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‘Three’s Company’ actress Jenilee Harrison refused to strip down for her Playboy photoshoot

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Actress Jenilee Harrison, known for 'Three’s Company' and 'Dallas,' revealed she refused to strip down for her 1987 Playboy photoshoot, a rare contractual stipulation. She discussed her struggles with being a sex symbol, her audition for 'Three’s Company' where she replaced Suzanne Somers, and her positive experiences working with co-stars like John Ritter and Larry Hagman. Harrison now co-hosts a podcast, 'Stall Talk,' sharing women's stories.

  1. 1 Late 1960s/early 70s: 'The Galloping Gourmet' aired.
  2. 2 1980: Suzanne Somers was fired from 'Three's Company', and Jenilee Harrison joined as Cindy Snow.
  3. 3 June 1987: Jenilee Harrison posed for Playboy.
  4. 4 Current: Jenilee Harrison co-hosts the 'Stall Talk' podcast and runs a ranch.
  • Harrison became one of the few pinups to appear in Playboy without nudity.
  • Her career continued successfully in other popular shows like 'Dallas'.
  • She now co-hosts a podcast, 'Stall Talk', sharing wisdom and stories.
What: Jenilee Harrison's experience with her 1987 Playboy photoshoot where she insisted on remaining clothed, and her reflections on her acting career and new podcast.
When: June 1987 (Playboy photoshoot); 1980 (joined 'Three's Company'); current (co-hosting 'Stall Talk').
Where: Beverly Hills (Playboy building), Hollywood (general context of her career).
Why: To share her personal and professional experiences, including challenges and triumphs, as part of promoting her new podcast 'Stall Talk,' which focuses on women sharing unfiltered stories.
How: Harrison negotiated her contract for the Playboy shoot to ensure she remained clothed. She shared anecdotes from her time on set, including her audition process and interactions with co-stars. She now co-hosts a podcast where women share personal stories.

Actress Jenilee Harrison, known for 'Three’s Company' and 'Dallas,' revealed she refused to strip down for her 1987 Playboy photoshoot, a rare contractual stipulation. She discussed her struggles with being a sex symbol, her audition for 'Three’s Company' where she replaced Suzanne Somers, and her positive experiences working with co-stars like John Ritter and Larry Hagman. Harrison now co-hosts a podcast, 'Stall Talk,' sharing women's stories.