Product: Three's Company: Season One (1977)
Rating: 5.0
Where the kisses are hers and hers and his...
Has it been almost 30 years since the debut of Three's Company? Many good and bad shows have come and gone, but Three's Company remains a familiar sitcom providing laughs and good memories. With the passing of John Ritter still on most fans mind it is extra special to watch the earlier episodes especially. He was a brilliant physical comedian/actor and dramatically underrated too. Gone too are both Audra Lindley and Norman Fell who were so good they branched off and had their own series. They live on in these episodes and in our hearts.One thing interesting about the first season is how different (looking and acting) each character is. Jack and Chrissy are both very into each other, but follow the rules and keep things relatively clean. Speaking of Chrissy, she is more reserved and not the complete "ditz" she transforms into in later seasons. Janet too is less bossy and protective. I think only Jack stays pretty much constant through the years.This collection features the following episodes:A Man About the House - The pilot featuring the "girls" meeting Jack (sleeping in the tub) for the first time as well as an introduction to the Ropers. Jack's "lifestyle" is established much to his objection.And Mother Makes Four - Chrissy's Mother decides to pop in and then later spend the night, thus creating a frantic/hilarious scenario for the "kids". Jack's famous human lampshade impersonation is displayed which still is a riot.Roper's Niece - Jack and the girls have planned a little party for Janet's birthday. Roper's niece is in town and needs a night out to be away from the elder Ropers. Stanley Roper thinks Jack is a safe date, but Jack is disinterested. He quickly changes plans and goes out her upon seeing her. The ending especially is very heart warming.No Children, No Pets - Larry Dallas is introduced and offers a cute puppy to the kids. The only problem is the "No Pets, No Children" policy the Ropers strictly enforce. The first of many "miscommunications" occurs Janet thinks the worst, eaves dropping on Jack and Chrissy.Jack the Giant Killer - A bully hits on the girls at the Regal Beagle right in front of Jack. Jack is embarrassed as he does not stand up for himself. A very funny episode many guys can relate to.It's Only Money - The rent money is missing and the kids assume they have been robbed. In their frenzy, they avoid the Ropers at any cost as they look for time and money.Six episodes that lay the foundation to one of the great sitcoms of TV History in one DVD! Laugh, cry, and laugh louder!