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Man About the House

1973-08-15 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.1

Comedy

Man About the House is a British sitcom created and written by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer, and starring Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Richard O'Sullivan, Brian Murphy, and Yootha Joyce. Six series were broadcast on ITV from 15 August 1973 to 7 April 1976. It was considered daring at the time because it featured a man sharing a London flat with two single women. Single roommates Chrissy and Jo search for a third tenant to help pay the rent, they intend on finding another female. But then they encounter Robin Tripp... who's looking for a place to stay. Two spin-offs were produced: George and Mildred (1976–79) and Robin's Nest (1977–81). A film adaptation was released in 1974 and, in 1977, the series was remade for American audiences as Three's Company.

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Creators
Brian Cooke, Johnnie Mortimer
Production companies
Thames Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Paula WilcoxPaula WilcoxChrissy Plummer
Sally ThomsettSally ThomsettJo
Richard O'SullivanRichard O'SullivanRobin Tripp
Brian MurphyBrian MurphyGeorge Roper
Yootha JoyceYootha JoyceMildred Roper

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