TMC
01-17-2023, 01:38 AM
https://www.grunge.com/1167283/threes-company-a-look-back-at-the-hit-sitcom/
BY DEBRA KELLY/JAN. 16, 2023 4:30 PM EST
While there's no denying that in today's entertainment landscape there's some singularly popular shows, comparing that to the popularity of programs in the 1970s and '80s is impossible. After all, there were only a very few options for people to watch after their nightly news gave way to primetime television. And at the time, the airways were dominated by some of the most cutting-edge content for an audience on the cusp of a real-life shift in things like feminism and LGBTQ+ visibility — and those shows included the wildly popular "Three's Company."
The premise was simple: Three people were sharing an apartment, but in order for the landlord to be all right with the set-up, the only man — played by John Ritter — had to pretend to be gay. Hilarity ensued, and America loved it.
Joyce DeWitt spoke with The Hamilton Spectator (https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/stage/2021/04/25/a-lifetime-after-prime-time-for-joyce-dewitt.html) in 2021, and recalled just what made the show popular. Sure, it was funny, but it was the characters — and the friendship that bonded them — that kept people tuning in, and tune in, they did. "Most of America watched that show," she said. "The President of the United States actually moved a television address to a different night so he wouldn't annoy folks by being in our time slot. We were shocked at that." So, was there any juicy gossip, conflict, or secrets going on behind the scenes? Of course!
BY DEBRA KELLY/JAN. 16, 2023 4:30 PM EST
While there's no denying that in today's entertainment landscape there's some singularly popular shows, comparing that to the popularity of programs in the 1970s and '80s is impossible. After all, there were only a very few options for people to watch after their nightly news gave way to primetime television. And at the time, the airways were dominated by some of the most cutting-edge content for an audience on the cusp of a real-life shift in things like feminism and LGBTQ+ visibility — and those shows included the wildly popular "Three's Company."
The premise was simple: Three people were sharing an apartment, but in order for the landlord to be all right with the set-up, the only man — played by John Ritter — had to pretend to be gay. Hilarity ensued, and America loved it.
Joyce DeWitt spoke with The Hamilton Spectator (https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/stage/2021/04/25/a-lifetime-after-prime-time-for-joyce-dewitt.html) in 2021, and recalled just what made the show popular. Sure, it was funny, but it was the characters — and the friendship that bonded them — that kept people tuning in, and tune in, they did. "Most of America watched that show," she said. "The President of the United States actually moved a television address to a different night so he wouldn't annoy folks by being in our time slot. We were shocked at that." So, was there any juicy gossip, conflict, or secrets going on behind the scenes? Of course!