Three's Company facts for kids
Three's Company was a popular American situation comedy (a funny TV show). It was shown on the ABC network. The show started in March 1977 and finished in September 1984.
It was based on a British TV show called Man About the House. The story takes place in Santa Monica, California. It's about three young friends who share an apartment. One of them, a man, has to pretend to be something he's not so their landlord will let him stay. The friends often face funny problems, like trying to pay their rent. The show was known for its silly misunderstandings and funny situations.
Three's Company was so popular that it led to two spin-off shows: The Ropers and Three's a Crowd. Later, a TV movie called Behind the Camera: the Unauthorized Story of Three's Company was made. It told the story of the show behind the scenes.
Main Characters
The show featured a talented group of actors who made the characters memorable.
- John Ritter played the main male roommate.
- Joyce DeWitt played one of the female roommates.
- Suzanne Somers was the original second female roommate.
- Jenilee Harrison later joined the cast as a roommate.
- Priscilla Barnes also became a roommate on the show.
- Richard Kline played a funny neighbor.
- Norman Fell and Audra Lindley played the first landlords, the Ropers. They left after three seasons to star in their own show.
- Don Knotts played the new landlord after the Ropers left.
- Ann Wedgeworth appeared in a few episodes during the fourth season.
Images for kids
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1977 series premiere photo
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The trio with the original landlords, the Ropers, 1977
See also
In Spanish: Three's Company para niños
