The producers could look back at “Three’s Company” and see the show as a success but they almost made a highly questionable move in the sitcom’s development. Producers originally decided that they wanted Ritter, DeWitt, and Somers to sing the theme song.
It was revealed later though, that the actors were, well, best at just acting so the actual singers’ Ray Charles (not the Blues musician) and Julia Miller were brought in instead.
Stanley Roper Got His Own Spin-off.
Sometimes a character will be so successful on a tv series that they will get their own show and that’s just what happened for landlord Stanley Roper and his wife. After three seasons, they starred in The Ropers.
Actor Norman Fell was apprehensive at first but he was assured that if the show didn't make it more than one year, he could return to "Three's Company." Sadly, The Ropers didn't do well, but it did hang on for a year and a half, which unfortunately meant that Roper would never return to "Three’s Company."
Suzanne Somers Was Hired at the Last Minute.
Many actresses auditioned for the coveted role of Chrissy Snow, but producers were not impressed with any of them who stopped by.
However, while reviewing the tapes again, they developed a new-found interest in Suzanne Somers' audition and cast her as Chrissy the day before production began. What a lucky break!
John Larroquette Had a Memorable Guest Appearance On The Show.
John Larroquette (who would go on to star in "Night Court" and a number of other projects) landed the role of a police officer in one episode of "Three’s Company."
Apparently, his face wasn't supposed to be seen, but Larroquette boosted his cameo appearance by removing his hat so the audience could see who he was.
Somers Departure from The Show Hurt Her Friendship with Ritter and DeWitt
On-set tension can be a major test of an actor’s performance. After the major salary drama involving Somers and her departure from the show, she sadly ended her relationship with her co-stars.
It was revealed that things were rocky well before her exit as DeWitt and Ritter would not even speak to her during filming.