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TVFactFan · 08-25-2012, 10:48 PM

Three's Company failed during season 1. John Ritter was told if TC didn't work out he had a job waiting for him as one of the reporters on the Lou Grant show.

It never came to that since he made TC a Classic.

Info from the TC Book

Mr. Television · 08-25-2012, 11:03 PM

If TC didn't make it, he might have become more of a dramatic actor than a comic one. That coming after all those years playing the Reverend on The Waltons.

TVFactFan · 08-25-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

If TC didn't make it, he might have become more of a dramatic actor than a comic one. That coming after all those years playing the Reverend on The Waltons.

I never seen him in a drama role so it's hard for me to see him in a serious role

biffbronson · 08-26-2012, 05:58 AM

He was good on Hawaii Five-O (original series) in a serious role.

janet42 · 08-26-2012, 06:40 AM

I remember reading that. If "Three's Company" didn't work out, that would of been interesting to see. But I'm glad "Three's company" became successful.

sunshinefizzy · 08-26-2012, 10:09 AM

Joyce always thought John was talented in both the comedy and drama aspects of acting. She says to understand comedy as deeply as he did, you understand drama deeply.

Mr. Television · 08-26-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I never seen him in a drama role so it's hard for me to see him in a serious role

John was very good at drama. He guest starred on a lot of drama shows in the 70's. I actually saw him guest as a medical student on Movin On a few weeks ago. I checked and that episode was from 1975. He looked so young. Jeff Conaway of Taxi was in it too.

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janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	I remember reading that. If "Three's Company" didn't work out, that would of been interesting to see. But I'm glad "Three's company" became successful.

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sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Joyce always thought John was talented in both the comedy and drama aspects of acting. She says to understand comedy as deeply as he did, you understand drama deeply.