were on DVD?

I don't think either one of them would make it to DVD, however I guess you might be right.

Originally posted by Brian Damage
I don't think either one of them would make it to DVD, however I guess you might be right.


Yeah i don't either. But Jack tripper being in TAC will defintley make a difference in the sales if it was on the shelf in best buy.

neither will probably make it to dvd but i think the ropers would do better

Although I prefer The Ropers, I think Three's a Crowd would sell better. John Ritter is more recognizable among people than Audra Lindley or Norman Fell are.

Three's a Crowd was like lost episode of Three's Company.. they are not as good abut pretty close :):):):)

Three's a Crowd is a very underrated show. It is HILARIOUS. I've seen 15 episodes of this series (of the 22), and it is funny like Three's Company to me. The episode where Jack, Vicki, and Mr. Bradford are in Acapulco is VERY funny. It's like Three's Company -- lots of physical comedy and misunderstandings.

Not many fans have seen this show, and I don't think they'd be disappointed if they see it.

I also like The Ropers, but I give an edge to Three's a Crowd. The episode with the rummage sale of The Ropers always makes me laugh.

Though, it is a long shot, I wouldn't be surprised if Three's a Crowd was released in a special edition set of Three's Company Season 8.

Originally posted by pavanbadal
Three's a Crowd is a very underrated show. It is HILARIOUS. I've seen 15 episodes of this series (of the 22), and it is funny like Three's Company to me. The episode where Jack, Vicki, and Mr. Bradford are in Acapulco is VERY funny. It's like Three's Company -- lots of physical comedy and misunderstandings.

Not many fans have seen this show, and I don't think they'd be disappointed if they see it.

I also like The Ropers, but I give an edge to Three's a Crowd. The episode with the rummage sale of The Ropers always makes me laugh.

Though, it is a long shot, I wouldn't be surprised if Three's a Crowd was released in a special edition set of Three's Company Season 8.


Yeah ruumage sale was funny. I just don't like EZ as the chef on TAC. Pav you think Felipe as Jack's chef on Three's A Crowd would have been much better?

I liked EZ. I just didn't think Vicki was that funny. Three's A Crowd wasn't that bad of a show though and if it was on today it probably would have gotten renewed for a second season.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Yeah ruumage sale was funny. I just don't like EZ as the chef on TAC. Pav you think Felipe as Jack's chef on Three's A Crowd would have been much better?

Yeah I guess so. I liked EZ in that episode where he and Vicki were in the van, and Jack thought they were having an affair.

Originally posted by mr roper
I liked EZ. I just didn't think Vicki was that funny. Three's A Crowd wasn't that bad of a show though and if it was on today it probably would have gotten renewed for a second season.


I think expectations were higher because Jack Tripper was a character of the shw. And by not making the top 30, it was a big disappointment.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I think expectations were higher because Jack Tripper was a character of the shw. And by not making the top 30, it was a big disappointment.

They were going to renew it for season two, but NBC canceled Diff'rent Strokes, and ABC decided to pick that up instead of Three's a Crowd.

Originally posted by pavanbadal
They were going to renew it for season two, but NBC canceled Diff'rent Strokes, and ABC decided to pick that up instead of Three's a Crowd.


Probably because TAC was a new show at the time with below average ratings and DS was already a well known show. I guess it was smart to pick up DS.

To answer your question:

I don't think one would've been promoted better than the other, but I think Three's a Crowd would've definitely be much more recognized because of the main character of Jack Tripper.

As far as the EZ Taylor character on Three's a Crowd... I think he was so unfit for the show. I mean, he added variety but was still a bit annoying seeing as he was like this surfer dude. :rolleyes:

I think the show would have been better if Larry (Richard Kline) would have been a regular.

Originally posted by swedeace
To answer your question:

I don't think one would've been promoted better than the other, but I think Three's a Crowd would've definitely be much more recognized because of the main character of Jack Tripper.

As far as the EZ Taylor character on Three's a Crowd... I think he was so unfit for the show. I mean, he added variety but was still a bit annoying seeing as he was like this surfer dude. :rolleyes:



Yeah EZ was defintely a Weird one

i really disliked tac, i saw like 4 episodes of it and i didn't think it was that great

Originally posted by sniffmagikmarkrs
i really disliked tac, i saw like 4 episodes of it and i didn't think it was that great


But I know you would rather see Jack and Vicky for 30 min instead of Helen and Stanley Roper

Three's a Crowd and The Ropers could make it to DVD, seeing as both shows would basically be a one-shot deal. I don't see this happening however unless (and this is a big unless) sales of ALL seasons of Three's Company sell like hotcakes.

The DVD companies, as well as the producers of any show, are basically in this for the money, and if all seasons of Three's Company sell extremely well, they are going to want to milk as much of their product as possible. What better way to do that than to release DVD sets of the one-shot spin-offs? Especially since they'd be completely unexpected and, for the most part, most fans of Three's Company haven't seen either Three's a Crowd and The Ropers practically since they aired. They'd count on some fans buying these DVDs, either out of loyalty (or to make their Three's Company more complete) or out of curiousity. And since they both were short-lived, it's not like it'd be a huge investment to tune in to see the adventures of Helen & Stanley Roper and Jack Tripper with Vicky Bradford.

I would definitely buy these DVDs if they ever saw release, even though I don't expect to enjoy them as much as I would Three's Company. I've even selected these shows as choices for what I'd like to see released on the website www.tvshowsondvd.com

This site lets DVD companies know what shows fans would most likely buy. Forget about whether you think the shows will ever see release. If you want to see them on DVD, then register on www.tvshowsondvd.com and select them. Only by enough fans doing so will it ever happen, as well as being determined by how sales hold up for subsequent seasons of Three's Company.

I don't think I'll ever enjoy Three's a Crowd and The Ropers as much as I did Three's Company, but it would bother me if I didn't get to see these shows in one fashion or other, especially if we get everything else.

Hell, I want the British versions of these shows as well, but I won't push it... :)

Ed

Originally posted by Edster2973
Three's a Crowd and The Ropers could make it to DVD, seeing as both shows would basically be a one-shot deal. I don't see this happening however unless (and this is a big unless) sales of ALL seasons of Three's Company sell like hotcakes.

The DVD companies, as well as the producers of any show, are basically in this for the money, and if all seasons of Three's Company sell extremely well, they are going to want to milk as much of their product as possible. What better way to do that than to release DVD sets of the one-shot spin-offs? Especially since they'd be completely unexpected and, for the most part, most fans of Three's Company haven't seen either Three's a Crowd and The Ropers practically since they aired. They'd count on some fans buying these DVDs, either out of loyalty (or to make their Three's Company more complete) or out of curiousity. And since they both were short-lived, it's not like it'd be a huge investment to tune in to see the adventures of Helen & Stanley Roper and Jack Tripper with Vicky Bradford.

I would definitely buy these DVDs if they ever saw release, even though I don't expect to enjoy them as much as I would Three's Company. I've even selected these shows as choices for what I'd like to see released on the website www.tvshowsondvd.com

This site lets DVD companies know what shows fans would most likely buy. Forget about whether you think the shows will ever see release. If you want to see them on DVD, then register on www.tvshowsondvd.com and select them. Only by enough fans doing so will it ever happen, as well as being determined by how sales hold up for subsequent seasons of Three's Company.

I don't think I'll ever enjoy Three's a Crowd and The Ropers as much as I did Three's Company, but it would bother me if I didn't get to see these shows in one fashion or other, especially if we get everything else.

Hell, I want the British versions of these shows as well, but I won't push it... :)

Ed


Three's a Crowd would have a better chance of being released because it's first season had a total of 22 eps. The Ropers first season only had 6 eps. And we know that both seasons of the Ropers would not be released at the same time so you can forget about ever seeing the Ropers on DVD. A Total of 22 eps will not be a waste of a customer's time but 6 eps defintely would be pointless.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Three's a Crowd would have a better chance of being released because it's first season had a total of 22 eps. The Ropers first season only had about 7 or 8. And we know that both seasons of the Ropers would not be released at the same time. So you can forget about ever seeing the Ropers on DVD. 22 eps will not be a waste of a customer's time but 7 eps defintely would be pointless.

That's not necessarily true. DVDs come combined with 2 seasons all of the time. The latest example is Saved by the Bell. The first DVD set combined seasons 1 & 2 and the next DVD set is to combine seasons 3 & 4.

Financially, the companies would make more from releasing The Ropers than they would Three's a Crowd, even if the latter sells more. Norman Fell and Audra Lindley both passed away before any contracts could be drawn up where they would benefit from any royalties to a DVD release. Even their estates will not benefit, unless their surviving family chooses to fight for them.

With John Ritter, even though he's now deceased, you can bet he worked out something contractually that entitled him to some $$ for the DVD releases of Three's Company, and that would have to also include the spin-off. His estate, or surviving members of his family, will get a piece of the pie. The actors portraying the Ropers will not.


I know you know a lot about sitcoms, and I admit it's unlikely The Ropers will ever see release, but it isn't impossible. All you're doing is stating an opinion, which of course is what I'm doing as well. But you have a tendency to state your opinion as if it was fact. So many things that appeared unlikely a couple of years ago have appeared on DVD. It all boils down to money. If they can make more, then they'll definitely put it out. Plain and simple.

Let's just hope it gets released someday, ok?


Ed

Originally posted by Edster2973
That's not necessarily true. DVDs come combined with 2 seasons all of the time. The latest example is Saved by the Bell. The first DVD sets combined seasons 1 & 2 and the next DVD set is to combine seasons 3 & 4.

Financially, the companies would make more from releasing The Ropers than they would Three's a Crowd, even if the latter sells more. Norman Fell and Audra Lindley both passed away before any contracts could be drawn up where they would benefit from any royalties to a DVD release. Even their estates will not benefit, unless their surviving family chooses to fight for them.

With John Ritter, even though he's now deceased, you can bet he worked out something contractually that entitled him to some $$ for the DVD releases of Three's Company, and that would have to also include the spin-off. His estate, or surviving members of his family, will get a piece of the pie. The actors portraying the Ropers will not.


I know you know a lot about sitcoms, and I admit it's unlikely The Ropers will ever see release, but it isn't impossible. All you're doing is stating an opinion, which of course is what I'm doing as well. But you have a tendency to state your opinion as if it was fact. So many things that appeared unlikely a couple of years ago have appeared on DVD. It all boils down to money. If they can make more, then they'll definitely put it out. Plain and simple.

Let's just hope it gets released someday, ok?


Ed



Don't get me wrong i hope they are released too. But let's just be realistic for a second, there is no way 28 eps of the Ropers would be released at one time. Plus i don;'t think it will be a good buy with younger viewers. On the flip side, TAC would defintley be a good buy with younger viewers.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Don't get me wrong i hope they are released too. But let's just be realistic for a second, there is no way 28 eps of the Ropers would be released at one time. Plus i don;'t think it will be a good buy with younger viewers. On the flip side, TAC would defintley be a good buy with younger viewers.

Agreed, but how many younger viewers are into Good Times, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Mary Tyler Moore Show, etc. etc. ? There is another audience that is catered to besides the younger audience.

And what's more, when DVDs first came on the scene, no one imagined that TV series would ever be made into sets. It was for movies only. Now it seems every show is getting the DVD treatment. What changed that? Money, plain and simple.

I'll say it again. If all 8 seasons of Three's Company sell extremely well, then you can *probably* count on Three's a Crowd seeing release, and then also The Ropers, probably as a 2 season release. Saved by the Bell I think had 34 episodes included on the first set, which combined seasons 1 & 2 together. Their first season had 16 episodes, while the second had 18. That's a total of 34. So why not The Ropers with 28? And Saved by the Bell is having another release with seasons 3 & 4 combined as well. It's not totally out of the question.

If I owned the Three's Company catalogue, and I wanted to make as much $$ on it as possible, then *I* would sell as much pertaining to it as possible. With all 8 seasons released, what would be left? Besides, The Ropers did have Jack, Janet, & Chrissy guest-star on their second season opener, and it also had Larry in a couple of more episodes, which to me, is just as attractive as episodes of Three's a Crowd.

I agree it *probably* won't happen, but I think the reasons that I've come up with are just as sound as your reasons for the show not being released. Guess we'll just have to wait and see...

Ed

Originally posted by Edster2973
Agreed, but how many younger viewers are into Good Times, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, All in the Family, Mary Tyler Moore Show, etc. etc. ? There is another audience that is catered to besides the younger audience.

And what's more, when DVDs first came on the scene, no one imagined that TV series would ever be made into sets. It was for movies only. Now it seems every show is getting the DVD treatment. What changed that? Money, plain and simple.

I'll say it again. If all 8 seasons of Three's Company sell extremely well, then you can *probably* count on Three's a Crowd seeing release, and then also The Ropers, probably as a 2 season release. Saved by the Bell I think had 34 episodes included on the first set, which combined seasons 1 & 2 together. Their first season had 16 episodes, while the second had 18. That's a total of 34. So why not The Ropers with 28? And Saved by the Bell is having another release with seasons 3 & 4 combined as well. It's not totally out of the question.

If I owned the Three's Company catalogue, and I wanted to make as much $$ on it as possible, then *I* would sell as much pertaining to it as possible. With all 8 seasons released, what would be left? Besides, The Ropers did have Jack, Janet, & Chrissy guest-star on their second season opener, and it also had Larry in a couple of more episodes, which to me, is just as attractive as episodes of Three's a Crowd.

I agree it *probably* won't happen, but I think the reasons that I've come up with are just as sound as your reasons for the show not being released. Guess we'll just have to wait and see...

Ed



You make some good points but you can compare SBTB to the Ropers because they have completely different audiences. There is no character in the Ropers under 40 years old. So how many teenagers you think you be interested in buying the Ropers? In TAC, everyone is young except the Father. I think the Ropers is for people 26 and over.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
You make some good points but you can compare SBTB to the Ropers because they have completely different audiences. There is no character in the Ropers under 40 years old. So how many teenagers you think you be interested in buying the Ropers? In TAC, everyone is young except the Father. I think the Ropers is for people 26 and over.

As is Sanford & Son, Gilligan's Island, The Jeffersons etc. and these shows have sold enough to warrant more season sets. Who thinks a teenager would be interested in buying All in the Family? And yet the third season set of that show is due out in July.

The Ropers could work as a 1 1/2 season release (the first two seasons combined) with advertisements mentioning the Three's Company tie-in. Perhaps if they had cast interviews along with the release, or out-takes. They weren't the most popular, granted, but then the company wouldn't have to worry about a follow-up release. It's a one-shot deal, plain and simple.

And for the record, the Ropers were the only characters over 40. Their neighbors, the Brooks, were in their 30s (almost the same age as Jack, Janet & Chrissy etc.) and the Brooks' son saw a lot of screen time, if I recall. Add to that the fact that Jack, Janet & Chrissy guest-starred in an episode, along with Larry, and you've got enough to whet some fans' appetite. I think the producers would count on that being enough to sell copies of the series. I don't think they'll care if people actually like or dislike the show. There'd only be one DVD set to sell so as long as it got sold, they won't care if people liked the show or not as long as they made their money, and people would have to have bought a copy to determine if they like the show or not.

I think with some extras added to it (that would also include some from Three's Company probably), it would likely find the same audience that the DVD buying crowd of Sanford & Son (for example) would buy. I'd buy it, that's for sure.

So would you I take it?

Let's hope someday we're given a chance to, eh?

Ed

Originally posted by Edster2973
As is Sanford & Son, Gilligan's Island, The Jeffersons etc. and these shows have sold enough to warrant more season sets. Who thinks a teenager would be interested in buying All in the Family? And yet the third season set of that show is due out in July.

The Ropers could work as a 1 1/2 season release (the first two seasons combined) with advertisements mentioning the Three's Company tie-in. Perhaps if they had cast interviews along with the release, or out-takes. They weren't the most popular, granted, but then the company wouldn't have to worry about a follow-up release. It's a one-shot deal, plain and simple.

And for the record, the Ropers were the only characters over 40. Their neighbors, the Brooks, were in their 30s (almost the same age as Jack, Janet & Chrissy etc.) and the Brooks' son saw a lot of screen time, if I recall. Add to that the fact that Jack, Janet & Chrissy guest-starred in an episode, along with Larry, and you've got enough to whet some fans' appetite. I think the producers would count on that being enough to sell copies of the series. I don't think they'll care if people actually like or dislike the show. There'd only be one DVD set to sell so as long as it got sold, they won't care if people liked the show or not as long as they made their money, and people would have to have bought a copy to determine if they like the show or not.

I think with some extras added to it (that would also include some from Three's Company probably), it would likely find the same audience that the DVD buying crowd of Sanford & Son (for example) would buy. I'd buy it, that's for sure.

So would you I take it?

Let's hope someday we're given a chance to, eh?

Ed


Yeah a TC tie it probably would be the smart thing to do if they want to promote a Ropers DVD. Also theson david had a very small role and Ann and her husband WERE NOT UNDER 30. Come on, LOL-you can't just look at them and see they were mid 40's. THey were not in Jack and the girls age bracket at all.

Originally posted by Edster2973
As is Sanford & Son, Gilligan's Island, The Jeffersons etc. and these shows have sold enough to warrant more season sets. Who thinks a teenager would be interested in buying All in the Family? And yet the third season set of that show is due out in July.

The Ropers could work as a 1 1/2 season release (the first two seasons combined) with advertisements mentioning the Three's Company tie-in. Perhaps if they had cast interviews along with the release, or out-takes. They weren't the most popular, granted, but then the company wouldn't have to worry about a follow-up release. It's a one-shot deal, plain and simple.

And for the record, the Ropers were the only characters over 40. Their neighbors, the Brooks, were in their 30s (almost the same age as Jack, Janet & Chrissy etc.) and the Brooks' son saw a lot of screen time, if I recall. Add to that the fact that Jack, Janet & Chrissy guest-starred in an episode, along with Larry, and you've got enough to whet some fans' appetite. I think the producers would count on that being enough to sell copies of the series. I don't think they'll care if people actually like or dislike the show. There'd only be one DVD set to sell so as long as it got sold, they won't care if people liked the show or not as long as they made their money, and people would have to have bought a copy to determine if they like the show or not.

I think with some extras added to it (that would also include some from Three's Company probably), it would likely find the same audience that the DVD buying crowd of Sanford & Son (for example) would buy. I'd buy it, that's for sure.

So would you I take it?

Let's hope someday we're given a chance to, eh?

Ed


Correction. The Ropers neighbors were actually in their mid 30's when the Ropers Premeired in 1979. The wife was 34 in real life and the husband was 35. They damm sure didn;'t look like it on the show-LOL They both looked 10 years older than that.

I agree with Edster2973. If the Three's Company season DVDs sell well, it's plausible that Anchor Bay would release The Ropers and Three's a Crowd. After all, they'd want to milk TC for all it's worth.

While it wouldn't be wise to expect a release within the next year or so, it could very well be possible in a few years depending on the TV show DVD climate at that time. Since many of the classic, well-known movies have been released, many companies lately have been releasing lesser known, more "cult"-ish older movies. The same thing could happen with TV show DVDs once many of the popular classics have been released.

Anyways, if it were promoted properly and such, I think it could sell decently.

BTW - I thought Patty McCormack looked right for her age. I could tell she was in her early/mid-'30s. *shrugs*

Originally posted by Sean Snow
I agree with Edster2973. If the Three's Company season DVDs sell well, it's plausible that Anchor Bay would release The Ropers and Three's a Crowd. After all, they'd want to milk TC for all it's worth.

While it wouldn't be wise to expect a release within the next year or so, it could very well be possible in a few years depending on the TV show DVD climate at that time. Since many of the classic, well-known movies have been released, many companies lately have been releasing lesser known, more "cult"-ish older movies. The same thing could happen with TV show DVDs once many of the popular classics have been released.

Anyways, if it were promoted properly and such, I think it could sell decently.

BTW - I thought Patty McCormack looked right for her age. I could tell she was in her early/mid-'30s. *shrugs*




Early 30's?? You got to be kiddin me

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Early 30's?? You got to be kiddin me

I'm not...she certainly looked a lot younger than Jeffrey Tambor. She definitely didn't look old, IMO.

Originally posted by Sean Snow
I'm not...she certainly looked a lot younger than Jeffrey Tambor. She definitely didn't look old, IMO.



I always thought she was a good looking women who was in her early to mid 40's

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I always thought she was a good looking women who was in her early to mid 40's

Then Mr. Furley must have looked like he was over 80 according to how you look at people's ages!

lol!

Just kidding of course!

Ed