Three's Company

1977

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7.5| 0h30m| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 15 March 1977 Ended
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Country: United States of America
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Official Website: http://www.threescompany.com/
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Three's Company is an American television sitcom that aired for eight seasons on ABC from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984. Developed by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross and Bernie West, it is based on the British sitcom Man About the House created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. The story revolves around three single roommates: Jack Tripper, Janet Wood, and Chrissy Snow, who all platonically live together in a Santa Monica, California apartment complex owned by Stanley and Helen Roper. The show, a farce, chronicles the escapades and hi jinks of the trio's constant misunderstandings, social lives, and financial struggles. A top 10 hit from 1977 to 1983, the series has remained popular in syndication and through DVD releases. The show also spawned similar spin-offs to those that Man About the House had: The Ropers and Three's a Crowd, based upon George and Mildred and Robin's Nest, respectively.

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place
Laikals The greatest movie ever made..!
Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.
Dana Sibilsky I would watch this almost religiously when it was aired. The theme song has a catchy jingle to it. The cast will quickly begin to feel like family to you except the blonde girl who is often exchanged for another room mate through the years of the show's time on TV. Doing a role like this takes so much practice and agility so you will come to find that Jack Tripper (played by John Ritter, RIP) is perfect for the role that will leave you laughing oftentimes uncontrollably.Is it good for children? I'd say so. You won't have to worry about language needing to be filtered or inappropriate scenes. Is it good for the family? I'd say absolutely.
WandrinStar Season One 73/100- Classic example on how to make a successful show based on a comedy of errors work. The first season was basically six pilot episodes due to the show being a spring mid season replacement. Although only a handful of episodes were produced, the successful formula that made the show popular was already set into place. The main five cast members work terrifically together. Susanne Somers gets a little more credit than she deserves for her work on the show, but she plays the bumbling "dumb blonde" stereotype. Joyce Dewitt does a good job as Janet, the brains of the little platonic trio. But its John Ritter who absolutely steals the show with his unmatched physical comedy, and innocent charm. Apartment owners The Ropers are so perfectly portrayed as a couple by Normen Fell and Audra Lindley that its uncanny. You can't help but smile each time Mrs.Roper's desperately sighs "Oh, Stanley." Richard Kline has a cameo appearance as Jack's friend Larry Dallas that really captures the energy out of all the precious few seconds he's on screen. Really looking forward to seeing him become a recurring character. On the downside this season had no other real secondary characters that had a large impact on me. Although the scenes with the Ropers are funny, even more hilarious once Stanley started to smile at his own jokes with the audience, I kind of hope they have more depth than simply complaining about not having sex. As for the main trio, some of the episodes hint that Janet might have a thing for Jack. I really hope this doesn't go anywhere, because I see the show working better with them just being close friends. Show also had some of its trademark heartwarming moments that helps to establish that the trio is a family, evidenced at the end of Janet's birthday party when Jack buys her back the jewelry she pawned earlier. Great intro and theme.
lilxi77 I could understand why Suzanne Somers demanded the raise, she was excellent performing as Chrissy Snow, "The Dumb Blond". I love me some Chrissy. Suzanne should of gotten something. The producers should have made a deal with Suzanne, worked something out. I think Suzanne did push it a little too far when demanding that "monster" raise. Then wanted 10% profit of the show. Suzanne should of just continued performing her role thinking bout the viewers, Don, John & Joyce, instead of herself boycotting Three's Company in spite that she didn't gotten the raise. By Suzanne blacking out her presents, it effected the other actors, they had to do some of Chrissy lines and the producers had to throw out the rest. By them replacing Chrissy, the vibe of the show went flat just like soda. And talking bout the second blond, Jenilee Harrison, I think the producers hadn't given Jenilee the chance. She was pretty good performing as Cindy Snow "The Clumsy Blond". Terri Alden is "The Sexy Blond" and generally smart, but what was funny bout her? They should had arranged Terri as "The Hard Headed Blond" having a poor memory, slow, always late with things, and intelligent as well (talk too much) that would drive Jack & Janet so crazy, just like how Chrissy drove Janet crazy for being so dumb. But on the other hand, Terri had the common sense that amazed everyone, just like how Chrissy's dumb, but smart in her way on the other hand, which everyone admired her for. If Suzanne wasn't so stubborn and greedy, she probably would have gotten something towards the ending. "Quote" the producers would had probably allowed Suzanne to kelp or used the character Chrissy Snow, perform as Chrissy in other entertainments. Suzanne probably would of had the permission to perform as Chrissy Snow in the sitcom Step by Step, who knows. But I love the characters Jack, Janet, Ralph Furley, Larry, and the Ropers as well. Janet was more funnier dealing with that Chrissy. It also would of been interesting that Jack & Chrissy gotten together and had "Three's a Crowd" in their hands. And Joyce performs her Three's Company role (Janet Woods) as a guest appearance along with her husband. That could of been a good spin-off from Three's Company. Why Suzanne had to be so Stubborn...?
happipuppi13 On the date mentioned in the title,Three's Company made it's premiere on the ABC Schedule. In the sense that nothing like it had ever been on TV before,much like Norman Lear sitcoms,this show is (like it or not) a milestone in TV history. I was watching that night,despite being only 8!Unlike Norman Lear sitcoms,of course,Three's Company is not exactly a "thinking man's" situation comedy. It was much like the screwball comedy movies of the 30's & 40's,wild,crazy & silly and also drew from the French entertainment world,with what was known as "bedroom farce". Comedy coming from assumed situations,sexual innuendo and even situations that spin hopelessly out of control.The late and very great John Ritter starred as cooking student & then chef Jack Tripper (an appropriate name given all of his wonderful physical humor). His TV series debut as this character is unforgettable.One morning after a going away party for their roommate Eleanor,Janet Wood (sporting a New York accent) and Chrissy Snow (short for Christmas Snow!) enter their bathroom and find party crasher Jack, passed out in the tub soaking wet. The Ropers,landlords of this complex with no name,live directly under this apartment and Stanley Roper decides to go up and have a talk with the girls about the noise last night. Meantime,Janet and Chrissy discover that jack is a student living at the YMCA and after much discussion decide Jack should be their new roommate. Enter Stanley,who notices Jack in one of the girls robes,runs downstairs and gets his wife. The Ropers (more Stanley than Helen)disapprove of the opposite gender living together. While Jack is in the kitchen,Janet gets a foolproof idea that satisfies The Ropers. She convinces them that Jack is gay! So began the 8 season show.During it's course are many changes and behind the scenes turmoil. The addition of Richard Kline as Jacks best friend Larry Dallas used car salesman and womanizer.The much publicized Suzanne Somers salary dispute,leading to her eventual termination. ABC giving The Ropers their own (failed) spin off and then instead of welcoming them back,replaces them with Don Knotts who played new,chick magnet in his own mind,landlord Mr. Furley. Then, two more roommates Cindy Snow (Chrissy's cousin)played Jennilee Harrison) and then Nurse Terri Alden played by Priscilla Barnes.There's so many memorable comic moments that take place throughout:After another party Jack and Mr. Roper wake up in bed together.Jack has to stay out of the apartment in the rain,while Janet's mother comes to visit.Stanley eavesdrops on the kids private conversations through the plumbing! (My favorite):Jack punches a cop and ends up in jail and tries to be a tough guy with the other prisoners,after they find out he beat up a cop:"Butt me!" (asking for a smoke and then gagging on it!)So instead,"Gum me!" "Gimmie Some gum"!! "Now!" -----------Then,the episode TV Guide calls a classic,"Up In The Air",Jack and Janet attend a party given by a man Janet likes (Barry Williams of The Brady Bunch)and Jack takes tranquilizers to relax for the flight to the island that the party takes place on. After arriving Jack meets the hosts beautiful sister but Janet has told jack under no circumstances is he to tell anyone he's a chef. (High brow crowd y'know!) So after concocting fib after fib to different people she thinks he's a phony. He then drowns his troubles in a drink called "The Rocket" which,mixed with the pills,turns Jack into a virtual Fred Astaire dancing machine! An incredible dance sequence for that matter. A fantastic demonstration of John's great comic capabilities,although I know he was also a very good actor,which showed through in the series few serious moments.Many feel that episode was the show at it's comic peak but it carried on for two more seasons. In the final show,Janet marries a nice "rich" guy,Terri moves to Hawaii and Jack moves in with his new girlfriend Vicki (telling Mr. Furley he's cured & going to try and be with a woman)! John Ritter then went on to the short lived,"Three's A Crowd" spin off but it was just more of the same. Sometimes networks just don't know when to let things be.In the time since the shows end,we have said goodbye to Norman Fell (Stanley) in 1997,Audra Lindley (Helen) in 1998),John Ritter in 2003 and 1 year ago in Feb. 2006 Don Knotts. We miss them very much.Meaning the obvious,there will be no reunions of our favorite roommates but we forever have the memories of a once controversial show that now seems tame by today's standards. Not to mention wonderful shows to laugh at and remember for always. The show really is a "10" but I only took one star off for the shabby way Norman Fell and Audra Lindley were treated in 1980. That aside,I put it right up there with I Love Lucy. Even she loved,"Three's Company" and showed it in her guest shot. Here's a toast to thirty years (and many more) of Three's Company,to quote them:Jack:"Happy Days" Janet:"Good Times" Chrissy:"Little House On The Prarie"! (END)

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