MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE-SERIES 1 AND 2 TV DVD REVIEW

A short blurb from Acorn Media about Two’s Company-The Complete Series: Serving as the inspiration for the widely popular American hit series, Three’s Company, Man About the House was a phenomenally successful comedy, running for six series in total, spinning off two further series.

The original “Three’s Company” came from this British TV show called “Man About The House”. The same story goes that after throwing out a third roommate, Chrissy and Jo found Robin Tripp in their bathroom, hung over. The girls were needing a third person to split the rent, so they had Robin stay. The only way that he could stay and the landlord to let him was to tell him that he was gay. The landlord’s wife knew better but kept that a secret. Man About The House premiered in 1973 and ran for six series in a three-year period ending in 1976. A movie produced by Hammer Films in 1974 and 2 spin-offs, George & Mildred and Robin’s Nest followed.
In 1977, ABC TV in the United States made a show, called Three’s Company based on Man About the House, right down to Robin’s last name. Tripp was Robin’s last name and Jack’s was Tripper. This series also spawned 2 spin-offs The Ropers and Three’s A Crowd. This set has the first 2 seasons with such people as Dennis Waterman (The Sweeney) and Bella Emberg (Benny Hill).

VIDEO

The video quality is pretty good! All the episodes are on videotape with all outside scenes on grainy 16 mm film, which was typical for the time the shows were made. All episodes are approx 24 minutes each.

Audio

Was originally recorded in Mono. Also here in mono.

Disc 1- 1. “Three’s A Crowd”
2. “And Mother Makes Four”
3. “Some Enchanted Evening”
4. “And Then There Were Two”
5. “Its Only Money”
6. “Match of the Day”
7. “No Children, No Dogs”

Disc 2- 1. “While The Cats Away”
2. “Colour Me Yellow”
3. “In Praise Of Older Men”
4. “Did you ever meet Rommel?” with Dennis Waterman
5. “Two foot Two, Eyes of Blue” with Bella Emberg
6. “Carry Me Back to Old Southampton”


Extras

Disc 1: None

Disc 2: None


Verdict

A very funny series. Hope Seasons 3 and 4 are out soon!


Rating; ****!