The star of "Three's Company" believes the show has "lifelong fans" because it offered a "safe haven" from "oppressive" times.

Despite the 40-year gap since "Three's Company" ended, the show continues to be relevant in popular culture due to its relatable storyline of three single roommates sharing a home.

Despite the passing of several stars on the show, one of the leads has shared her thoughts on why the series has been successful.

Joyce DeWitt, who portrayed Janet Wood in "Three's Company," shared with US Weekly that the most cherished, treasured, and unforeseen experiences she had while working on the show were the numerous adults who confided in her that "Three's Company" was their sanctuary during their teenage years. For some, it was the only safe haven they had.

Despite the show's final episode airing in September 1984, DeWitt has received "countless letters" and had "spontaneous conversations" with fans over the past four decades, all of whom she believes found "comfort" in the sitcom.

"According to DeWitt, the reason fans enjoyed the program was because it provided a "time out" from the challenging circumstances they faced in their young lives. Additionally, the characters' silly and outrageous behavior made the show entertaining, but it was the love, trust, and support they showed each other that made them loyal fans."

DeWitt cited a specific instance where a fan described the show as a family, which strengthened this idea.

As an actor, you could have a significant impact on a young person's life, even if all you were doing was trying to make people laugh. That kind of feedback is truly a blessing beyond imagination.

"It was a ‘time out’ from the oppressive, challenging, difficult circumstances they were navigating in their young lives." — Joyce DeWitt

DeWitt fondly remembered her costars who have passed away. Somers, who died in 2023 from breast cancer, was described as "absolutely wonderful," while Ritter, who passed away in 2003 during heart surgery, was called "a true gift."

"I believe I would not be criticized by my friends and colleagues if I spoke for everyone in saying that working with John was a blessing," she said. "An adventure and a blessing, a true blessing."

DeWitt was a bit offended when her hit show's character was retired, as she felt that the decision to "marry her off" was not the best path forward for the character. She had envisioned her character going to law school, medical school, or the Peace Corps instead.