Arkin To Take Over Ritter's Role?

Adam Arkin, one of the stars of Chicago Hope and most recently seen as a regular on the shortlived Baby Bob, has been cast in the final three episodes of this season's ABC comedy 8 Simple Rules, as Katey Sagal's new romantic interest, TV Guide Online reported Monday. Spurring speculation that he may become the late John Ritter's replacement on the show, the publication indicated that Arkin is due to return to the show next season.