In the beginning
In 1977, America got hit with one of the greatest television shows ever created. Three's Company, first airing on March 15, 1977, Thursday at 9:30 p.m. It included John Ritter as Jack Tripper, Joyce DeWitt as Janet Wood, and Suzanne Somers as Chrissy Snow. There were three pilots shot before it even aired. Audra Lindley and Norman Fell played the nosy landlords Mr. and Mrs. Roper until in later seasons they "moved" and sold the apartmenht complex to funny, scrawny little Ralph Furley, played by Don Knotts.

John Ritter -- Jack Tripper

Joyce DeWitt -- Janet Wood

Suzanne Somers -- Chrissy Snow

Jenilee Harrison -- Cindy Snow

Priscilla Barnes -- Terri Alden

Richard Kline -- Larry Dallas

Norman Fell -- Stanley Roper

Audra Lindley -- Helen Roper

Don Knotts -- Ralph Furley

Ann Wedgeworth -- Lana Shields

Season One
Here's what the cover of the DVD looks like for the first six episodes of Three's Company. I own it!

The Regal Beagle
The swinging bar that Jack and company often frequented was a second home to them. There, they could relax and always have a few laughs. We got to know a few dedicated bartenders over the years. Jim, played by Paul Ainsley, took the first shift during seasons one through five. He later went on to guest-star in Wings and Babylon 5. Brad Blaisdell, acting as bartender Mike, tops-off seasons six through eight.

Man About The House
The UK comedy that inspired Three's Company, Man About The House, was written by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke. This highly successful half-hour situation comedy produced by Thames Television aired from 1973 -1976. The series has Robin Tripp, played by Richard O'Sullivan, living with two female roommates. The characters include The Ropers as their landlords and a swinger friend Larry Simmons. After 39 episodes, the producers decided the story line had run its course and the show was able to finish it's run with high ratings.