Cindy Snow
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Cindy Snow is a fictional character
on the 1977-1984 sitcom Three's Company
, portrayed by Jenilee Harrison
during the show's fifth and sixth seasons (1980–82). The cousin of the character Chrissy Snow
, Cindy was phased out to make way for Chrissy's permanent replacement Terri Alden
. Ironically, Priscilla Barnes, who later played Terri, had auditioned for the role of Cindy, but was turned away.
, the daughter of Mr. Snow (Alan Manson), niece of Reverend Luther Snow and first cousin of Christmas "Chrissy" Snow
. Raised on a farm, she grew to have a great love of animals, and enjoyed helping her father and mother out on the farm. Though Cindy is a very pretty girl, she claims she always "played second fiddle to Chrissy, because she was so beautiful." She was raised to enjoy the Snows' many wonderful traditions, such as going to church on Sundays to hear Reverend Snow preach, and being together for lavish, old-fashioned Christmas celebrations.
One day when Cindy was a young woman, Mrs. Snow found her daughter's diary and read it from start to finish - and subsequently fell asleep! She said it was the most boring thing she had ever read and told Cindy it was a good idea if she did more with her life and got out of Fresno. When her cousin Chrissy returned from Santa Monica
to care for her mother, Cindy took the opportunity to move out and into Chrissy's apartment.
Cindy debuted on the show in 1980 after producers needed a replacement for Chrissy after Suzanne Somers
was fired during their salary dispute.
and Janet Wood
, Chrissy's roommates, worried about what it would be like to live with the klutzy farm girl, but they soon become close friends. When Chrissy declines to return (and Somers' contract ran out), Cindy's temporary stay became permanent. She is set up at Chrissy's old office job, working for Mr. Charles Hadley.
, a nurse. Producers of the show were seeking a permanent third roommate and were not confident with Jenilee Harrison in that role. Cindy, did however, continue to make appearances on the show during the sixth season, and was retained as a supporting character (and given cast billing credit). She has many pivotal appearances through mid-season, and becomes the trio's part-time housekeeper (Episode "Maid to Order").
Her last appearance is in the April 1982 episode Janet Wigs Out, near the end of season six. Cindy and Janet have a falling out when Janet buys a blonde wig and develops a condescending attitude towards her friends. When Janet wants to keep her wig a secret from her date, Cindy tries to prevent herself from revealing the truth. After this episode, Cindy is never seen again. Janet's rudeness to Cindy is likely the cause of Cindy's permanent departure, although this is not revealed.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
on the 1977-1984 sitcom Three's Company
Three's Company
Three's Company is an American sitcom that aired from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984, on ABC. It is based on the British sitcom, Man About the House....
, portrayed by Jenilee Harrison
Jenilee Harrison
Jenilee Harrison is an American actress possibly best known for her role as replacement blonde roommate Cindy Snow on the hit sitcom Three's Company from 1980–1982 and Jamie Ewing in Dallas from 1984–1986.- Early years :...
during the show's fifth and sixth seasons (1980–82). The cousin of the character Chrissy Snow
Chrissy Snow
Christmas "Chrissy" Noelle Snow was a fictional character on the sitcom Three's Company. Chrissy was played by Suzanne Somers.In the original unaired pilot to Three's Company, the character that became Chrissy was portrayed by Susanne Zenor. Zenor was not picked for the second filming, so actress...
, Cindy was phased out to make way for Chrissy's permanent replacement Terri Alden
Terri Alden
Terri Alden is a major fictional character during the final three seasons of the sitcom Three's Company, born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She is played by Priscilla Barnes and is the third "token blonde" on the show ; however, she works as a registered nurse and is portrayed as far less "ditzy"...
. Ironically, Priscilla Barnes, who later played Terri, had auditioned for the role of Cindy, but was turned away.
Background
Cindy hails from FresnoFresno
Fresno is the fifth largest city in California.Fresno may also refer to:-Places:Colombia* Fresno, TolimaSpain* Fresno, a ghost village in Nidáliga, Valle de Sedano, Burgos* Aldea del Fresno, Madrid* Fresno de la Vega, Ribera del Esla, León...
, the daughter of Mr. Snow (Alan Manson), niece of Reverend Luther Snow and first cousin of Christmas "Chrissy" Snow
Chrissy Snow
Christmas "Chrissy" Noelle Snow was a fictional character on the sitcom Three's Company. Chrissy was played by Suzanne Somers.In the original unaired pilot to Three's Company, the character that became Chrissy was portrayed by Susanne Zenor. Zenor was not picked for the second filming, so actress...
. Raised on a farm, she grew to have a great love of animals, and enjoyed helping her father and mother out on the farm. Though Cindy is a very pretty girl, she claims she always "played second fiddle to Chrissy, because she was so beautiful." She was raised to enjoy the Snows' many wonderful traditions, such as going to church on Sundays to hear Reverend Snow preach, and being together for lavish, old-fashioned Christmas celebrations.
One day when Cindy was a young woman, Mrs. Snow found her daughter's diary and read it from start to finish - and subsequently fell asleep! She said it was the most boring thing she had ever read and told Cindy it was a good idea if she did more with her life and got out of Fresno. When her cousin Chrissy returned from Santa Monica
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to care for her mother, Cindy took the opportunity to move out and into Chrissy's apartment.
Cindy debuted on the show in 1980 after producers needed a replacement for Chrissy after Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers is an American actress, author, singer and businesswoman, known for her television roles as Chrissy Snow on Three's Company and as Carol Lambert on Step by Step....
was fired during their salary dispute.
Arrival in Los Angeles
At first, Jack TripperJack Tripper
Jack Tripper is a fictional character on the sitcoms Three's Company and Three's a Crowd, based upon the character, Robin Tripp, of Man About the House and Robin's Nest. Jack was played by the late John Ritter.-Introduction:...
and Janet Wood
Janet Wood
Janet Wood is a fictional character on the television sitcom Three's Company played by Joyce DeWitt.-Fictional character biography:Janet and Chrissy shared an apartment in Santa Monica, California, and needed a third roommate to pay the rent after their old roommate, Eleanor, got married and moved...
, Chrissy's roommates, worried about what it would be like to live with the klutzy farm girl, but they soon become close friends. When Chrissy declines to return (and Somers' contract ran out), Cindy's temporary stay became permanent. She is set up at Chrissy's old office job, working for Mr. Charles Hadley.
Personality
Although she shares some of her cousin Chrissy's dim-witted and naive attitude, Cindy's trademark was that she was highly clumsy and accident prone, often bumping into things or spilling things (with Jack more often than not bearing the brunt).Departure
In the sixth season premiere, Jack Bares ALL (AKA Oh Nurse!), Cindy announced that she was moving out of the apartment to attend UCLA. Her replacement would be Terri AldenTerri Alden
Terri Alden is a major fictional character during the final three seasons of the sitcom Three's Company, born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She is played by Priscilla Barnes and is the third "token blonde" on the show ; however, she works as a registered nurse and is portrayed as far less "ditzy"...
, a nurse. Producers of the show were seeking a permanent third roommate and were not confident with Jenilee Harrison in that role. Cindy, did however, continue to make appearances on the show during the sixth season, and was retained as a supporting character (and given cast billing credit). She has many pivotal appearances through mid-season, and becomes the trio's part-time housekeeper (Episode "Maid to Order").
Her last appearance is in the April 1982 episode Janet Wigs Out, near the end of season six. Cindy and Janet have a falling out when Janet buys a blonde wig and develops a condescending attitude towards her friends. When Janet wants to keep her wig a secret from her date, Cindy tries to prevent herself from revealing the truth. After this episode, Cindy is never seen again. Janet's rudeness to Cindy is likely the cause of Cindy's permanent departure, although this is not revealed.