Which era of "Three's Company" is funnier to you? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 09-11-2023, 08:23 PM

When the Ropers were the landlords:

or

When Mr. Furley joined:

AMackII · 09-11-2023, 10:38 PM

With Furley

ClarenceAlabama · 09-13-2023, 11:35 PM

I can't chose. I loved both.

CJMD03 · 09-14-2023, 12:12 AM

The Ropers era!

BestTVever · 09-14-2023, 06:16 AM

Ropers
I loved Helen. She put Stanley in his place and was always the heroine for the kids

Dude111 · 09-14-2023, 11:57 AM

I think both were good but the Ropers were a little better

BestTVever · 09-15-2023, 06:47 AM

The Ropers banter between themselves sometimes had the biggest laughs. Even though the kids were the stars of the show, many times an episode would begin in the Roper's apartment. Furley was great but he did not have a sidekick like Helen. He needed interaction with the kids to be funny. The Ropers added more to the show for that reason. Both Helen and Stanely had the funniest lines towards themselves almost every episode. There was no replacing them. However Furley did come close flying solo.

thejasoomian · 09-17-2023, 07:58 PM

Funnier? Definitely the Furley era. Lot's of funny episodes.

JumpSteady · 10-04-2023, 07:14 PM

With Furley.

Bonniegirl · 10-04-2023, 08:53 PM

Mr. Furley . But with Chrissy still on. I prefer her to Terry !

Dude111 · 10-06-2023, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClarenceAlabama

I can't chose. I loved both.

Ah man!!

BestTVever · 10-06-2023, 07:19 AM

I dont think its so simplistic to say Stanley vs Ralph. For me Helen was what made the show funnier. Her sexual frustration always had the biggest laughs. Ralph was funny but he was zany. Stanley was more realistic. But his sidekick Helen was the icing on the cake for me. Besides having some of the funniest lines, she also was a heroine to the kids from the Stanley's wrath. It just had more depth than just a zany landlord going for laughs.

ClarenceAlabama · 10-06-2023, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dude111

Ah man!!

Ok, if I was forced to choose, I would chose Furley.

I loved seasons 1-3, which was the classic seasons, but Furley brought that over the top humor... and I love that type of humor.

damon strong · 10-06-2023, 10:27 AM

The Ropers era was my favorite. Mr. Furley was an over the top caricature, my least favorite type of character. That's why I was never able to sit through an episode of "Family Matter" because of the Urkel character.

Mr. Television · 10-16-2023, 04:53 PM

I chose the Ropers but both eras were good.

View Poll Results: Which era of Three's Company is the funniest for you?
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With Mr. Furley	8	50.00%
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09-11-2023, 08:23 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,190	Which era of "Three's Company" is funnier to you? When the Ropers were the landlords: or When Mr. Furley joined:

10-16-2023, 04:53 PM	#15
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I chose the Ropers but both eras were good.
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09-11-2023, 10:38 PM	#2
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,231	With Furley

09-13-2023, 11:35 PM	#3
ClarenceAlabama Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2005 Posts: 250	I can't chose. I loved both.

09-14-2023, 12:12 AM	#4
CJMD03 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 18, 2018 Posts: 457	The Ropers era!

09-14-2023, 06:16 AM	#5
BestTVever Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 1,943	Ropers I loved Helen. She put Stanley in his place and was always the heroine for the kids

09-14-2023, 11:57 AM	#6
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,936	I think both were good but the Ropers were a little better

09-15-2023, 06:47 AM	#7
BestTVever Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 1,943	The Ropers banter between themselves sometimes had the biggest laughs. Even though the kids were the stars of the show, many times an episode would begin in the Roper's apartment. Furley was great but he did not have a sidekick like Helen. He needed interaction with the kids to be funny. The Ropers added more to the show for that reason. Both Helen and Stanely had the funniest lines towards themselves almost every episode. There was no replacing them. However Furley did come close flying solo.

09-17-2023, 07:58 PM	#8
thejasoomian Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2019 Posts: 329	Funnier? Definitely the Furley era. Lot's of funny episodes.

10-04-2023, 07:14 PM	#9
JumpSteady Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 02, 2023 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 36	With Furley.

10-04-2023, 08:53 PM	#10
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 66,060	Mr. Furley . But with Chrissy still on. I prefer her to Terry !

10-06-2023, 07:19 AM	#12
BestTVever Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 1,943	I dont think its so simplistic to say Stanley vs Ralph. For me Helen was what made the show funnier. Her sexual frustration always had the biggest laughs. Ralph was funny but he was zany. Stanley was more realistic. But his sidekick Helen was the icing on the cake for me. Besides having some of the funniest lines, she also was a heroine to the kids from the Stanley's wrath. It just had more depth than just a zany landlord going for laughs.

10-06-2023, 10:27 AM	#14
damon strong Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2010 Location: Toronto ontario Posts: 143	The Ropers era was my favorite. Mr. Furley was an over the top caricature, my least favorite type of character. That's why I was never able to sit through an episode of "Family Matter" because of the Urkel character.