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The Love Boat

  • TV Series
  • 1977–19871977–1987
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
11K
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POPULARITY
505
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Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
505
90
  • Creator
    • Wilford Lloyd Baumes
  • Stars
    • Gavin MacLeod
    • Bernie Kopell
    • Ted Lange
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Wilford Lloyd Baumes
  • Stars
    • Gavin MacLeod
    • Bernie Kopell
    • Ted Lange
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Opening Credits
    Video 1:46
    Opening Credits

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    Gavin MacLeod
    Gavin MacLeod
    • Captain Merrill Stubingas Captain Merrill Stubing…
    250 episodes250 eps • 1977–1987
    Bernie Kopell
    Bernie Kopell
    • Doctor Adam Brickeras Doctor Adam Bricker…
    250 episodes250 eps • 1977–1987
    Ted Lange
    Ted Lange
    • Bartender Isaac Washingtonas Bartender Isaac Washington
    250 episodes250 eps • 1977–1987
    Fred Grandy
    Fred Grandy
    • Ship's Purser 'Gopher' Smithas Ship's Purser 'Gopher' Smith…
    246 episodes246 eps • 1977–1986
    Lauren Tewes
    Lauren Tewes
    • Cruise Director Julie McCoyas Cruise Director Julie McCoy…
    199 episodes199 eps • 1977–1987
    Jill Whelan
    Jill Whelan
    • Vicki Stubingas Vicki Stubing
    190 episodes190 eps • 1978–1987
    Ted McGinley
    Ted McGinley
    • Ship's Photographer Ashley 'Ace' Covington Evansas Ship's Photographer Ashley 'Ace' Covington Evans…
    60 episodes60 eps • 1983–1987
    Pat Klous
    Pat Klous
    • Cruise Director Judy McCoyas Cruise Director Judy McCoy…
    55 episodes55 eps • 1982–1986
    The Love Boat Mermaids
    • Themselvesas Themselves
    21 episodes21 eps • 1985–1986
    Debbie Bartlett
    Debbie Bartlett
    • Susie - Love Boat Mermaidas Susie - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Tori Brenno
    • Maria - Love Boat Mermaidas Maria - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Nanci L. Hammond
    • Jane - Love Boat Mermaidas Jane - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Amy - Love Boat Mermaidas Amy - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Debra Johnson
    • Patti - Love Boat Mermaidas Patti - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Macarena
    • Sheila - Love Boat Mermaidas Sheila - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Andrea Moen
    • Starlight - Love Boat Mermaidas Starlight - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Beth Myatt
    • Mary Beth - Love Boat Mermaidas Mary Beth - Love Boat Mermaid…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1985–1986
    Monty O'Grady
    Monty O'Grady
    • Waiteras Waiter…
    16 episodes16 eps • 1977–1985
    • Creator
      • Wilford Lloyd Baumes
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    Storyline

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    Love is in the air. Well, not only in the air, but also on the sea. Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher (Fred Grandy), Dr. Bricker (Bernie Kopell), Isaac Ted Lange), Julie (Lauren Tewes), and Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod) 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. —Xenophon Tsakanikas <ftpadmin@antigoni.med.auth.gr>
    • 1970s
    • 1980s
    • camp
    • sitcom comedy
    • feel good romance
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This series was based upon Jeraldine Saunders novel titled, "The Love Boats". She wrote the book from her personal observations while serving as a hostess on a cruise ship.
    • Goofs
      While it made for interesting stories during the run of the show, romantic and sexual liaisons between passengers and crew members were (and still are) forbidden aboard cruise ships for a host of reasons.
    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits, the episode's guest stars are listed first in alphabetical order; then the show's regulars, who are referred to as "your Love Boat crew" (e.g. "Gavin MacLeod as your Captain", etc.).
    • Connections
      Edited into Intrepid (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      The Love Boat
      Written by Paul Williams and Charles Fox

      Sung by Jack Jones

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    Nostalgic
    "The Love Boat" is one of those old-fashioned, nostalgic and memorable TV series from the 70's and 80's. I used to watch it frequently when I was younger and I always enjoyed it. A great TV show and even unique. After all, this show takes place mostly in a cruise liner, where its passengers and crew live romances and adventures.

    "The Love Boat" usually took place in the liner "Pacific Princess", but other alternative yet similar ships were used as well. That was the case of the "Island Princess", the "Stella Solaris", the "Pearl of Scandinavia", the "Royal Viking Sky" and the "Royal Princess".

    This is a charming TV series which is also famous for its timeless and wonderful opening song, "The Love Boat".

    Even though this TV series was very popular in its time, it seems to me that it has become forgotten and much less popular as the years go by. Besides, it seems to be largely unknown in our generation, a generation with eyes mostly for uninteresting, mediocre and crappy TV shows. However, for those who knew "The Love Boat", it remains alive in their memories and won't be forgotten.
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    5
    • Atreyu_II
    • Jan 5, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Love Boat
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Aaron Spelling Productions
      • Douglas S. Cramer Company
      • The Love Boat Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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