These days, the show “8 Simple Rules” is probably best known for being John Ritter’s unfinished business. Considered one of the nicest guys in show business, Ritter left almost as many grieving friends as he did fans when he suffered a fatal aortic dissection in 2003. The show went on hiatus, but returned shortly afterward, with the writers incorporating the death of Ritter’s character. It was the only way the show could go on.

And go on it did, for another two seasons. While ratings improved slightly after the tragedy, they soon slipped once curiosity wore off (and David Spade joined the cast). In retrospect, most people agree that “8 Simple Rules” jumped the shark when Ritter passed.

Now, after a respectable time has passed, the “8 Simple Rules” legacy will live on. The book upon which it is based has a sequel, 8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter. The folks behind The Devil Wears Prada plan to bring it to the big screen, with the help of author W. Bruce Cameron.

The story involves a divorced father with three younger women in his life – a girlfriend and two daughters, both of whom become engaged at the same time. Hijinks ensue!

Not much else is known at this time, but Cameron and the producers will surely make Ritter proud. And if you love hijinks as much as they do, wile away some time playing comedy movie trivia on Kwanzoo.

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