Three’s Company (1976-84)
“Come knock on our door…We’ve been expecting you…” The popular theme music from the classic show Three’s Company always had viewers humming along. Both John Ritter and Suzanne Somers made their debuts on the show. This format has been used numerous times over the last 40 years. Three roommates attempting to live together. Three’s Company, on the other hand, did it the best – and it’s not even close. The show was so popular that the legendary Don Knotts joined for the final five seasons of its run. After eight seasons and 172 episodes, the show was cancelled in 1984. Ritter went on to star in several films.
Three’s Company (1976-84)
M*A*S*H (1972-83)
You’ve probably watched an episode of M*A*S*H, either live or on reruns. The show appears to be like a cockroach…It will never perish. You might definitely find an episode of the show showing on some channel if you turned on your television. The show’s 11-year run was bolstered by popular storylines of the period (war/combat), astute writing, and a very fine ensemble cast. (led by Alan Alda and Loretta Swit). M*A*S*H was unique in the sense that it was not a slapstick comedy. It has genuine drama components. The program required great acting abilities to walk the fine line between being a drama and a comedy. Fortunately, it had plenty of it.
M*A*S*H (1972-83)
