Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'
- TV Movie
- 2003
- 2h
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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An insider's look at the unfunny side of comedic success on network television.An insider's look at the unfunny side of comedic success on network television.An insider's look at the unfunny side of comedic success on network television.
Melanie Paxson
- Joyce DeWitt
- (as Melanie Deanne Moore)
David James Lewis
- Ira Denmark
- (as David Lewis)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThe character of Lana Shields (Ann Wedgeworth) is completely omitted.
- GoofsThe actors are using mobile telephones in cars and on the set in 1979. Mobile phones weren't mass produced until 1983.
- Quotes
Jay Bernstein: You wanna smoke me, give it your best shot.
- ConnectionsFeatures Man About the House (1973)
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Very well done for a TV movie...
I thought this TV movie was very well done. It was well directed, well written and the actors all did a great job. The story itself was pretty straightforward and predictable, but it was executed very well.
The emphasis of the story was obviously based around Suzanne Somers' contract disputes, but the story never focused on one area for too long. It was a well-balanced and enjoyable TV movie. Well cast and well shot, it was a truly enjoyable watch.
All the actors did a great job. Bret Anthony did a good job with John Ritter, even if he does look uncannily like a Kennedy. Melanie Moore was great as DeWitt, even if the voice wasn't quite there. Judy Tylor is one fine looking Somers, but she also showed great range in her performance. Gregg Brinkley seemed a little too young to play Don Knotts but he pulled off the voice and mannerisms perfectly. Brian Dennehy was great as usual in his "I appear in everything" character-actor role.
All in all, a surprisingly solid TV movie. Definately worth a viewing during the VH1 reruns.
7/10
The only problems (minor):
Suzanne Somers didn't start promoting the Thighmaster until the late 80's, this movie has you believe she started in the early 80's.
The clothing was pretty accurate for the main characters, but the network brass all wore suits that were nowhere near in-style during the 1970's. No crazy collars, no big, wide ties, no plaid, etc...
The sets weren't all that accurate when compared to the original show.
As everyone has said, no Larry.
The emphasis of the story was obviously based around Suzanne Somers' contract disputes, but the story never focused on one area for too long. It was a well-balanced and enjoyable TV movie. Well cast and well shot, it was a truly enjoyable watch.
All the actors did a great job. Bret Anthony did a good job with John Ritter, even if he does look uncannily like a Kennedy. Melanie Moore was great as DeWitt, even if the voice wasn't quite there. Judy Tylor is one fine looking Somers, but she also showed great range in her performance. Gregg Brinkley seemed a little too young to play Don Knotts but he pulled off the voice and mannerisms perfectly. Brian Dennehy was great as usual in his "I appear in everything" character-actor role.
All in all, a surprisingly solid TV movie. Definately worth a viewing during the VH1 reruns.
7/10
The only problems (minor):
Suzanne Somers didn't start promoting the Thighmaster until the late 80's, this movie has you believe she started in the early 80's.
The clothing was pretty accurate for the main characters, but the network brass all wore suits that were nowhere near in-style during the 1970's. No crazy collars, no big, wide ties, no plaid, etc...
The sets weren't all that accurate when compared to the original show.
As everyone has said, no Larry.
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- May 23, 2003
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