Thank goodness for writers and creators like Tracy Gamble. "8 Simple Rules..." is a highly witty and entertaining sitcom that has consistently impressed a worldwide audience with its winning formula of good wholesome entertainment associated with American family values. I think another part of its enduring success is that we can all relate to one or more the characters is some way or another. They are believable, and this is important in family sitcoms.
Derived from the best (Home Improvement) and worst (Daddio) Touchstone/ABC sitcom vehicles, it has given Martin Spanjers the chance to excel in a proper comedic role (having been cast in an average sitcom in which he had no real sense of belonging). Together with Kaley Cuoco and Amy Davidson, Spanjers has proved to be a great casting choice. Katey Sagal and the irreplaceable John Ritter were never in any doubt as individual casting choices, but together they have a fantastic on-screen chemistry. This should be considered for DVD as a posthumous tribute and testament to the incredible talents of John Ritter, Another reason for this consideration is that it defies the rule that after the main character has left, the programme loses momentum. Paul Hennessy may have moved on, but his legacy lives on throughout the rest of the Hennessy family, which continues to entertain and delight us. Long may it continue.
Derived from the best (Home Improvement) and worst (Daddio) Touchstone/ABC sitcom vehicles, it has given Martin Spanjers the chance to excel in a proper comedic role (having been cast in an average sitcom in which he had no real sense of belonging). Together with Kaley Cuoco and Amy Davidson, Spanjers has proved to be a great casting choice. Katey Sagal and the irreplaceable John Ritter were never in any doubt as individual casting choices, but together they have a fantastic on-screen chemistry. This should be considered for DVD as a posthumous tribute and testament to the incredible talents of John Ritter, Another reason for this consideration is that it defies the rule that after the main character has left, the programme loses momentum. Paul Hennessy may have moved on, but his legacy lives on throughout the rest of the Hennessy family, which continues to entertain and delight us. Long may it continue.