Tony Danza Lead Replacement??? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Miss Golden · 09-17-2003, 05:35 PM

I have read on other message boards that Tony Danza (Who's the Boss, Family Law) is the lead candidate to play a Male Lead Role on 8 Simple Rules. Rumors say he will be the brother of Katey Segal's character, making him an UNCLE.

Other candidate's making news are Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Ed O'Neil (Married With Children), Tim Allen (Home Improvement) and Mark Lynn Baker (Perfect Strangers).

jayman75 · 09-17-2003, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Golden
I have read on other message boards that Tony Danza (Who's the Boss, Family Law) is the lead candidate to play a Male Lead Role on 8 Simple Rules. Rumors say he will be the brother of Katey Segal's character, making him an UNCLE.

Other candidate's making news are Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Ed O'Neil (Married With Children), Tim Allen (Home Improvement) and Mark Lynn Baker (Perfect Strangers).

Mark-Lynn Baker -- not good enough

Tim Allen -- would want to be a "star," not considerate enough

Ed O'Neil -- can't see it, because ABC would have a clean version of "Married... w/Children"

Henry Winkler -- Possible, but not as funny as I would like...

Other opinions, anyone...

PPatters · 09-17-2003, 06:33 PM

New male lead role--- won't happen, the producers have said so themselves. Sorry, try again...

Susiek415 · 09-18-2003, 12:54 AM

Since they're going on with 8 simple rules I really hope they will get Henry Winkler . Somehow it seems fitting that John's best friend would help the show John was so proud of go on. From all I heard of John's personality I think he'd want it that way.......

Crimson and Clover · 09-18-2003, 12:55 AM

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Originally posted by Susiek415
Since they're going on with 8 simple rules I really hope they will get Henry Winkler . Somehow it seems fitting that John's best friend would help the show Joh was so proud of go. From all I heard of John's personality I think he'd want it that way.......

But the thing is would Henry want to replace John.

Susiek415 · 09-18-2003, 08:07 AM

I really wouldn't consider Henry coming on the show a replacement. I'm thinking along the lines of Henry helping the show go on. No one and I mean no one could ever replace John.

Dianne3 · 09-18-2003, 01:16 PM

Ed O'Neal is doing Dragnet.

Brian Damage · 09-18-2003, 01:36 PM

Anyone who gets the role is going to be considered a replacement.

dlemond · 09-18-2003, 01:45 PM

You don't want Tony Danza anywhere near this show.

Can you ever get this out of your head?:

Angela!
Samantha!
Mona!

Oh, God.

Mr. Television · 09-18-2003, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by lurkernomore
Ed O'Neal is doing Dragnet.

The fact that nobody knows he's on this show is a bad omen for the show.

David · 09-18-2003, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by mr roper
The fact that nobody knows he's on this show is a bad omen for the show.

i dont really want Tony Danza on 8SR.

i dont want anyone to REPLACE John, but i want Henry Winkler to come on the show as a supporting characer.

Ian · 09-18-2003, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by SomersCompany3
i dont really want Tony Danza on 8SR.

i dont want anyone to REPLACE John, but i want Henry Winkler to come on the show as a supporting characer.

Yeah, that how I feel. I wasn't a huge fan of the show, but I would like to see Henry come in. John would have wanted it that way.

Lone_Wolfette · 09-18-2003, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by jayman75
Mark-Lynn Baker -- not good enough

Tim Allen -- would want to be a "star," not considerate enough

Ed O'Neil -- can't see it, because ABC would have a clean version of "Married... w/Children"

Henry Winkler -- Possible, but not as funny as I would like...

Other opinions, anyone...

From what I've read & heard so far, they haven't decided on a male lead (& Henry seemed dumbfounded at the mention of his name being at the top of the list).

I couldn't really see Tim Allen or Tony Danza as they don't really fit the show. Ed O'Neill is busy with LA Dragnet (for now, anyway) & I highly doubt ABC would reunite a Fox show.

Henry Winkler was immediately first on my list, knowing his friendship with John, but I could also see Mark Linn-Baker. As much as I'd like to see Mark on another show (he may still be busy in NYC, though), I think Henry would fit better on the show.

And if ABC does decide on a new male lead, they won't serve as a replacement. They can't.

Brian Damage · 09-18-2003, 07:54 PM

They would if they got the job.

Montanya427 · 09-19-2003, 01:17 AM

I think the show is not going to replace and/or add a new male lead , but never say never. I do not think that a relacemnt shold be made, but I think that someone like Henry Winkler could make a couple of guest appearnces. It would be bittersweet though. He could make a guest appearance as a friend of Pauls or a relative who offers moral support to the family and only visits with the family on occasion. He would be a fitting support role since he really seems sincere in his sympathy for John Ritters Passing and how he says he is a rel friend. I think that he would respect his friend and never try to replace his character or take over the lead role

Henry Winkler - Just dont let him do the thumbs up Fonz act and he will be great, he will respect that it was/is John Ritters show and John is the lead whether hear physically or spiritually

09-17-2003, 05:35 PM	#1
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	Tony Danza Lead Replacement??? I have read on other message boards that Tony Danza (Who's the Boss, Family Law) is the lead candidate to play a Male Lead Role on 8 Simple Rules. Rumors say he will be the brother of Katey Segal's character, making him an UNCLE. Other candidate's making news are Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Ed O'Neil (Married With Children), Tim Allen (Home Improvement) and Mark Lynn Baker (Perfect Strangers).

09-18-2003, 01:45 PM	#9
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	You don't want Tony Danza anywhere near this show. Can you ever get this out of your head?: Angela! Samantha! Mona! Oh, God.
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09-17-2003, 06:33 PM	#3
PPatters Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 27, 2001 Location: Rockford, MI, USA Posts: 404	New male lead role--- won't happen, the producers have said so themselves. Sorry, try again...

09-18-2003, 12:54 AM	#4
Susiek415 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Posts: 26	Since they're going on with 8 simple rules I really hope they will get Henry Winkler . Somehow it seems fitting that John's best friend would help the show John was so proud of go on. From all I heard of John's personality I think he'd want it that way.......

09-18-2003, 08:07 AM	#6
Susiek415 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Posts: 26	I really wouldn't consider Henry coming on the show a replacement. I'm thinking along the lines of Henry helping the show go on. No one and I mean no one could ever replace John.

09-18-2003, 01:16 PM	#7
Dianne3 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 07, 2002 Posts: 1,059	Ed O'Neal is doing Dragnet.

09-18-2003, 01:36 PM	#8
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	Anyone who gets the role is going to be considered a replacement.

09-18-2003, 07:54 PM	#14
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	They would if they got the job.

09-19-2003, 01:17 AM	#15
Montanya427 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 13, 2003 Posts: 108	I think the show is not going to replace and/or add a new male lead , but never say never. I do not think that a relacemnt shold be made, but I think that someone like Henry Winkler could make a couple of guest appearnces. It would be bittersweet though. He could make a guest appearance as a friend of Pauls or a relative who offers moral support to the family and only visits with the family on occasion. He would be a fitting support role since he really seems sincere in his sympathy for John Ritters Passing and how he says he is a rel friend. I think that he would respect his friend and never try to replace his character or take over the lead role Henry Winkler - Just dont let him do the thumbs up Fonz act and he will be great, he will respect that it was/is John Ritters show and John is the lead whether hear physically or spiritually