Hey all,

Think this show will ever be released on DVD? Seems doubtful, since the entirety of 'Three's Company' is not even guaranteed. I think the only way we'll have a chance of seeing this show released is if 'Three's Company' does well in DVD sales, resulting in all of the seasons being released.

So folks, start buying up those TC DVDs. It's the only way I think this show has a chance of seeing release, as well as the other spin-off 'Three's a Crowd'. I'm not sure if either show was good or not (it's been a LONG time since I've seen them) but I'm a completist and I have to have everything. For starters, I bought a copy of Season one for myself and 3 extras to give as presents for Christmas.

We can do this...


Ed

Originally posted by Edster2973
Hey all,

Think this show will ever be released on DVD? Seems doubtful, since the entirety of 'Three's Company' is not even guaranteed. I think the only way we'll have a chance of seeing this show released is if 'Three's Company' does well in DVD sales, resulting in all of the seasons being released.

So folks, start buying up those TC DVDs. It's the only way I think this show has a chance of seeing release, as well as the other spin-off 'Three's a Crowd'. I'm not sure if either show was good or not (it's been a LONG time since I've seen them) but I'm a completist and I have to have everything. For starters, I bought a copy of Season one for myself and 3 extras to give as presents for Christmas.

We can do this...


Ed



There are no cancelled Sitcoms on DVD?

Of course there are but you've missed the point. Who in their right minds would release a spin-off of a show when the primary show failed to sell itself? No way will 'The Ropers' see release if 'Three's Company' doesn't sell...


Ed

[i]I hope it comes on DVD too because even though short-lived, it was a very, very, funny show.:eek: ;) [/b]

I hope this show makes it to DVD! I would def. buy it! I think the Roperes were really cute!~ and they always made me laugh! I would prefer this one out instead of TAC! But I see the point! TC needs to do well in sells so that we can have all the seasons out on DVD! I am hoping we will get them, b/c some of my fav. episodes are in the later seasons!:D

:wave:

Originally posted by drummergirl
I hope this show makes it to DVD! I would def. buy it! I think the Roperes were really cute!~ and they always made me laugh! I would prefer this one out instead of TAC! But I see the point! TC needs to do well in sells so that we can have all the seasons out on DVD! I am hoping we will get them, b/c some of my fav. episodes are in the later seasons!:D

:wave:


Ropers will never appear on VHS, defintely not DVD

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Ropers will never appear on VHS, defintely not DVD

You don't know that for sure. I admit the odds are against it, but weirder things have happened.

If all 8 seasons of THREE'S COMPANY sell extremely well, the producers and all involved are going to want to capitalize on that as much as possible, and to do that they would surely release the one season of THREE'S A CROWD and the 1 1/2 seasons of THE ROPERS.

It would make the most business sense, since both shows are hardly ever shown in syndication, so they'd count on fans wanting to see them just out of curiousity. Even if both shows are extremely awful (which is open for debate), you're talking about a one shot deal since both shows didn't last long. So it's not like it would be a huge investment for fans to check both shows out.

I would buy it, most definitely, as would most fans, if only to have the complete series. But this can only happen if THREE'S COMPANY sells extremely well for all 8 seasons first...

It's a long shot, admittedly, but NOT out of the realm of possibility, especially since 2 or 3 eps of THE ROPERS have Jack, Janet, Chrissy and Larry guest-starring, and those eps won't be included on any THREE'S COMPANY dvds since they're definitely THE ROPERS episodes. Their inclusion alone on THE ROPERS would help sell the thing.

If you know anything about the goings on behind the scenes of THREE'S COMPANY, then you know that to the producers, it was mostly about the money, and their putting out 2 spin-offs of a well selling series is guaranteed to bring them more of it.

Ed

If they don't,I think that in the 3rd season dvd,they will show Stanley,the Ladies Man as an extra or part of the dvd.Who knows

Originally posted by Jackhammer
If they don't,I think that in the 3rd season dvd,they will show Stanley,the Ladies Man as an extra or part of the dvd.Who knows


I never thought of that. Interesting Point.

I hope they release this show on DVD. I would buy it because I have never seen it before. I would also love it if they brought out Three's A Crowd. I need to see that show. I know that John would be very hot in it.




I love you very much John. You are my angel from heaven.:jack :eyes:

I hope they release this show on DVD. I would buy it because I have never seen it before. I would also love it if they brought out Three's A Crowd. I need to see that show. I know that John would be very hot in it.




I love you very much John. You are my angel from heaven.:jack :eyes:


You probably wouldn;t enjoy the Ropers too much but Three's A Crowd is watchable.

Ok thanks for letting me know. :talk:

if Ropers was on dvd it be shortest dvd i ever seen proably 1 whole disk lol with some threes company extras added

if Ropers was on dvd it be shortest dvd i ever seen proably 1 whole disk lol with some threes company extras added

28 episodes on 1 disc? If they make the first season only, then it would be 1 disc. But I see them combining both seasons for a 4 disc 28 episode set, whenever the series comes on DVD.

28 episodes show is NOT the shortest series ever on DVD.

28 episodes on 1 disc? If they make the first season only, then it would be 1 disc. But I see them combining both seasons for a 4 disc 28 episode set, whenever the series comes on DVD.

28 episodes show is NOT the shortest series ever on DVD.



I would be surprise if BOTH seasons were released on DVD.

I firmly believe that all of the episodes of "The Ropers" will appear on dvd. As long as there is some money to be made...they will do it! Will they make millions on "The Ropers"? No. But they will make what there is to make. Dvd sets are staring to go down in price, without suffering terribley in quality.

Some of you may have forgotten that "The Ropers" was still a top tenty five show when it got the axe! Many were surprised that it wasn't renewed. But one of the main reasons it was cancelled seems to be that the network didn't think it had enough "youth appeal". "Phyllis" didn't get that same chance to revive itself, for the same reason. "Rhoda" for example, was given another shot, despite seriously flagging ratings, because Valerie Harper had youthful sex appeal.

And as for "The Ropers" only being a hit because it followed M*A*S*H*...BWA HA HA! Not every show that followed M*A*S*H* was a hit, you know! One of the problems with "The Ropers" (as with "Flo") is that the networks got over confidant in their hot show, and bounced it around too much!

CeeBO

I firmly believe that all of the episodes of "The Ropers" will appear on dvd. As long as there is some money to be made...they will do it! Will they make millions on "The Ropers"? No. But they will make what there is to make. Dvd sets are staring to go down in price, without suffering terribley in quality.

Some of you may have forgotten that "The Ropers" was still a top tenty five show when it got the axe! Many were surprised that it wasn't renewed. But one of the main reasons it was cancelled seems to be that the network didn't think it had enough "youth appeal". "Phyllis" didn't get that same chance to revive itself, for the same reason. "Rhoda" for example, was given another shot, despite seriously flagging ratings, because Valerie Harper had youthful sex appeal.

And as for "The Ropers" only being a hit because it followed M*A*S*H*...BWA HA HA! Not every show that followed M*A*S*H* was a hit, you know! One of the problems with "The Ropers" (as with "Flo") is that the networks got over confidant in their hot show, and bounced it around too much!

CeeBO



I read the ratings for the 79-80 season in several TV books and the Ropers was not a top 25 show when it was cancelled

Hmmm, I've been wrong on stats before. I was going from memory, so it seems either my source or my recollection was faulty...probably both!

Not to mention my typing...! I am the king of hunt and peck, and a lousy speller.

I still say "The Ropers" will see a dvd release. I guess we'll see!

Ratings for the Ropers

78-79 #8 25.2 Rating
79-80 Not in top 30

I believe the reason I was thinking that "The Ropers" was still a top twenty-five show when it was axed, is because someone said it was on the "Jump The Shark" site. That, and maybe because it had like a 25% audience share at one point.

I believe the reason I was thinking that "The Ropers" was still a top twenty-five show when it was axed, is because someone said it was on the "Jump The Shark" site. That, and maybe because it had like a 25% audience share at one point.


ABC should have aired the Ropers after Three's Company on Tuesday Nights since Helen and Stanley were not strong enough characters to have their show air on a seperate night. I bet the Ropers would have done very well and lasted about 4-5 years if it aired after TC on ABC instead of on Saturday nights

I agree that "The Ropers" would have lasted much longer if it had been coupled with "Three's Company" for the duration. Certainly, it would have lasted another two seasons, at the very least.

I just watched 5 ep's of "The Ropers" (thanks to the immortal one), and I enjoyed them. Not a GREAT show, but I didn't feel like I wasted my time. They were fun. Tambor is wonderful. Patty M was a babe, but as Ann she was extra dry, as she was obviously meant to be the straight woman. I don't know why people don't like the kid, I thought he was better than dozens of other child actors I can think of. Some of the line's were unbelievabley flat, but you have to admit that the cast did their best with what they were given. I had a good time, and will definately buy the dvd set when it finally comes out.

BTW, I am planning on picking up season three and four of "Three's Comapny" on dvd for my Christmas present to myself. Do the cross-over episodes from "The Ropers" appear on these sets?

Best,
Chris

No they don't appear on the DVDs. They didn't put them on the DVDs because they might bring the Ropers out on DVD sometime in the future.

Hmmm, I've been wrong on stats before. I was going from memory, so it seems either my source or my recollection was faulty...probably both!

Not to mention my typing...! I am the king of hunt and peck, and a lousy speller.

I still say "The Ropers" will see a dvd release. I guess we'll see!
Well Lotsa Luck and Good Morning World got a DVD release and The Ropers are more famous than them.

I agree that "The Ropers" would have lasted much longer if it had been coupled with "Three's Company" for the duration. Certainly, it would have lasted another two seasons, at the very least.

I just watched 5 ep's of "The Ropers" (thanks to the immortal one), and I enjoyed them. Not a GREAT show, but I didn't feel like I wasted my time. They were fun. Tambor is wonderful. Patty M was a babe, but as Ann she was extra dry, as she was obviously meant to be the straight woman. I don't know why people don't like the kid, I thought he was better than dozens of other child actors I can think of. Some of the line's were unbelievabley flat, but you have to admit that the cast did their best with what they were given. I had a good time, and will definately buy the dvd set when it finally comes out.

BTW, I am planning on picking up season three and four of "Three's Comapny" on dvd for my Christmas present to myself. Do the cross-over episodes from "The Ropers" appear on these sets?

Best,
Chris



Chris I have some good News for you, the Ropers ep that i sent you is when Larry from Three's Company made a Guest appearance in season 1. So you will get to see that crossover

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I don't know why, but I really thought that those episodes had been released on the dvd's...wishful thinking, I guess!

You know, I had purchased Season Two of "3's Company" when it first came out, and I had to return it....defective discs, being the reason. The second set I got was defective also, so I returned it for the cash...and I just haven't kept up.

Solomon, I have good news for you, also. Check your pm's.

Christopher

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I don't know why, but I really thought that those episodes had been released on the dvd's...wishful thinking, I guess!

You know, I had purchased Season Two of "3's Company" when it first came out, and I had to return it....defective discs, being the reason. The second set I got was defective also, so I returned it for the cash...and I just haven't kept up.

Solomon, I have good news for you, also. Check your pm's.

Christopher


I had the same problem with season 2 until I bought an more expensive DVD player. Also the little boy David on the Ropers wasn't needed because I didn't see the Ropers as a Family Show

to be honest i dont think i ever seen an episode of the ropers b4....well....i do remember them buying a house and the landlord wanted to kick them out..thas 1 of my fav episodes but thats taken from the three's company season.....sooo i dunno im confused maybe i did see some of the ropers episodes thinkin that was just a part of three's company....any way i would buy the dvd...stanley is so funnnyyy

to be honest i dont think i ever seen an episode of the ropers b4....well....i do remember them buying a house and the landlord wanted to kick them out..thas 1 of my fav episodes but thats taken from the three's company season.....sooo i dunno im confused maybe i did see some of the ropers episodes thinkin that was just a part of three's company....any way i would buy the dvd...stanley is so funnnyyy


Yes the episode you saw was the FIRST episode of the Ropers which was included in the Three's Company Syndication Package

No they don't appear on the DVDs. They didn't put them on the DVDs because they might bring the Ropers out on DVD sometime in the future.

I really hope The Ropers is next on Anchor Bay's release list. I didn't realize the crossover episodes are not on the Season 3 release. I feel like the collection is incomplete because the trio appear in the episode "Stanley, the Ladies Man" prominently. I always felt it was a Three's Company episode because it was always seen in the syndication package.

I was watching the episodes that aired this weekend and they were pretty funny. My sister caught them in the middle of the night by switching through the channels and she stopped to watch them. She thought they were really funny. That's an un-biased opinion because she didn't even know they would be on.

Hopefully, Anchor Bay will continue the collection and give us the spin-offs. As a set, this could be a big seller! :)

i would defenitly buy this set if it gets a release.

I sure hope The Ropers come out on DVD.

Is there any word yet as to whether we're close to getting The Ropers released on DVD? I know people have said they want it (as do I), but I'd like to know if there's any report about how close we are to actually getting it. If they're not going to release it, I wish they'd let us know so we're not keeping our hopes up.

Ed

I wouldn't get my hopes up for a DVD release of The Ropers. The reason being that potential sales would be limited. Yes, a handful of hardcore fans might buy it, but that may not be enough for the studio to justify the production costs, etc given the low rate of return.

Even successful shows like Happy Days have only had one season see release on DVD because the sales didn't live up to the studio's expectations.

At any rate, I wouldn't expect to see a Ropers DVD set until all the Three's Company seasons are released on DVD. Still, e-mail the studio, get a petition going - while I doubt this will ever see release, nothing is impossible.;)

Dr. Thong, Three's Company will be finished on DVD Oct. 3, as S8 comes out then. Still no word yet on the status if The Ropers and Three's a Crowd. I suggest everyone to email Anchor Bay and DLT.

The Ropers/Three's a Crowd is probably more likely than a Happy Days S2.

I wouldn't get my hopes up for a DVD release of The Ropers. The reason being that potential sales would be limited. Yes, a handful of hardcore fans might buy it, but that may not be enough for the studio to justify the production costs, etc given the low rate of return.

Well, it might do well actually, since they could tout it as a show that has the 'original' trio guest-starring. Many fans may want a hard to find episode with Suzanne Somers as part of the cast, especially since it's not well-known or played that often in syndication.

Even successful shows like Happy Days have only had one season see release on DVD because the sales didn't live up to the studio's expectations.

Actually, Happy Days is a different case entirely, since it's an ongoing series, whereas The Ropers would be a one-shot (Seasons 1&2 combined). Not much of a committment would be needed from a casual customer to invest in a show like The Ropers. Also, Happy Days has an issue of having to fork over fees with the licensing of the music, which means that DVD sales would have to be substantial for the studio to break out even, let alone see a profit. Again, The Ropers is a different ball game altogether.

I'm not trying to refute your reasons, because I agree it's shaky at best that we'll ever see a DVD release of the show, but I think the pros could outweigh the cons in such a release. It wouldn't have to be a best seller for the studio to make a profit...

At any rate, I wouldn't expect to see a Ropers DVD set until all the Three's Company seasons are released on DVD. Still, e-mail the studio, get a petition going - while I doubt this will ever see release, nothing is impossible.;)

Well, Pav has suggested doing the same thing, not only for The Ropers but for Three's a Crowd. Some of us have emailed Anchor Bay for both series to be released. But nothing has been announced, either yay or nay.

I just would like to know either way...

Ed

If this came out before Christmas, I would buy several copies to give away as presents. There are some people I know who would get a kick out of this show. :lol:

I contacted Anchor Bay about releasing The Ropers and Three's a Crowd on DVD, and they responded that they didn't own the rights to those shows. So we need to find out who owns the rights in order to contact the right people about a release.

(By the way, I also suggested box sets of Roseanne and 3rd Rock with the uncut first season of Roseanne, and the uncut first two seasons of 3rd Rock, and was told they had no plans to ever re-release the uncut versions of either show's initial screwed up DVD's).

I contacted Anchor Bay about releasing The Ropers and Three's a Crowd on DVD, and they responded that they didn't own the rights to those shows. So we need to find out who owns the rights in order to contact the right people about a release.


They also didn't own the rights to Three's Company until they decided to acquire them. What we need to do is to alert Anchor Bay about our wanting both shows so that they'll see it'd be worth the effort and the expense to acquire the rights. Simple as that I think...

Any ideas?

Ed

I contacted Anchor Bay about releasing The Ropers and Three's a Crowd on DVD, and they responded that they didn't own the rights to those shows. So we need to find out who owns the rights in order to contact the right people about a release.

(By the way, I also suggested box sets of Roseanne and 3rd Rock with the uncut first season of Roseanne, and the uncut first two seasons of 3rd Rock, and was told they had no plans to ever re-release the uncut versions of either show's initial screwed up DVD's).

If that was their response, then it seems unlikely that we will see The Ropers on dvd. That's too bad. :( I was thinking it would make a great follow-up dvd to Three's Company. Let's face it. Three's Company has been a huge release of theirs that buyers look forward to. Not releasing The Ropers would be a mistake.

There are no cancelled Sitcoms on DVD?

actually Freaks & Geeks is on dvd. so we have hope:cool:

actually Freaks & Geeks is on dvd. so we have hope:cool:

Yes, but that was a recent show and it had some critical backing and a cult following.

The Ropers ended over 25 years ago and lasted one season and change.

Is it going to come to DVD?

I hope it comes out soon.

If it ever does, it'll probably be after all the Three's Company seasons are finally released. But I wouldn't get your hopes up for it.

If it ever does, it'll probably be after all the Three's Company seasons are finally released. But I wouldn't get your hopes up for it.

They already are. The final season was just released on dvd last month.

I guess it depends on how strong the Three's Company DVD sales were. They were obviously strong enough to get not only all 8 seasons of TC released, but also 2 "best of" compilations so far: Three's Company - Jack's Favorites and Three's Company - Janet's Favorites, with more possibly on the way.

But were they strong enough to get Anchor Bay to buy the DVD rights to TAC or The Ropers? That remains to be seen...

Although I'd definitely love to see The Ropers on DVD; TAC not so much, but if it was released I'd still buy it though, just to complete my collection. :)

I guess it depends on how strong the Three's Company DVD sales were. They were obviously strong enough to get not only all 8 seasons of TC released, but also 2 "best of" compilations so far: Three's Company - Jack's Favorites and Three's Company - Janet's Favorites, with more possibly on the way.

But were they strong enough to get Anchor Bay to buy the DVD rights to TAC or The Ropers? That remains to be seen...

Although I'd definitely love to see The Ropers on DVD; TAC not so much, but if it was released I'd still buy it though, just to complete my collection. :)


Can you tell me why you would prefer Three's A crowd over the Ropers?

Can you tell me why you would prefer Three's A crowd over the Ropers?

He actually said he preferred The Ropers and not Three's a Crowd. Just clarifying...


Ed

Yeah I meant to say why he preferred Ropers over Three's a Crowd

Yeah I meant to say why he preferred Ropers over Three's a Crowd

Just because I personally like The Ropers better: its setup, its premise, its characters...

It's a question of taste. I'm not saying Three's A Crowd is bad. I realize there are those who may like TAC better than The Ropers (although I do believe generally speaking The Ropers is better liked than TAC, although I could be wrong). To each their own.

Just because I personally like The Ropers better: its setup, its premise, its characters...

It's a question of taste. I'm not saying Three's A Crowd is bad. I realize there are those who may like TAC better than The Ropers (although I do believe generally speaking The Ropers is better liked than TAC, although I could be wrong). To each their own.



I understand all that but I'm just curious to know why you prefer the Ropers over Three's a Crowd. Can you explain why? I just don't normally hear that on this board

Well heck I don't know why! :p

I just like The Ropers better. I suppose because it was better written, I liked the Ropers as characters, I liked that it crossed over with Three's Company on occasion (including once where the trio paid a visit to the Ropers' new place). And I never really cared for the Vicky Bradford character, and without having anything against the actress, I didn't really care for her portrayal of Vicky either. Now, the actor who portrayed Vicky's father was great, but still, I thought the entire TAC premise was just too cheesy and lame. The Ropers was just better overall from my POV.

I agree wholeheartedly. I liked Three's a Crowd as well, but to me, The Ropers maintained more of the spirit of Three's Company than Three's a Crowd did. There were crossovers with the shows (both Larry and the trio guest-starred on the show) and we could only guess that, if the show had lived longer, the crossovers would've continued (imagine what kind of Three's Company finale we would've been treated to if it had cross-overed with The Ropers?). With Three's a Crowd, knowing that Janet, Terri, Mr. Furley or even Chrissy and the Ropers would never be seen, left me kind of cold. I think it also left me a little resentful towards the new characters because you knew who they were meant to replace.

Much as I loved John Ritter, there was a lot more to the success of Three's Company than just Jack Tripper. Why is it that he knew that all along (he was always graciously acknowledging how the show was an ensemble) but the producers did not?

Ed

Much as I loved John Ritter, there was a lot more to the success of Three's Company than just Jack Tripper. Why is it that he knew that all along (he was always graciously acknowledging how the show was an ensemble) but the producers did not?

Ed

Because the producers saw dollar signs and figured that Ritter was their best bet for continuing the character, since they probably felt the roommates concept was played out.

They already are. The final season was just released on dvd last month.

I was referring to The Ropers.

Anyone who thinks that we will never see The Ropers or Three's A Crowd on DVD, well NEVER say NEVER!
A few years ago, SONY released the show Tabitha which was a spinoff from Bewitched and like The Ropers did horrible in the ratings & was banished to the heavens of forgetful sitcoms. But yet they released this show on DVD. Why? Because it was tied in to a very successful ABC TV Show.

Bewitched like Three's Company ran 8 seasons on ABC and both shows tried to cash in with spinoffs but failed. However these shows do have their loyal fans and it's only a matter of time before we see The Ropers & Three's A Crowd on DVD.

One post stated that Anchor Bay does not own the rights to these shows, so that just might be the hold up!
However I do have a suggestion to which ever studio does own the rights to The Ropers & Three's A Crowd & may be thinking of releasing these shows on DVD... Release them together as a double set. Throw in a bunch of extras with Joyce, Larry & hopefully Suzanne doing interviews & commentary on their guest starring episodes & that way we get the best of both shows with The Ropers & John Ritter on the same DVD set making more fans to go out & buy it.;)

Anyone who thinks that we will never see The Ropers or Three's A Crowd on DVD, well NEVER say NEVER!
A few years ago, SONY released the show Tabitha which was a spinoff from Bewitched and like The Ropers did horrible in the ratings & was banished to the heavens of forgetful sitcoms. But yet they released this show on DVD. Why? Because it was tied in to a very successful ABC TV Show.

Bewitched like Three's Company ran 8 seasons on ABC and both shows tried to cash in with spinoffs but failed. However these shows do have their loyal fans and it's only a matter of time before we see The Ropers & Three's A Crowd on DVD.

One post stated that Anchor Bay does not own the rights to these shows, so that just might be the hold up!
However I do have a suggestion to which ever studio does own the rights to The Ropers & Three's A Crowd & may be thinking of releasing these shows on DVD... Release them together as a double set. Throw in a bunch of extras with Joyce, Larry & hopefully Suzanne doing interviews & commentary on their guest starring episodes & that way we get the best of both shows with The Ropers & John Ritter on the same DVD set making more fans to go out & buy it.;)


It really doesn't matter because the Ropers are complete on DVD, not officially but a bootleg copy. So it is out there. I have 20 eps of the Ropers on VHS

It really doesn't matter because the Ropers are complete on DVD, not officially but a bootleg copy. So it is out there. I have 20 eps of the Ropers on VHS

Sure, if I had something to trade, I suppose I could set it up here in a few minutes. Or if I knew someone who knew someone who'd accept cash for goods... But I don't. Though I just want to buy the damn thing straight, sight seen, I cannot. You're wrong, Solomon: it does matter. :rolleyes2

Sure, if I had something to trade, I suppose I could set it up here in a few minutes. Or if I knew someone who knew someone who'd accept cash for goods... But I don't. Though I just want to buy the damn thing straight, sight seen, I cannot. You're wrong, Solomon: it does matter. :rolleyes2


If you are ok with VHS copies of the Ropers email me at retrotv@msn.com so we can work something out

It really doesn't matter because the Ropers are complete on DVD, not officially but a bootleg copy. So it is out there. I have 20 eps of the Ropers on VHS

It does matter! A professional & legit studio set with remastered & uncut episodes will always be far better than some cheap & illegal bootleg set! JO

It does matter! A professional & legit studio set with remastered & uncut episodes will always be far better than some cheap & illegal bootleg set! JO


That's true but what I'm saying is you still have the opportunity to see the show since it's out there. You don't have to wait for the professional set to see whether or not you like the show

And as for "The Ropers" only being a hit because it followed M*A*S*H*...BWA HA HA! Not every show that followed M*A*S*H* was a hit, you know!

But The Ropers wasn't on the same night that M*A*S*H* was. It wasn't even on the same network.

But The Ropers wasn't on the same night that M*A*S*H* was. It wasn't even on the same network.


I think they made a mistake, it was only successful in season 1 because it aired on the same night as Three's Company at 10pm