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.
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 Show Was Rumored to be a Precursor for Friends
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.
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.
John Ritter’s Passing Boosted Popularity
After John Ritter passed at the early age of 54, fans were shocked and heartbroken. Due to the desperation of mourning fans, the DVD release of the first season of "Three’s Company" was rushed to store shelves.
The beloved character of Jack Tripper will most likely always be what John Ritter was known for.