Joyce DeWitt and Suzanne Somers performed Janet and Chrissy on Three’s Firm, and their chemistry helped make the sitcom one of many largest hits of the late ’70s. Nonetheless, off-screen, a bitter feud modified their friendship and their working relationship for many years. And it began when Somers requested for a elevate.
In 1980, after 4 seasons, Somers requested a elevate from ABC. On the time, she was making $30,000 per episode, whereas her costar John Ritter was incomes much more. Somers requested $150,000 per episode, to match his wage.