Q 01/05

Which British sitcom was Three's Company based on?

A) Man About the House

B) Robin's Nest

C) George and Mildred

D) The Good Life

Answer · why

A) Man About the House

Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer's ITV show ran from 1973 to 1976, with Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp.

Q 02/05

Which actor played Jack Tripper?

A) Richard Kline

B) John Ritter

C) Norman Fell

D) Don Knotts

Answer · why

B) John Ritter

He was the son of singing cowboy Tex Ritter and won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the role in 1984.

Q 03/05

In which California city do Jack, Janet and Chrissy share their apartment?

A) San Diego

B) Pasadena

C) Santa Monica

D) Long Beach

Answer · why

C) Santa Monica

The exteriors were shot at 2912 4th Street; the opening credits were filmed on the Santa Monica Pier.

Q 04/05

What lie do the roommates tell the landlord so their new male roommate can stay?

A) That he is gay

B) That he is Janet's brother

C) That he is a priest

D) That he is Chrissy's cousin

Answer · why

A) That he is gay

Janet tells Mr. Roper without Jack knowing; Helen Roper works out the truth quickly and keeps the secret.

Q 05/05

What is Janet Wood's job?

A) Florist

B) Nurse

C) Secretary

D) Bank teller

Answer · why

A) Florist

Joyce DeWitt played her for all eight seasons; Chrissy was the guileless secretary.