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Man About the House

1973·Show
39Episodes in6Seasons·TV-14
72
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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

Man About the House is a British sitcom created and written by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer, and starring Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Richard O'Sullivan, Brian Murphy, and Yootha Joyce. Six series were broadcast on ITV from 15 August 1973 to 7 April 1976. It was considered daring at the time because it featured a man sharing a London flat with two single women. Single roommates Chrissy and Jo search for a third tenant to help pay the rent, they intend on finding another female. But then they encounter Robin Tripp... who's looking for a place to stay. Two spin-offs were produced: George and Mildred (1976–79) and Robin's Nest (1977–81). A film adaptation was released in 1974 and, in 1977, the series was remade for American audiences as Three's Company.
Classic British Sitcom70s ComedyFlat-Share MisunderstandingsCharacter Driven HumorLighthearted & WholesomeNostalgic TelevisionFound Family DynamicsRelatable Everyday SituationsWitty Dialogue

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Where can I stream Man About the House legally?

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Is Man About the House worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Man About the House rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Man About the House have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 39 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Man About the House air?

It ran from 1973 to 1976 and has ended.

What language is Man About the House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Man About the House?

3ATAUCH

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What tropes does Man About the House use?

Not What It Looks LikeWedding FinaleEmbarrassing Middle NameBrainy BrunetteSpin-OffPunny NameChivalrous PervertStrip PokerOoh, Me Accent's SlippingMy LocalLaxative PrankLoveable Rogueand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Man About the House, including Not What It Looks Like, Wedding Finale, Embarrassing Middle Name.