Three's Company: Jack's Uncle

Three's Company: Jack's Uncle
ABC
December 6, 1977
Sitcom
DVD
B-

While it's nice to see Don Porter as the title character, he does two things I dislike in this Wayne & Burditt story: first he passes a bad check to Mr. Roper to cover Jack's share ($100) of the rent, and then he expects Jack to steal the check back.  Even if Jack could manage it without getting caught, wouldn't Mr. Roper wonder where the check went?  That said, I can see why everyone charmed by Uncle Fremont.  Note that Jack says he's Uncle F's only nephew, which is only possible if Lee is Jack's half-brother on his mother's side.  (This would also explain why the younger boy was named Jack Tripper, Jr.)  Also note that the audience is very impressed when Chrissy comes out in a one-piece swimsuit.  I believe this was prior to her poster (not as famous as Farrah's, but still a big deal back in the day).

This is the 400th B- I've given on this blog, definitely the most common grade.