In the 1970s, there were few shows more popular than “Three’s Company.”
DeWitt replied, “Quite frankly, I didn’t know and I didn’t think so …
But years later, I found out there was some hah-hah (funny stuff) going on.”
DeWitt wouldn’t name names, but said, " …
I think Jonathan and a lot of our guest stars.
I didn’t know," adding, “I didn’t know until years later …
But I did hear some stories and I was in shock.
Cause they were really discreet.
I didn’t know.”
“And they fired me.
They fired me for asking to be paid commensurate with the men.
“They painted me as she’s trying to ruin the show,” Somers said.
“So, I never talked to anybody on that show ever again.
At least, until she and DeWitt finally reunited, decades later, and were able to mend fences.
“We had very different needs.
I did not have a child that I was supporting on my own.
I didn’t have a business head, so I didn’t understand someone who did.”
