C.J. FINALLY MEETS HIS BIOLOGICAL FATHER -- A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND "LITTLE PERSON" -- BUT JIM HAS HIS DOUBTS ABOUT THE MAN'S TRUE MOTIVES FOR THE MEETING, ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES"

Recording Artist Ruben Studdard Makes a Cameo Appearance

Danny Woodburn (Recurring on "Seinfeld" as Mickey Abbott) Guest Stars as C.J.'s Dad

"C.J.'s Real Dad" - C.J. is shocked and delighted when his biological father (Danny Woodburn, recurring on "Seinfeld" as Mickey Abbott) - a motivational speaker and "little person" - reveals himself for the first time to his wayward son. But Jim doesn't trust the man and thinks he may have ulterior motives for the visit. Recording artist Ruben Studdard makes a cameo appearance, on "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"8 Simple Rules" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy, Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy, with James Garner as Jim and David Spade as C.J.

Guest starring are Danny Woodburn as Lyle, Mary Page Keller as Traci and Ruben Studdard as guy.

"C.J.'s Real Dad" was written by Rob Hanning and directed by James Widdoes.

"8 Simple Rules" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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