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4.0 out of 5 stars
Goodbye Chrissy......., Nov 15 2005
This review is from: Three's Company: The Complete Fifth Season (DVD)
I went out today and purchased my copy of Three's Company Season 5. I already own Season's 1-4 and definitely wanted this one to add to the collection, especially since this is Suzanne Sommers last season as "Chrissy Snow". The biggest mistake in my opinion was not to give Miss. Sommers more money which is what she requested when the renewal of her contract came up. After she left the show the ratings dropped and never reached back to the peak they once had when she was on. Nowadays when a show is as popular as Three's Company was back then, a studio would do whatever it took to secure its star. Look at the "Friends" cast and how much money was thrown their way when they negotiated their new contracts. You didn't see the studio telling them no and firing them all or replacing any of them. Maybe Suzanne Sommers was a little greedy or maybe she was just smart and trying to get a raise because she felt she was entitled. Whatever the case it was her demise on the show which is a shame because her, Joyce DeWitt and John Ritter were so good together onscreen. I will not buy Seasons 6, 7 or 8 as I never thought the show was very good after she left. It was never the same. You can't recreate magic with someone new when the person they are trying to replace was so wildly popular. I give this DVD 4 stars because at least we get to see Chrissy throughout the season in telehone calls back home but it's still not enough and sadly lacking her presence. The highlight of the season is when we get to see the Ropers come back for a visit....it was great to see them again.
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