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Summary: Dont waste your time
Review: This book was trash just like the television show. This was absolutley terrible
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Summary: Seems Like "Three's A Crowd"
Review: This book was very interesting, detailing in full the behind-the-scenes conflicts, including the much ballyhooed incident with Suzanne Somers. But what I find most extraordinary is that the author gets EVERYONES side on this one...he doesn't take sides, just presents both arguements and lets the readers decide who was right or wrong. There is an episode guide at the end, which is an added plus, but what I enjoyed was that Chris Mann spent his time discussing the cast and the problems they were facing, not describing in detail the episodes we have all seen many times. "Three's Company" is still an entertaining show, but I can watch it anytime...however, it's not often I can read about what happened that viewers couldn't see. Chris Mann did a great job of giving the public the information they wanted, and I must give him credit for gaining the cooperation of the entire cast, which seems unheard of these days.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is a great book for any fan of the show. So many things that were never revealed to the public finally come out. Did you know there were three pilot episodes, and the first did not have Janet and Chrissy? Great book to read, and a great book to use a reference.
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Summary: Open The Door, It's Good
Review: This is a great take on one of the funniest shows of the 70s and early 80s. You can look at "Three's Company" and consider it to be the first widely acclaimed and loved comedy that was "all about nothing." That's one of the reasons why this show (and Seinfeld) were so popular. Great writing, characters, and actors, that allow a comedic escape from the mundane routine and sincerity of our daily lives. All episodes of TC, "Three's a Crowd" and "The Roper's" are listed in the book. Providing biographies of the actors and actresses, author Chris Mann goes on to uncover the behind the scenes history of the many aspects of Jack, Janet & Chrissy. The disagreement and fall out with the producers of the show and Suzanne Somers is covered without taking sides. The politics and animosity. The producers did engage in a legalistic smear campaign against Somers and tried to degrade and humiliate her as much as possible before giving her the axe. TC was not to be same again without here. Her departure had an effect on the show and Somers' 2 replacements, Jennille Harrison and Priscilla Barnes (the latter refused to be interviewed for the book) are also described in this book. Like all television sit-coms that run a long time it becomes difficult for the writers to stay fresh, and as the show came to an end after 8 seasons, the producers were already planning a spin-off off of "Three's Company." Instead of being forthright and honest to the cast about the killing of the show and the spinoff with Jack Tripper ("Three's a Crowd" that bombed immediately), the producers and John Ritter were deceptive and crafty. Joyce DeWitt (among others) discusses bad relations with the producers involving intimidation, arrogance, and treatment so inconsiderate she never did return to television. I love the show but sure don't like the industry from which it comes. "Talk about hers and hers and his, Three's Company too."
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Summary: a really complete book
Review: this is a really enjoyable book about one of the most loved series from the 70's. packed with a lot of useful information (an episode guide and biographies are also included), never before published pix and interviews and comments from producers and stars. a great chance to take a look behind the scene of this series and to get to know the mechanisms behind tv comedies. a truly must have for all classic tv fans !
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Summary: Where the Kisses Are Hers, and Hers, and His
Review: This is a truly great book! I recommend this to any "Three's Company" fan. Chris Mann went very indeph, especially for the years with Suzanne Somers (1977-1981). There is a great episode guide for "Three's Company" (1977-1984), "The Ropers" (1979-1980), & "Three's a Crowd" (1984-1985) at the end.
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Summary: Fantasmic! Everything you wanted to know plus more.
Review: This is great reading for anyone that loved the show or just loved the controversies surrounding the show. You will be amazed how your company will pick up the book and not want to put it down. Above all else, this book will rekindle the spirited debates between friends about who was the best, Chrissy or Terry, the Ropers or Mr. Furly? .....Norman
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Summary: Great book- Easy reading- An eye opener
Review: This is one of the best television show companion books I've read. I was young when the show premiered and really didn't get into it until Suzanne was leaving and Jenilee and Priscilla became stars on the show, so naturally I thought it was suppose to be that way... after all Charlie's Angels changed characters every once in a while- so being young and then catching it in syndication I naturally thought it was all suppose to happen that way. But this book taught me otherwise. I was and still am a major fan of the show (in sydication) and this was a great book that opened my eyes. When the show was actually coming to an end back in 1985 I had read in a tabloid that Joyce and Priscilla were leaving due to jealousy of John. Now I know the real deal. Thank you Chris. But a suggestion to Chris- get a better editor, there were a few mistakes that I took note of. Email me if you want to know where they were. But all in all a great book. An easy read- after working 16+ hours everyday- I still managed to read the book an two days. On the train, while at lunch, when I woke up and before I went to bed. I couldn't put it down. "Is there a book about Charlie's Angels?!?!"
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Summary: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT
Review: This is SUCH a great book for anyone that is interested in Threes Company like I am. I highly reccommend this book. It has GREAT pictures, pictures you don't see anywhere else. Fashon Focuses, Guest Star Memories, Q&A, Bloopers, The Stars On Their Characters, and even the lyrics to the theme song! It's not really up to date but it's the best Threes Company book I have ever read. GET THIS BOOK!
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Summary: Inside the show.
Review: Three's Company has always been one of my favorite shows, but alas, at first I thought of it as a show that wasn't of much substance, but then I realized that it had substance. It is a refreshing show, but that doesn't mean there is nothing to it. Currently on the station I watch it, it is right after an hour of a more intense show, but this book conveys not only the work it took, but the memories of all of the actors. It goes in depth about what really happened with Suzanne Somers, and it gives all view points, without taking sides. It blends Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitts interviews as if they were talking face to face. It holds every actor and person involved with the show at the same level of appreciation and regard, without giving any personal insight, allowing the reader to decide for his or herself. The book also tells the reason of why Jenilee Harrison was edged off the show, it includes interviews with all of the leading cast members, and pictures galore. Mr. Mann did a fabulous job putting 8 years of one of the best sitcoms ever, in a mere 312 pages, including a memorial for Audra Lindley, episode guides for Three's Company, The ROPERS and Three's A crowd.
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