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open; we could talk about anything on set. He made it a relaxed set, he left it that way, and that’s the way it continued”.

With the tragic loss of John Ritter on September 11, 2003, the cast had to mourn the loss of one of their most beloved friends and mentors. As the country waited to see what would become of his series, the show stepped up to the plate to honor the memory of John Ritter. Spanjers has found it hard to deal with the loss, but realizes that the experience may have brought the cast together.

“Now it’s different, it might be even tighter now that we lost him. But there’s not as much laughter, he would always make us laugh. But I’ve go to say, ever since David Spade came in he’s been making us laugh a lot. But, how do I explain David Spade? He’s a lot like his character, except less creepy”, Spanjers comments.

The introduction of stars such as David Spade and James Garner has revamped the show, while still dealing with the reality of all of the situations. Although Spanjers has had to adjust to his on-screen family, he knows that his off-screen one will always offer their love.

“My family is very supportive. My Dad and my brother have stayed in Tucson all of the years that I’ve been here in Los Angeles, and my Mom has come with me. My parents are still married, they’ve made it through. My Mom is still going to be here until I’m eighteen. My Dad has had to work longer hours because it’ like having two households. It’s been hard on him, business-wise and family-wise. I couldn’t have done it though, without separating, and having my Mom come here with me to take the chance and go for something”.

Martin Spanjers has a lot on the horizon at the age of seventeen. While he plans to put his Hollywood career on hold to attend the University of Southern California, Spanjers can’t wait to continue with 8 Simple Rules… until he can’t anymore. Catch 8 Simple Rules… on ABC, Tuesday’s at 8, or check your local listings. Get Spanjercised!

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