Did Three's Company ever recover after Suzanne Somer's departure? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 08-29-2003, 02:32 PM

In my opinion, Suzanne's exit was a massive blow to Three's Company, and the show never regained its greatness. It lost its footing and got sort of confusing for a while with Cindy and Chrissy's phone-ins, then Cindy and Terri, then just Terri. The show was thrown off balance.

I don't think it became unwatchable, and I enjoyed the last few seasons without Suzanne, but it was never the same for me. The original cast were the golden days of the show.

I'll admit that I still resent Suzanne Somer's for causing all that trouble and just about ruining such a great show.

Mr. Television · 08-29-2003, 02:42 PM

The first 4 seasons were great. The rest were good. I think the show eventually survived even though there were a few episodes during season 5 that I didn't like. The show rebounded with Teri and I found her episodes to be good. And as for Suzanne, she should have realised that John Ritter was the star of the show and he was the one who wasn't replaceable.

Janice · 08-29-2003, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by mr roper
And as for Suzanne, she should have realised that John Ritter was the star of the show and he was the one who wasn't replaceable.

I agree. If John Ritter had left, the show never would have survived. Not in a million years.

Brian Damage · 08-29-2003, 04:33 PM

That is very true. How could you replace such great physical comedy?!?

Sean Snow · 08-29-2003, 06:18 PM

I don't think it fully recovered. It was still a good show without Chrissy, but I thought the Chrissy years were better.

I thought Cindy and Terri's characters weren't fleshed out as well as Chrissy's was.

I also thought Chrissy had more chemistry with Jack and Janet then Cindy and Terri had with them.

I personally think that the show was best with the original roomate and the original landlords (although I do like Mr. Furley).

I am Roboto · 08-29-2003, 08:23 PM

I do think the show eventually made a full recovery. It wasn't immediate, but by the time Terri arrived, things had recovered. In my opinion, the Terri years are just as good if not better as the Chrissy years.

08-29-2003, 02:32 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Did Three's Company ever recover after Suzanne Somer's departure? In my opinion, Suzanne's exit was a massive blow to Three's Company, and the show never regained its greatness. It lost its footing and got sort of confusing for a while with Cindy and Chrissy's phone-ins, then Cindy and Terri, then just Terri. The show was thrown off balance. I don't think it became unwatchable, and I enjoyed the last few seasons without Suzanne, but it was never the same for me. The original cast were the golden days of the show. I'll admit that I still resent Suzanne Somer's for causing all that trouble and just about ruining such a great show.

08-29-2003, 02:42 PM	#2
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	The first 4 seasons were great. The rest were good. I think the show eventually survived even though there were a few episodes during season 5 that I didn't like. The show rebounded with Teri and I found her episodes to be good. And as for Suzanne, she should have realised that John Ritter was the star of the show and he was the one who wasn't replaceable.
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08-29-2003, 08:23 PM	#6
I am Roboto wtfmate Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,224	TC I do think the show eventually made a full recovery. It wasn't immediate, but by the time Terri arrived, things had recovered. In my opinion, the Terri years are just as good if not better as the Chrissy years.
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08-29-2003, 04:33 PM	#4
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: 63,108	That is very true. How could you replace such great physical comedy?!?

08-29-2003, 06:18 PM	#5
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	I don't think it fully recovered. It was still a good show without Chrissy, but I thought the Chrissy years were better. I thought Cindy and Terri's characters weren't fleshed out as well as Chrissy's was. I also thought Chrissy had more chemistry with Jack and Janet then Cindy and Terri had with them. I personally think that the show was best with the original roomate and the original landlords (although I do like Mr. Furley).