Three's Company

Three's Company is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984.

Three's Company is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. Based on the British series Man About the House, it follows Jack Tripper and his two female roommates, Janet Wood and Chrissy Snow, in a Santa Monica apartment. The show became known for farce, misunderstandings, and its use of a then-controversial premise.

Premise

The sitcom is built around misunderstandings caused by Jack Tripper sharing an apartment with Janet and Chrissy in Santa Monica. The arrangement depends on Jack pretending to be gay to satisfy the building's conservative landlord.

Production and adaptation

Three's Company was developed by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West as an American adaptation of the British series Man About the House. It premiered on ABC in 1977 and ran until 1984.

Cast and characters

The best-known early cast includes John Ritter as Jack Tripper, Joyce DeWitt as Janet Wood, and Suzanne Somers as Chrissy Snow. Norman Fell and Audra Lindley played the landlords Stanley and Helen Roper in the original run.

Reception and legacy

The series became one of ABC's notable hit sitcoms and is remembered for its physical comedy and sexual innuendo. Its premise was considered bold for network television at the time.