8. Norman Fell Wanted to Come Back
Norman Fell didn’t want to leave Three’s Company, but ABC was insistent his character be spun-off. Producers promised him that if The Ropers were cancelled within a season, he would return to the series. However The Ropers lasted 1.5 seasons, and Fell wasn’t brought back to Three’s Company when it ended.
9. Jeffrey Tambor Appeared A lot.
Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor appeared on several roles on both Three’s Company and The Ropers, including wealthy man Winston Cromwell III, and – most famously – sadistic dentist Dr. Phillip Greene.
10. John Laroquette Made Sure He Got Face Time
Future star John Laroquette had a bit part as a police officer in one episode. Initially his face wasn’t even going to be shown, but Laroquette successfully lobbied to have the script changed to give his character about half a minute of screen time.
11. Unequal Pay Led to Somers’ Departure
Suzanne Somers was unceremoniously fired from the show at the height of its popularity after demanding that her salary is raised to the same $150,000 that Ritter was making.
12. Heather Locklear Had an Embarrassing Audition
Prior to her big break, Locklear auditioned for the series. She was so nervous that she began sweating. To alleviate the issue, Locklear stuffed napkins under her armpits. However after she left the audition, she realized they’d been visibly sticking out of her shirt the whole time.
13. The Producers Were Control Freaks
Actress Priscilla Barnes has said that she used to frequently get in trouble for something as minor as her hair being “too blonde.”
