All nine seasons ofScrubsincluded nods to sitcoms that had come before.
The episode aired in 2002, so Ritter was part of the main cast of8 Simple Rulesat the time.
There’s a good reason for that - it’s where the flashback was shot.
While it’s a fun Easter Egg, it’s also there for practical reasons.
Either way,it’s one of JD’s memories and not a fantasy.
So, it seems his childhood home looked just like the one in8 Simple Rules.
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Because8 Simple Ruleshad been partially built around Ritter, his death had a far more notable impact.
It continued without him, and likeScrubs, Ritter’s character shared the same fate.
It would be a great way to tie the whole thing together.
Scrubs is a Sitcom and Medical Comedy/Drama created by Bill Lawrence that follows a group of medical students throughout their daily lives at the Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital. The series stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison, as they work their way up from Medical Interns while juggling all sorts of hospital shenanigans.
Plus,Sagal would just be as terrific as Barbara Dorian.
She has already proven to be a talented dramatic actor as well as nailing it in various comedy projects.
Hopefully, theScrubsrevival brings her on board and makes this a reality.
8 Simple Rules is a sitcom that follows the Hennessy family.
John Ritter plays the overprotective father who navigates the challenges of raising teenage daughters.
8 Simple Rules is a sitcom that follows the Hennessy family. John Ritter plays the overprotective father who navigates the challenges of raising teenage daughters. The series blends humor with heartfelt moments, showcasing the family’s attempts to adhere to his “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter."
