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Overview
Release Date:
17 September 2002 (USA) morePlot:
The Hennessy clan -- mother Cate (Katey Sagal), daughters Bridget (Kaley Cuoco) and Kerry (Amy Davidson)... moreAwards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Actress Suzanne Pleshette Dies at 70 (From WENN. 21 January 2008)
Actress Suzanne Pleshette Dies at 70 (From WENN. 18 January 2008)
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They should be applauded for the way they handled his death. moreUS TV Schedule:
| Mon. July 21 | 6:00 PM | FAM | Coach | #3.7 | |
| Mon. July 21 | 6:30 PM | FAM | Secrets | #3.8 | more |
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 8 of 51)| Katey Sagal | ... | Cate Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005) | |
| Kaley Cuoco | ... | Bridget Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005) | |
| Amy Davidson | ... | Kerry Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005) | |
| Martin Spanjers | ... | Rory Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005) | |
| James Garner | ... | Jim Egan (45 episodes, 2003-2005) | |
| David Spade | ... | C.J. Barnes (39 episodes, 2004-2005) | |
| John Ritter | ... | Paul Hennessy (31 episodes, 2002-2003) | |
| Billy Aaron Brown | ... | Kyle (31 episodes, 2002-2004) |
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30 min (76 episodes)Country:
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Starting with the episode 'Goodbye, Part 1', the show's theme was never shown again. Instead, the screen would just fade out and '8 Simple Rules' would just be added to the beginning of the list of actors. moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: In several episodes, characters drink "Safeway Select" colas. The Safeway Brands are only available in Safeway Company Stores in the Western US and Canada, in and around the Chicagoland area and at some select convenience stores in the Eastern US. The show takes place in Detroit, Michigan. No Safeway Company Stores exist in or around Detroit. moreFAQ
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The writers of "8 Simple Rules" should be commended for the manner in which they handled John Ritter's death. There was a lot of speculation about merely replacing the star with another actor. The people at the show chose instead to go out on a limb and let the show mirror reality. They showed the pain of a family goes through when losing a loved one. "8 Simple Rules" is showing the family adapting to the hole that has been torn in their lives that can never be filled. They are showing the truth. And showing that there still is humor in life. Most sit-coms now-a-days shy too much away from reality and give us a syrupy-sweet, trite twenty minutes of simulated laugh tracks and simulated humor. The writers go for the easy sells and go cash their sponsor checks. "8 Simple Rules" has gone beyond such shallow ends to bring us a show we can all appreciate. Thank you, ABC.