Suzanne Somers appeared in several small roles in movies like "American Graffiti" and some TV series like "The Rockford Files" before springing to fame by playing the role of Crissy Snow on the long running, TV series "Three's Company"opposite John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt. She left the show over a salary dispute which involved some nasty legal disputes. She later appeared in the TV series "Step by Step" before becoming a businesswoman and spokesperson for the Thighmaster product in TV spots. She is also an author publishing her self help books and an autobiography.