A s I sat down with and openness as she shared her experiences and journey in the entertainment industry and her life as an entrepreneur. One topic that stood out was her time on the hit sitcom “Three’s Company” and her departure from the show. Her honesty and willingness to speak openly were refreshing and made for an intriguing conversation. In this article, we delve deeper into her time on the show, her thoughts, and other aspects of her career and life. Suzanne Somers for an exclusive interview, I was struck by her kindness Suzanne Somers is a true entertainment powerhouse and a trailblazer in entrepreneurship. She rose to fame with her iconic portrayal of Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom “Three’s Company” in the 1970s and 80s, capturing the hearts of audiences everywhere. Her career dramatically shifted after being unexpectedly fired from the hit show. We asked her about Three’s Company, her departure, and why the show never felt the same after her departure. She revealed the depth of her dedication to her craft, explaining that Chrissy Snow was
not just a character on a TV show but a fully realized, impeccably crafted woman with integrity and heart who captured the hearts of audiences everywhere. “Chrissy Snow is a character I am very proud of; I didn’t want her to be the typical dumb blonde. I wanted her to be loveable and have integrity. Chrissy Snow was kind, innocent, ditsy, loveable, and would never dream of stealing a friend’s boyfriend.” Men loved her, women loved her, and I naively thought she would become irreplaceable.”
contract for me.” Unbeknownst to us was that Laverne and Shirley had just renegotiated with ABC, and it cost them a lot, and they wanted to put an end to women asking for raises. There was no negotiation. They used me as an example and to shut down women for asking for raises. I was shocked as I thought I was safe because of the show’s status and my character’s popularity. I always liken it to you sitting in the back seat of a car, speeding down a long, lonesome road, and then somebody opens the door, pushes you out, and keeps on going. You’re just sitting there, watching the car get smaller and smaller in front of you, and that’s what I felt like.” “It was a terrifying ordeal as not only had I lost my role in Three’s company, but I was also blacklisted from the industry, and I couldn’t find another acting job. We didn’t
“I had been working on
Three’s Company for six years, and my contract was just about up, and my husband Alan Hamel and my attorney went to ABC to renegotiate a new
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