Threesome Move On At Last (Press, 27 June 1985)
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Summary: Threesome Move On At Last (Press, 27 June 1985)
The final episode of "Three’s Company," which aired on 27 June 1985, marks the conclusion of its eight-season run. The sitcom, adapted from the British series "Man About The House," first premiered in the United States in March 1977 for a limited season before returning permanently later that year. The premise revolved around a young man, Jack, living in a Los Angeles apartment with two young women, Janet and Chrissy, while the landlord mistakenly believed Jack to be homosexual, thereby allowing the arrangement. Over the years, while the show's core concept remained consistent, the cast experienced significant changes. John Ritter, who played Jack, and Joyce DeWitt, who portrayed Janet, were the only original cast members to remain throughout the series. Suzanne Somers, who played the quirky character Chrissy Snow during the initial episodes, left the show after its early seasons. The original ensemble also included Norman Fell as the somewhat ineffective landlord, Stanley Roper, and Audra Lindley as his wife, Helen. In 1978, Richard Kline joined the cast as Jack’s friend, Larry, followed by Don Knotts as the new landlord, Ralph Furley, along with Ann Weageworth as their neighbour, Lana Shields. Upon concluding its eight-season broadcast, "Three’s Company" inspired a sequel titled "Three’s a Crowd," which continued Jack’s story as he navigated marriage with a new landlord role played by his father-in-law. However, "Three’s a Crowd" did not achieve the same level of popularity as its predecessor and was ultimately cancelled. Additionally, a repeat season of the classic sixties comedy "The Monkees" was announced to begin screening on 4 July 1985 at 6.30 on Channel Two, highlighting the ongoing affection for retro television programming amid the conclusion of "Three’s Company."
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