Man About the House (1973)
Man About the House is a 1973 comedy series created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. It stars Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett and Richard O'Sullivan.
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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What is Man About the House about?
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.
When was Man About the House released?
Man About the House was released on 15 August 1973.
How many episodes does Man About the House have?
Man About the House has 39 episodes across 6 seasons.
Who made Man About the House?
Man About the House was created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer.
Cast
- Paula Wilcox as Chrissy Plummer
- Sally Thomsett as Jo
- Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp
- Brian Murphy as George Roper
- Yootha Joyce as Mildred Roper
- Doug Fisher as Larry Simmonds
- Bella Emberg as Traffic Warden in opening credits (uncredited)
- John Carlin as Barman
- Michael Segal as Jim
- Norman Eshley as Norman
- Daphne Oxenford as Mrs Plummer
- Colin McCormack as Bernard