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Pavan · 01-15-2004, 02:15 PM

David Spade has joined the cast of "8 Simple Rules," which airs TUESDAYS (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Spade -- who joins the show along with previously announced James Garner -- plays C.J., Cate's (Katey Sagal) wayward nephew, who just can't seem to resist getting himself into trouble and offering questionable advice to Bridget (Kaley Cuoco), Kerry (Amy Davidson) and Rory (Martin Spanjers).

Spade is best-known for his role as Dennis Finch on "Just Shoot Me" and as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live." He was last seen in the film "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star," and also starred with "SNL" alumnus Chris Farley in "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep." Additional movie credits include "Joe Dirt," "Reality Bites," "Light Sleeper," "Coneheads" and "Lost & Found," for which he also co-wrote the screenplay. He was also the lead voice in the Disney animated film, "The Emperor's New Groove." On television he guest starred on "The Larry Sanders Show" and appeared in HBO's "13th Annual Young Comedians Special."

"8 Simple Rules" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy, Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy, with James Garner as Jim and David Spade as C.J.

Tracy Gamble ("Home Improvement," "The Golden Girls"), who created the series, also serves as executive producer, along with James Widdoes, Tom Shadyac ("Bruce Almighty," "Liar Liar," "The Nutty Professor") and Michael Bostick ("Bruce Almighty," "Liar Liar"). The series is based on W. Bruce Cameron's bestselling book, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter." "8 Simple Rules," which premiered on September 17, 2002, is from Touchstone Television.

barwars · 01-15-2004, 06:09 PM

James Garner.... great move.
David Spade.... not sure. Seems they may rely on his star power.
He was great on SNL, Tommy Boy and Black Sheep. But Im not a big fan of "Just Shoot Me"

I wonder how it will work out.

strawberryrose · 01-15-2004, 06:49 PM

He's going to be a regular? noooooo! Knowing him he'll try turing the show into the "david spade show"! He will ruin everything!

TVJunkie101 · 01-15-2004, 07:24 PM

I thought David Spade was pretty funny, but this is a huge mistake. I don't like it at all. I guess I'll just have to wait and see, but all I can see is 'The David Spade Show'. Nothing against him, but imo, they didn't need to make him a regular. Popping in every now and then would have been a better move.

PinkCutieK · 01-15-2004, 07:28 PM

not a good idea to have david spade....i like him and all but the show's obviously starting to diminish now that they're having to rely on the star power of david spade...uh oh...

james garner was a good idea for the show cuz they really needed another father figure, but i think adding david spade is just too much!

Honda Rider · 01-15-2004, 08:21 PM

That makes sense. I don't think the two of them together will equal one Ritter, but that's just me.

star_chick_36 · 01-15-2004, 08:46 PM

Oh man that is totally a bad move. I can stand him on 2 or 3 shows but as a regular I dont know what to think.

James Garner is a good idea because like PinkCutiek said they need a father figure and besides hes a really good actor.

But neither of them could ever replace John Ritter.

BowWowsBreezy · 01-15-2004, 09:01 PM

i guess we will have to watch and find out... I imagine he won't be as big of a character as Jim but I think he'll jst be popping in occasionaly for the rest of the season but I really don't think it's anything to worry about, just watch and show support

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-15-2004, 09:05 PM

Hmm...guess I'm alone here. I like David Spade and thought he was great in the last ep. He's definately not replacing John...not even close...but I do like it that he's a regular now.

Mr. Roper · 01-15-2004, 09:08 PM

Well.... I'm happy!

I thought he did great in the last episode, and he should be a great new addition!

TJL · 01-15-2004, 09:39 PM

I like David Spade. I think he's a good addition to the cast.

loyal8SRfan · 01-15-2004, 11:25 PM

I think it is a positive move to add David Spade to the cast. Spade brings more humor to the show, and can bring a larger audience to the show through his fans. I do not think it will become the 'David Spade Show' because he will be a part of an ensemble cast, just as he was on 'Just Shoot Me'. The show has good writers, and they will make sure that the focus remains on the entire family, not just David Spade. I do not think that David Spade is a self-centered, or self-absorbed actor who would demand that he be the focus of the show. If he did this, I am sure that they would not have signed him on as a regular. With the addition of James Garner and David Spade the cast has just become a larger family, and that is the focus of the show-family. The show has never relied on focusing on one individual, and this will continue. There is nothing to worry about.

dandelion wine · 01-15-2004, 11:38 PM

Being a big fan of his, I'm really anxious to see how this turns out.

Lor3nzo · 01-15-2004, 11:42 PM

Well, I think this is a good idea, he is one of the funniest people out there and he really didn't have any jobs at hand plus the ratings will go up I say its a good idea, I didn't think it was that good of an idea when James became and regular but I gave him a chance and he fits perfect.

Mr. Television · 01-16-2004, 12:28 AM

I never was a fan of his and I never liked Just Shoot Me. However he was good in the last episode and I am willing to give him a chance.

01-15-2004, 02:15 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	David Spade Officially a Regular David Spade has joined the cast of "8 Simple Rules," which airs TUESDAYS (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Spade -- who joins the show along with previously announced James Garner -- plays C.J., Cate's (Katey Sagal) wayward nephew, who just can't seem to resist getting himself into trouble and offering questionable advice to Bridget (Kaley Cuoco), Kerry (Amy Davidson) and Rory (Martin Spanjers). Spade is best-known for his role as Dennis Finch on "Just Shoot Me" and as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live." He was last seen in the film "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star," and also starred with "SNL" alumnus Chris Farley in "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep." Additional movie credits include "Joe Dirt," "Reality Bites," "Light Sleeper," "Coneheads" and "Lost & Found," for which he also co-wrote the screenplay. He was also the lead voice in the Disney animated film, "The Emperor's New Groove." On television he guest starred on "The Larry Sanders Show" and appeared in HBO's "13th Annual Young Comedians Special." "8 Simple Rules" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy, Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy, with James Garner as Jim and David Spade as C.J. Tracy Gamble ("Home Improvement," "The Golden Girls"), who created the series, also serves as executive producer, along with James Widdoes, Tom Shadyac ("Bruce Almighty," "Liar Liar," "The Nutty Professor") and Michael Bostick ("Bruce Almighty," "Liar Liar"). The series is based on W. Bruce Cameron's bestselling book, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter." "8 Simple Rules," which premiered on September 17, 2002, is from Touchstone Television.
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01-15-2004, 06:49 PM	#3
strawberryrose Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 12, 2003 Posts: 45	David Spade??? He's going to be a regular? noooooo! Knowing him he'll try turing the show into the "david spade show"! He will ruin everything!

01-15-2004, 07:24 PM	#4
TVJunkie101 Member...you 'member? Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,838	I thought David Spade was pretty funny, but this is a huge mistake. I don't like it at all. I guess I'll just have to wait and see, but all I can see is 'The David Spade Show'. Nothing against him, but imo, they didn't need to make him a regular. Popping in every now and then would have been a better move.
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PinkCutieK Hit the beach... Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 22, 2003 Location: **California here we come, right back where we started from... Posts: 976	not a good idea to have david spade....i like him and all but the show's obviously starting to diminish now that they're having to rely on the star power of david spade...uh oh... james garner was a good idea for the show cuz they really needed another father figure, but i think adding david spade is just too much!
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01-15-2004, 08:46 PM	#7
star_chick_36 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 49	Oh man that is totally a bad move. I can stand him on 2 or 3 shows but as a regular I dont know what to think. James Garner is a good idea because like PinkCutiek said they need a father figure and besides hes a really good actor. But neither of them could ever replace John Ritter.
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01-15-2004, 06:09 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	James Garner.... great move. David Spade.... not sure. Seems they may rely on his star power. He was great on SNL, Tommy Boy and Black Sheep. But Im not a big fan of "Just Shoot Me" I wonder how it will work out.

01-15-2004, 08:21 PM	#6
Honda Rider Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 01, 2003 Posts: 116	That makes sense. I don't think the two of them together will equal one Ritter, but that's just me.

01-15-2004, 09:01 PM	#8
BowWowsBreezy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Location: PA (to far from LA) Posts: 410	i guess we will have to watch and find out... I imagine he won't be as big of a character as Jim but I think he'll jst be popping in occasionaly for the rest of the season but I really don't think it's anything to worry about, just watch and show support
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01-15-2004, 09:05 PM	#9
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Hmm...guess I'm alone here. I like David Spade and thought he was great in the last ep. He's definately not replacing John...not even close...but I do like it that he's a regular now.
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01-15-2004, 09:08 PM	#10
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01-15-2004, 09:39 PM	#11
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01-15-2004, 11:25 PM	#12
loyal8SRfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 20, 2003 Posts: 14	This should be positive I think it is a positive move to add David Spade to the cast. Spade brings more humor to the show, and can bring a larger audience to the show through his fans. I do not think it will become the 'David Spade Show' because he will be a part of an ensemble cast, just as he was on 'Just Shoot Me'. The show has good writers, and they will make sure that the focus remains on the entire family, not just David Spade. I do not think that David Spade is a self-centered, or self-absorbed actor who would demand that he be the focus of the show. If he did this, I am sure that they would not have signed him on as a regular. With the addition of James Garner and David Spade the cast has just become a larger family, and that is the focus of the show-family. The show has never relied on focusing on one individual, and this will continue. There is nothing to worry about.

01-15-2004, 11:38 PM	#13
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01-15-2004, 11:42 PM	#14
Lor3nzo The Future Mr. Cuoco Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 197	Well, I think this is a good idea, he is one of the funniest people out there and he really didn't have any jobs at hand plus the ratings will go up I say its a good idea, I didn't think it was that good of an idea when James became and regular but I gave him a chance and he fits perfect.
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01-16-2004, 12:28 AM	#15
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