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Three's Company
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An Anniversary Surprise

  • Episode aired Mar 13, 1979
  • TV-PG
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John Ritter, Norman Fell, Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt, Ruta Lee, and Audra Lindley in Three's Company (1976)
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When Mr. Roper alludes to a big surprise that he is going to have for Mrs. Roper on their anniversary, the roommates think that he is going to leave her for another woman.When Mr. Roper alludes to a big surprise that he is going to have for Mrs. Roper on their anniversary, the roommates think that he is going to leave her for another woman.When Mr. Roper alludes to a big surprise that he is going to have for Mrs. Roper on their anniversary, the roommates think that he is going to leave her for another woman.

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    • Dave Powers
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    • Roger Shulman
    • John Baskin
    • Don Nicholl
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    • John Ritter
    • Joyce DeWitt
    • Suzanne Somers
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    7.6/10
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    • Director
      • Dave Powers
    • Writers
      • Roger Shulman
      • John Baskin
      • Don Nicholl
    • Stars
      • John Ritter
      • Joyce DeWitt
      • Suzanne Somers
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    John Ritter
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    • Jack Tripper
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    • Janet Wood
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    Norman Fell
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    • Stanley Roper
    Audra Lindley
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    • Helen Roper
    Ruta Lee
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    • Mrs. Dawson
    Paul Ainsley
    • Jim the Bartender
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    • Trivia
      The premiere episode of The Ropers airs after this episode in the Threes Company syndicated package. The episode Moving On, has the Ropers relocating to a luxury townhouse in the upscale neighborhood of Cheviot Hills.
    • Quotes

      Janet Wood: We're trying to come up with a song that would be just right for the Ropers' marriage.

      Jack Tripper: How about 'Strangers In The Night'?

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      Referenced in The Ropers: Moving On (1979)
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      Three's Company
      Written by Joe Raposo and Don Nicholl

      Performed by Ray Charles and Julia Rinker

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • DLT Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
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      • The NRW Company
      • TTC Enterprises
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