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Summary: Come And Knock On Our Door RULES
Review: OK, maybe my opinion is biased because: I am a HUGE Three's Company fan, also a big Suzanne Sommers fan and I luv just about all sitcoms from the 70's and 80's and luv books about TV shows in general. But I have to admit that COME AND KNOCK ON OUR DOOR was the very best book I ever read about any TV show. I felt like I was on the set of THREE'S COMPANY. The author (lemme just take this time to say that Chris Mann is a genius) captured every element of the show: from the early days, to The Ropers, to the rise and fall of Chrissy, then comes Chrissy's cousin, then Teri and finally Three's A Crowd! This book even has a complete guide at the back of the book with a detailed listing of every show that even includes the dates that the shows were broadcast. Also includes tons of exclusive pictures of the cast and interviews with just about everyone who was on the show, even Lana! There is also a very touching tribute to Mrs. Roper and the book includes one of her last interviews. It also has one of Mr. Roper's last interviews too! So if you love THREE'S COMPANY like I do then you gotta read this book because it is just the best. And even if you don't love THREE'S COMPANY you have to read the book because you will become a fan once you read it! Also, if you want even more info on THREE'S COMPANY then I strongly recommend the book AFTER THE FALL by Suzanne Sommers.
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Summary: I read it cover-to-cover in less than 2 days
Review: Okay, listen. I do NOT like to read. I'm too antsy for it. So when something catches my attention and HOLDS it for an extended period of time, my feeling is that it HAS to be good. Until I bought this book, only the "Tales of the City" books had ever succeeded in doing that.The author not only captures the spirit of the show, but exposes the myriad of inconsistencies in Suzanne Somers' stories (I had previously read Ms. Somers' book about her TC experiences and walked away from it feeling like I had read a piece of fiction - the woman completely left out any and all details about the 1980 actor's strike!!). And as for not getting Priscilla Barnes to interview, who cares - all the other main players in front of and behind the cameras participated. So what you have here is as complete a picture as you're ever going to get about this little chunk of television history. Even if you're not a huge fan of the show you should find this book engrossing, mainly because the story itself has so many elements which make for great entertainment - greed, envy, lust for power, etc. ...Actually, this makes it sound more like a book about "Knots Landing" or "Dallas"... Haven't run across another expose nearly as good since its release in '98. Ps. Be sure to look for a photo of John Ritter standing on a table at the Reagle Beagle, hunched over with two straws shoved in his nose. Priceless!
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Summary: I read it cover-to-cover in less than 2 days
Review: Okay, listen. I do NOT like to read. I'm too antsy for it. So when something catches my attention and HOLDS it for an extended period of time, my feeling is that it HAS to be good. Until I bought this book, only the "Tales of the City" books had ever succeeded in doing that. The author not only captures the spirit of the show, but exposes the myriad of inconsistencies in Suzanne Somers' stories (I had previously read Ms. Somers' book about her TC experiences and walked away from it feeling like I had read a piece of fiction - the woman completely left out any and all details about the 1980 actor's strike!!). And as for not getting Priscilla Barnes to interview, who cares - all the other main players in front of and behind the cameras participated. So what you have here is as complete a picture as you're ever going to get about this little chunk of television history. Even if you're not a huge fan of the show you should find this book engrossing, mainly because the story itself has so many elements which make for great entertainment - greed, envy, lust for power, etc. ...Actually, this makes it sound more like a book about "Knots Landing" or "Dallas"... Haven't run across another expose nearly as good since its release in '98. Ps. Be sure to look for a photo of John Ritter standing on a table at the Reagle Beagle, hunched over with two straws shoved in his nose. Priceless!
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Summary: Chris Mann is God
Review: Thank you for writing the best book ever written about a television series. The time and detail spent on creating this book is incredibly apparent and appreciated. I loved "Three's Company" growing up and still do, and this book leaves no stone unturned about every detail of the show's existence. Gossip, drama, depth, this book has it all. This is the ultimate guide to "Three's Company" and probably always will be.
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Summary: Incredibly well done companion book to Three's Company
Review: This bokk is really incredible. It offers all the history of one f the most popular show in America with interviews to the actors, info about the relationship between the actors, the producers, there is a complete list summary of all the episodes, a lot of pictures. I think this is a must buy for every Three's Company fan. You'll love this book!
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Summary: Interesting, though redundant
Review: This book contains a lot of little known facts about "Three's Company" (did you know there were 3 pilots?), but unfortunately the author fills a lot of space with repeated material. For example, he will quote one of the show's producers on a specific subject, then go into detail on it, and then quote one of the show's stars about the same thing and basically reiterate what he had just written. The insight into the show's stars and writers is...well, insightful. Everyone seems to hold John Ritter in very high regard (though Joyce DeWitt does have some bickering points), and I felt a bit more of an appreciation for the entire cast. Overall, a good, entertaining read, despite some redundancy.
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Summary: John Ritter was a comic genius
Review: This book proves three things: 1... Suzanne Somers is one of the biggest liars on this planet. 2... Joyce DeWitt loves pain, and loves to relive pain, and loves to share her pain with you as she's reliving it. 3... John Ritter was one of the greatest comedic talents in TV history, and possessed a fiercely strong sense of humor which obviously helped him survive the behind-the-scene madness that caused Suzanne and Joyce to lose what few marbles they started out with. Thanks for sharing, Chris Mann! You've rocked MY world!
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Summary: A very good read...
Review: This book provides a great way to bring closure to an epic adventure from my childhood. Thanks for the memories!
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Summary: Great "Company"
Review: This book tells the true story of Threes Company, and it does it very well. I was constantly surprised at how much building tension there was behind the scenes of this number-one show. Very interesting read and lots of great photos.
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Summary: great details
Review: this book was one of the most interesting books i've read in my life. if you are a fan of the show this is definately a book to own.
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