“Three’s Company” was a hit sitcom during the ’70s and ’80s and became a helpful boost to the celebrity careers of the show’s stars, John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt. The plot of the show revolved around three roommates, Chrissy, Janet, and Jack, and their everyday lives sharing an apartment in Santa Monica.
The Fans loved the show for its unconventional plot and comedic moments, but there were some even more interesting happenings behind the scenes. Want to know more? Let’s knock on the”behind the scenes-door” to see what happened on the other side of the camera!
Loni Anderson Auditioned for the Part of Chrissy.
Actress Loni Anderson auditioned for the role of Chrissy on the show but ultimately lost the role to Suzanne Somers. However, it wasn’t at all a devastating blow to Anderson as she went on to play the character, Jennifer Marlowe, on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.”
The show landed her both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
There Were Three Pilot Episodes Made for The Show
A pilot is a sort of “first impression” of a new show for the audience and for “Three’s Company,” there were actually three of them.
Surprisingly, ABC rejected the first two pilots submitted by the show, but finally picked up the third, which aired on March 15, 1977. Thankfully, the show made it past the pilot premiere to have a successful 8 seasons.
