Surprising Stories from the Set of Three’s Company

Before Three’s Company became a hit, ABC executives feared the show might be too sexually suggestive for American television. The idea of an unmarried man living with two women raised eyebrows, even with the gay misunderstanding built in.

To ease concerns, the show relied heavily on innuendo rather than explicit content. Door-slamming farce, misunderstandings, and physical comedy softened the edge, allowing the show to feel naughty without crossing the line for network standards.