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I Love John Ritter · 04-14-2005, 07:26 PM

When you refer to "Three's Company", do you consider it a 1970s sitcom, or a 1980s sitcom? I know most of you are probably thinking both, but if you had to choose one, what would it be and why?

Heart Shaped Box · 04-14-2005, 07:53 PM

I think of it as a 1908's sitcom. It just had more and better seasons. I don't know any other reasons, but I liked the 80's better.

vashti1999 · 04-14-2005, 07:54 PM

I picked the 70's because that's when this classic series started and I love Chrissy more than Cindy and Terri combined.

Skywalker · 04-14-2005, 08:14 PM

1970's

dandelion wine · 04-14-2005, 08:15 PM

The 1970s

I Love John Ritter · 04-14-2005, 08:24 PM

I consider it a 1970s sitcom because:

1. The show started in the 70s.
2. When you refer to "Three's Company", most people think of it airing back in the 70s, even though it aired in the 80s as well.
3. The innuendo was considered rique for that time (70s) whereas in the 80s, it was more accepted.
4. Bell Bottoms LOL (I know they wore bell bottoms in the 80s, but they started in the 70s).
5. If you hear "Three's Company" mentioned on TV, they usually refer to it as the 1970s sitcom, not the 1980s sitcom, though I've heard them occasionally say the 1970s and 80s sitcom.

alizadivine · 04-14-2005, 10:17 PM

1970s...I always go by the start date

Number 9 Dream · 04-14-2005, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Love John Ritter

I consider it a 1970s sitcom because:

1. The show started in the 70s.
2. When you refer to "Three's Company", most people think of it airing back in the 70s, even though it aired in the 80s as well.
3. The innuendo was considered rique for that time (70s) whereas in the 80s, it was more accepted.
4. Bell Bottoms LOL (I know they wore bell bottoms in the 80s, but they started in the 70s).
5. If you hear "Three's Company" mentioned on TV, they usually refer to it as the 1970s sitcom, not the 1980s sitcom, though I've heard them occasionally say the 1970s and 80s sitcom.

I agree with everything you said...I voted 70's

Moonlight Lady · 04-15-2005, 10:03 AM

1970's because that's when it started.

Mr. Television · 04-15-2005, 11:28 AM

1970's because thats when the show was at its peak.

brasspounder · 04-15-2005, 08:14 PM

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70's, oh wait wrong channel. Anyway, I also consider it a 70's show because that's when it all began!

gilligan fanatic · 04-15-2005, 08:26 PM

technicaly it aired more episodes in the 80's but I still count it as 1970s series

Number 9 Dream · 04-15-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brasspounder

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70's, oh wait wrong channel

You're too cute, brasspounder

TripperFan · 04-15-2005, 08:46 PM

Gotta go with 70s - I watched it from the first ep.

Gus52086 · 04-15-2005, 09:26 PM

I'd say 70's because of the clothes.

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04-14-2005, 07:26 PM	#1
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04-14-2005, 07:53 PM	#2
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vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I picked the 70's because that's when this classic series started and I love Chrissy more than Cindy and Terri combined.
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04-14-2005, 08:15 PM	#5
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04-14-2005, 08:14 PM	#4
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04-14-2005, 08:24 PM	#6
I Love John Ritter Miss ya, John Senior Member Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: In John Ritter's arms Posts: 2,687	I consider it a 1970s sitcom because: 1. The show started in the 70s. 2. When you refer to "Three's Company", most people think of it airing back in the 70s, even though it aired in the 80s as well. 3. The innuendo was considered rique for that time (70s) whereas in the 80s, it was more accepted. 4. Bell Bottoms LOL (I know they wore bell bottoms in the 80s, but they started in the 70s). 5. If you hear "Three's Company" mentioned on TV, they usually refer to it as the 1970s sitcom, not the 1980s sitcom, though I've heard them occasionally say the 1970s and 80s sitcom.

04-14-2005, 10:17 PM	#7
alizadivine Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 32	1970s...I always go by the start date

04-15-2005, 10:03 AM	#9
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04-15-2005, 08:14 PM	#11
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04-15-2005, 08:26 PM	#12
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04-15-2005, 08:46 PM	#14
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04-15-2005, 09:26 PM	#15
Gus52086 Gus52086 Forum Hawk Join Date: Apr 13, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	I'd say 70's because of the clothes.