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Big3sCompanyFan · 10-15-2003, 02:22 AM

Can someone please tell me how the John Ritter memorial went?

It was today, Oct. 14.

I was hoping they would show something on Entertainment Tonight but they didn't show anything.

Could someone please give a link to a video or some photos or an article or anything about the memorial?

It was at the El Capitan Theater.

THANKS A LOT

Austin Tripper · 10-15-2003, 05:08 AM

Here you go!
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercuryne...al/7017634.htm

I was surprised too that there wasn't any mention of this anywhere too

Posted on Wed, Oct. 15, 2003

John Ritter remembered by family, fellow actors in Hollywood
BRIDGET BYRNE
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - John Ritter was remembered as "a pied piper of fun" by his brother at a memorial service Tuesday night attended by his family, fellow actors and Walt Disney Co. chairman and chief executive Michael Eisner.

About 1,000 people gathered at the El Capitan Theatre to remember the actor who came to prominence as Jack Tripper on the hit sitcom "Three's Company" and died Sept. 11 at age 54 of a tear in his aorta, the result of an undetected heart problem.

Tom Ritter said his brother was "a pied piper of fun, filled with joy and love."

Ritter's widow, actress Amy Yasbeck, stood with photos of Ritter portraying Tripper and as loving dad Paul Hennessy in the ABC series that signaled his successful return to sitcoms last year, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter."

"Sorry, John, but tonight we are here to love you out loud," she said.

Others who spoke included Eisner and actor Billy Bob Thornton, who starred with Ritter in the sitcom "Hearts Afire," the movies "Sling Blade" and the upcoming "Bad Santa." Writers Larry Gelbart and Harry Thomason, actress Katey Sagal, who played Hennessy's wife Cate, and actor-director Peter Bogdanovich also spoke.

"What John seemed to be, he was," said Bogdanovich, who guest starred in the final "8 Simple Rules" episode Ritter taped. He described Ritter as "loving, funny, warmhearted, kind, generous, mischievous as a young kid, unpretentious."

The crowd watched a tribute film compiled by Ritter's longtime friend, director Jack Bender. It included home movies and extended clips emphasizing Ritter's dramatic skills and his slapstick comedy.

The Trojan marching band from Ritter's alma mater, University of Southern California, played as the crowd emptied out of the theatre.

chrismann · 10-15-2003, 03:50 PM

I had the great privilege to attend the tribute to John last night at El Capitan. The love in the room for John was palpable. Everyone who knew him adored and admired him.

John's brother, Tom, and son Jason delivered beautiful tributes to John, as did Amy Yasbeck, whose love for John was so evident. John's first wife, Nancy Morgan, also was there, and also was very gracious. Jason saluted John and Nancy as "the best parents in the world."

Three's Company's exec producers, writers, and director, Dave Powers, were in attendance, as were Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes and Richard Kline. Robert Mandan from "Three's a Crowd" was there, too, along with legions of other actors, producers, directors, crew members and others whose lives John touched.

A one-hour compilation of home movies and clips from John's TV and film roles capped the two-hour-plus tribute. John's good friend, Jack Bender, did a great job showcasing many of John's best moments captured on film and video.

It was a fitting tribute for a very deserving man.

Chris Mann

luckilab1 · 10-15-2003, 04:09 PM

Thanks for telling us.

Rest in peace, John.

grade4 · 10-15-2003, 04:52 PM

Wait, are you trying to tell me that you are the real Chris Mann? It's sorta hard to believe that of all places, you decided to come here... Anyway, whoever you are... Nice post!

Austin Tripper · 10-15-2003, 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by chrismann
I had the great privilege to attend the tribute to John last night at El Capitan. The love in the room for John was palpable. Everyone who knew him adored and admired him.

John's brother, Tom, and son Jason delivered beautiful tributes to John, as did Amy Yasbeck, whose love for John was so evident. John's first wife, Nancy Morgan, also was there, and also was very gracious. Jason saluted John and Nancy as "the best parents in the world."

Three's Company's exec producers, writers, and director, Dave Powers, were in attendance, as were Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes and Richard Kline. Robert Mandan from "Three's a Crowd" was there, too, along with legions of other actors, producers, directors, crew members and others whose lives John touched.

A one-hour compilation of home movies and clips from John's TV and film roles capped the two-hour-plus tribute. John's good friend, Jack Bender, did a great job showcasing many of John's best moments captured on film and video.

It was a fitting tribute for a very deserving man.

Chris Mann

so Chris...

No Suzanne huh? Well that makes sense because there wasn't any TV Coverage.. so she can get Promotion for herself & her stupid Chocolates

beckyc · 10-15-2003, 07:51 PM

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No Suzanne huh? Well that makes sense because there wasn't any TV Coverage.. so she can get Promotion for herself & her stupid Chocolates

lol!

grade4 · 10-15-2003, 08:05 PM

Yeah, I realized that too... She really should've came but I'm still sticking up for Chrissy... maybe she couldn't make it because she was doing some sorta somersize thing

Sean Snow · 10-15-2003, 09:45 PM

It sounds like it was a great memorial service. I'm glad so many people he met during his long career were there to honor him. He was most definitely loved by a lot of people.

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Originally posted by Austin Tripper
so Chris...

No Suzanne huh? Well that makes sense because there wasn't any TV Coverage.. so she can get Promotion for herself & her stupid Chocolates

Jenilee Harrison and Don Knotts (although he is an upcoming octogenarian, so he has an excuse) weren't there either according to Mr. Mann, yet no one comments on that...

There's always the possibility that she attended the private ceremony and did not attend this one. I remember Jean Stapleton did not attend Carroll O'Conner's funeral when he died, yet no one said anything bad about her. I don't see why everyone has to pick on her, anyway. She was good friends with John. I don't see why people have to make it seem like she wasn't.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-15-2003, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by chrismann
I had the great privilege to attend the tribute to John last night at El Capitan. The love in the room for John was palpable. Everyone who knew him adored and admired him.

John's brother, Tom, and son Jason delivered beautiful tributes to John, as did Amy Yasbeck, whose love for John was so evident. John's first wife, Nancy Morgan, also was there, and also was very gracious. Jason saluted John and Nancy as "the best parents in the world."

Three's Company's exec producers, writers, and director, Dave Powers, were in attendance, as were Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes and Richard Kline. Robert Mandan from "Three's a Crowd" was there, too, along with legions of other actors, producers, directors, crew members and others whose lives John touched.

A one-hour compilation of home movies and clips from John's TV and film roles capped the two-hour-plus tribute. John's good friend, Jack Bender, did a great job showcasing many of John's best moments captured on film and video.

It was a fitting tribute for a very deserving man.

Chris Mann

Thanks for telling us more about it. It's still hard to believe he's gone. Truthfully, I don't even think it's really sunk in for me yet. It's like, I know it's true, but yet it doesn't seem it. Well, even so he's still alive for us in our hearts, and, of course, on our tv. We'll definately miss him.

Frischman_Fan · 10-15-2003, 09:56 PM

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Jenilee Harrison and Don Knotts (although he is an upcoming octogenarian, so he has an excuse) weren't there either according to Mr. Mann, yet no one comments on that...

What is an octogenarian????

beckyc · 10-15-2003, 09:59 PM

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What is an octogenarian????

i would also like to know...

Crimson and Clover · 10-15-2003, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by 3scompanyfreak
What is an octogenarian????

A person between 80 and 90 years of age

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-15-2003, 10:01 PM

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Originally posted by 3scompanyfreak
What is an octogenarian????

Someone in their 80's.

Frischman_Fan · 10-15-2003, 10:05 PM

Thanks!!

10-15-2003, 02:22 AM	#1
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	John Ritter memorial today Can someone please tell me how the John Ritter memorial went? It was today, Oct. 14. I was hoping they would show something on Entertainment Tonight but they didn't show anything. Could someone please give a link to a video or some photos or an article or anything about the memorial? It was at the El Capitan Theater. THANKS A LOT

10-15-2003, 05:08 AM	#2
Austin Tripper Jack Tripper is GOD! Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 17, 2001 Location: United States Posts: 614	Here you go! http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercuryne...al/7017634.htm I was surprised too that there wasn't any mention of this anywhere too Posted on Wed, Oct. 15, 2003 John Ritter remembered by family, fellow actors in Hollywood BRIDGET BYRNE Associated Press LOS ANGELES - John Ritter was remembered as "a pied piper of fun" by his brother at a memorial service Tuesday night attended by his family, fellow actors and Walt Disney Co. chairman and chief executive Michael Eisner. About 1,000 people gathered at the El Capitan Theatre to remember the actor who came to prominence as Jack Tripper on the hit sitcom "Three's Company" and died Sept. 11 at age 54 of a tear in his aorta, the result of an undetected heart problem. Tom Ritter said his brother was "a pied piper of fun, filled with joy and love." Ritter's widow, actress Amy Yasbeck, stood with photos of Ritter portraying Tripper and as loving dad Paul Hennessy in the ABC series that signaled his successful return to sitcoms last year, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter." "Sorry, John, but tonight we are here to love you out loud," she said. Others who spoke included Eisner and actor Billy Bob Thornton, who starred with Ritter in the sitcom "Hearts Afire," the movies "Sling Blade" and the upcoming "Bad Santa." Writers Larry Gelbart and Harry Thomason, actress Katey Sagal, who played Hennessy's wife Cate, and actor-director Peter Bogdanovich also spoke. "What John seemed to be, he was," said Bogdanovich, who guest starred in the final "8 Simple Rules" episode Ritter taped. He described Ritter as "loving, funny, warmhearted, kind, generous, mischievous as a young kid, unpretentious." The crowd watched a tribute film compiled by Ritter's longtime friend, director Jack Bender. It included home movies and extended clips emphasizing Ritter's dramatic skills and his slapstick comedy. The Trojan marching band from Ritter's alma mater, University of Southern California, played as the crowd emptied out of the theatre.

10-15-2003, 03:50 PM	#3
chrismann Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 19	I had the great privilege to attend the tribute to John last night at El Capitan. The love in the room for John was palpable. Everyone who knew him adored and admired him. John's brother, Tom, and son Jason delivered beautiful tributes to John, as did Amy Yasbeck, whose love for John was so evident. John's first wife, Nancy Morgan, also was there, and also was very gracious. Jason saluted John and Nancy as "the best parents in the world." Three's Company's exec producers, writers, and director, Dave Powers, were in attendance, as were Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes and Richard Kline. Robert Mandan from "Three's a Crowd" was there, too, along with legions of other actors, producers, directors, crew members and others whose lives John touched. A one-hour compilation of home movies and clips from John's TV and film roles capped the two-hour-plus tribute. John's good friend, Jack Bender, did a great job showcasing many of John's best moments captured on film and video. It was a fitting tribute for a very deserving man. Chris Mann

10-15-2003, 04:09 PM	#4
luckilab1 John Ritter fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 19, 2003 Posts: 108	Thanks for telling us. Rest in peace, John.

10-15-2003, 04:52 PM	#5
grade4 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 03, 2003 Posts: 1,451	Wait, are you trying to tell me that you are the real Chris Mann? It's sorta hard to believe that of all places, you decided to come here... Anyway, whoever you are... Nice post!

10-15-2003, 08:05 PM	#8
grade4 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 03, 2003 Posts: 1,451	Yeah, I realized that too... She really should've came but I'm still sticking up for Chrissy... maybe she couldn't make it because she was doing some sorta somersize thing

10-15-2003, 10:05 PM	#15
Frischman_Fan Who luvs nerds?! I DO!!! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 19, 2003 Location: In the back of Rigby's grocery store. Posts: 1,178	Thanks!!