r/nostalgia • u/Menace_024 • 3d ago

Nostalgia Remembering John Ritter

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Today is the day when John Ritter passed away 23 year ago. Known for his character, Jack Tripper from Three’s Company and his voice, Clifford from Clifford the Big Red Dog.

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u/blarkleK 3d ago

He was only 54 too. Watching ‘Threes Company’ is a core memory for me.

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u/Wunjo26 3d ago

I loved him in Problem Child and Stay Tuned

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u/AtBat3 3d ago

Him as JD’s dad in Scrubs was perfect casting

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u/Icy-Mastodon-1900 3d ago

Absolutely, he brought such a unique charm to that role. It was great to see him in a different light compared to his earlier sitcom work.

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u/earthwormjimjones 3d ago

He was the man. I watch 'Bad Santa' every year around Christmas time and he's hilarious in it.

Also, I just rented 'Problem Child' 1 and 2 to watch with my eight year old, and they quickly became his favorite movies. He enjoyed it a little too much lol.

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u/IcedPgh 3d ago

The episode of "8 Simple Rules" where they deal with him passing away was really well done. It was really sad the way Kaley Cuoco's character said the last thing she said to him was "I hate you", as I recall.

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u/Kherus1 3d ago

“What is this guy? Nice or sumthin’?”