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Jason Ritter is taking a trip down memory lane. He recently opened up about an interesting connection between his family and the original Matlock series, despite never having the opportunity to meet the legendary Andy Griffith. On Sunday, the 45-year-old actor attended PaleyFest L.A., where he reminisced on his fond memories of the original series. Other stars of the Matlock reboot, including Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, David Del Rio, and Leah Lewis, were also present. The event was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, featuring a special screening and panel discussion of the CBS revival, which offered Ritter a chance to reflect on his ties to the beloved series. Jason Ritter and Don Knotts’ connection Jason Ritter/Instagram The original Matlock series aired from 1986 to 1995, starring Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock, a criminal defense attorney. While Jason Ritter never met Griffith, his father, the late John Ritter, co-starred with Don Knotts on the sitcom Three’s Company from 1979 to 1984. Knotts played Barney Fife alongside Griffith in The Andy Griffith Show before joining the series in its fourth season. Jason Ritter admitted that he would have loved to meet Griffith, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 86. He shared the nostalgic feeling he usually gets from watching the old series and noted that Andy Griffith was “a lovely actor” and “a sweet character” who defied all odds against him. Jason Ritter has fond memories of Don Knotts, whom he encountered multiple times due to his father’s time on Three’s Company and occasionally ran into. At the same time, the series continued after his father, John Ritter, passed away in 2003. John Ritter, Don Knotts/Everett collection/Instagram ‘Three’s Company’ memories Jason Ritter admitted that he only became aware of Three’s Company after Don Knotts joined the cast in 1979, replacing Norman Fell and Audra Lindley’s Mr. and Mrs. Roper. Knotts took on the role of Ralph Furley, a quirky landlord who quickly became a fan favorite. THREE’S COMPANY, from left, John Ritter, Don Knotts, (1981), 1979-84. ©ABC/courtesy Everett Collection Jason Ritter noted that Knotts made him laugh with his facial expressions and personality. Now stepping into the world of Matlock himself, Ritter is playing lawyer Julian Markston in the new CBS revival and hopes to bring his unique touch to the franchise. Next up: Tom Selleck Faces Criticism For Controversial Spokesperson Role, Might Lose His ‘Blue Bloods’ Fanbase The post Jason Ritter Reflects On Meeting Don Knotts Through Famous Dad And What He Was Like appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Have you ever not been able to sleep at night because you are stressed out about your finances?  If so, you are certainly not alone.  When there is simply not enough money coming in to pay all the bills, the pressure can be excruciating.  The cost of food, housing and other essentials has been rising much faster than paychecks have in recent years, and now a huge wave of mass layoffs has begun.  According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, employers in the United States announced 172,017 job cuts last month.  That was the highest level that we have seen for the month of February since the depths of the Great Recession in 2009… U.S.-based employers announced 172,017 job cuts in February, the highest total for the month since 2009 when 186,350 job cuts were recorded. It is the highest monthly total since July 2020 when 262,649 cuts were announced, according to a report released Thursday from global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. February’s total is a 245% increase from the 49,795 cuts announced one month prior. It is a 103% increase from the 84,638 cuts announced in the same month last year. Look, if the number of job cuts goes up by 245 percent in just one month, your economy is going in the wrong direction. You don’t exactly have to be a genius to figure that one out. Overall, employers in the United States announced 221,812 job cuts during the first two months of this year.  That is 33 percent higher than the total for the first two months of 2024… So far this year, employers have announced 221,812 job cuts, the highest year-to-date (YTD) total since 2009 when 428,099 job cuts were planned. It is up 33% from the 166,945 cuts announced during the same period in 2024. I keep trying to warn my readers that this is just the beginning. During this new economic downturn, it is likely that millions of people will eventually lose their jobs. What will our society look like if that actually happens? Meanwhile, home sales continue to be depressingly low. According to economists at Wells Fargo, total home sales in January were “only modestly above the weak rate experienced between 2008 and 2010”… In January, total home sales reached 4.7 million, a figure Wells Fargo economists say is ‘only modestly above the weak rate experienced between 2008 and 2010.’ Before the pandemic, monthly home sales averaged around 6 million. Housing demand soared during the pandemic, sending prices and mortgage rates to new highs. But now, high costs and borrowing rates are keeping both buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Homeowners that secured a low mortgage rate during the pandemic or who have paid off their home aren’t selling since they do not want to give up their low rates. Once again, here is another example where we are seeing numbers that are unlike anything we have seen since the Great Recession. When will the reality of what we are facing start sinking in for people? Right now, major retailers are shutting down stores all over the nation. They wouldn’t be doing this if they thought that good times were ahead of us. For instance, Kohl’s is telling us that they will be permanently closing 27 “underperforming” stores this weekend… Kohl’s will shut 27 ‘underperforming’ US stores this weekend, but not before slashing final sale prices. The department store chain will wind down operations at the locations in 15 states on Saturday. Initially the store’s were expected to close by the end of April but the deep discounts have stripped stock down leading the locations to close sooner. And Macy’s has just identified 66 out of the 150 stores that it eventually plans to shut down… Macy’s in January named 66 of the 150 stores it is planning to close as part of its revitalization plan, and some stores on the list appear to have already closed or be closing soon. The retailer announced in February 2024 plans to shut down 150 “underproductive” Macy’s store locations by 2026. The plan “is designed to return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth,’ Macy’s said in a press release in January 2025. All over the nation, there are now abandoned buildings where once thriving businesses used to operate. Boarded up storefronts litter the landscape all over America, and this is particularly true in many of our heavily populated urban areas. Of course it isn’t just large businesses that are failing. According to Gregory Mannarino, small business startups are failing at a staggering rate… According to the latest data, a staggering 90 percent of U.S. small business startups fail, this is the highest level in history. It is incredibly difficult to get a successful small business off the ground in the United States today. If you have ever tried, you know what I am talking about. We should have a system that nurtures small businesses, because traditionally small businesses have been the primary engine of employment growth in this country. But instead, we have a system that ruthlessly crushes most small businesses. The economic environment that we live in is sick, and that isn’t going to change any time soon. In fact, it appears that economic conditions are about to get even worse. According to a CBS News poll that was just released, 28 percent of Americans believe that we are already in a recession right now. That was a five percent jump from last month. And a different survey just discovered that 51 percent of Americans believe that the stock market could crash soon… But here’s the real shocker: 51% said they were worried that stocks could be headed for another crash, up from 46% during the fourth quarter. At the same time, fewer Americans feel comfortable investing right now, with only 26% saying they would feel comfortable putting money in the market, given current conditions. Stock prices were down once again on Thursday, and the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq recently entered correction territory. In so many ways, it is starting to feel like 2008 and 2009 all over again. I hope that you are ready, because we are in for a wild ride. Michael’s new book entitled “Why” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com. About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “Why” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written eight other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s  books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today. The post 172,017 Job Cuts In One Month – Mass Layoffs Rise To A Level That We Haven’t Seen Since The Great Recession appeared first on The Economic Collapse.

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