Jaimoe Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 I'm quite shocked right now. I've always liked John. I'm not really a fan of Three's Company any more, but when I was a kid in the 70's, John's brand of physical comedy was refreshing. John was good in the movies like Sling Blade and he played a really creepy robot on Buffy The Vampire Slayer a few years back - a memorable role I must say. Just last week I watched John do his best in a truly dreadful and recent movie called Tadpole; at least John was good in it. I think his career was beginning to take off once again, with a new fall series on ABC and a co-starring role in the upcoming Terry Zwigoff ( director of Crumb and Ghost World ) anti-Christmas movie, Bad Santa. Rest in peace John. You did your late great father Tex Ritter proud. Thanks for the laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 Here's the Washington Post story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63915-2003Sep12.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted September 12, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 Actually, read it here: http://www.usatoday.com/life/2003-09-12-ritter-obit_x.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 yeah, that one shocked me... 54 years old... had an undetected heart flaw well, thanks for making me laugh as a kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 That was one hell of a shocker today. Of all the actors out there, John Ritter always stood out. I've been seeing a few Three's Company's on TV lately, and getting a laugh at how young John was in it. There was a movie he was in called "Noises Off" that was a great showcase for his talent. I guess he's off to the great Regal Beagle in the sky. Thanks for the laughs John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon. Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 what a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasyfizeek Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 Another blow.....RIP Mr. Ritter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 Larry's buying at the Regal Begal tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 I always loved watching Three's Company, but always had to change the channel when Mom came downstairs....I was young, thanks for the laughs Mr. Ritter I like that glowing condom movie he was in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretman Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 another good movie he did is "Real Men" with Jim Belushi its hilarious, gonna have to check the satellite for three's company reruns tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Thank you fretman. I hadnt thought of that movie in years.......... Heck, I havent seen it in even longer, and I thought it was a riot when I first saw it. Dont know what I would think now. "Bang, bang bang!" Watching John Ritter shoot his 'fake' gun just popped in my head. I grew up on John, and loved his use of physical humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shitidiot Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 come and knock on my door, will be waiting for you......... one of my favorit theme song. so sad. another 70's icon gone for ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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