Jack Tripper is a

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on the

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Three's Company ''Three's Company'' is an American sitcom television series that aired for eight seasons on ABC from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984. It is based on the British sitcom '' Man About the House''. The story revolves around three single room ...

'', based upon the character Robin Tripp from '' Man About the House'' created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. Jack was played by actor John Ritter.

Introduction

Janet reasoned with the landlord,

Stanley Roper ''Three's Company'' is an American sitcom television series that aired for eight seasons on ABC from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984. It is based on the British sitcom ''Man About the House''. The story revolves around three single roomma ...

, who lived downstairs, and he agreed that Jack could stay because Janet told Mr. Roper that Jack was gay, without Jack's knowledge. Jack was, however, actually straight (the comedy stemming from having to "play gay" provided much of the story for the sitcom). Jack is something of a ladies' man, but is also kind-hearted, loyal and protective of the girls.

Jobs

Jack attended a local technical college on the G.I. Bill for a degree in

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s and held down odd jobs in his spare time.

References

External links

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Jack's Bistro
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tripper, Jack Fictional chefs Fictional impostors Fictional navy personnel Television characters introduced in 1977 Three's Company