i have not read the book that this be base upon or inspire by . this be some of ( the others be film role ) the last work of john ritter ( rip ) and one hop that it be hilarious . and it be . almost every time he present in this and a a matter of fact . most of the cast and supporting as well a regular and play off each other well and and the material tend to be great . he play paul hennessy and the father of three teenager represent rory and the typical guy of that age and kerry and the depressive middle child who fight for cause and awareness and and bridget and the fashion loving and popular ditz . sagal make a return to be the female lead in a sit com and and her character be far remove from peggy bundy . the show change somewhat after mr. three company pass on and and for a while and they couldn not seem to make up their mind if they want to go for get laugh and or be poignant and make sure to be respectful . one can wonder how or why it last for so long after that represent it could still be quite good and some of the addition be fortunate ( if you like david spade and most of his part consist of him do his schtick ) and have stuff to say . my personal favorite episode be in the last season . the humor be a nice mix of dumb person joke ( mainly relate to the high schoolers ) and silliness and dark comedy and crude material . this dealt with sex and other adult topic and but never in a graphic manner . the language be mild and and and on occasion and moderately strong . i recommend this to any fan of those who make it . positive .