At 62, Joyce DeWitt Still Loves The Attention 'Three's Company' Has Given Her - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-02-2011, 10:44 PM

Do you get recognized every day from "Three's Company"?

Not every day. I sort of walk around the world in my sweats and tennis shoes. If I'm wearing a little makeup it's like having a sign up. It's a beautiful experience because people love those characters so much. People have to grab me and hug me. I have a friend who says a stranger grabbing her scares the crap out of her, but not me. The show was a place of joy and fun. No matter what disaster struck by 9:30, you knew it was going to be OK. One of my teachers says the sound you hear in the center of the universe is laughter. I don't know if it's true, but if you do something and 30 years later it still produces laughter, that's a fantasy you can't make up.

It sounds like you're in touch with a lot of spirituality.

When "Three's Company" ended, I took 15 years off and studied the great religions of the world. I was looking for a philosophy that was large enough for the good things and the bad things in life. I was very fortunate to be allowed to study with some pretty amazing people who were looking into the art of being human. We're not born with an instruction manual. I always thank "Three's Company" for putting the money in the bank. When I was ready to go back to work 15 years later, my business manager said, "Good. There's nothing left to sell."

Do you still make money off the show?

Peanuts, you know. A bit. It wouldn't pay my light bill, but it fills my heart with light because it's making people laugh. I get stopped in the street here. Women tell me, "I'm a lawyer because of you." You can't imagine that there are people saying that to you.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...743864232.html

Mr. Television · 06-02-2011, 10:59 PM

It's nice to see a performer actually be proud of the joy they brought to so many. Joyce is absolutely right. No matter what troubles you had, when TC was on, they went away for 30 minutes. TC was a feel good show and that's a great legacy to have.

catlover79 · 06-03-2011, 12:35 AM

I misjudged Joyce badly years ago - I thought she was very bitter about the show. Then I realized I was going mainly by the things Suzanne Somers was saying. So I began to feel bad - I had Joyce pegged wrong for so long.

janet42 · 06-05-2011, 08:02 PM

That's a great article! That's for sharing it.

idol · 06-07-2011, 09:42 AM

Good read, thanks for posting.

Lyverbe · 06-09-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Women tell me, "I'm a lawyer because of you."

huh? I don't get it.

comedyfreak · 06-10-2011, 03:48 AM

Joyce is a very nice person and I'm glad I got to meet her in person at the Hollywood Collector's show about three years ago. Seems like she's made her peace.

AB · 06-10-2011, 05:52 PM

A very nice article.

Tom_Clark · 06-23-2011, 01:27 AM

Could someone explain to me why women became lawyers thanks to Joyce DeWitt on "Three's Company"?

Big3sCompanyFan · 08-05-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom_Clark

Could someone explain to me why women became lawyers thanks to Joyce DeWitt on "Three's Company"?

I'd like to know that too!

Janet worked in a flower shop for pete's sake!

06-02-2011, 10:44 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	At 62, Joyce DeWitt Still Loves The Attention 'Three's Company' Has Given Her Do you get recognized every day from "Three's Company"? Not every day. I sort of walk around the world in my sweats and tennis shoes. If I'm wearing a little makeup it's like having a sign up. It's a beautiful experience because people love those characters so much. People have to grab me and hug me. I have a friend who says a stranger grabbing her scares the crap out of her, but not me. The show was a place of joy and fun. No matter what disaster struck by 9:30, you knew it was going to be OK. One of my teachers says the sound you hear in the center of the universe is laughter. I don't know if it's true, but if you do something and 30 years later it still produces laughter, that's a fantasy you can't make up. It sounds like you're in touch with a lot of spirituality. When "Three's Company" ended, I took 15 years off and studied the great religions of the world. I was looking for a philosophy that was large enough for the good things and the bad things in life. I was very fortunate to be allowed to study with some pretty amazing people who were looking into the art of being human. We're not born with an instruction manual. I always thank "Three's Company" for putting the money in the bank. When I was ready to go back to work 15 years later, my business manager said, "Good. There's nothing left to sell." Do you still make money off the show? Peanuts, you know. A bit. It wouldn't pay my light bill, but it fills my heart with light because it's making people laugh. I get stopped in the street here. Women tell me, "I'm a lawyer because of you." You can't imagine that there are people saying that to you. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...743864232.html
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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	It's nice to see a performer actually be proud of the joy they brought to so many. Joyce is absolutely right. No matter what troubles you had, when TC was on, they went away for 30 minutes. TC was a feel good show and that's a great legacy to have.
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06-03-2011, 12:35 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I misjudged Joyce badly years ago - I thought she was very bitter about the show. Then I realized I was going mainly by the things Suzanne Somers was saying. So I began to feel bad - I had Joyce pegged wrong for so long.
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06-10-2011, 03:48 AM	#7
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	Joyce is a very nice person and I'm glad I got to meet her in person at the Hollywood Collector's show about three years ago. Seems like she's made her peace.
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06-05-2011, 08:02 PM	#4
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	That's a great article! That's for sharing it.

06-07-2011, 09:42 AM	#5
idol Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 280	Good read, thanks for posting.

06-10-2011, 05:52 PM	#8
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	A very nice article.

06-23-2011, 01:27 AM	#9
Tom_Clark Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 10	Could someone explain to me why women became lawyers thanks to Joyce DeWitt on "Three's Company"?