The Ropers
The Ropers

The Ropers

1980TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

The Ropers is an American sitcom that ran from March 13, 1979 to May 22, 1980 on ABC. The series is a spin-off of Three's Company and based on the British sitcom George and Mildred. The series focused on middle-aged couple Stanley and Helen Roper who were landlords to Jack, Janet, and Chrissy on Three's Company. As was the case during their time on Three's Company, opening credits for The Ropers exist with either Audra Lindley or Norman Fell credited first.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Norman LearGenres: Sitcom

Plot Summary

The Ropers follows Stanley Roper and his wife Helen as they leave their Los Angeles apartment building and move to a new upscale community. The sitcom explores their attempts to fit into their new social circle and manage their new, luxurious home. It also features their two daughters and their husbands, who often create comedic situations.

Critical Reception

The Ropers was a spin-off of the highly successful sitcom "Three's Company" and aimed to capitalize on the popularity of the characters Stanley and Helen Roper. However, it failed to capture the same audience appeal or critical acclaim. While it had a dedicated fanbase, it was largely seen as a weaker imitation of its predecessor, struggling with storylines and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Attempted to replicate the success of Three's Company but fell short.
  • Struggled with consistent humor and engaging storylines.
  • Characters, while familiar, didn't translate as well to a leading role.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Ropers' was generally lukewarm, with many viewers finding it to be a pale imitation of 'Three's Company.' While some appreciated the return of the Roper characters, others felt the show lacked the original's comedic timing and relatable situations. The humor often fell flat for a significant portion of the audience.

Fun Fact

The show was canceled after just two seasons, despite being a spin-off of the highly popular "Three's Company."

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