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8 Simple Rules: Season 1 [DVD]
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Genre | Comedy |
Format | Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled |
Contributor | Martin Spanjers, James Widdoes, John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco, Katey Sagal, Amy Davidson |
Language | English |
Number Of Discs | 3 |
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Legendary sitcom stars John Ritter and Katey Sagal team up in 8 SIMPLE RULES, ABC's hit family comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny. "If you make my daughters cry, I'll make you cry." That's the rallying cry of Paul Hennessy. A little rusty in the parenting department, Paul is forced to meet fatherhood head-on when his wife Cate returns to work. Two teenage daughters and a wisecracking son make Paul's new situation daunting but never dull. Cybill Shepherd, Jason Priestley and Terry Bradshaw are just some of the guest stars joining the fun in Season One. Experience all 28 episodes, plus exclusive bonus features, including a hilarious bonus reel, in this sensational 3-disc set.
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After gaining fame as ladies man Jack Tripper on the 1970s sitcom Three's Company, John Ritter steals the show as a father of three--including two nubile teenage girls--on 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter. The first season, which aired on ABC during 2002 and 2003, introduces viewers to Paul (Ritter) and Cate Hennessy (Katey Sagal) and their precocious children Bridget (Kaley Cuoco), Kerry (Amy Davidson), and Rory (Martin Spanjers). When former stay-at-home mom Cate returns to the work force as a nurse, it's up to Paul to write his newspaper column at home on occasion and mind the kids. The first season deals with that uneasy transition. It's actually refreshing to see a family depicted where the parents don't always like the kids. Paul often jokes with Cate that he's mad she ever suggested they start a family. He also notes, "What's it called if you're damned if you do and damned if you don't? Oh yes, fatherhood."
As for the children, we've seen similar stereotypical characters on other sitcoms. Bridget is the 16-year-old blonde bombshell. Kerry is her awkward, brunette younger sister, and Rory is their kid brother who has the creepy habit of hiding in their closets. Paul's relationship with Rory is even keeled. But it's his daughters that he is trying to win over. They love him, but they're also embarrassed and befuddled by him. Just when he thinks he's bonding with them, the girls will sarcastically point out his faults--such as his being at least 100 years old. As he succinctly points out to his wife, "They live in my house, but they don't even like me. They're not kids. They're cats!" Though the show is big on comic moments, it also is generous in sharing poignant memories. When Paul looks at his girls, he doesn't see young women that even his friends think of as hotties. Rather, he still views them as innocent toddlers who looked up to and adored him. Sagal, who was so over-the-top in both looks and mannerisms when she played the matriarch on Married with Children, is a wonderful foil for Ritter. Beautiful, smart, and funny, she's a tough act for him to follow when it comes to being a stay-at-home dad. --Jae-Ha Kim
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Item model number : 05418500
- Director : James Widdoes
- Media Format : Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
- Run time : 10 hours and 1 minute
- Release date : August 7, 2007
- Actors : John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
- Subtitles: : Spanish, French
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified
- Studio : Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
- ASIN : B000QFCDAO
- Number of discs : 3
- Best Sellers Rank: #28,963 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #3,352 in Comedy (Movies & TV)
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Glad I did. With no expectations, I found myself laughing a lot at the show. I'd never watched "Three's Company" either and was unfamiliar with John Ritter's work. I had only seen him in that awful movie "Bad Santa" and that was about it. Not a great introduction to him I know.
I was vaguely aware he had passed away (didn't know it was that long ago) and the more I watched the first season, the more I realised what a wonderful actor he was. I haven't actually laughed so hard at a TV show for a long time. He is sweet, he's confused, he's trying hard to be a good dad.....And what a surprise to see Katey Sagal in there. I was more familiar with her work, having seen a few episodes here and there of "Married with Children"
Definitely recommended.
I can honestly say this series is beloved, but they cheated it after Ritter's death. Supposedly ABC Studios planned a fourth and final season. However, ABC quickly aborted it and blamed Ritter's death for the reason. I have been watching it since it aired in syndication via ABC Family as of 2007. I never miss an episode, and most of them may seem corny but they are good.
Moving on....
This season is hilarious.
Now for my top 10 Episodes
1. Pilot
2. Wings
3. Paul Meets His Match
4. Cheerleader (Kerry really shines in that episode)
5. All I Want For Christmas
6. By the Book
7. The Cool Parent
8. Come and Knock on Our Door (FUNNY!)
9. Kerry's Video
10. An Officer and a Gentleman... Sort of (Part 2)
His on-screen family are also a delight to watch, especially Amy Davidson (Kerry) who needs no effort in shinning through, despite Kaley's character as Bridget who is the constant attention-seeker.
I recommend this to ALL age groups, both genders. It's a sit-com anyone can enjoy... and its something I know I can watch over and over again!
=D
pk
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Umso bemerkenswerter, dass ABC die Serie trotz John Ritters' Tod während der 2. Staffel weitergedreht hatte und sein Ableben in die Handlung einarbeitete; das macht vor allem die 2. Staffel umso rührender und ergreifender.
Zu dem DVD-Regionalcode 1 (nur U.S.A.) ist zu sagen: einfach am Computer mit VLC Media Player wiedergeben, dann klappt's!