"Goodbye" Parts 1 and 2 Airing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 8-9 p.m. on ABC - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 10-17-2003, 01:08 PM

More info will be coming soon on this special historical episode where the family mourns the passing of Paul Hennessy. But everyone tune in on Tuesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. for a special hour of television. This will be sad but a must watch. Everyone should continue watching the show because John Ritter's legacy will still be alive as long as the show keeps on going.

Here is a quick synopsis, with no real spoilers:

CATE’S PARENTS HELP CONSOLE THEIR DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN AS THEY GRIEVE OVER THE LOSS OF FAMILY PATRIARCH PAUL, ON ABC’S “8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER”

James Garner ("The Rockford Files") and Suzanne Pleshette ("The Bob Newhart Show") Guest Star as Cate’s Parents in the One-Hour Episode

“Goodbye” – After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate’s parents – who are separated -- put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette guest star as Cate’s parents, on a special one-hour episode of “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” TUESDAY, NOV. 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
“8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy and Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy.
”8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.
A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

TheBert · 10-17-2003, 03:20 PM

good to know. thx for the info

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-17-2003, 03:39 PM

That's going to be really sad.

Thanks for the info.

Pirate · 10-17-2003, 03:55 PM

Thank you for the information, should be a good show.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 10-17-2003, 04:17 PM

Hey Pav....you know that episode list you have now on your site with the names of the episodes that were suppose to be taped. are they eventually gonna use those episodes (with Paul written out of it of course) or did they scrap all of them?

David · 10-17-2003, 05:16 PM

This is gonna be a tear-jerker

Mr. Roper · 10-17-2003, 05:44 PM

Thankyou for that info.

I feel so sad.

Pavan · 10-17-2003, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*
Hey Pav....you know that episode list you have now on your site with the names of the episodes that were suppose to be taped. are they eventually gonna use those episodes (with Paul written out of it of course) or did they scrap all of them?

All are scapped (maybe they'll use them much later, but as of now, no). They have a brand new list of course. All I know is "Goodbye" is taping on Oct. 24, Oct. 31 is still TBA, Nov 7 is "Moving On" and the rest are TBA as of now.

Miss Golden · 10-17-2003, 09:23 PM

I take it I'm with Her will be pre-empted on Nov. 4.

Pavan · 10-17-2003, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss Golden
I take it I'm with Her will be pre-empted on Nov. 4.

Yes, for this night only.

barwars · 10-18-2003, 10:13 AM

Ill definately be tuning in.

HDfanLiz · 10-18-2003, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the info, this will be a real tearjerker.

PZelda · 10-19-2003, 01:23 AM

I'm definitely tuning in. I'll be tuning in every Tuesday now, actually. Thanks for the info, pavan.

Agent 99 · 10-19-2003, 09:28 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely be watching.

Pavan · 10-23-2003, 05:09 PM

UPDATED SYNOPSIS, WITH MORE GUEST STARS:

CATE'S PARENTS HELP CONSOLE THEIR DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN AS THEY COPE WITH THE LOSS OF FAMILY PATRIARCH PAUL, ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER"

James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette Guest Star as Cate's Parents in the One-Hour Episode

John Ratzenberger, Cindy Williams, Patrick Warburton and Larry Miller Reprise
Their Guest Starring Roles

"Goodbye" - After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents (James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette) - who are separated -- put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. John Ratzenberger ("Cheers," "Finding Nemo") and Cindy Williams ("Laverne & Shirley") return as the Hennessy's pesty neighbors, the Doyles, Patrick Warburton ("Less Than Perfect," Puddy on "Seinfeld") reprises his role as Paul's newspaper boss, and Larry Miller ("The Nutty Professor," "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps," "Pretty Woman") appears as Paul's co-worker and Kyle's father, Tommy, on a special one-hour episode of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy and Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy.

Guest starring are James Garner as Jim, Suzanne Pleshette as Laura, Larry Miller as Tommy, John Ratzenberger as Fred Doyle, Cindy Williams as Mary Ellen Doyle, Billy Aaron Brown as Kyle, Patrick Warburton as Nick Sharpe and Nikki Danielle Moore as Jenna Sharpe.

"Goodbye" was written by David Flebotte & Martin Weiss, and Bonnie Kallman & Tracy Gamble. James Widdoes directed.

"8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

10-17-2003, 01:08 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	"Goodbye" Parts 1 and 2 Airing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 8-9 p.m. on ABC More info will be coming soon on this special historical episode where the family mourns the passing of Paul Hennessy. But everyone tune in on Tuesday, November 4 at 8 p.m. for a special hour of television. This will be sad but a must watch. Everyone should continue watching the show because John Ritter's legacy will still be alive as long as the show keeps on going. Here is a quick synopsis, with no real spoilers: CATE’S PARENTS HELP CONSOLE THEIR DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN AS THEY GRIEVE OVER THE LOSS OF FAMILY PATRIARCH PAUL, ON ABC’S “8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER” James Garner ("The Rockford Files") and Suzanne Pleshette ("The Bob Newhart Show") Guest Star as Cate’s Parents in the One-Hour Episode “Goodbye” – After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate’s parents – who are separated -- put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette guest star as Cate’s parents, on a special one-hour episode of “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter,” TUESDAY, NOV. 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy and Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy. ”8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.
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10-17-2003, 03:20 PM	#2
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10-23-2003, 05:09 PM	#15
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	UPDATED SYNOPSIS, WITH MORE GUEST STARS: CATE'S PARENTS HELP CONSOLE THEIR DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN AS THEY COPE WITH THE LOSS OF FAMILY PATRIARCH PAUL, ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER" James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette Guest Star as Cate's Parents in the One-Hour Episode John Ratzenberger, Cindy Williams, Patrick Warburton and Larry Miller Reprise Their Guest Starring Roles "Goodbye" - After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents (James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette) - who are separated -- put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. John Ratzenberger ("Cheers," "Finding Nemo") and Cindy Williams ("Laverne & Shirley") return as the Hennessy's pesty neighbors, the Doyles, Patrick Warburton ("Less Than Perfect," Puddy on "Seinfeld") reprises his role as Paul's newspaper boss, and Larry Miller ("The Nutty Professor," "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps," "Pretty Woman") appears as Paul's co-worker and Kyle's father, Tommy, on a special one-hour episode of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy and Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy. Guest starring are James Garner as Jim, Suzanne Pleshette as Laura, Larry Miller as Tommy, John Ratzenberger as Fred Doyle, Cindy Williams as Mary Ellen Doyle, Billy Aaron Brown as Kyle, Patrick Warburton as Nick Sharpe and Nikki Danielle Moore as Jenna Sharpe. "Goodbye" was written by David Flebotte & Martin Weiss, and Bonnie Kallman & Tracy Gamble. James Widdoes directed. "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.