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Skywalker · 09-16-2003, 09:33 PM

I thought it was well made. ABC even showed the dance scene from Up in the Air which is cut out from N@N.

nantucket_wings · 09-16-2003, 10:16 PM

ditto, Im sure glad I have it on vhs ...

nightc1 · 09-17-2003, 09:52 AM

My wife and I watched the whole thing. Definitely a tear jerker. It was very well made... and I really like how they pulled in other actors from various backgrounds to say something. Truly John was well respected by his peers. I taped the program as well. Took me till today to realize why I hadn't seen that dancing scene before. Maybe when they get the series out on DVD starting early next year they won't cut that one out.

Anyway, overall very high production values for the tribute. ABC, IMO, has always been one of the classiest networks. It's no wonder they could do such a good job on such short notice.

TelevisionQueen · 09-17-2003, 10:38 AM

I watched it last night too...and yes, very well made! I loved the dance scene from Up in the Air, and the out takes from 8 Simple Rules...I didn't stop crying for about the whole thing...it was very touching, and sad too.
I cried when the kids from 8SR were on, and Kayley and Amy started to cry...I can't even imagine what they're feeling right now...and I like the interviews with Katey Sagal, they were touching, those ones made me cry too...
Anyway, it was overall an extremely nice tribute...I wish I would have recorded it!!!!!!!!

Oh, and does anyone know the name of the song that played at the end when they were showing the film reel of the clips?

Screenwriter · 09-17-2003, 11:45 AM

Am I the only one who missed this? I feel so ashamed.

nantucket_wings · 09-17-2003, 11:59 AM

Ill quickly check it once to see if I can name it

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Originally posted by TelevisionQueen
Oh, and does anyone know the name of the song that played at the end when they were showing the film reel of the clips?

CLASSICTV2003 · 09-17-2003, 12:00 PM

Hello I was wanting to know if anyone taped this I am willing to trade you something for a copy of this I have all Of the Shows That TV Land showed as a Tribute To John I also have The Larry King Shows (Both) And The Entertainment Tonight Special On John (Missing 2 Mins At Begining) to trade for this ABC Special I missed last night! THANKS CLASSICTV2003

nantucket_wings · 09-17-2003, 12:10 PM

here the name of the song, lyrics, and the band who sang it

" When I look to the Sky " by the band " Train "

When it rains it pours and opens doors
And floods the floors we thought would always keep us safe and dry
And in the midst of sailing ships we sink our lips into the ones we love
That have to say goodbye

And as I float along this ocean
I can feel you like a notion that won't seem to let me go

Cause when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way when you are here

And every word I didn't say that caught up in some busy day
And every dance on the kitchen floor we didn't dance before
And every sunset that we'll miss I'll wrap them all up in a kiss
And pick you up in all of this when I sail away

Whether I am up or down or in or out or just plane overhead
Instead it just feels like it is impossible to fly
But with you I can spread my wings
to see me over everything that life may send me
When I am hoping it won't pass me by

And when I feel like there is no one that will ever know me
there you are to show me

nantucket_wings · 09-17-2003, 12:17 PM

the song can be downloaded from this site ... http://www.mp3hi-fi.com/cgi-bin/sear...To%20The%20Sky

kirkfan · 09-17-2003, 12:27 PM

It was a nice tribute and sad also I cried too

beckyc · 09-17-2003, 05:37 PM

hey CLASSICTV2003,
i taped it. do you happen to have when three's company was on family fued? i would be interested in trading if you are still looking for a copy of it. thanks. email me at kittie_freak11@hotmail.com

Three'sCompanyrules · 09-17-2003, 05:57 PM

I watched it last night and I thought ABC did a wonderful job with the tribute! I enjoyed the outakes from 8 simple rules as well as when they showed John with his dad when John was 11 years old, then end is what really got to me as well as the interviews.

John was a wonderful person and is deeply missed by many.

TelevisionQueen · 09-17-2003, 11:24 PM

Thanks nantucket for the song! I also forgot to mention this, but I loved the clip of a young young John and his dad, and John was doing a little bit on Tex's show or something...he was so cute! It's funny because he did the same faces he did in TC, 8sr, etc...very cute. I've seen it somewhere before, I just love it!

Austin Tripper · 09-18-2003, 04:55 AM

I never knew that is father Tex sang that song " My spurs go giggle gaggle giggle" They showed a clip of his dad doing that in like the 1950's..

John used that same EXACT song when he played his Twin Brother Austin

remember

* also....

I agree with Amy Davidson.. when she said she thinks John was a Angel!

I am really starting to think this is 100% true.. from Day one of his life he was put on this earth to make people feel love & happiness!

I think he was a Angel!!!

09-16-2003, 09:33 PM	#1
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	ABC's Tribute to John Ritter I thought it was well made. ABC even showed the dance scene from Up in the Air which is cut out from N@N.

09-16-2003, 10:16 PM	#2
nantucket_wings " Wing Nut " Senior Member Join Date: Apr 08, 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 1,042	ditto, Im sure glad I have it on vhs ...
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09-17-2003, 09:52 AM	#3
nightc1 Three's Company Fan Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 10, 2003 Location: Outside of the Internet Posts: 36	My wife and I watched the whole thing. Definitely a tear jerker. It was very well made... and I really like how they pulled in other actors from various backgrounds to say something. Truly John was well respected by his peers. I taped the program as well. Took me till today to realize why I hadn't seen that dancing scene before. Maybe when they get the series out on DVD starting early next year they won't cut that one out. Anyway, overall very high production values for the tribute. ABC, IMO, has always been one of the classiest networks. It's no wonder they could do such a good job on such short notice.
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09-17-2003, 10:38 AM	#4
TelevisionQueen Just like his Dad Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 10, 2002 Location: Drooling over my small collection of Jason Ritter pictures...what a hunk! Posts: 338	I watched it last night too...and yes, very well made! I loved the dance scene from Up in the Air, and the out takes from 8 Simple Rules...I didn't stop crying for about the whole thing...it was very touching, and sad too. I cried when the kids from 8SR were on, and Kayley and Amy started to cry...I can't even imagine what they're feeling right now...and I like the interviews with Katey Sagal, they were touching, those ones made me cry too... Anyway, it was overall an extremely nice tribute...I wish I would have recorded it!!!!!!!! Oh, and does anyone know the name of the song that played at the end when they were showing the film reel of the clips?
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09-17-2003, 11:45 AM	#5
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09-17-2003, 12:00 PM	#7
CLASSICTV2003 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 12, 2003 Posts: 70	Anyone Tape This?? Hello I was wanting to know if anyone taped this I am willing to trade you something for a copy of this I have all Of the Shows That TV Land showed as a Tribute To John I also have The Larry King Shows (Both) And The Entertainment Tonight Special On John (Missing 2 Mins At Begining) to trade for this ABC Special I missed last night! THANKS CLASSICTV2003

09-17-2003, 12:10 PM	#8
nantucket_wings " Wing Nut " Senior Member Join Date: Apr 08, 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 1,042	here the name of the song, lyrics, and the band who sang it " When I look to the Sky " by the band " Train " When it rains it pours and opens doors And floods the floors we thought would always keep us safe and dry And in the midst of sailing ships we sink our lips into the ones we love That have to say goodbye And as I float along this ocean I can feel you like a notion that won't seem to let me go Cause when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me And you make everything alright And when I feel like I'm lost something tells me you're here with me And I can always find my way when you are here And every word I didn't say that caught up in some busy day And every dance on the kitchen floor we didn't dance before And every sunset that we'll miss I'll wrap them all up in a kiss And pick you up in all of this when I sail away Whether I am up or down or in or out or just plane overhead Instead it just feels like it is impossible to fly But with you I can spread my wings to see me over everything that life may send me When I am hoping it won't pass me by And when I feel like there is no one that will ever know me there you are to show me

09-17-2003, 12:17 PM	#9
nantucket_wings " Wing Nut " Senior Member Join Date: Apr 08, 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 1,042	the song can be downloaded from this site ... http://www.mp3hi-fi.com/cgi-bin/sear...To%20The%20Sky

09-17-2003, 12:27 PM	#10
kirkfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 16, 2002 Posts: 50	It was a nice tribute and sad also I cried too

09-17-2003, 05:37 PM	#11
beckyc beckyc Frequent Poster Join Date: May 27, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 257	hey CLASSICTV2003, i taped it. do you happen to have when three's company was on family fued? i would be interested in trading if you are still looking for a copy of it. thanks. email me at kittie_freak11@hotmail.com

09-17-2003, 05:57 PM	#12
Three'sCompanyrules Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2002 Location: Holdrege, NE Posts: 1,233	I watched it last night and I thought ABC did a wonderful job with the tribute! I enjoyed the outakes from 8 simple rules as well as when they showed John with his dad when John was 11 years old, then end is what really got to me as well as the interviews. John was a wonderful person and is deeply missed by many.
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09-17-2003, 11:24 PM	#13
TelevisionQueen Just like his Dad Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 10, 2002 Location: Drooling over my small collection of Jason Ritter pictures...what a hunk! Posts: 338	Thanks nantucket for the song! I also forgot to mention this, but I loved the clip of a young young John and his dad, and John was doing a little bit on Tex's show or something...he was so cute! It's funny because he did the same faces he did in TC, 8sr, etc...very cute. I've seen it somewhere before, I just love it!

09-18-2003, 04:55 AM	#14
Austin Tripper Jack Tripper is GOD! Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 17, 2001 Location: United States Posts: 614	I never knew that is father Tex sang that song " My spurs go giggle gaggle giggle" They showed a clip of his dad doing that in like the 1950's.. John used that same EXACT song when he played his Twin Brother Austin remember * also.... I agree with Amy Davidson.. when she said she thinks John was a Angel! I am really starting to think this is 100% true.. from Day one of his life he was put on this earth to make people feel love & happiness! I think he was a Angel!!!