Why was there only one Christmas Episode? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 11-15-2002, 11:24 PM

I noticed that there was only one Christmas episode for Three's Company which as aired in December of 1977. But after 1977 there were no more, I wonder why?

Fleet · 11-16-2002, 02:18 PM

A good question. It would have been nice if a few Halloween episodes were made, too.

Janice · 11-16-2002, 02:41 PM

I also enjoy seasonal shows...Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. This is only a guess, but perhaps some shows don't do them to avoid future problems in syndication. I personally have no objection to watching a Christmas episode in June, but it's a thought. This may be true with the hit shows that are positive that they're going into syndication for the rest of eternity.
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TVFactFan · 11-16-2002, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by Fleet
A good question. It would have been nice if a few Halloween episodes were made, too.

Halloween episodes are only appropiate for family comedies. Not comedies like Three's Company.

Janice · 11-16-2002, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

Halloween episodes are only appropiate for family comedies. Not comedies like Three's Company.

Didn't the Jeffersons have a Halloween costume party episode or was it just a party?

TVFactFan · 11-16-2002, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by JanLady617

Didn't the Jeffersons have a Halloween costume party episode or was it just a party?

Yes they sure did-That's why I never understood it since there were no children on the Jeffersons at that time. But i heard the Three's Company only Christmas episode was great so i'm defintely looking forward to seeing it in December on N@N.

Sean Snow · 11-16-2002, 08:30 PM

I think Halloween shows can work on pretty much any shows, because there are Halloween parties too and a lot of adults attend those.

Most shows only have one Christmas episode if they even have one. I guess the producers didn't want to do another Christmas show.

TVFactFan · 11-16-2002, 08:39 PM

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Originally posted by Sean Snow
I think Halloween shows can work on pretty much any shows, because there are Halloween parties too and a lot of adults attend those.

Most shows only have one Christmas episode if they even have one. I guess the producers didn't want to do another Christmas show.

In my opinion, Halloween episodes are better for family comedies since children are involved. I just really couldn't see Jack and thegirls dressed up for Halloween. That's probably why there are no Halloween episodes for Three's Company.

Fleet · 11-17-2002, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
But i heard the Three's Company only Christmas episode was great so i'm defintely looking forward to seeing it in December on N@N.

Are you saying that you have not seen the Christmas episode ever? If not, note Joyce's hairstyle. I think in this episode it looked best. I know a lot of people (on this message board and elsewhere) like Janet/Joyce with straight hair, but I think her hair was at a peak in this episode.

LucyFan · 11-30-2002, 04:24 AM

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Originally posted by Sean Snow
Most shows only have one Christmas episode if they even have one. I guess the producers didn't want to do another Christmas show.

I know of one show that doesn't have a Christmas episode and that is Here's Lucy. I never really understood why the show didn't have one.

LucyFan · 11-30-2002, 04:27 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
But i heard the Three's Company only Christmas episode was great so i'm defintely looking forward to seeing it in December on N@N.

You should see it! It is definitely worth watching! You'll enjoy every minute of the episode - - - no kidding. I rate the episode a 9.5 out of 10.

fr00ti · 11-30-2002, 02:10 PM

I don't know why there was only one, but I love that ep!

TVFactFan · 11-30-2002, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by LucyFan

You should see it! It is definitely worth watching! You'll enjoy every minute of the episode - - - no kidding. I rate the episode a 9.5 out of 10.

What makes the Three's christmas episode so enjoyable? I think it will be on N@N next Monday

Sean Snow · 11-30-2002, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

What makes the Three's christmas episode so enjoyable? I think it will be on N@N next Monday

I can't really put it into words why the episode is so great. It has all the elements of a classic TC episode. The interaction between all the characters is great, and it has some great moments. From what I've been told, there was a Chrissy/Stanley duet scene in the episode, but it got cut out of the syndicated version. *sigh* But even without that scene, it's a great episode.

TelevisionQueen · 11-30-2002, 02:32 PM

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What makes the Three's christmas episode so enjoyable? I think it will be on N@N next Monday

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11-15-2002, 11:24 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,017	Why was there only one Christmas Episode? I noticed that there was only one Christmas episode for Three's Company which as aired in December of 1977. But after 1977 there were no more, I wonder why?

11-30-2002, 02:10 PM	#12
fr00ti Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 12,846	I don't know why there was only one, but I love that ep!
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11-16-2002, 02:18 PM	#2
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	A good question. It would have been nice if a few Halloween episodes were made, too.

11-16-2002, 02:41 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I also enjoy seasonal shows...Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. This is only a guess, but perhaps some shows don't do them to avoid future problems in syndication. I personally have no objection to watching a Christmas episode in June, but it's a thought. This may be true with the hit shows that are positive that they're going into syndication for the rest of eternity. Whatchathink?

11-16-2002, 08:30 PM	#7
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	I think Halloween shows can work on pretty much any shows, because there are Halloween parties too and a lot of adults attend those. Most shows only have one Christmas episode if they even have one. I guess the producers didn't want to do another Christmas show.