The Ropers (1979–1980)

Stanley and Helen Roper, the beloved landlords from "Three's Company," have sold their apartment complex and moved into a new one. Their trademark quirks are intact as they deal with new ... See full summary »

Stars:

Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Jeffrey Tambor

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Norman Fell	...	Stanley Roper (28 episodes, 1979-1980)
Audra Lindley	...	Helen Roper (28 episodes, 1979-1980)
Jeffrey Tambor	...	Jeffrey P. Brookes III (28 episodes, 1979-1980)
Patty McCormack	...	Anne Brookes (28 episodes, 1979-1980)
Evan Cohen	...	David Brookes (28 episodes, 1979-1980)

Storyline

Stanley and Helen Roper, the beloved landlords from "Three's Company," have sold their apartment complex and moved into a new one. Their trademark quirks are intact as they deal with new neighbors and frequent visits from Helen's sister.

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Plot Keywords:

based on british tv series | laugh track | sitcom | remake

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

Three's Company's Friends, the Ropers

Filming Locations:

Studio 31, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Blvd., Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

D.L. Taffner Syndication Sales, NRW Features, The Ropers Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (28 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When the network proposed the spin-off of Three's Company (i.e. that they should remake the UK series _"George and Mildred" (1976)_, which was the spin-off from Man About the House) focusing on the Ropers, Audra Lindley was excited and wanted to go ahead, but Norman Fell wasn't too keen on the idea. Norman Fell felt that you couldn't do a series with *only* the running gag of Mrs. Roper being undersexed. The network assured him the show would have more substance than that, and furthermore, if the show didn't make it a full season, he and Audra could come back full time to "Three's Company" as the Ropers, thus after six months of convincing Norman Fell finally gave in. The Ropers made it a season and a half before it was canceled, As a result, ABC Network was not obligated to take them back to _Three's Company_, because their contract had passed the one year mark, thus Norman Fell and Audra Lindley were out of work, and there was nothing they could do about it because the show lasted a season and a half. However, despite their hard feelings they did reprise their roles as guest stars on _Three's Company_ as Mr and Mrs Roper one last time before their characters were retired for good.

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Connections

Referenced in The Simpsons: The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase (1997)

User Reviews

Could Have Been a Bigger Hit!

I don't know why ABC wanted the Ropers spun off into their own sitcom. They were crucial to the success of Three's Company. They were succeeded by the amazing Don Knott as Mr. Furley. Anyway, this show wasn't the greatest or the worst television that I ever saw but I did enjoy watching the Ropers try to settle and deal with Jeffrey Tambor's snobbish character and neighbor. Helen and Stanley Roper will always be better known for their roles as the nosy landlords downstairs who were suspicious of Jack Tripper's sexual orientation. How ironic? Anyway, the Ropers only lasted a season which was just too short. The audience loved the Ropers and they could have returned as tenants on Three's Company after not lasting in their own series. Regardless, Norman Fell and Audra Lindley as the Ropers left quite a legacy in television history that won't be forgotten. Too bad, it didn't last longer in their own show. I don't think ABC gave it a fair chance.