The Love Boat (1977–1987) 6.0
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess. |
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The Love Boat (1977–1987) 6.0
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess. |
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| Gavin MacLeod | ... |
Captain Merrill Stubing
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(250 episodes, 1977-1987)
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| Bernie Kopell | ... |
Doctor Adam Bricker
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(250 episodes, 1977-1987)
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| Ted Lange | ... |
Bartender Isaac Washington
(250 episodes, 1977-1987)
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| Fred Grandy | ... |
Ship's Purser 'Gopher' Smith
(246 episodes, 1977-1986)
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| Lauren Tewes | ... |
Cruise Director Julie McCoy
(199 episodes, 1977-1987)
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| Jill Whelan | ... |
Vicki Stubing
(190 episodes, 1978-1987)
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Love is in the air...Well, not only in the air but also in the sea! Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship traveling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat" where Gopher, Dr.Adam, Isaac, Julie and Captain Stubing try their best to please them and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy but in the end love wins and everybody leaves the dreamboat satisfied... Written by Xenophon Tsakanikas <ftpadmin@antigoni.med.auth.gr>
I just commented on "The Love Boat", but I just realized there is so much I forgot to say about it. There are so many great episodes that have touched my heart. I was reminded of this when one of my favorites came on TV Land tonight. In it, a young girl (Maureen "Marcia Brady" Mc Cormick) falls in love, and then learns she may only have monthes to live. It is exceptional, real entertaiment that has a wonderful life lesson attached to it. There is another one where the crew is critical of an apparent relationship between an older man and a younger woman that turns out to be not what they imagined at all. Also, there is an episode that features first love between a pair of teenagers (Scott Baio and Kristy Mc Nichol) that rings true. I also enjoy the episode where Vicki's T.V. idol (Alison "Nellie Oleson" Arngrim) comes on board,and turns out to be not what she appears, either.
The series is exceptional in that it was able to deal with serious, sometimes even controversial themes, and balance it out with good, old fashioned screwball and sophisticated comedy. Contrary to many people's belief that the show's quality went down as it matured, I would have to disaggree. I have enjoyed every episode of this show I have ever seen, early or late in the series. And I find Charo to be adorable and funny.
"The Love Boat" has a permanent place on my favorite shows list, and a permanent spot in my heart, as well.