Three's Company, Too

Published Feb 27 2006, 02:32 PM by webteam

Sure, all the tributes to the late Don Knotts pay understandable homage to his memorably bumbling Barney Fife role in the classic TV comedy, The Andy Griffith Show, which is still viewable every night at nine o'clock on TV Land.

But has there really been enough discussion of his nuanced, subtle performance as the swinging, ascot-garbed Mr. Furley in the classic 70's and 80's jiggle sitcom Three's Company? Knotts, of course, replaced the far more bilious Norman Fell in that crucial nosey landlord role. Let's give credit where credit is due.

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6 Comments

Still here said:

Even Don didn't have to send five grand to get a role, unlike some of your Boston readers....

February 27, 2006 2:52 PM
Anony Mouse said:

Huh? What do you mean?

February 27, 2006 3:30 PM
Still here said:

See Laurel Sweet's piece in today's Herald http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=128170

February 27, 2006 3:49 PM
some schmuck said:

I think "The Incredible Mr. Limpit" and "The Reluctant Astonaut" cannot be overlooked. He saved the space program and defeated the Nazi's.

February 27, 2006 4:07 PM
Specks said:

Don knew his strengths and played to them. As Fife he took a 2nd banana role and made classic comedy. The "Citizen's Arrest," and "One Bullet" episodes shine.

February 27, 2006 10:12 PM
Ned said:

Never saw his Three's company work. Did see his "No time for sargents" role, his first with Andy Griffith. The memorial segment of the Academy Awards airing Sunday(I think) will need a few edits,after the deaths of the last few days.

February 28, 2006 1:33 AM