Rita De Ruyter - ProfilesArchive

About Me

You probably recognize me from the hit TV sitcom "Pallin' Around." From 1979 to 1985 I played an idealistic and attractive feminist lawyer who shares her apartment with a fun-loving tennis pro and his blonde air-head sister. I am proud to have represented a new kind of woman on television, a woman who stood for principles, not tube tops, a woman who didn't hide behind a wall of lip gloss and peroxide, a woman who proudly displayed her intelligence, as opposed to her breasts in very tight sweaters. To those who celebrate a woman of confidence and modesty as sexy, I welcome you to "my space" on the internet.

And by request of my fans, the season 2 opening credits of "Pallin' Around."

My Interests

Acting, spirituality, women's issues

I'd like to meet:

My fans, of course - you are and always have been the world to me. And of course, any directors with exciting projects they would like to discuss with me. And any casting directors who recognize the potential of a "comeback" for a name sitcom actress. And any talent managers who know any casting directors who want to stage said comeback. Or maybe some people who know some talent managers, just let me know.

Music:

Movies:

I never really broke into the film side of things, but am open to any and all projects.

Television:

"Pallin' Around," various VH1 specials

Heroes:

I admire anyone who relies on her intellect and character to achieve her goals, as opposed to, say, bikini tops that fall when it's convenient.

My Blog

"Woman's Journey" - A Statement of Purpose

Dear Fans, "Woman's Journey" has many readers, and many of those many readers ask me what I am hoping to accomplish with a simple web-log. In this tabloid age, aren't we already inundated with ...
Posted by Rita De Ruyter on Thu, 08 Jun 2006 04:52:00 PST

"Woman's Journey" - A Moment of Strength

Dear Fans, Something very unexpected happened to me today. I logged onto my "MySpace" account, and among the several friend requests I am always getting was one from the last person I'd ever ex...
Posted by Rita De Ruyter on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:08:00 PST

"Woman's Journey" - A Web-Log

Welcome to "Woman's Journey," a "web-log" where I can tell you, my fans, about where I'm going in life, where I've been, and where I am. I think I'd like to start by answering the question I get aske...
Posted by Rita De Ruyter on Thu, 25 May 2006 02:02:00 PST