It was thought that much of the success and longevity of the show, “Friends,” can be owed to “Three’s Company” setting the stage for the plot.
Both shows center on co-ed, twenty-somethings navigating young adult life.
There Were Many "Suzannes"
That’s right, there were three Suzanne’s in the beginning! The first was Suzanne Zenor, then Suze Lanier and the last of course being Suzanne Somers. And they all, you guessed it, played the character of Chrissy, were blonde and ended up being fired by the producers.
Sounds like that named was just cursed. It sure was rough to be named Suzanne back then!
There Were Special Cameras for Chrissy and Jack
Yet another on-set drama when it was revealed that there were apparently “special cameras” for Jack and Chrissy’s characters.
Joyce DeWitt was reportedly upset at the discovery that there were cameras especially angled on Suzanne and John but not on her.
The Title Was Taken From a Popular Saying
So where was the title, "Three’s Company," taken from anyway? Well, though the producers chose it at the last minute, the title was adapted from the saying “two’s company, three’s a crowd.”
The expression really summed up the essence of the show so the producers went with that title without a moment's hesitation.
Mrs. Roper Was Really a Blonde
Though, as Helen Roper, she sported red, curly hair on the show, it was actually a wig!
Actress Audra Lindley was a pin-straight haired blond in real life.