The sitcom Three's Company, starring John Ritter, made its television debut on ABC in 1977 and was known for its controversial portrayal of a man who posed as a gay man to impress his uptight landlord. The episode "The Charming Stranger" aired during the show's final season, where a handsome Englishman moves in next door and becomes enamored with him. The scene was discovered in 2001 by a viewer who reported that Ritter's testicles were briefly displayed in the shot. The network confirmed the incident and promised to remove the offending shot from future broadcasts. The incident was discovered two decades after the show ended, with Ritter expressing concern over potential career implications.