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18 out of 19 people found the following comment useful :-
The Best Slapstick Comedy of the 70's, 3 July 2003
Author: Brian Washington (Sargebri@att.net) from Los Angeles, California

When this show first premiered, it was thought of only as a jiggle show. However, it turned out to be one of the best examples of slapstick comedy in the history of television. John Ritter showed that he was a master of physical comedy and it really showed on this show. Another thing that really helped to make this show great was the whole ensemble. I feel that Joyce DeWitt was totally underrated in her role as the sensible Janet and that she was the perfect counterpoint to Jack's leering personality. The only thing I was disappointed with was how they devolved Suzanne Somer's character, Chrissy. If you look closely at many of the early episodes, Chrissy wasn't quite the dumb blond that she later turned out to be. If anything she was more naive then dumb. Other than that, this show will always be a classic of the era it was produced in.

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For those who remember the good ole 70's of sitcom comedies,this was the one that broke the mold, 7 May 2002
Author: raysond from Chapel Hill, North Carolina

For those who don't remember when sitcoms were the ones that made you laugh out loud one minute and then laugh crying the next and to keep you guessing what Jack Tripper was up to next,then this was the show to watch.....During its run on ABC-TV from 1977-1984,Three's Company was the best American sitcom ever to grace the airwaves. Hands down. John Ritter to me was the all-time Macdaddy that kept it real. His portrayal of stumble-prone Jack was ingenious not to mention hilariously funny. Jack always knew what to do(or so it seems)when it came to the ladies especially dealing with his roommates Janet Wood and Chrissy Snow and even the upstairs neighbors The Ropers who was on Jack's every move.

Out of his other roommates only Joyce DeWitt's character Janet Wood,who was a stunning brunette beauty who was reasonable and sweet and reliable was Ritter's ONLY long-standing roommate throughout the shows' entire run. However,during and probably the best,and frankly the early years of the show(during the first four seasons),Suzanne Somers was the center of attention as ditzy,and sometimes not very bright Chrissy Snow,the lovable blonde. Somers became an overnight success during her four seasons on the show becoming a hottie for every junior high school boy in America who idolized her on their bedroom walls. Somers left the show in 1981 which was then in the top ten.

Also during the first four seasons of the show was the constant feuding and sometimes hilarious quarrels between the kids' landlord neighbors The Ropers. Actor Norman Fell was a comic genius(usually he'll played cops and detectives on other shows but here was a departure from that)here when he played Stanley Roper and Audra Lindley who was his wife Helen Roper who was bugged Stanley every time he did something. In 1981,The Ropers got their own sitcom show which didn't last very long.

During the shows' fourth season,Jenilee Harrison had a short stint as Chrissy's cousin Cindy Snow,who was another ditzy,not so bright,clumsy blonde. After Harrison's departure from the show,former "Dallas" star Priscilla Barnes tied things up as registered nurse Terri Alden,who was not like Chrissy or Cindy but this blonde had style and wasn't clumsy or ditzy and very bright. Also during that season,Don Knotts(aka Deputy Fife on Andy Griffith) filled in the gap as the "bachelor at large",Ralph Furley. Richard Kline starred as the lovable stud Larry who was a used car salesmen and swinger extraordinaire who was always getting Jack blind dates. In was here that Knotts and Ritter kept the show in the Top 10 for the next five seasons including Emmy nominations for Best Actor.

In all Three's Company was a laugh-a-minute riot and nothing more. The only element was the serious relationship of the roommates. They always had a understanding of each other and loved each other very much who would not let anyone get in the way of a friendship. However,it was always would not be that way.

The final episode of Three's Company in 1984,saw the departure of Jack Tripper as he finds that his bachelor days are finally over by finding the girl of his dreams,and eventually going down the aisle to get married on the show,leaving his two beautiful roommates behind. The show however,had a spin-off on this which featured Jack Tripper adjusting to the conditions of being married with his new wife and his new surroundings as a loyal and faithful husband.

However,this show is based on the 1960's British sitcom "A Man About The House".

Kudos to John Ritter,Joyce DeWitt,especially for their talents and bringing the laughs. You rock! Catch the re-runs on Nick at Nite.

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Greatest comedy show of all time, 1 October 2004
Author: mike biggs (mercyfulfate7410) from usa

I remember watching this when I was about 4 or 5 and just loving the theme song then, but now I can really appreciate it for soooo many other things. How a guy like Jack Tripper can get into so many hilarious predicaments is beyond me, but John Ritter (RIP) pulled off the character perfectly. No one else could have taken his place. He just had so much energy and really got into it and took physical comedy to a new level, and that would make a scene even funnier than it should of been. And Larry, either landlord, Janet and any of the blondes just added to the hilarity. Can't wait till' season 3 is out on DVD. Give me three's company any day instead any of these pointless, thoughtless reality shows.

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This has always been my absolute favorite sitcom., 13 November 2003
Author: Scott LeBrun from Winnipeg, Canada

Sexually provocative - yet ultimately light-hearted and endearing - legendary sitcom - will remain my favorite for life. Based on (or inspired by) a British sitcom called "Man About The House", the show focused on one young man, Jack Tripper (John Ritter), and two young ladies, Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt) and Chrissy Snow (Suzanne Somers) who all shared an L.A. apartment.

The show had its share of ups and downs. Many felt that the sitcom lost something irreplaceable when co-star Somers was fired over a contract dispute, but for me it was always funny and entertaining.

Much of that success could be attributed to writing that was actually good (most of the time), good chemistry, and the irrepressible Ritter, who proved himself to be a master at physical and slapstick comedy.

While the show's first landlords, bickering couple Stanley (Norman Fell) and Helen Roper (Audra Lindley) were reasonably funny, I was actually happier when the new landlord, Ralph Furley (Don Knotts) came on the scene because Furley was just a hysterical character (complemented by a truly insane wardrobe) and Knotts played the role excellently.

After the departure of Somers, the show's producers tried different blonde roommates: the naive and accident-prone Cindy (Jenilee Harrison) and the vivacious and sassy Teri (Priscilla Barnes). Teri will always remain my favorite.

I am so happy that this series is finally making its way onto DVD. I don't usually buy TV series on DVD (why do that when you can just wait for reruns?) but I felt I had to make an exception in this case. I just LOVE this show.

Two of my favorite episodes of all time are "Dying to Meet You" (in which Jack is terrorized by a psychotically jealous boyfriend, played hilariously by Terry "Weekend at Bernie's" Kiser) and "Up in the Air" (a classic episode that exploited Ritter's flair for physical humor).

R.I.P., Mr. Ritter; thanks for the many funny memories. You will be severely missed.

10/10

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this show is always great company, 5 June 2005
Author: Lee Eisenberg (eisenberg.lee@gmail.com) from Portland, Oregon, USA

Come and knock on this door, "Three's Company" has been waiting for you. Jack Tripper (John Ritter) is an everyman who has to feign homosexuality to live in an apartment in Santa Monica. He lives in the apartment with sly Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt) and ditsy Chrissy Snow (Suzanne Somers). Jack's supposed homosexuality often incurs the unpleasant-ness of sour landlord Stanley Roper (Norman Fell), whose wife Helen (Audra Lindley) always seems ready to leave him.

My favorite parts are always the dialog between Jack and Stanley. It sort of mirrors Buddy's comments about Cooley on "The Dick Van Dyke Show", what with Stanley's homophobia. Eventually, the Ropers got their own show and were replaced by Ralph Furley (Don Knotts), who would occasionally get himself into embarrassing situations.

"Three's Company" went through many changes over its run, but it never lost its timing. It's always a pleasure to catch the reruns on TVLand. Finally, I think that it's safe to say that John Ritter will truly be missed. He was always great on this show.

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JACK!, 5 December 2002
Author: jonpd from San Diego, CA

My all-time favorite TV show. They sure don't make 'em like this anymore. John Ritter is priceless in his classic role of Jack Tripper, the clumsy, good-hearted ladies man who aspires to become the world's greatest chef. Joyce DeWitt is cute as ever as the level-headed, sexy and intelligent florist. The rest of the cast, particularly Suzanne Somers and Don Knotts, were all memroable and great as well. Every episode is worth watching, but the best seasons were 1979-80, 1981-82, and 1982-83.

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One of the best comedies of all time., 9 December 2000
Author: (llihilloh)

Three's Company has held up so well over the years. I know it's not like it was on fifty years ago or anything like that. What I mean is that the story lines and problems for each episode are just as funny during each viewing.

The actors are amazing. Suzanne Somers, who was given way too much credit for her portrayal of Chrissy Snow, gives a good performance as the always ditzy blond. Joyce DeWitt, who wasn't given enough exposure to, keeps me laughing with her serious but not too serious character of Janet Wood. John Ritter, one of the funniest TV characters/actors I have ever watched, is probably the best thing about this show.

I'll admit that some of the episodes and problems they run into are stretched to the point where it becomes ridiculous only because they aren't funny. And while the audience keeps on cracking up, I find myself saying 'come on, get serious.'

The writers of Three's Company deserve a lot of praise and credit to. After all, they are who made this show what it is. I think that the writing is very creative with bits of hysterical comments thrown in at the most unexpected times or sequences. Everything that the crew put in and not so much the actors, are excellent.

One thing that is kind of wrong but good at the same time, was the change of landlords. The Ropers (Lindley and Fell) acted well together as the disgusted married couple. It goes a little too far to where the same joke or comment made by Mrs. Roper can be told and still be laughed at. The cancellation of The Ropers and the Ropers on Three's Company was a change that took some time to get used to. Fortunately, the humorous Don Knotts stepped in. All three of the landlords added a special something to the show that kept/keeps us laughing.

Everything from the tiniest mishaps to that groovy theme song, is what made this show stay on the air for so long. Not a huge amount of time, but long enough. Thanks to Nick at Nite, I have the opportunity to watch this hilarious show twice every night. The majority of the time, I will end up missing it but it's nice to know that an older show as good as this one can still be seen.

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Suzanne Somers Screwed Up Everything!, 30 July 2004
Author: John from Southfield, MI

During the first few years of the show, it was funny, clever, and just outstanding. I don't need to explain it any more than that, because just about the whole world knew this. We then come to Suzanne Somers.

Her greed, unprofessionalism, and petty shenanigans totally disrupted the show. This is what contributed to the downfall of the show. Due to the Chrissy Snow character being an important piece of the puzzle, her absence had the producers scrambling to make last-minute changes…and actors John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt were very unhappy, to be very understandable.

Those tag scenes are simply pathetic, when you know why they were done.

Jenilee Harrison and Priscilla Barnes did the best they could do under the circumstances.

Three's Company was the funniest and most well-made comedy at the time, until Somers screwed everything up with her selfishness.

I'm surprised that she didn't get blacklisted after the debacle.

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THE GREATEST SITCOM EVER!!!, 2 September 2003
Author: chaplins_charlie from USA

I could go on all day long on what how this is the greatest sitcom ever, but I won't. I can truley say that I've watched Three's Company ever since I can remember and it is a sitcom that I don't think people can forget. It's sooooooooooo funny!!! It all started when two female roommates throw a party for their third female roommate who is moving out. The morning after the party, the two roommates(Janet and Chrissy)discover a drunk party guest(Jack)who accidently fell asleep in their bathtub. He tells them that he needs a place to live and they allow him to move in with them. However, he has to tell the landlord that he's gay in order to stay with them. So from then on comedy is born and is lived on all the way to the eighth and final season. Every episode is filled with laughter, romance(somewhat) and surprises. However, it is also hard to believe that Jack had never fallen in love with any of his roommates(paticularly Janet since she lived with him all eight years). I mean c'mon....didn't they ever try to score with eachother at some point? No matter what, this show will leave you in stitches.

Stars: Jack(The clumbsy yet funny chef) Janet(The cute-as-a-button brunette and florist) Chrissy(The dumb but funny blonde) Mr. and Mrs. Roper(The landlords who had as much sexual problems as any typical old folk) Larry(The single ladies' man)

WATCH ALL EPISODES!! I GIVE 10 OUT OF 10 STARS!!!! TRULEY A CLASSIC!!

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A third rate show with a worn out theme, 20 September 2009

Author: Goodday-3 from United States

Three's Company never showed any real imagination in it's writing. It was nothing more than one two bit easy shot sexual innuendo after another. Had the girls not been so pretty I am more than a little sure the whole thing would have crashed & burned after the first or second season. THAT was what sustained the show.....Lonely people with no company at home wishfully imagining a ("Not so funny"... But very NON Lonely) situation of TV make believe with sub-standard hack sexual comic writing. The recorded laugh track was... I will admit was used well and often. It is sad that there are that many painfully lonely Elleneror and Eddie Rigbies out there painfully using their TV's as a substitute for real people company and instead opt for Three's Company! ..... Louie Orduna

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