16 Things the Producers of ‘Three’s Company’ Hid from Fans

7. Jeffrey Tambor played three different characters

Jeffrey Tambor, today famous for roles in Arrested Development and Transparent, guest starred as three different Three’s Company characters in over the years. He played a rich man named Winston Cromwell III, a psychiatrist named Dr. Tom Miller, and a dentist named Dr. Phillip Greene.

8. John Larroquette wasn’t supposed to be seen

John Larroquette (later of Night Court fame) had a small role in Three’s Company playing a cop who catches Jack trying break in to his own apartment while his roommates were asleep. The shot wasn’t supposed to focus on him, so he took matters into his own hands. “So I had to figure out a way to get my hat off. And this is all completely selfish and premeditated. So inside my hat, I’ve written the Miranda rights. So I take my hat off and tell him, ‘You have the right to remain silent.’ So my hat is off for the remainder of the scene, which allows you to see my face and my confidence, as it were. Had I not thought of that, it would have just been this hated cop figure for 30 seconds or whatever, and no one would have really known who he was.”

9. Suzanne left the show over failed money negotiations

Suzanne was making $30,000 an episode when she asked for a raise to match John’s salary, which at the time was $150,000 an episode. She also wanted ten percent of the show’s profits. They countered with a $5000 raise offer. Considering Somers and her dumb blond character was the breakout star and a major part of the show’s success, good for her for trying to close the wage gap way back then. Sadly, the producers didn’t appreciate her gumption. After boycotting several episodes, her character was essentially reduced to 60 seconds of screen time where she phoned her roommates at the end of each show. Then she was then fired and written out of the show, replaced by Chrissy’s clumsy cousin (played by Jennilee Harrison). Suzanne Somers’ credibility in show business was damaged by this ordeal. She had a few acting roles (She’s the Sheriff and Step by Step) but has become a successful author and infomercial queen worth millions – remember the Thighmaster?