Jason Ritter on Father's Legacy & Fan Encounters

0:00On April 8th, Jason Ritter opened up on Ted Danson's podcast about his tight bond with his dad, John Ritter, 23 years after John's death. From a heart issue, Jason was just 23 when it happened, the oldest of four kids, so his siblings had even less time with their father. He talked about coming to terms with their story ending right there, no extra chapters, and now cherishing every bit of the time they shared. Danson shared how his own dad pops into his acting moments, and Jason agreed it happens to him too, especially when he loosens up in auditions and nails a takeout of nowhere. As Jason gets older, he spotting more physical and style resemblances to John, like watching Old Matlock episodes where he sees his dad's expressions in himself. John was a comedy legend from Threes Company back in the late 70s to mid 80s, with over 100 credits and Broadway runs under his. Felt. Dealing with family grief plus the world's love for John has been a roller coaster, but Jason finds beauty in fans' reactions now.

1:03He shared a hilarious day's story with his white Melanie Linsky, when a fan gushed about John, said rest in peace, then turned away mid-convo. Reminding him of his dad's knack for spotting the funny in life. That's your update from Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.