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8SimpleRulesGrl · 01-12-2004, 11:09 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew when it will be announced if 8 Simple Rules will be back for a 3rd season. Katey Sagal mentioned on Larry King Live that a boyfrifriend may be introduced for her NEXT SEASON, and I didn't know if the show had been renewed for sure yet.
Thanks!

Pavan · 01-12-2004, 11:14 PM

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Originally posted by 8SimpleRulesGrl
I was wondering if anyone knew when it will be announced if 8 Simple Rules will be back for a 3rd season. Katey Sagal mentioned on Larry King Live that a boyfrifriend may be introduced for her NEXT SEASON, and I didn't know if the show had been renewed for sure yet.
Thanks!

I have no doubt it will be back next season. It's on par with the ratings like last year.

TVJunkie101 · 01-12-2004, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by pavanbadal
I have no doubt it will be back next season. It's on par with the ratings like last year.

I don't really keep up with the ratings, but it's still averaging about the same it did last season? I don't see ABC cancelling it anytime soon.

I'd rather them keep James Garner next season then add a boyfriend, but I guess all that is tentative for now, and whose to say James Garner won't want to come back, he did after all sign on for all of this season. I guess Cate eventually has to move on... it's just with WHO that worries me... they better get someone good and I mean GOOD. LOL.

Pavan · 01-12-2004, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101
I don't really keep up with the ratings, but it's still averaging about the same it did last season? I don't see ABC cancelling it anytime soon.

Yes, it's right on par, a few points behind this time last year, but still solid. 1st in its timeslot always among viewers 18-49 and second overall (behind NCIS).

IpsoPhatso · 01-13-2004, 12:38 AM

What'd be scary is if those Ed O'Neil rumors came true, with the whole boyfriend/husband thing. That would be surprisingly weird. I think Cate getting a new husband wouldn't work, but then again, I didn't the show could go on without John Ritter, yet the writers are making it happen.

Superstar · 01-13-2004, 02:33 PM

Glad it should come back

8SimpleRulesGrl · 01-13-2004, 04:39 PM

Thanks

David · 01-13-2004, 06:05 PM

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Originally posted by pavanbadal
I have no doubt it will be back next season. It's on par with the ratings like last year.

Yeah, im pretty sure it will come back. It's one of ABC's big hits, if not the biggest.

BowWowsBreezy · 01-13-2004, 06:05 PM

i hope they dont have a boyfriend come onto the show...I mean I know these things happen in real life vbut it just doesnt seem right I think even if they did it next season it would still be too soon

David · 01-13-2004, 06:07 PM

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Originally posted by rvsockz74
i hope they dont have a boyfriend come onto the show...I mean I know these things happen in real life vbut it just doesnt seem right I think even if they did it next season it would still be too soon

Yeah im with you on that, I dont really want Cate to start dating other men =/

factsoflife · 01-13-2004, 06:43 PM

8 Simple Rules will without a doubt be back next season, it is currently one of ABC's biggest hits, perhaps there biggest comedy next to My wife and Kids, George Lopez and Hope and Faith. It will BE BACK FOR SURE... but we won't OFFICALLY know until May when the networks present at Up-Fronts 2004.

As for Kate dating, well, you know what thats what happens in real life when a spouse dies, the remaining spouse eventually starts dating, but i agree it may be too soon. I think they should at least wait until season four or five... But if they do it tastefully i don't see it hurting the show... I'm honestly surprised that the writers were able to handel Ritters death with so much compassion and dignity, my props to them, and it imho its actually made the show a little bit more intresting to watch... More unpredicatble.

Superstar · 01-14-2004, 02:05 PM

I dont want Cate dating either, its too soon

Agent 99 · 01-14-2004, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101
I guess Cate eventually has to move on... it's just with WHO that worries me... they better get someone good and I mean GOOD. LOL.

Good point! If/when the show decides to go that route, whoever plays that part will have quite a difficult job ahead of him. I don't think the audience will be very open to him... or maybe that's just me.

factsoflife · 01-14-2004, 04:45 PM

I think that if they get some well known actor that the audience may be more open than we think, but they better not get some nobody to play the boyfriend. Wouldn't it be weird if Bridget and Kate fell for the same guy?

MandieR1980 · 01-15-2004, 01:55 AM

I don't want Cate to date either. This was John Ritter's show I don't want anyone else to be the leading man.

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01-13-2004, 06:43 PM	#11
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	8 Simple Rules will without a doubt be back next season, it is currently one of ABC's biggest hits, perhaps there biggest comedy next to My wife and Kids, George Lopez and Hope and Faith. It will BE BACK FOR SURE... but we won't OFFICALLY know until May when the networks present at Up-Fronts 2004. As for Kate dating, well, you know what thats what happens in real life when a spouse dies, the remaining spouse eventually starts dating, but i agree it may be too soon. I think they should at least wait until season four or five... But if they do it tastefully i don't see it hurting the show... I'm honestly surprised that the writers were able to handel Ritters death with so much compassion and dignity, my props to them, and it imho its actually made the show a little bit more intresting to watch... More unpredicatble.
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01-15-2004, 01:55 AM	#15
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01-13-2004, 12:38 AM	#5
IpsoPhatso Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 06, 2004 Posts: 37	What'd be scary is if those Ed O'Neil rumors came true, with the whole boyfriend/husband thing. That would be surprisingly weird. I think Cate getting a new husband wouldn't work, but then again, I didn't the show could go on without John Ritter, yet the writers are making it happen.

01-13-2004, 02:33 PM	#6
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Glad it should come back

01-13-2004, 04:39 PM	#7
8SimpleRulesGrl John & Martin Rock! Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Posts: 65	Thanks

01-14-2004, 02:05 PM	#12
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I dont want Cate dating either, its too soon

01-14-2004, 04:45 PM	#14
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	I think that if they get some well known actor that the audience may be more open than we think, but they better not get some nobody to play the boyfriend. Wouldn't it be weird if Bridget and Kate fell for the same guy?