David Spade to join Joey?

[Brian Damage]

Courtesy of TVGuide.com (http://www.tvguide.com/news/askausiello/)

Question: Any information about the next season of Joey? — Ellen

Ausiello: Sources say producers are looking to introduce a David Spade-type sidekick to try to liven things up. Among those up for the role: David Spade.

[Pavan]

That's a joke.

[Brian Damage]

Spade would be a bad decision anyway, because just like he did with Just Shoot Me and later 8 Simple rules, it would become the David Spade show.

[Brian Damage]

That's a joke.

I'm sure it's true that they are looking for a sidekick to Joey.

[Pus$y Galore]

Spade would be a bad decision anyway, because just like he did with Just Shoot Me and later 8 Simple rules, it would become the David Spade show.


Oh PLLLLEASE say it ain't so!! They bring Spade in and as you say - kiss "Joey" goodbye! Can't these execs see that by now?

I've just never liked that guy - he's too "weaselly" to me - like someone brought their pet ferret to your house and it gets loose and takes over!

[Pavan]

I'm sure it's true that they are looking for a sidekick to Joey.

It won't be Spade. That was just a joke. I know Ausiello's humor--I read his column.

[spunkygirl]

Phew thank goodness it was a joke

[glenny]

Why don't they (any network) give David his own show and see if it would work.

[Pus$y Galore]

Oh thank God it was a joke! He's like the kiss of death as a co-star on shows anymore! :rolleyes:

[tiff7]

David Spade was not the reason 8 Simple Rules ended, the show survived the loss of John Ritter on 9/11/03 & David was brought onto the show 2 give the show some juice, the show made it w/out John (even though it was hard on the cast & his fans & family) As 4 David's other shows, such as Spin City, Michael J. Fox wanted 2 leave the show 2 be w/his family & 2 take care of hie Parkinson's.

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[dlemond]

David Spade was not the reason 8 Simple Rules ended, the show survived the loss of John Ritter on 9/11/03 & David was brought onto the show 2 give the show some juice, the show made it w/out John (even though it was hard on the cast & his fans & family) As 4 David's other shows, such as Spin City, Michael J. Fox wanted 2 leave the show 2 be w/his family & 2 take care of hie Parkinson's.

Tiff7

David Spade didn't join Spin City.

Charlie Sheen took over for Michael J. Fox.

[Stuck In The '70's]

David Spade was not the reason 8 Simple Rules ended, the show survived the loss of John Ritter on 9/11/03 & David was brought onto the show 2 give the show some juice, the show made it w/out John (even though it was hard on the cast & his fans & family) As 4 David's other shows, such as Spin City, Michael J. Fox wanted 2 leave the show 2 be w/his family & 2 take care of hie Parkinson's.

Tiff7
Yea CS replaced MJF in Spin City. I didn't mind him on 8SR but a lot of people didn't like how it was turned into The David Spade Show.

[TJL]

If you're going to bring on a new regular character, bring back Lucy Lui. She was great.

[Pus$y Galore]

If you're going to bring on a new regular character, bring back Lucy Lui. She was great.

I was thinking that too. I thought that's where they were headed.

[TJL]

If they're going to bring in a "funny sidekick" for Joey, have Chandler (Matthew Perry) join the show for three or four episodes.

[Brian Damage]

If they want a funny sidekick, why not more Howie?

[barwars]

If they want a funny sidekick, why not more Howie?

That's what I think they need.... more of what works. Not new characters that'll suck.

David Spade just isn't funny unless Chris Farley is with him, plain and simple.

[db108108]

If they're going to bring in a "funny sidekick" for Joey, have Chandler (Matthew Perry) join the show for three or four episodes.

Besides, what's Perry doing now anyway?

[Pus$y Galore]

Besides, what's Perry doing now anyway?


Last I heard, he might be battling some of his demons again. He might not currently be in a position to work. Not sure though - I heard this a couple of months ago and if he could do rehab while still taping on friends, then I guess he could do a couple of appearances.

I hate to say it, but the show does need "something". Still can't put my finger on it, but it's not quite "there" yet. Worries me when a show takes an entire season to really get going.

[robyrob]

thats great :lol:

[tiff7]

I think the show needs one of Joey's best "Friends"! :) (Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Phoebe or Monica!) I hope Matthew Perry doesn't end up in rehab again

Tiff7