It’s been more than 30 years since Three’s Company went off the air, and yet it’s still one of our favorite shows today! For eight seasons from 1977 until 1984, Jack Tripper (aka the late John Ritter), Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt), and Chrissy Snow (Suzanne Somers) brought us laughter and countless happy memories. In fact, the show was so beloved that it got several spin-offs including Three’s a Crowd and The Ropers.
“I remember [the creators] said on the first day of the table reading, ‘The show is really going to be a powerhouse. And I couldn’t have that vision at that time. But in looking back, they kinda knew what they had,” Suzanne recalled in a recent interview with ABC News. “All I feel is privileged and lucky to have been able to put out something that still to this day warms people’s hearts. How nice.”
In an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly, John’s actor son Jason Ritter confessed he loves keeping his late father’s memory alive by watching old episodes of Three’s Company. “I feel his presence every day. Sometimes I will turn on the TV and catch an old episode of Three’s Company. I always watch it. Occasionally, there is even an episode I haven’t seen before. It’s special to be able to do that,” he told us. “Of course, I wish things could have been different. He was such wonderful man and I miss him always… But now I try to be happy. That’s what he would have wanted. I try to live as honestly and simply as possible.” John sadly passed away at age 54 in 2003 during heart surgery.
Just more than a year ago, Entertainment Weekly announced a Three’s Company movie was in the works — causing fans of the hit show to go into a frenzy! At the time, it was reported that New Line was in negotiations to bring the series to the big screen with He’s Just Not That Into You writers Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein. While we do know the film would be set in the 1970s — just like the TV show! — not much more about the adaptation has been revealed at this time.
Suzanne Somers (Chrissy Snow)
After moving on from Three’s Company, the actress became known for her role as Sheriff Hildy Granger on the television series She’s The Sheriff and for portraying Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step. She recently appeared on Season 20 of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars.
John Ritter (Jack Tripper)
After his lead role in Three’s Company, John went on to have a long and successful career in both television and movies. He starred in the short-lived Three’s Company spinoff, Three’s a Crowd, as well as in Hooperman, Hearts Afire, and 8 Simple Rules. He sadly passed away during heart surgery in 2003 at age 54.
Joyce Dewitt (Janet Wood)
After playing Janet on the hit sitcom, Joyce appeared in the dramas The Great Flight and Snapshot, as well as in the comedic TV film, My Boyfriends’ Dogs.
Norman Fell (Stanley Roper)
After appearing in Three’s Company, Norman — who sadly died of cancer at age 74 in 1998 — starred on the show’s hit spinoff, The Ropers. His other acting credits include films Stripped to Kill and For The Boys.
Audra Lindley (Helen Roper)
After starring in the Three’s Company spinoff The Ropers, Audra appeared in films Desert Hearts and Troop Beverly Hills, as well as on the television series Cybill. She sadly died of leukemia in 1997 at age 79.
Jenilee Harrison (Cindy Snow)
After her short stint on Three’s Company, the actress went on to play Jamie Ewing in Dallas. She has also appeared in films The Redemption and Tank.
Priscilla Barnes (Terri Alden)
After replacing Suzanne Somers on Three’s Company in 1981, Priscilla went on to appear in movies Licence to Kill, The Devil’s Rejects, and Mallrats and on the TV series Jane the Virgin.
Richard Kline (Larry Dallas)
Following his portrayal of Larry on the long-lived sitcom, Richard became known for his performances in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry and Beverly Hills Ninja. He has also appeared on TV series Noah Knows Best and His & Hers and in the indie comedy Knight to F4.
Don Knotts (Ralph Furley)
Don, who was best-known for his roles in The Andy Griffith Show and Three’s Company, went on to appear in the television series Matlock and in films Pleasantville and Chicken Little. He sadly died from lung cancer complications at 81-years-old in 2006.
