Jack Tripper

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John Ritter
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Jack Tripper Quotes

	Season 5 / Episode 9: - The Not-So-Great Imposter Jack Tripper: [a girl has just given jack a few judo flips around the kitchen] Felipe? Why didn't you help out? Felipe Gomez: She didn't need no help.
	Season 5 / Episode 3: - A Hundred Dollars a What? Janet Wood Dawson: Darlene is a $100 a night call girl! Jack Tripper: Janet, don't you see I'm talking to my mother! Janet Wood Dawson: But I thought she was Miss Einstein! Jack Tripper: So... she's a smart call girl!
	Season 4 / Episode 9: - Chrissy's Hospitality Jack Tripper: [Mr. Furley is standing outside the bathroom and eavesdropping while Jack and Chrissy are installing a shower curtain] Okay, Chrissy, I'll get in the tub with you, then we can get it on. Chrissy: Get next to me, I'll show you what to do. Jack Tripper: This isn't exactly the first time I've ever done this. Chrissy: Maybe so, but girls are better at this than boys. Jack Tripper: Come on, Chrissy. A little less talk and a little more action, okay? Chrissy: Okay, you do your part and I'll do mine. I don't think it'll reach! Jack Tripper: Of course not, you've got to unfold it first!
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - Love Thy Neighbor Captain: Monsieur, what is this? Jack Tripper: Uh... uh... Jack a-la carte!
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - Love Thy Neighbor Chrissy: Jack, I have a two-part question... Why? Jack Tripper: How is that a two-part question? Chrissy: [turning to Janet] We both want to know!
	Season 1 / Episode 1: - A Man About the House Jack Tripper: I'm hoping to open up a little restaurant for people who can really appreciate high prices.
	Unknown Episode: Stanley Roper: Not in my building! Jack Tripper: I swear, it will be completely platonic. Stanley Roper: What's that mean? Helen Roper: Like you and me, Stanley.
	Unknown Episode: Jack Tripper: Why did she call me a rat? Janet Wood Dawson: Because you're a pig!
	Unknown Episode: Cindy Snow: If my man was cheating on me I'd break every bone in his body! Jack Tripper: You'll do that on your wedding night.
	Unknown Episode: Jack Tripper: Is something burning? Janet Wood Dawson: Oh NO! I left my underwear in the oven. Chrissy: Too bad hot pants are not in style.
	Unknown Episode: Jack Tripper: I have two surprises for you two girls. Chrissy: Oh, I love surprises. It's funny that you never suspect them!
	Unknown Episode: Jack Tripper: Mr. Angelino saw me talking to his daughter and now I have to be married. Terri: Boy, those Italians sure are strict!
	Unknown Episode: Jack Tripper: Larry, haven't you ever thought of telling a girl the truth? Larry: Well, I figure, anyone who puts on eyeliner, fake eyelashes, and plastic nails isn't someone who wants to hear the truth.
	Unknown Episode: Chrissy: Men are so unsympathetic. Jack Tripper: Baloney. Chrissy: Oh yeah? Then how come there are more women nurses than men? Jack Tripper: [pause] Because there are more men who get sick because of women.
	Unknown Episode: Chrissy: Jack, that smells good. Jack Tripper: Chrissy, I haven't even started cooking yet. Chrissy: Well, you better hurry up and start cooking so you can catch up with the smell.
	Unknown Episode: Jack Tripper: And speaking of current events, did you read the big news in the paper this morning? Chrissy: The May Company is having a huge sale on pantyhose. Jack Tripper: Excuse me, Chrissy, that's not exactly a current event. Chrissy: It is so, it's going on right now.
	Unknown Episode: Stanley Roper: Will you put some clothes on? My wife's here! Helen Roper: Mind your own business, Stanley. Stanley Roper: What if the towel slips? Helen Roper: Mind your own business, Stanley. Chrissy: Jack, you have some shaving cream on your face. Jack Tripper: Oh, thank you. Chrissy: [shouts] No, Jack! Helen Roper: Mind your own business, Chrissy!
	Unknown Episode: Jack Tripper: It's time to toast the bride and groom. To Gloria and Larry, happy days! Janet Wood Dawson: Good times! Chrissy: Little House on the Prairie!
	Unknown Episode: Larry: What the heck am I gonna do without a friend like you? [he breaks down crying] Jack Tripper: Well, Larry, I'm only moving about a mile away. Larry: You shoulda told me that before I made a fool of myself!
	Unknown Episode: Janet Wood Dawson: Oh, no, no, no, no. Don't tell anybody you're a chef, okay? Jack Tripper: Okay, mum's the word. Janet Wood Dawson: Well, it's not that there's anything wrong with what you do, Jack. It's just that... everybody here looks so important and we want to make a good impression. Well, you understand, don't you? Jack Tripper: Of course, pumpkin. Janet Wood Dawson: Oh, thanks. Jack Tripper: You're ashamed of me!
	Unknown Episode: Ralph Furley: Ohhhh, I'm through with women. Jack Tripper: Aww. Ralph Furley: Don't you get any ideas!
	Unknown Episode: Terri: I just felt sorry for you! Jack Tripper: Sorry for me? Why would anybody feel sorry for me? Janet Wood Dawson: Oh, lots of reasons.
	Unknown Episode: Larry: I just wanted to know if you wanted to spend an evening with a beautiful, young lady. Jack Tripper: No thanks, pal. I'd rather spend an evening with Janet.

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