

w6xrl4 · 09-12-2003, 03:42 PM

I like John Ritter because he seemed like a regular guy. Thanks for the laughs, heaven just got funnier.

The TV Show Guy · 09-12-2003, 03:42 PM

John Ritter was my favorite actor. I loved all his work. No one could make me laugh like John could. Whenever I had a bad day, I would watch Three's Company and that would cheer me up. I also agree that John Ritter was the king of comedy.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-12-2003, 03:44 PM

He could ALWAYS ALWAYS make me laugh, and always seemed like a happy, fun person. Him and Three's Company...it's like my medicine. Always makes me happy when I'm sad. I can't believe this is all real.

donald snl · 09-12-2003, 03:50 PM

mr. ritter was one of the greatest physcial comics ever i watched threes compnay from the time i was 5 years old and as kids even if we didnt always understand the jokes his funny falls and double takes were what made us laugh not to menition his tireless work on behlaf of united cerbel palsy as someone who has this conidtion myself and on behalf of everyone else who has it i want to say thank you mr.ritter for all the joy you brought into peoples livesand to his family you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

wickthayer · 09-12-2003, 04:04 PM

Back in the day nothing topped threes company as far as I was concerned. But apart from the comedy he made a name for himself - his role in Slingblade comes to mind.

animalcrackers · 09-12-2003, 04:36 PM

Mr. Ritter was one of a kind. He reminded me of Dick Van Dyke and his style. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I'm sure he really lit up a room with his humor and kindness. What a shock, he looked so healthly. A very sad day here on Earth, but I'm sure John is making them laugh in Heaven.

JamesC · 09-12-2003, 05:16 PM

animalcrackers wrote:
"I'm sure he really lit up a room with his humor and kindness..."

According to the fans who have met him, John Ritter did light up a room and was genuinely a nice guy. The following site has some fan accounts.

John Meets His Fans :
http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/cineram...4/meetings.htm

JamesC

Crimson and Clover · 09-12-2003, 05:19 PM

John could always make me laugh. I wasnt around when TC first ran, but I love being able to see it on N@N. Its one of my fav shows because of John. He was the greatest and Im gonna miss him.

Brian Damage · 09-12-2003, 05:31 PM

He was perhaps the best physical comedian I ever saw.

Marvo301 · 09-12-2003, 05:49 PM

Not only a good actor, but from everything I've seen, heard, and read a good person. Thank-you John for the precious and wonderful gift of laughter! We will not soon see your like again.

jax77 · 09-12-2003, 05:52 PM

With my parents being strict, I'm shocked that I was able to grow up watching "T.C." when I was young, (the repeats and the tale end of the show in the 80's) seeing how dirty it was for its time.

Anyway, there are only a few comedians to date that made me cry, not tear, with laughter. Jim Carrey has done it, Peter Sellers, and John Ritter when he was on "TC" -- all have done it once. That's it, just 3 whole times in my life thus far.

"TC" and John Ritter will always be a part of my memories from childhood. I'm not one that saddens a whole lot from any specific death, unless it was someone who left their mark with me in some way -- as "TC" did in being one of my fav. childhood shows.
When I saw the news and his face on the screen with 1948-2003, I went jelly-leg and couldn't believe it.

I would just like to send my condolences to his family and friends and......THANK YOU John for the many memories I have of watching "TC" with my sisters, and for being the FIRST one to ever make me split my sides and cry with laughter. G.B. Always and RIP.

David · 09-12-2003, 07:52 PM

I just wanna say:

Thank you John for making me laugh. Introducing me to the world of comedy. In 2001, I watched my 1st Three's Company episode, and HE was the main reason. It was "Urban Plowboy", and I laughed more than I've laughed in years. I continued watching TC, and watched 8SR (whole season), and he is an amazing person. Everybody loves you, John. You WILL truly be missed.

RIP John Ritter (King of Comedy)

Mr. Television · 09-12-2003, 07:58 PM

Thanks John. Whenever I felt sad I knew that I could turn on Three's Company and I'd be laughing in an instant. I've followed your career from The Waltons to 8 simple rules and was entertained every step of the way. You were the last person I expected to die. Although we never met, I always considered you a friend. R.I.P. my friend.

09-12-2003, 03:30 PM	#1
Threescompanyrox Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Posts: 3	John Ritter Memorial OK, I very sure that everyone is terribly saddened by John Ritter's death, because I know today I couldn't stop crying. So I thought, why don't we all say one thing that we like about Ritter, and why we will miss him. Maybe his family will see this and appreciate it. OK lets start now with me: I really loved John Ritter as an actor! He was my idol, and I always wanted to be like him. I am going to miss him so much because he was soo good on 8 simple rules, and well, thats gone now! John u are the best actor america ever had!

09-12-2003, 03:44 PM	#5
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	He could ALWAYS ALWAYS make me laugh, and always seemed like a happy, fun person. Him and Three's Company...it's like my medicine. Always makes me happy when I'm sad. I can't believe this is all real.
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09-12-2003, 05:19 PM	#10
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	John could always make me laugh. I wasnt around when TC first ran, but I love being able to see it on N@N. Its one of my fav shows because of John. He was the greatest and Im gonna miss him.
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09-12-2003, 05:52 PM	#13
jax77 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 21	RIP John Ritter With my parents being strict, I'm shocked that I was able to grow up watching "T.C." when I was young, (the repeats and the tale end of the show in the 80's) seeing how dirty it was for its time. Anyway, there are only a few comedians to date that made me cry, not tear, with laughter. Jim Carrey has done it, Peter Sellers, and John Ritter when he was on "TC" -- all have done it once. That's it, just 3 whole times in my life thus far. "TC" and John Ritter will always be a part of my memories from childhood. I'm not one that saddens a whole lot from any specific death, unless it was someone who left their mark with me in some way -- as "TC" did in being one of my fav. childhood shows. When I saw the news and his face on the screen with 1948-2003, I went jelly-leg and couldn't believe it. I would just like to send my condolences to his family and friends and......THANK YOU John for the many memories I have of watching "TC" with my sisters, and for being the FIRST one to ever make me split my sides and cry with laughter. G.B. Always and RIP.

09-12-2003, 07:52 PM	#14
David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	I just wanna say: Thank you John for making me laugh. Introducing me to the world of comedy. In 2001, I watched my 1st Three's Company episode, and HE was the main reason. It was "Urban Plowboy", and I laughed more than I've laughed in years. I continued watching TC, and watched 8SR (whole season), and he is an amazing person. Everybody loves you, John. You WILL truly be missed. RIP John Ritter (King of Comedy)
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09-12-2003, 03:36 PM	#2
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	I love John because he is the king of comedy and no one can make me laugh like he can. RIP John, i'll miss you. You were a wonderful actor and no one could ever be like you.

09-12-2003, 03:42 PM	#3
w6xrl4 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 08, 2003 Location: nyc Posts: 79	I like John Ritter because he seemed like a regular guy. Thanks for the laughs, heaven just got funnier.

09-12-2003, 03:42 PM	#4
The TV Show Guy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 15, 2003 Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 305	John Ritter was my favorite actor. I loved all his work. No one could make me laugh like John could. Whenever I had a bad day, I would watch Three's Company and that would cheer me up. I also agree that John Ritter was the king of comedy.

09-12-2003, 03:50 PM	#6
donald snl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 456	mr. ritter was one of the greatest physcial comics ever i watched threes compnay from the time i was 5 years old and as kids even if we didnt always understand the jokes his funny falls and double takes were what made us laugh not to menition his tireless work on behlaf of united cerbel palsy as someone who has this conidtion myself and on behalf of everyone else who has it i want to say thank you mr.ritter for all the joy you brought into peoples livesand to his family you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

09-12-2003, 04:04 PM	#7
wickthayer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Posts: 562	Back in the day nothing topped threes company as far as I was concerned. But apart from the comedy he made a name for himself - his role in Slingblade comes to mind.

09-12-2003, 04:36 PM	#8
animalcrackers Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 24, 2002 Location: The Backseat Of Fonzie's Bike Posts: 1,603	Mr. Ritter was one of a kind. He reminded me of Dick Van Dyke and his style. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I'm sure he really lit up a room with his humor and kindness. What a shock, he looked so healthly. A very sad day here on Earth, but I'm sure John is making them laugh in Heaven.

09-12-2003, 05:16 PM	#9
JamesC Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 14, 2003 Posts: 44	animalcrackers wrote: "I'm sure he really lit up a room with his humor and kindness..." According to the fans who have met him, John Ritter did light up a room and was genuinely a nice guy. The following site has some fan accounts. John Meets His Fans : http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/cineram...4/meetings.htm JamesC

09-12-2003, 05:31 PM	#11
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: 63,108	He was perhaps the best physical comedian I ever saw.

09-12-2003, 05:49 PM	#12
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	Not only a good actor, but from everything I've seen, heard, and read a good person. Thank-you John for the precious and wonderful gift of laughter! We will not soon see your like again.

09-12-2003, 07:58 PM	#15
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,127	Thanks John. Whenever I felt sad I knew that I could turn on Three's Company and I'd be laughing in an instant. I've followed your career from The Waltons to 8 simple rules and was entertained every step of the way. You were the last person I expected to die. Although we never met, I always considered you a friend. R.I.P. my friend.
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