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dlemond · 01-07-2004, 03:36 PM

Which one do they mean?

UNAIRED
Writer Don Nicholl, Bernie West & Michael Ross

Guest Stars: Susan Lanier (as Chrissy Snow)

Synopsis
Chrissy's mother is coming to visit them and she do not want her to know about Jack.

Notes
This episode later evolved into "And Mother Makes Four", the second episode of season one.

OR:

First Aired UNAIRED
Writer Larry Gelbart

Guest Stars: Valerie Curtin (as Jenny, Original Janet) Suzanne Zenor (as Samantha, Original Chrissy)

Synopsis
David Bell, an aspiring filmmaker, shows up in Jenny and Samantha's bathtub after a party and they want him to stay with them, if they can get past the landlord, Mr. Roper.

Notes
David Bell(John Ritter) later became Jack Tripper.
Samantha and Jenny evolved into Chrissy and Janet.

AND WHY WOULDN'T THEY JUST INCLUDE BOTH UNAIRED PILOTS?
(Unless they are saving that for Season 3)

Janet Tripper · 01-07-2004, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
Which one do they mean?

UNAIRED
Writer Don Nicholl, Bernie West & Michael Ross

Guest Stars: Susan Lanier (as Chrissy Snow)

Synopsis
Chrissy's mother is coming to visit them and she do not want her to know about Jack.

Notes
This episode later evolved into "And Mother Makes Four", the second episode of season one.

I THINK THAT ONE IS IT!

Edster2973 · 01-08-2004, 12:08 AM

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Originally posted by dlemond

AND WHY WOULDN'T THEY JUST INCLUDE BOTH UNAIRED PILOTS?
(Unless they are saving that for Season 3)

Perhaps they are saving it for Season 3, or perhaps they aren't allowed to use both pilots. Remember, the first one was produced by Larry Gelbart, not NRW, so perhaps there's some sticky copyright issues there, or perhaps the first pilot would cost some hefty $$ to release.

Who knows? But I'm glad to at least see the second one. It sure beats having nothing...

Ed

grade4 · 01-08-2004, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by dlemond
Which one do they mean?

UNAIRED
Writer Don Nicholl, Bernie West & Michael Ross

Guest Stars: Susan Lanier (as Chrissy Snow)

Synopsis
Chrissy's mother is coming to visit them and she do not want her to know about Jack.

Notes
This episode later evolved into "And Mother Makes Four", the second episode of season one.

OR:

First Aired UNAIRED
Writer Larry Gelbart

Guest Stars: Valerie Curtin (as Jenny, Original Janet) Suzanne Zenor (as Samantha, Original Chrissy)

Synopsis
David Bell, an aspiring filmmaker, shows up in Jenny and Samantha's bathtub after a party and they want him to stay with them, if they can get past the landlord, Mr. Roper.

Notes
David Bell(John Ritter) later became Jack Tripper.
Samantha and Jenny evolved into Chrissy and Janet.

AND WHY WOULDN'T THEY JUST INCLUDE BOTH UNAIRED PILOTS?
(Unless they are saving that for Season 3)

I would rather see the one with Susan Lanier. David? Samantha? Jenny? It's all so different! It's like watching an entirely different show!

Edster2973 · 01-08-2004, 09:07 AM

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Originally posted by grade4
I would rather see the one with Susan Lanier. David? Samantha? Jenny? It's all so different! It's like watching an entirely different show!

Yeah, and the Ropers were supposed to be drastically different too. I'd like to see that, for sure, as well as eps of the original British 'Man About the House' (along with all of its spin-offs). We shall see...

Ed

grade4 · 01-08-2004, 05:25 PM

I'd rather stick with Threes Company. I believe that Man About The House is exactly like TC. I saw this show (I think it was a memorial to John) where they had the English "Jack" (I don't think that's the character's name) getting out of the bathtub, and then they had John slipping on the bathroom floor. I would only see Man About the House once, but as I said, I believe that Man About The House is exactly like TC.

Mykoon · 01-08-2004, 05:49 PM

I have the first season of "Man About The House" on DVD and although the stories are very similar to "Three's Company", the characters aren't that much. Must be the british-american differences...

Edster2973 · 01-08-2004, 10:17 PM

I would like to see 'Man About the House' to compare the subtle differences between it and TC, but to be fair, 'Man' came first. So TC is like 'Man', not the other way around...

I can live without seeing it, but as a curiousity I would like to have it, just as a completist sort of thing.

But first things first. I want all 8 seasons of TC first, then 'the Ropers' and 'Three's a Crowd'...

Ed

01-07-2004, 03:36 PM	#1
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	When they say "Second Unaired Pilot" on the DVD Which one do they mean? UNAIRED Writer Don Nicholl, Bernie West & Michael Ross Guest Stars: Susan Lanier (as Chrissy Snow) Synopsis Chrissy's mother is coming to visit them and she do not want her to know about Jack. Notes This episode later evolved into "And Mother Makes Four", the second episode of season one. OR: First Aired UNAIRED Writer Larry Gelbart Guest Stars: Valerie Curtin (as Jenny, Original Janet) Suzanne Zenor (as Samantha, Original Chrissy) Synopsis David Bell, an aspiring filmmaker, shows up in Jenny and Samantha's bathtub after a party and they want him to stay with them, if they can get past the landlord, Mr. Roper. Notes David Bell(John Ritter) later became Jack Tripper. Samantha and Jenny evolved into Chrissy and Janet. AND WHY WOULDN'T THEY JUST INCLUDE BOTH UNAIRED PILOTS? (Unless they are saving that for Season 3)

01-08-2004, 05:25 PM	#6
grade4 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 03, 2003 Posts: 1,451	I'd rather stick with Threes Company. I believe that Man About The House is exactly like TC. I saw this show (I think it was a memorial to John) where they had the English "Jack" (I don't think that's the character's name) getting out of the bathtub, and then they had John slipping on the bathroom floor. I would only see Man About the House once, but as I said, I believe that Man About The House is exactly like TC.

01-08-2004, 05:49 PM	#7
Mykoon Janet's Sweetheart Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 05, 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 109	I have the first season of "Man About The House" on DVD and although the stories are very similar to "Three's Company", the characters aren't that much. Must be the british-american differences...

01-08-2004, 10:17 PM	#8
Edster2973 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 19, 2003 Location: Somerset, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 951	I would like to see 'Man About the House' to compare the subtle differences between it and TC, but to be fair, 'Man' came first. So TC is like 'Man', not the other way around... I can live without seeing it, but as a curiousity I would like to have it, just as a completist sort of thing. But first things first. I want all 8 seasons of TC first, then 'the Ropers' and 'Three's a Crowd'... Ed