A stowaway (Meeno Peluce) convinces the crew that a playboy passenger (Dirk Benedict) is his father. The actor, 44, best known for his role as Mark Latimer in the hugely popular ITV series, married Downton Abbey star Nuttall in 2012, with the couple welcoming a son three years later, in 2015. Rank. A male escort traveling with a companion meets a widow from Wyoming; a married couple checks into the honeymoon suite to find the "Phantom Bride"; Vicki pretends to be older to attract an 18-year old boy away from another girl. Guest Stars: Dean Butler as Brent Harper, Mary Cadorette as Darlene Harper, Jos Ferrer as Simon Beck, Caren Kaye as Paula Mercer, Vicki Lawrence as Betty Logan, David Spielberg as Marc Mercer, Alana Stewart as Miss Enty and Fred Willard as Nil Logan. His agent told him The Love Boat script sucked but added that Spelling really wanted MacLeod for the part, and the industry-savvy actor recognized it immediately for what it was: a gold mine. Grant and Ace go to Greta's parents' home for a photo shoot with her. Guest Stars: Frank Converse as Bill Thompson, Marcia Strassman as Stephanie Lewis, Pat Crowley as Noreen Badger, Marion Ross as Rose Higby, Brett Halsey as Clark Tyler, and Peter Isacksen as L. Courtney Stubing IV. Nancy (Tracy Reed) has a dislike for her father(Bernie Hamilton)'s on-board romance (Esther Rolle). The series was set on the luxury passenger cruise ship MS Pacific Princess, and revolved around the ship's captain Merrill Stubing (played by Gavin MacLeod) and a handful of his crew, with passengers played by guest actors for each episode, having romantic and humorous adventures. Gavin MacLeod, the actor who famously played Captain Merrill Stubing on the classic TV show The Love Boat, has died at 90. A remarkable life: James Noble, died on a Monday, March 28, 2016 (at age 94) at Norwalk Hospital after suffering a stroke, according to his daughter, Jessica Katherine Noble Cowan. Among the series' attractions was the casting of well-known actors in guest-starring roles, with many famous film stars of prior decades making rare television appearances. Starlet Shelley Rush (Melba Moore) desperately wants to audition for the production crew but can't seem to get their attention. He used to joke that he got away with murder: as his character, the lecherous Doc, he could tell every attractive woman on the ship to take her clothes off, legitimately. Gopher has second thoughts about an offer to manage an island resort, when Isaac leaves the project. Isaac finds a problem with the crew's wedding gift for Julie; a love triangle pits two women against each other over an eligible rancher; the Mongala, an evolutionary missing link discovered by two anthropologists, is caged in the bowels of the ship; the crew tours the Australian animal preserve where Julie's fianc works. The series was also distinctive as being one of the few hour-long series ever made for American television that used a laugh track.[12]. Flamingo Road. Stubing giving her away and the guys as ushers; an anthropologist gives a golden opportunity to a disgraced former colleague but neglects his wife; a rancher holds a secret from a fellow passenger while catching the eye of a pretty girl; Gopher and Doc vie for the affections of the new cruise director. The Love Boat Mermaids include: Debbie Bartlett as Susie Love Boat Mermaid (credited as Deborah Bartlett); Tori Brenno as Maria Love Boat Mermaid; Nanci L. Hammond as Jane Love Boat Mermaid (credited as Nanci Lynn Hammond); Teri Hatcher as Amy Love Boat Mermaid; Debra Johnson as Patti Love Boat Mermaid; Macarena as Sheila Love Boat Mermaid; Andrea Moenas as Starlight Love Boat Mermaid (credited as Andrea Moen); and Beth Myatt as Mary Beth Love Boat Mermaid. Julie's hair turns green; two people are brought together by visions of reincarnation; a single mother's devotion to her special-needs son threatens a budding romance. Newlyweds (Mary Cadorette and Dean Butler) realize that they have nothing in common besides sex. Eve Springer (Vera Miles) is on board with her two daughters, Eleanor (Jaime Lyn Bauer) and Patty (Dana Plato). The ship gets a makeover and gains new dancers. 'THREE'S COMPANY' ACTOR TELLS ALL. [11] Both vessels' scrappings were controversial, but the previous owners justified it by saying that they were getting too old to continue operating. A woman (Brenda Sykes) is followed by her boyfriend (Jimmie Walker) whom she dumped because he won't commit to marriage. A rich man promises to make wishes come true; Vicki and Judy become roommates; A pro golfer learns the truth about the woman he loves. The American television series The Love Boat (Love Boat in its final season), set on a cruise ship, was aired on ABC from September 24, 1977, until May 24, 1986. Two brothers, Harold and Joe Nash (Sonny Bono and Marty Ingels) stage false injuries so they can sue the insurance company, but Harold has a change of heart when he meets a nice lady (Judy Landers). Isaac and Doc compete for the affections of a girl (Marie Laurin) to whom they have been writing joke love letters under Gopher's name. LOS ANGELES (AP) Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved stardom as Murray Slaughter, the sardonic TV news writer on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," before going on to even bigger. Allen & Harvey Bullock (Country Blues; Jackpot), "Chef's Special / Beginning Anew / Kleinschmidt", "The Lady from Laramie / Vicki Swings / Phantom Bride", Fred S. 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Other Guests: Sam Scarber as Bubba Powell. This was followed by posing shots of the crew members (updated several times due to cast additions and changes throughout all seasons) at different points on the ship set. [9] The Pacific Princess' twin sister vessel Island Princess was also used for the show, especially if the show's schedule conflicted with Pacific Princess's cruises or her dry dock. Additional surprises from Mr. Lange: he was in the original cast of Hair on Broadway in 1968, and hes written 23 plays himself. The Love Boat sailed into its graveyard time slot, pulling Fantasy Island in its wake, and made Saturday nights the hot night for TV in the late 1970s and early '80s. Carol Kelsey (Kim Lankford) asks Ace to pose as her fianc and fool her mother (Anne Francis). But she faced hard times too: while her Love Boat money had been put away in a trust fund for her, her first husbands failed business ventures wiped her out. Anne continues to pose as a man while on the ship. And then there were just flat-out surprises, like Janet Jackson and even Andy Warhol. A couple and their friend meet a former marketing executive who is penniless and looking for work. As an alternative for stations with tight scheduling commitments, Worldvision offered edited 30-minute episodes in addition to the original hour-long programs beginning in the fall of 1986 after the series completed its original run on ABC. Other Guests: Shelley Long as Heather McKenzie (credited as Heather), Lawrence P. Casey as Daryl Matson (credited as Lawrence Casey; credited as Daryl), Susan Silo as Yvonne Boulanger (credited as Yvonne), Danny Dayton as Walt, and Georganne LaPiere as Betsy Carruthers (credited as Georganne La Piere; credited as Betsy). Sandy Beal (Jo Anne Worley) is a secretary secretly in love with her boss Victor Marshall (Soupy Sales). Guest Stars: John Gavin as Dan Barton, Shecky Greene as Paul Baynes, Florence Henderson as Audrey Baynes, Donna Mills as Lila Barton, and Dick Sargent as Father Mike. The "Boat" pulled into port for the last time after nine seasons, but MacLeod continued to embrace his character, making many public appearances in costume. Note: These five Other Guests are credited in Part 1 and Part 2, but only appear in Part 2. A womanizer (Demond Wilson) has his friend (Jimmie Walker) take the responsibility when his girlfriend (Telma Hopkins) finds a letter from another woman in his jacket. Mark James was born in 1963 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. 6. James MacArthur Official Website: The Love Boat: Vicki's Gentleman Caller The Love Boat Vicki's Gentleman Caller (23 February 1985) Appearing as Mark Silverton Broadcast 23 February 1985 on the ABC television network. or. When her occasional acting jobs werent enough to support herself and her son, she went to work behind the scenes. And a biker (Jack Coleman), who just got married (Lisa Whelchel) and is retiring from competition, is being courted by his coach (Harry Morgan), who says he wants him to enter one last race so that the coach can get the job he's trying to get. She still does some acting when she can, and does voice work for video games. The second would typically follow more of a romantic comedy format (with only occasional dramatic elements). Latest News See All. After 20 years of marriage, a couple bickers over renewing wedding vows; a reluctant old maid is tricked into romance by her sister; Isaac's dental work has strange side effects. Guest Stars: Gary Burghoff as Donald M. Flanders, Judy Canova as P. J. Muldoon, Jane Curtin as Regina Parker, and Phil Silvers as Merrill Stubing, Sr. ('Stubby'). It introduces regular series cast members Gavin MacLeod as Captain Stubing and Lauren Tewes as Julie the cruise director; the previous captain is said to be now on leave. An elder couple's (Audrey Meadows, Robert Mandan) marriage problems affect a young couple's (Diana Canova, Robert Urich) marriage; A passenger (Harvey Jason) tries to court a girl (Georgia Engel) who is being overprotected by Doc who happens to be a friend of her father; A passenger (Harry Morgan) pays his debts by playing cards with a marked deck. He also has a rich spiritual life. An artist (Morgan Brittany) meets an unhappily married guy (Skip Stephenson). Twins (Cyb Barnstable, Trish Barnstable), unhappy with their perspective spouses (David Nelson, Fred Travalena), switch places. A ship's steward (Bob Crane) is reunited with his long lost daughter (Dori Brenner). After twenty-three years of marriage, Shirley Enicker (Rue McClanahan) wants to live comfortably, rather than continue to be a penny pincher. Two American women (Barbi Benton, Susan Silo) pretend they are French, in order to get men and gifts. The pinnacle of the voyage is the beautiful mass wedding. Guest Stars: Phylicia Rashad as Lonette Becker (credited as Phylicia Ayers Allen), Conrad Bain as Charles Custers, Diane Ladd as Christa Johanson, John Ratzenberger as Marty Elder, Gordon Thomson as Nick Durrell, Ava Cadell as Dee Dee Winters (listed in final credits as Didi Winters), and Steven M. Gagnon as Paul (credited as Steve Gagnon). Heart surgery patient Harvey Cronkle's pushy wife Sara won't let him have fun. And Vanessa has an admirer of her own, Tyrone (Glynn Turman). The two of them get drunk at an office party and wind up taking an "Accidental Cruise." And the crew is bickering with each other to the point that they're not speaking with each other. The third storyline would usually be the most dramatic of the three, often offering few (if any) laughs and a far more serious tone. Guest Stars: Clive Revill as Slade Collins, Marion Ross as Emily Heywood / Emily Stubing, Rene Taylor as Monica Douglas and Michael Winslow as Spencer Wilson. A woman (Florence Henderson), convinced of her impending death, tries to find a new wife for her husband (Jeffrey Tambor). They're expecting you!" The crew holds a simulated small claims court for Minnie and Harlan. The American television series The Love Boat (Love Boat in its final season), set on a cruise ship, was aired on ABC from September 24, 1977, until May 24, 1986. A mysterious man (Sorrell Booke) begins following them. A woman is scared by her boyfriend's risky stunts. Bookmark Gavin MacLeod, who made his name on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat, has died aged 90. Captain Stubing's godson (Grant Goodeve) and his wife (Bess Armstrong) are cruising together after being separated for two years by his military duties overseas. April Lopez (Charo) is back again, this time as a Spanish tutor to Bradford York (David Hedison), the proper headmaster of a New England boys' boarding school. Fox) to a cruise as a high school graduation gift. Other Guests: Justin Gocke as Mark, Cherilyn Milton as Mark's mother (credited as Mother), and Hector Hernandez as Steward. Ace photographs a spy and his daughter; A girl challenges a daredevil (Peter Scolari); Doc helps a senator (Alan Thicke) and his wife. Note: Chiquito de la Calzada appeared as Musician (uncredited) in Part 1 only. A woman in charge of the presentation of the Captain's Cup convinces an engineer to pose as the executive in charge so as not to disappoint Captain Stubing; Doc begins spending all of his time with an older couple from his hometown; a recently divorced man is paired up with his ex's divorce attorney. In preparation for a steeplechase race in Mexico, one of the racers (Allen Ludden) spends more time with his horse than with his wife (Betty White), who finds comfort in the man's business partner (David Doyle). In the Oscar-winning 1998 period drama "Gods and Monsters," Brendan Fraser's on-screen alter ego gardener Clayton Boone posed sans shirt as Ian McKellen's James Whale sketched his portrait. The Captain is expecting a prestigious award but the presenter (Pat Harrington Jr.) may not be whom he expects it to be. Merrill falls for faded star Angela Lovett (Alexis Smith), while Vicki is enamored of Johnny Lovett (Jimmy Osmond), a rock star who has never acted before, is very apprehensive about his debut, and takes it out on Vicki by being rude to her. A representative from the cruise ship Lorelei evaluates the Captain as a possible commanding officer for that ship. For its first seven years, The Love Boat was very successful in the ratings. In March 2022, both CBS and Australia's Network 10 (both Paramount-owned networks) commissioned The Real Love Boat, a reality dating competition series to be produced by Eureka Productions. Guest stars: Ursula Andress as Carole, Susan Anton as Leslie, Michael Constantine as Charlie, Linda Evans as Barbara, John Forsythe as Burt, Lee Horsley as Greg, Pat Klous as Laurie, Lee Majors as Robert, Erin Moran as Joanne The Love Boat theme song was sung by Jack Jones (except for the last season, where a cover version by Dionne Warwick was used). Doc matches playboy Rod Baylor with Carol Holtham so he can be with her sister Sherry. Here's a look at what happened to the crew of the TV classic 'The Love Boat.'. A woman poses as her sister to avoid an old flame. Profile. Chosen out of a pool of 100 other actresses, she won the role after producer Spelling screened an episode of Starsky & Hutch shed appeared on, and she was told to report to the set bright and early the next morning. Polly Bergen Actress | Cry . But their enjoyment is cut short when both of them suffer injuries and wind up in the infirmary together. Has-been comic Barry Keys (Phil Foster) asks Julie to let him entertain on board to return a favor. Julie's high school teacher is on board but is struggling with his alcoholism. Marc Bolan (* 30. Guest Stars: Billy Crystal as Newton Weems, Laurie Walters as Roberta Potter, Sharon Acker as Evelyn, Todd Bridges as Michael Jr., Marilyn McCoo as Lenore, Billy Davis Jr. as Michael Sr., Pat Carroll as Muriel, Nancy Kulp as Gert, Toni Tennille as Suzanne Henderson, and Robert Reed as Frank McLean. Murder! One passenger has a narrow escape from a car crash. Julie prepares to marry her fianc during a stopover in Sydney, with Vicki as bridesmaid, Capt. This is a 90-minute episode. A separated couple (Ruth Buzzi, Sid Caesar) are assigned to the same cabin, so they and their ventriloquist dummies entertain the passengers. James Sheldon. A bachelor executive hires actors to pose as his family to impress his boss and wife who don't know of his status. Conclusion. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 6 Episodes 1979. An illusionist is in such demand that he nearly misses what is in front of him; two recently reunited parents have trouble trying to stop their son from telling tall tales; Julie's model friend, scarred physically and psychologically by a car accident, is romanced by Gopher and Doc but is suspicious of their motives. A matchmaker uses a computer to pair up the cruise guests. A woman with a heart condition falls for a man wanted in the U.S. for manslaughter. A widow (Marion Ross) has her eyes on the Captain. Dream Merchants. Jim Hopkins tries to reunite his divorced parents Andy and Evelyn. On a special cruise to Acapulco for a fashion festival, designers Geoffrey Beene, Halston, Bob Mackie and Gloria Vanderbilt play themselves. Fashioned like an episode from Love, American Style set at sea (ABC's earlier romantic comedy anthology hitask Grammy about it), the premise for The Love Boat was quite simple and therefore, comfortably predictable, week after week. A beauty contest on board ship divides a couple (Maureen McCormick, Bobby Sherman). [5] Another made-for-TV movie, titled The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage, starring four of the original cast members, aired in February 1990.[6]. Then Jimmie Walker's character refers to his widow's dance partner, Greg Morris, as "he ain't no Saturday Night Fever, but he ain't bad.". The priceless Spoonmaker Diamond is stolen from the Topkapi Museum. The bumbling gang of thieves believe they have finally figured out a way to nab an elusive diamond, even as its owner comes to her own drastic decision on its fate; A blind woman wonders if she can be happy with a former blind friend, who has regained his sight; A man's wife and mistress discover who each other are. Sabrina contemplates Doc's marriage proposal, and he tells her that she's pregnant. April (Charo) and her charges accidentally find themselves on board while her employer and his new fiance set sail. To keep Julie from finding out about her surprise birthday party, Gopher, Isaac and Doc invent a phony fraternity in order to keep her busy and devise frat-like procedures in order for her to join in. Since then, though, she ditched the coke habit and went back to work. Julie McCoy Chenault (Lauren Tewes) comes back; Ace must prove himself by firing two employees; A police detective woos mermaid Amy. "The Love Boat," which aired from 1977 until 1986, was based on the romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship Pacific Princess. The ship's regular ports of call were Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco and Mazatln. This interferes with her romance with a passenger (Christopher Connelly). Julie's parents (Norman Fell and Betty Garrett) are getting divorced. He lost the election for Governor of Iowa in 1994 by a mere four percentage points. They are taken hostage by a nutty hermit (John Astin) and caught in a hurricane. Three college girls (Carrell Myers, Toni Hudson and Christie Claridge) are mistaken for prostitutes; fitness expert and health book author Andy (Charles Frank) suffers fainting spells during triathlon training and Doc tells him he has diabetes; Judy's (Pat Klous) soap opera star aunt Sylvia's (Carol Channing) jealous friend Betsy (Betty White) auditions for a new part on their soap opera with Sylvia's lecherous co-star Roger (Louis Nye). Gopher has a love-hate relationship with a customs official who is traveling with her boyfriend. Their arguing was so loud you could hear it from the neighboring set; apparently soundstage walls were not built to contain The Merm. A man (David Doyle) makes a move on and falls in love with three passengers (Cathryn Damon, Brett Somers, Jo Ann Pflug), whom he doesn't know are traveling together. Guest stars: Tony Danza as Bud O'Hara, Mariette Hartley as Martha Chambers, Ted Knight as Barney Gordon, Harvey Korman as Harvey Willis, Jean Marsh as Celia Hoffman, Rita Moreno as Gladys Gordon, Nancy Morgan as Joanie Hoffman, John Ritter as Ben Cummins, James Shigeta as Bud's Father, and Heather Thomas as Lila Pearsell. Guest Stars: Elaine Joyce as Melody Livingston, Melinda Naud as Maggie Walsh, Ron Palillo as Al Breyer, Bobby Van as Phil Livingston, Abe Vigoda as Charlie Fletcher, and Nancy Walker as Hetty Waterhouse. [34], On May 23, 2017, the original cast (MacLeod, Kopell, Grandy, Lange, Tewes and Whelan) reunited on Today,[35] where it was announced they would be receiving a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to television, sponsored by Princess Cruises. Doc has to care for the pregnant wife of the ship's chief executive. / No More Alimony / Authoress! ", "The Joker Is Mild / Take My Granddaughter, Please / First Time Out", Richard Kinon (The Joker is Mild; Take My Granddaughter, Please), David Ketchum & Tony Dimarco (The Joker is Mild), "Julie's Old Flame / The Jinx / The Identical Problem", "Lost and Found / The Understudy / Married Singles", "The Captain's Captain / Romance Roulette / Hounded", Ann Gibbs & Joel Kimmel (The Captain's Captain), "Dear Beverly / The Strike / Special Delivery", "Lonely at the Top / Silent Night / Divorce Me, Please", Gordon Farr & Lynne Farr (Lonely at the Top), "The Old Man and the Runaway / The Painters / A Fine Romance", Stuart Margolin (The Old Man and the Runaway), Howard Albrecht & Sol Weinstein (The Old Man and the Runaway), "Too Hot to Handle / Family Reunion / Cinderella Story", Bruce Shelly (Cinderella Story; Family Reunion), "Isaac's Double Standard / One More Time / Chimpanzeeshines", James Sheldon (Isaac's Double Standard; One More Time), Sue Masters and John Walsh (Isaac's Double Standard), "The Eyes of Love / Masquerade / Hollywood Royalty / The Caper: Parts 1 & 2", "Winner Take Love / The Congressman Was Indiscreet / Isaac's History Lesson", Kevin Hartigan and David Garber (Winner Take Love), "Last of the Stubings / Million Dollar Man / The Sisters", "A Very Special Girl / Until the Last Goodbye / The Inspector", "Memories of You / Computerman / Parlez Vous? [26][27][28], The Australian version is presented by Darren McMullen. The crew and guests stage musical numbers. Isaac's mother (Pearl Bailey) shocks her son by sharing quarters with her boyfriend. his nephew, Mark See, told Variety. A wealthy racer (Robert Stack) falls for Julie and proposes to her. 50. Capt. The actor, 44, best known for his role as Mark Latimer in Broadchurch married Downton Abbey star Amy in 2012, with the couple welcoming a son three years later, in 2015. Other Guests: Melendy Britt as Georgina and Sandra Deel as Dolores Strickland. Merrill's friend's niece, Kim Carlisle (Michelle Johnson), is an energetic intern rotating through the different jobs on the ship. The young man makes a move on her, prompting Doc to challenge him. 2015. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}James Cameron Keeps Smashing His Own Records, The Cocaine Bear Drug Smuggler Was a Real Person, Meet The Last of Us Creator Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us Cast Guide: Actors and Characters, Biography: Jon Stewart (Community Heroes), Biography: You Need to Know: Dorothy Arzner. A professional gambler makes friends with Vicki. Other Guests: Priscilla Barnes as Jeanette Arnold (credited as Jeanette), Maria O'Brien as Rita Almerez (credited as Rita), Melissa Tennille as Alma Hodges (credited as Alma), and Marianne Marks as Teresa Chen (credited as Teresa). A psychiatrist (Richard Deacon) who specializes in group therapy goes on board for a little vacation but one of his groups joins him. Isaac tries to save the ship from the storm, while trying to regain Mara's (Lola Falana) trust. An abandoned infant needs an emergency blood transfusion. Believing that good people die young, a charming boy (Emmanuel Lewis) goes on a rampage of bad behavior. One of Doc's ex-wives hires an actor to pose as her fianc in order to win him back. Guest Stars: Franklin Cover as Marvin Brown, Penny Fuller as Catherine Gerra, Charlotte Rae as Milly Brown, Robert Reed as Carl Gerra, Michael Spound as Ted Belmond, Connie Stevens as Heidi Lester, Robert Jayne as Brian Gerard (credited as Bobby Jacoby), and Vic Tayback as Jack Hamilton. After the series ended, he did the requisite guest spots on other shows like Fantasy Island, The Six Million Dollar Man, Kojak, and Chico and the Man, and got a chance to focus on his tennis game, often winning the charity celebrity tournaments he competed in. Julie falls for an older man while an adolescent boy falls for her; two rival publishers clash while their children become romantic; the crew's plans for a present for their captain's anniversary keep hitting a huge snag. A woman dating a man who was once obese now has to deal with a romantic rival. It struck a deal with the actor to serve as a "creative advisor," per a Wall Street Journal report.