Stanley and Helen Roper (played by Norman Fell and Audra Lindley) were the ultimate kooky neighbors and landlords on Three’s Company. Helen constantly chased after her disinterested husband, Stanley, who was famous for addressing the audience directly on the show to crack a joke at his wife’s expense.
The Ropers were introduced in the first episode of the series, “Man About the House”, which aired on March 15, 1977. Jack Tripper (John Read the rest of this entry »
ABC made the decision to replace the Ropers with Don Knots as the landlord on Three’s Company. At the time the decision was made, the ropers were very popular due to their success on Three’s Company. Trading the second rate apartment for posh apartment in the hills.
The real problems came into play because Audra Lindley and Norman Fell were at the end of their contracts. It is rumored that in an effort to save money, they went with Don Read the rest of this entry »