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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
When John Ritter tragically died after filming just a few episodes of series 2,their was a break in filming while the producers discussed what to do.With the blessing of John Ritters widow,they carried on with the series,dealing with Ritters loss very touchingly in two episodes Goodbye (part 1 & 2)and by adding comedian/actor David Spade and veteran James Garner to the cast.Ritters character,the father,Paul Hennessy,was obviously irreplacable,so Spade took the part of C.J,Kates slacker nephew and Garner the part of Kates sly-old-dog,sharp toungued father.Spade is very funny and Garner is always a pleasure to watch so fortunately the new casting worked.The series dynamic obviously had to change so their is slightly less emphasis on the kids than in season one,but this is still a very enjoyable season that breathes new life into what,on paper at least,looks like a sitcom cliche.Season one is still the best but this is a very worthy follow up considering the circumstances under which it was made.Sadly,the third season was one step too far with the standard of writing declining with each episode and despite the best efforts of the excellent cast,it was no surprise that it was cancelled.What is particularly impressive about the first two seasons is that all the actors are excellent and get(what seems to me anyway)a fairly equal amount of screen time,such was the excellence of the writing at the time.WARNING..REGION 1 ONLY AT THE MOMENT!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
the 1st 3 episodes are brilliant, also they are the last of John Ritter's work! a true comedy legend that is missed.
the good bye episodes were handled brilliantly, and the rest of the season finds it's ground, bringing in David Spade to play CJ was a pretty good choice he's funny and likeable. also Kaley Cuoco is still as cute as ever!!
Too bad Season 3 is not being released anytime soon!
5/5
the good bye episodes were handled brilliantly, and the rest of the season finds it's ground, bringing in David Spade to play CJ was a pretty good choice he's funny and likeable. also Kaley Cuoco is still as cute as ever!!
Too bad Season 3 is not being released anytime soon!
5/5
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
8 Simple Rules--RULES, part two
29 April 2009
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John Ritter passed away after only three episodes of season 2. The series proceeded with a two part episode in which his character, Paul Hennessy, also died. The episode is very sad but is a fitting tribute to the great John Ritter. One can see the tears are real, they're not really acting; A testament to just how well loved he was by his castmates and everyone he met. Afterwards, the Hennessy's once again go about the business of making people laugh. It isn't the same without John Ritter. But, the addition of James Garner and David Spade to the regulars Katey Sagal,(Cate), Kaley Cuoco,(Bridget), Amy Davidson,(Kerry), and Martin Spanjers,(Rory), helps to fill the void. As a fan, I highly recommend season 2.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Great collection
3 Mar 2009
8 Simple Rules is a popular Family Sitcom that begun in 2002. Season 2 Episodes are as follows:
1) Premiere
2) Sex Ed
3) Donny Goes AWOL
4) Goodbye: Part 1
5) Goodbye: Part 2
6) No Right Way
7) What Dad Would Want
8) The First Thanksgiving
9) Merry Christmas: The Story of Anne Frank & Skeevy
10) YMCA
11) Get Real
12) Consequences
13) Opposites Attract: Part 1
14) Opposites Attract: Part 2
15) Opposites Attract: Part 3 - Night of the Locust
16) Daddy's Girl
17) Mall in the Family
18) Let's Keep Going: Part 1
19) Let's Keep Going: Part 2
20) C. J.'s Party
21) Mother's Day
22) The Principal
23) Final Part Un
24) Final Part Deux
John Ritter stars in the first three episodes of Season 2. Katey Sagal sing's in episode 16 "Daddy's Girl."
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1) Premiere
2) Sex Ed
3) Donny Goes AWOL
4) Goodbye: Part 1
5) Goodbye: Part 2
6) No Right Way
7) What Dad Would Want
8) The First Thanksgiving
9) Merry Christmas: The Story of Anne Frank & Skeevy
10) YMCA
11) Get Real
12) Consequences
13) Opposites Attract: Part 1
14) Opposites Attract: Part 2
15) Opposites Attract: Part 3 - Night of the Locust
16) Daddy's Girl
17) Mall in the Family
18) Let's Keep Going: Part 1
19) Let's Keep Going: Part 2
20) C. J.'s Party
21) Mother's Day
22) The Principal
23) Final Part Un
24) Final Part Deux
John Ritter stars in the first three episodes of Season 2. Katey Sagal sing's in episode 16 "Daddy's Girl."
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A rarity; a show loses its lead male figure by death but adapts and incorporates it.
12 July 2009
John Ritter was one heck of an actor, and his death was too premature. Rest in peace to a wonderful man, but his performances will live on forever.
The first season of "8 Simple Rules" makes it a fantastic family show, and with the second, I thought ABC would drop it because of John's death.
Much to my surprise, they incorporated John's death INTO the show, rather than just ending it. Whether they thought the show could go on, or felt it was time for a sitcom/drama to present death in a real light, I don't know. Except they did, kept a straight face, and re-tooled the show, and the excellence remains...
After a period of mourning, for which those episodes do not have a laugh track, they continued and brought in veteran actor James Garner, who proved to be an instant hit with the audience. His presence adds a new chemistry, which clearly works.
Then they added David Space, a move that surprised me, who turns out a BRILLIANT performance to a cast that already had genuine chemistry -- a show that lost John, but rebounded with James and David. It was thought out well and it showed. Plus, the show being a 'family' show presented a topic that does happen in real life. Big kudos.
This show is well-written and well-acted. By all. There is substance, depth, and wit that transcends what could have been sloppily-written, cornball comedy. It's that wit that also helps to elevate what is already a great series.
My favorite episode from this season is a tie, between "Get Real" (David Spade's introduction where he's set up as being an irresponsible oaf), and "Consequences" (the very special drug use episode). As with the season in general, those two episodes are very sharply written but stand out because they transcend "typical" sitcom moments. No easy task.
Highly recommended to all, it's a shame ABC canceled this show after its third year (by placing it before a REALLY bad show on Friday nights), but that's another story...
The first season of "8 Simple Rules" makes it a fantastic family show, and with the second, I thought ABC would drop it because of John's death.
Much to my surprise, they incorporated John's death INTO the show, rather than just ending it. Whether they thought the show could go on, or felt it was time for a sitcom/drama to present death in a real light, I don't know. Except they did, kept a straight face, and re-tooled the show, and the excellence remains...
After a period of mourning, for which those episodes do not have a laugh track, they continued and brought in veteran actor James Garner, who proved to be an instant hit with the audience. His presence adds a new chemistry, which clearly works.
Then they added David Space, a move that surprised me, who turns out a BRILLIANT performance to a cast that already had genuine chemistry -- a show that lost John, but rebounded with James and David. It was thought out well and it showed. Plus, the show being a 'family' show presented a topic that does happen in real life. Big kudos.
This show is well-written and well-acted. By all. There is substance, depth, and wit that transcends what could have been sloppily-written, cornball comedy. It's that wit that also helps to elevate what is already a great series.
My favorite episode from this season is a tie, between "Get Real" (David Spade's introduction where he's set up as being an irresponsible oaf), and "Consequences" (the very special drug use episode). As with the season in general, those two episodes are very sharply written but stand out because they transcend "typical" sitcom moments. No easy task.
Highly recommended to all, it's a shame ABC canceled this show after its third year (by placing it before a REALLY bad show on Friday nights), but that's another story...
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