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The Ropers 

| Comedy | TV Series (1979–1980)
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28 episodes
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Stanley and Helen Roper 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.

Creators:

Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernard West

Stars:

Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Jeffrey Tambor | See full cast & crew »
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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 Evan Cohen ...  David Brookes 28 episodes, 1979-1980
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Stanley and Helen Roper 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. Written by Phil Fernando

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After the series ended, Norman Fell and Audra Lindley made one last appearance on Three's Company (1976) during the episode "Night of the Ropers". See more »

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Episodes aired in syndication feature the Three's Company theme instead of the series regular theme. See more »

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Could Have Been a Bigger Hit!
14 April 2007 | by Sylviastel – See all my reviews

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.
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Q: What type of car do the Ropers drive? Some sort of Cadillac?
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 1979 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Three's Company's Friends, the Ropers See more »

Filming Locations:

Studio 31, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

D.L. Taffner Syndication Sales, NRW Features, The Ropers Company See more »
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Runtime:

(28 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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