Once Chrissy left & the ropers spinoff bombed, Janet should have been flushed, the ropers reinstalled as landlords, and jack takes in Larry & furley as his new roommates. In interviews Suzanne Somers said that Joyce Dewitt was not happy that special cameras were set up for her and John Ritter and not for Joyce. In other interviews both Dewitt and Priscilla Barnes called the producers of Three's Company "abusive." According to Bergman, Carsey hated the Chrissy Snow character and told Bergman that under no circumstances would she allow woman to portray a "dumb blonde" on her network. Stanley and Helen move to Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles, California, and live next door to snobby real estate agent, Jeffrey P. Brookes III (who eventually sells them their condo). It all began after the conclusion of the shows 4th season. Much to Ritter and DeWitts dismay, Somers then refused to come to set and act. Im looking around and thinking, Why are all the menmaking 10 times more? she questioned. As if that sudden blow wasnt hard enough, they hadnt finished filming the fifth season yet, so she had to go back to set. Alternate Versions When Somers first signed on to the show, she agreed to a $3,500 a week salary to play the bubbly Chrissy. But even though he wasnt the most coordinated, he brought an energetic spark, with a charming innocence thats irreplaceable and unseen in most tv shows or movies. The same carousel was featured in the 1973 hit "The Sting", starring Paul Newman & Robert Redford. Suzanne Somers has referred to the day she got fired from Three's Company as "the day my career ended" in interviews. With a better understanding of the industry than when she started, she went into her contract negotiation for the fifth season with equal pay in mind. Lana instantly falls for Jack and ends up trying to win him over until the fourteenth episode of the season. Now shes also a successful entrepreneur, fitness and beauty line owner, author and talk show host, and has worn so many other hats and it all stemmed from her asking for equal pay. With the series canceled, Fell approached Three's Company producers about returning to the show. In 1980, Jenilee Harrison replaced Somers after the show's breakout star was fired over her salary demands. [2], In July 2002 TV Guide named The Ropers the 49th worst TV series of all time.[3]. I hear a voice in my head, like a loudspeaker. I would have never been able to do what I do now. [5] On August 29, 2011, the show returned to the lineup as the Three's Company cycle again came to the point of the series where the Ropers left. He also appeared as a different character in the cast of. Question: Why didnt Mr. Roper find Mrs. Roper desirable on the American television show Threes Company? Because that was supposed to be a source Barnes joined the cast in season 6. As a result, even younger fans than myselfare able to watch the classic misunderstandings of this comedy. "And that was an accident because she never should have gotten the part.". Jenilee made her first appearance on the show onthe seventh episode of season 5 entitled, Chrissys Cousin. Harrison would stay with the show through the sixth season and appear in only 30 episodes. The plotline between her, Jack, and Victoria Bradford (Mary Cadorette) actually helped spawn the spinoff series, Threes a Crowd. Permission was obtained by the owners for filming rights. She still dabbles in acting, but most of her screen appearances in the 2010s have been via reality and talk shows. It was definitely a step in the right direction away from the show's tendency to depict blondes in a stereotypical way, which it was often criticized for. The 1980-1981 season was very difficult for the cast and crew. | It took him almost six months to agree. Billy Crystal auditioned for the part of Jack. All three of them flat out rejected this request. Chrissy's full name is "Christmas Noelle Snow". However, "Dallas" would prove to be her last major role; she scored only minor film and television gigs throughout the '80s and '90s before seeming to retire from acting in the early 2000s. ABC reran the episodes over the summer of 1979 (in August on Sundays) where they continued to achieve high ratings leading many to believe that the show would have a long run. In the biography "Andy and Don" by Daniel de Vise, Don Knotts admits he was very nervous the first day on the set, because he'd never done a three camera style sitcom before. The addition had worked well and Three's Company had retained its popularity. But he shines on with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star awarded to him in 2000. Their phone number was 555-3099. At the beginning of the 1979-80 season, however, ABC moved the show to Saturday nights at 8pm, resulting in an audience drop which put it near the bottom of the ratings. before moving in with Janet and Chrissy. Joyce DeWitt deftly played Janet throughout the show's entire run, handling the frequent adjustments to a new blonde co-star like a pro and instantly developing the necessary chemistry with each actress. This big break cant be overstated since his work as Jack Tripper actually earned Ritter a Golden Globe and an Emmy. That version used an instrumental version of the original series' theme song. But today, at 72, she contributes to charities helping the homeless and hungry. Stanley conceals his joy, but for Helen's sake he feigns sadness, saying "I would buy it this in an instant if it wasn't sold!" Actor John Ritter came from an entertainment background with his father the singing cowboy, Tex Ritter, wildly popular for decades until his death. Don Knotts. Soundtracks, In the show's opening (beginning with the sixth season), a toddler walks up to, During the earlier seasons' opening credits, the brunette walking by the beach who causes Jack to fall off his bike is. Producers reluctantly agreed and her determination netted DeWitt a deal with Leggs brand pantyhose. Bergman was adamant that he and his company wanted nothing to do with Carsey. He was a stark contrast to traditional Mr. Roper and it proved very refreshing. How would you rate this article? The shows two seasons between 1987 and 1989 proved so-so, but Somers made it big again with 1990s Step By Step, which put her alongside Dallas very own Patrick Duffy. Aspiring dancer-turned-florist Janet Wood brought a calm, rational personality that perfectly balanced the wild, clumsy Jack Tripper. He is led to believe, with the help of wife Helen, that Jack is homosexual to bypass any objections he might have to a man living with two women. Never think that you are not replaceable rule number one, Somers said. Tim Gerstenberger received a BA degree in Communication from Saginaw Valley State University and a MSA degree in Human Resources from Central Michigan University. and Examiner. The show can still be watched today on TV Land. There must always be a landlord in Apartment 201, and after Mr. and Mrs. Roper left for their own show, Ralph Furley took over, bringing his high expectations and weak game with the ladies. Cindy was more than just Chrissy played by a different actress however, as the small town roots of the Snow family were more heavily played up. 25 Facts About Threes Company That Are Sure To Surprise You! Eleanor was portrayed by Marianne Black who made only one appearance in season 3 episode "Eleanor's Return". [3] He drives a run-down 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air, which he attempted to sell to the roommates, but reneged when he learned he could get a lot more money for it from another buyer (who thought it was the classic and far more valuable 1957 model). [4] The series started on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, and went through one entire rotation of all episodes before being removed from the lineup. Billy Crystal, Barry Van Dyke, and Michael Lembeck all auditioned and were considered for the role of Jack Tripper. Despite only spending two seasons on "Three's Company," Harrison's career wouldn't be stagnant for long as she would join the main cast of primetime soap opera "Dallas" two years later, spending three seasons as Jamie Ewing. Janet and Chrissy had another roommate named Eleanor before Jack moved in. On the left of the screen, by bathroom door, is seen a painting titled "Peaceable Kingdom" (circa 1830) by American artist Edward Hicks. She also asked for 10% ownership of the shows total profits. In an era with no shortage of attractive blondes in eye-catching outfits strutting across television screens, Chrissy Snow filled that role on "Three's Company" while also serving as the token "dumb blonde." When the star of the hit sitcom asked for the same salary as her male counterparts, she was booted from the show and ostracized in Carolyn Jones was a front-runner for the role of Helen Roper before Audra Lindley was cast. The 3 UK series, sharing the same story universe, ended up with a very respectable series run of 125 x 30 minutes episodes combined. Valerie Curtin and Susanne Zenor were cast as Jenny (the Janet character) and Samantha (the Chrissy character) in the original 1976 pilot written and produced by Larry Gelbart. Barnes stated on the Three's Company: Reunion & Marathon to Celebrate 40th Anniversary (2017) that she never even met Norman Fell. Hamel thought that Suzanne was the star ofThrees Companyand he was going to do whatever it took to make sure his wife got what she deserved. This was. Today, married at 63 to an L.A. Chiropractor, shes enjoying the fruits of all her labors. In the first few seasons, where the opening and closing credits were shot on the beach, it was done as a last-minute aspect by the producers at Venice Beach. As previously mentioned, there was something of a revolving door of blonde leads on "Three's Company" over the years, with three different actresses playing three different women throughout the show's run. So inside my hat, I've written the Miranda rights. Chrissy was stuck in Fresno caring for her sick mother, calling back home to fill the last minute of episodes. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. Actress Jenilee Harrison played Cindy, her first major role following credits like "College Girl" and "Cheerleader." Ray Charles (not that one) and Julia Rinker provided the vocals instead. She most recently appeared in a 2018 stage production of "Nunsense" in New Jersey. He also contributes to other television/celebrity based websites. When the sitcom .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}debuted on March 15, 1977, it was a mid-season show with only six episodes, but the lovable dynamics between the titular three roommates John Ritter as Jack Tripper, Joyce DeWitt as Janet Wood and Somers as Chrissy Snow quickly became a mainstay of the Nielsen Top 10 shows. By the time Cindy came, viewers didnt quite want another silly, foolish female blonde trope, so she too ended up leaving the cast of Threes Company. The last three episodes aired Thursdays at 9:30pm after Barney Miller in May 1980. Joe Raposo wrote it, but the producers of Three's Company flirted with the idea of having the stars of the show sing the theme. Question: Did Three's Company improve when the Ropers and Suzanne Somers left? Nope. Lets review: 1. The Ropers were replaced by the usually great Anderson (later Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati) didn't get the part. So my hat is off for the remainder of the scene, which allows you to see my face and my confidence, as it were. Similar to the Ropers, she also helped expand the Threes Company Universe. Also, his acting skills helped the Threes Company cast branch out into new series. The producers threatened to sue Somers claiming she was in breach of her contract by her failure to miss work. Instead, Janet and Chrissy were simply the yin and yang of the show's female leads, each complimenting some aspect of the other and most commonly coming together against Jack whenever he was trying to involve one or both of them in some type of shenanigans. She went from being the most coveted actress in the demographic to not even being able to get an interview with any press outlet. Tell us what's wrong with this post? Here is a look at all the cast changes that took place on one of the most popular shows from the 1970s and 1980s. Despite the hard feelings, in March 1981 both Fell and Lindley made one final guest appearance on Three's Company (in season 5, episode # 96) nearly a year after the end of their own series before the characters were retired for good. His effort was in vain, however, and the show continued to pull in low ratings. On top of all that, hes a chef tasked with handling food. The infamous Stanley Roper was the quintessential old-fashioned nightmare landlord who always stuck his finger where it didnt belong. 10. "Pigs," Suzanne Somers said later in the interview. That was the case for used car salesman Larry Dallas, Jack Trippers girl-crazed good friend. Today, his sons Tyler and Jason carry on his acting legacy. Her husband Alan Hamel became jealous of Jay and had him fired so he could take over his duties. SUBSCRIBE: $1 for 3 months. Literally. Actress Audra Lindley, best known as the sex-starved Mrs Roper in the TV sitcom "Three's Company" has died, her manager said Friday. Don Knotts had never done a live sitcom before Three's Company. There must always be a landlord in Apartment 201, and after Mr. In another Chrissy plans to go to an Eagles concert, which she reluctantly cancels so that Jack can cook her and Janet a special meal. Then one of the producers pulled out a series of Johnny Carson tapes, looked at one which was an episode of Johnny interviewing a young star from American Graffiti, who had just written a book of poetry and had become kind of a fixture on the Johnny Carson show every couple months: Suzanne Somers. They wouldnt allow them to return to Threes Company since Furley fit in the show and having one landlord Thats one of the biggest principles behind the beloved situational sitcom Threes Company. Knotts didnt know when to stop bringing the comedy, to the point he even caused his own daughter to burst out laughingwhile he was on his deathbed. For audiences, it was a chance to see all of the three landlord characters played by Fell, Lindley, and Knotts on the same stage. Antenna TV usually shows back-to-back episodes of Three's Company. So her husband, former television producer Alan Hamel, went to negotiate for her, asking for $150,000 a week, which was the average that men were earning on television at the time, and on par with what her costar Ritter was making. A while back Owen had found a blurb in Come and Knock on Our Door: A Hers and Hers and His Guide to Threes Company written by Chris Mann which stated, The only exterior shot of the apartment building a brief glimpse of the Ropers apartment In the end Silverman overruled Carsey and ordered the show as is on the air. "Our bosses were very, very controlling, Barnes told CNN in 2002. If my hair was too blond, I'd get called up in the office., The younger Ritter (later Dipper Pines in Gravity Falls and Mark Cyr on Parenthood) didn't remember the incident that was immortalized in the opening credits for seasons six through eight. With some changes over the seasons, Threes Company had a lot of dynamics to work with. Fell left the show in 1979 and made one final guest appearance in season 5 episode "Night Of The Ropers". How could we improve it? JEFFREY TAMBOR PLAYED THREE DIFFERENT CHARACTERS. Somers even had the chance to reconcile with Ritter before his death and had DeWitt on her talk show. When initially offered in syndication, the series ran under the title Three's Company's Friends, The Ropers. That enclosed carousel was built in 1920, and has been housed on the Santa Monica Pier since 1947. After the events of the 1984 series finale to Three's Company, Jack moved in with his new girlfriend, Vicky (Mary Cadorette). Six episodes of the series were aired on TV Landin September 2006, and four episodes were aired on WGN Americain October 2008. Besides, the Ropers had already been replaced by Don Knotts as Ralph Furley. Offset, life wasnt any better. The glass ceiling remained intact regarding wages, but Somers still found work. Jordan Charney who had a recurring role as Jack's boss Mr. Angelino, played Larry's boss in one episode "Jack moves out" from season 3. He was innocent and a guy who just can't do things right, whether it's being with a woman or fixing something. WHEN JOHN LARROQUETTE GUEST STARRED AS A COP, HE CHANGED THE SCRIPT SO THAT THE AUDIENCE WOULD SEE HIS FACE. Ann Wedgeworths role began to diminish through the season, which did not make her happy. Denise Galik was then cast as the second Chrissy and was set to star in the production, but then became unavailable shortly before taping. The theme song had no real lyrics. He was replaced with Don Knotts And I didn't think they were going to fire you. However, with the show's continued success in its second season, the idea was brought up again in 1978, this time by Three's Companys own producers as well as new ABC head Tony Thomopolous (Silverman went to NBC). Why dont you focus on what it is you do have? And thats when she realized the gift Threes Company had given her that they couldnt take away: visibility. Afterward, the part was recast with Susan Lanier originally taking the part of Chrissy. In 1980, she decided to renegotiate her contract, a move that the media unfairly characterized at the time as being greedy. I just walked into the shot and it made Joyce DeWitt laugh so they kept it in the opening credits. She actually drew more and more viewers and, true to her name, became a gift for its ratings. Hello, readers! Furleys brother Bart had bought the apartment complex from the Ropers and asked Ralph to run it. In response to the controversy, Ritter infamously said, Ive requested that [Nickelodeon] air both versions, edited and unedited, because sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you dont.. Stanley and Helen celebrate their twenty-third anniversary in the condo.[6]. He does not appear to hate Jack or homosexuals in general, but he does see Jack's supposed homosexuality as "not normal" and as a source of amusement and makes several jokes at his expense. WebThis is it, our Five's Company video trilogy (finally) concludes with the most exciting/physical matchup ever recorded on television, Furley versus Roper! Producers originally intended to cast a Don Knotts type actor to play the role of Mr Furley. Between "Three's Company" and Broadway, Kline appeared in both "Three's Company" spin-offs as well as small roles in numerous other TV shows. Audra Lindley wore a red curly wig for her role as Helen Roper. A loose remake of the British series "Man The two female roommates were actresses named Jenny (played by Valerie Curtin) and Samantha (Susanne Zenor). Suzanne Somers Was Fired From 'Three's Company' for Asking for Equal Pay. Rather than go with a character who was completely unrelated to the departing Chrissy, it was decided to create a cousin for her. But when he showed up on set his fears were dispelled when the studio audience immediately gave him a ten minute standing ovation. The singers just sang "da-da-da-da-da-dum". A reluctant Fell agreed to the new terms. She did return to acting, though primarily on stage, and makes rare appearances on screen, most recently in the filmsRock Story(2015) and The Savant (2018). ", In March 2001, a viewer claimed that a certain part of John Ritter's anatomy was briefly visible in the episode titled "The Charming Stranger. The complaint was taken seriously enough that Nickelodeon edited the short scene out soon thereafter. Every episode of Threes Company centered around a misunderstanding, but Suzanne Somers sudden departure from the show was a real discrepancy that network executives were unwilling to fix. Who could forget the prolonged incident with the ironing board? In this spinoff, the Ropers have sold their apartment building in Three's Company to live in the upmarket community of Cheviot Hills, where the social-climbing Helen struggled to fit in with her neighbors. After not speaking to each other other for thirty years after Somers's firing, Joyce Dewitt (Janet) and Suzanne Somers (Chrissy) reunited for a YouTube video event hosted by Cafe Mom. Sadly, he eyed beachgoers more than his poor, frustrated wife, but they still enjoyed a lovelyplatonic relationship. John Ritter and Richard Kline played young men in their early to mid 20s on the show. In addition, there are two girls, and one guy living in the apartment at any given moment. In the early series pilot, shot in March 1976, there were some differences to the actual show that ran for eight years: Felipe's son is named Fernando Valenzuela Felipe Jose Jack Francesco Gomez. True to his name, Jack Tripper would oftentrip. Somers had recently fired her agent Jay Bernstein. Look out, MCU! The third pilot filmed was the charm deemed worthy for broadcast; it premiered on March 15, 1977. Three different addresses were given for the apartment throughout the seasons (none of them were real). They sang "Three Blind Mice" to the lyrics "Three Dumb Blondes," and serenaded the various blonde actresses that have been on and off the program. Mr. Roper's car was a '58 Chevy, although when he tried to sell it to Jack, Chrissy and Janet, he thought it was a '57 Chevy. DeWitt would mostly play bit parts on television for the remainder of the '80s and throughout the '90s, but would then transition into more film roles in the 2000s and do both film and stage work in the 2010s. I sat home for the better part of the year, thinking, Why did I do it? WebIf unsuccessful, then he and Lindley would return to Three's Company. ABC responded by offering Somers a paltry $5,000 per episode raise, which led to a bizarre standoff. 0. As was the case during their time on Three's Company, opening credits for The Ropers exist with either Audra Lindley or Norman Fell credited first. No but I've seen every episode of the original British sitcom on which it's based, Man About The House. He has had a passion for TV since an early age and some of his current favorite shows include: Friends, The Office, How I Met Your Mother, Saved by the Bell, Happy Endings, Friday Night Lights, Bones, The Mindy Project, Chicago Fire, This Is Us, Superstore, and The Good Wife. You can tell by her little Suzanne buns," Ritter said. | ABC executive Marcy Carsey has said in interviews that she was responsible for getting ABC to put the show on the air. Bittersweetly, he continued meeting success right to his death while working on 8 Simple Rules. (The Andy Griffith Show was not filmed live.). Heather Locklear was a finalist for the role of Cindy Snow. In 1979 when Brian De Palma and his crew were in pre-production for Dressed to Kill, Producer Ray Stark told the studio that he wanted Three's Company star Suzanne Somers to star as Liz Blake, the sassy, resourceful call girl, in the steamy thriller. The other long-running facet of Larry's character was his perpetual money troubles, with him constantly borrowing money from Jack and trying to involve him in various get-rich-quick schemes. This worked in the shows favor since some of Chrissys lines proved general enough they could go to other characters. At 77, he acts both on stage and on screen, including the 2020 film Love, Weddings and Other Disasters starring Diane Keaton. Instead of another nave, bubbly, high-energy woman, Terri Alden was more similar to Janet (though still blonde) in that she was portrayed as sharp, intelligent, and a bit more low-key. When he got drunk at Jack's party, he claimed not to know all the words to any songs but "I'm a Little Teapot". The youngest member of the cast was actually Jenilee Harrison (who played Cindy Snow), who was a decade younger than the original cast members. Five seasons into the show's very successful run. Ritter responded to the prank. Both Chrissy (Suzanne Somers) and Mr. Furley ( Don Knotts) have a trademark snort. And this is all completely selfish and premeditated. Who was your favorite character from the show? Had I not thought of that, it would have just been this hated cop figure for 30 seconds or whatever, and no one would have really known who he was." One scene that takes place in the court house was intended to feature a humorous scene with Chrissy. WebThere were several cast changes, but it was the charm of---and the chemistry among---the three original leads that turned this into a huge success. Another visitors more than welcome since, of course, threes company. WebThe Ropers got their own show, which was screwed by the network. Numerous guest actors and actresses appeared in multiple roles. Hamel believed this gave off the impression that Chrissy Snow was the most popular character ofThrees Company. But it was a different time and the network didn't like that she was making waves, so she was fired from the show. Which made actress Suzanne Somers a bit perplexed as to why she didnt get paid more. After he starred as snobby neighbor Jeffrey P. Brookes III in The Ropers, Tambor found employment again and again and again in late-season episodes of Threes Company. In that way, any similarities between the two characters could be excused as shared familial traits. The original UK version, produced by Thames Television, was entitled "Man about the house", which the USA rebooted as "Three's Company", Thames' "George & Mildred" became the equivalent landlord spin-off "The Ropers", then the UK version's second spinoff involving the character Robin running a restaurant/bistro "Robin's Nest" became the US "Three's a crowd". His most recent credits puts him as Judge Angioli on the show Blue Bloodsand an appearance in 2021 on the series The Resident. Sometimes fame gets her in trouble, though, even in her seventies as she receives criticism for her alternative cancer treatment promotions. Let us not forget the awful nose job too. Suspicious landlords, deceptive tenants, and reliable buddies made up this sitcoms colorful cast. So, counseled by her TV host husband Alan Hamel, Somers demanded the producers give her a slight pay increase from $30k an episode to $150k. Their series was calledThe Ropers. Like with most popular television series, a spin-off ofThrees Companysaw the departure of two of the main characters on the show. "They were all much younger than meand they were all good". However, this contradicts Three's Company producer Ted Bergman's recollection. That was the great thing about being fired, Somers told People. He had Mr. Furley under his power, because he was gruff and intimidating to his younger brother and bullied him cruelly as a child. In their contracts, they were allowed to return toThrees Companyif the show was cancelled after only one season. Mr. Roper's other car was a 1956 DeSoto. Barnes portrayed nurse Terri Alden, a replacement for Cindy (who was a replacement for Chrissy) for the final three seasons of the show. This was stated by Richard Kline in The season 7 DVD audio commentary for the episode "Opening Night". After the enormous success of Three's Company in its short first season in 1977, ABC head Fred Silverman was anxious to capitalize on the show's success. Audra Lindley stated in Chris Mann's 1997 book about Three's Company, that she was surprised that The Ropers had been canceled after a late season surge in the series ratings that allowed it to finish the 1979-80 season at number 25, however, the Nielsen ratings for that year list the series Soap at number 25.[1]. Carsey insisted the character be rewritten. The final episode of the series didn't air until the beginning of the 1984-1985 season when it served as the lead in to its spin-off. Alan Hamel approached producers to bring back Suzanne Somers to reprise her role as Chrissy Snow for the final season as a love interest for Jack. Suzanne Somers Was Fired From 'Threes Company' for Asking for Equal Pay, Photo: Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images, The cast of "Three's Company: (L-R) Joyce DeWitt, John Ritter and Suzanne Somers; Photo: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, James Cameron Keeps Smashing His Own Records, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The sets used in the pilot mirrored the main series with the exception of the living room of the three roommates. credits like "College Girl" and "Cheerleader. After Mr. Roper sold the building[4] to Bart Furley, Bart's brother Ralph Furley took over as landlord.[5]. Beginning in January 2011 AntennaTV, a television network designed for digital television subchannels and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, aired the sitcom. The first shot, where the camera zooms in on Jack Tripper (. However, I was still able to fall in love with the hijinks of Jack Tripper, the dumb blonde moments of Chrissy Snow, and the good old reliability of Janet Wood in the form of reruns. By the time the show ended, they were all in their mid-to-late 30s. This was $20,000 more than Somers and DeWitt. Now, 67, shes still very active in the entertainment world. The fourth season also saw the addition of Ann Wedgeworth as Lana Shields. Somers would film these scenes on a different set thanherThrees Companyco-stars. Actress Audra Lindleys career started slowly in the 40s, with her not landing a big break until the 60s through her five-year stint as manipulative Aunt Liz Matthews on the soap opera Another World. Suzanne Somers was fired from Threes Company after asking for a raise that would allow her to earn as much as many of her male television co-stars. She was a studious intellect, dedicated to her job. Ritter received more money due to his star billing on the show. 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