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. While taking Kathy on a tour of the ship, Ross finds something startling in the cargo hold. Kay expresses concern to Doc about Mel's operation. Patty Duke is credited as Patty Duke Astin. "I was trying to keep my job, keep my husband, keep my house," Tewes reveals in a 1985 interview with TV Guide magazine. The Captain gets Vicki a parrot for Christmas, but it hasn't been trained to talk, and Gopher's and Isaac's efforts to train it prove disastrous. Episodes set and filmed in other European and East Asian locations became more frequent instead of the usual west coasts along the Pacific shores of the Americas as the show continued. In one scene, the two bump into each other in the hallway, exchange a questioning look, do a double-take and shrug and continue on their separate ways. Animosity develops quickly between the two, who soon learn that they have a connection. Learn more about Mark James - movies and shows, full bio, photos, videos, and more at TV Guide. A couple (Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr.), who are Isaac's friends and with whom they performed on the streets in their youth, are now successful and rich and have a young son (Todd Bridges). A masquerade night moves the plots right along. Then, he meets a girl (Laurie Walters) with whom he connects. And then there were just flat-out surprises, like Janet Jackson and even Andy Warhol. A couple celebrating their 40th anniversary fight nearly break apart. Gopher's aunt (Jane Powell), afraid to tell him she is no longer wealthy and has to work as a maid for another passenger (Mary Wickes), meets a charming passenger (Howard Keel). Other ships used were: SSStella Solaris (for a Mediterranean Sea cruise), MSPearl of Scandinavia (for a Chinese cruise), Royal Viking Sky (for European cruises, now MVBoudicca) and Royal Princess (now MV Artemis) and Sun Princess (for Caribbean Sea cruises). The cruise begins in the US Virgin Islands and ends in Los Angeles. MacLeod was not the captain of the Pacific Princess in the first two TV movies and did not appear in them, although when his character was introduced, it was mentioned that he was the new captain; indeed, none of the series cast members appeared in the first pilot, which had a different captain and crew. The Netherlands voyage concludes with heartbreak for Vicki. Bound for an exhibition game, the Harlem Globetrotters become wary of their promoter; a painting ruins a second honeymoon. The second would typically follow more of a romantic comedy format (with only occasional dramatic elements). Ted McGinley is now the ship's yeoman purser, Ashley "Ace" Covington Evans, and Lauren Tewes rejoins the cast as cruise director Julie McCoy. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders come aboard. Isaac is afraid to tell his former teacher (Lillian Gish) that he is just a bartender, so Gopher gets him to pose as the ship's first officer. Ace's cabin has been searched and he suspects a spy team work. A sportswriter (Bill Bixby) romances a paraplegic former tennis pro (Brenda Benet); and they may have been a couple prior; Doc falls for a seasick stowaway (Charo) who creates havac; A practical joker (Milton Berle) plays one joke too many and learns a lesson. Guest Stars: Melanie Chartoff as Betty Bell, James Houghton as Buddy Bell, Gordon Jump as Grant Woodrow, Carlene Watkins as Rebecca Davis, and Larry Wilcox as Larry Davis. [1][2] Saunders was also partly inspired by the German cruise ship MV Aurora. A persistent passenger tries to win over a reluctant neighbor; the captain frets over the painting of his portrait; an aspiring lawyer fears being recognized by a figure from his wild days. Other Guests: Sam Scarber as Bubba Powell. Norton's soon besieged with requests for interviews, leaving Doc feeling very insecure about his own accomplishments, which pale in comparison. See All Credits. A model sponsored by a diet doctor is the target of the doctor's rival; the captain helps a poor flower merchant reconnect with her long-lost daughter; a man dresses as a woman to avoid his murderous former father-in-law; Gopher and Isaac fret over the care of the dress, afraid their jobs may be at stake. Guest Stars: Jim Backus as Mr. Marvin Waterman, Susan Blanchard as Sarah Lambert, Paul Burke as Brian Sherwood, Patti MacLeod (wife of Gavin MacLeod) as Mrs. Corwin, Debralee Scott as Jane Cole, Laurette Spang as Melanie Taylor, Bob Seagren as Mike Andrews, and Sal Viscuso as Doug Ketchum. A widow must make a serious decision about her friend, a woman being bothered by a mystery caller. A famed pianist fights through pain to finance a maid's operation; Gopher must deal with an old buddy who is now a woman; a psychologist suspects a claimant of faking his quirky disability. A shy guy (Billy Crystal) dons a mask and goes around kissing every girl on the ship. A woman is scared by her boyfriend's risky stunts. Rosemary Newell, Director of Content, said: "We expect I'm A Celebrity . There were three pilot movies, followed by 245 regular episodes over nine seasons, followed by five specials. Bernie Kopell - Wikipedia In 198081, The Love Boat aired in reruns on ABC daytime, and beat The Price Is Right in the ratings for a few months. Producer Marty Chenault (Dean Jones) is the older brother of Jack Chenault, whom Julie almost married once. Note: Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis are real-life mother and daughter. Guest Stars of 'The Love Boat' - ABC News 7. 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). Beginning with season two (and originally experimented with in the fifteenth episode of the first season), the compass was graphically put in place and at its center, the guest stars were shown posing for the camera on different parts of the set (or a city spot used in on-location episodes) while their names appeared at the bottom of the screen. An Air Force officer and his Japanese-born wife find themselves confronted by his ex-girlfriend. A passenger tracks down a woman who gave her up as a newborn, and also meets a soap-opera actor. A matador clashes with his grandson; A released convict seeks her daughter; Isaac finds a stowaway; A man woos two women. The Late Late Show With James Corden. Julie is driving everyone crazy since she is organizing her high school reunion on board ship: Guest stars: Raymond Burr, Michael Cole, Kim Darby, Bob Denver, Conchata Ferrell, Christopher George, Lisa Hartman, Michael Lembeck, Kelly Monteith, John Rubinstein, Judi West, David Landsberg. An executive is entangled in an affair between his co-worker and their boss; Doc and Gopher are smitten by a pretty nurse but her invalid charge interferes. Key points: MacLeod said the critics "hated" The Love Boat, but it lasted on television more than a decade He was also a regular (and versatile) visitor to Bewitched, playing a couple of psychiatrists, a warlock, a client of Darrins, the witches Apothecary, and a German Baron. Gavin MacLeod, the actor who famously played Captain Merrill Stubing on the classic TV show The Love Boat, has died at 90. Farnsworth's secretary and niece, Eloise (Beth Howland) gets him a replacement valet, Wayne (Jim Nabors) who's not exactly what he is used to. Bernie continued making guest appearances in various TV shows after Love Boat ended. Searching for inspiration, a romance novelist (Morgan Brittany) fantasizes that Ace is courting her; A rock star (Joe Regalbuto) tries to act like a regular guy and finds romance with another passenger (Donna Pescow); A couple (Jayne Meadows and Bill Macy) who regularly take the cruise and have the same cabin, for ten years, are really married to other people and sneaking away for the cruise. They introduce his son Jeffrey (Brian Stokes Mitchell) to her daughter Velma (Telma Hopkins), both of whom object to their parents' domestic arrangement. Mark Harmon List of Movies and TV Shows - TV Guide Isabel Sanford and Mel Stewart previously played in-laws on All in the Family. The . A masquerade ball highlights the conclusion of the voyage. Other Guests: Annrae Waterhouse as Ashley Chenault (credited as Ashley) and Melora Hardin as Courtney Chenault (credited as Courtney). Gopher's attempts to prohibit a woman from sunbathing nude are blocked by a lawyer who feels her rights are being denied. Hes still close with friends Bernie Kopell and Ted Lange, and went to Jill Whelans wedding in 2004. Guest Stars: Marion Ross as Emily Stubing, John Byner as Arthur Burkley, Leslie Caron as Mrs. Duvall, Anthony Franciosa as David Morgan, Jennifer Caron Hall as Heather Duvall, Gina Lollobrigida as Carla Lucci, and Peter Scolari as Wellington Davis Rothmeyer. Mrs. Warner (Ruth Gordon) is determined to marry off her granddaughter Shirley (Patty Duke). An actor (Tristan Rogers) runs into the writer of a soap (Susan Lucci) who rejected him. List of All The Love Boat Actors and Actresses - Ranker "The Love Boat" which ran on ABC from 1977 until 1986 and spawned four TV movies for the broadcaster was based on Saunders' 1974 book "Love Boats," which detailed her experience as a. Another couple, who had moved to Canada for him to avoid the Vietnam War draft and recently returned under amnesty, meet another classmate who is in a wheelchair due to wounds received in the war. Actor MacLeod, 'Love Boat' Captain, Dies at 90 May 29, 2021 7:46 PM Associated Press FILE - Actor Gavin MacLeod participates in a panel discussion during the 2018 Television Critics. 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. And when two of them (Elaine Joyce and Jerry Van Dyke) get attracted to each other, they don't know what to do. And two couples, who were also in the fraternity 20 years ago and were hippies then, meet and while one of them (Larry Wilcox and Carlene Watkins) are still hippies, the other one is now more yuppie (Melanie Chartoff and James Houghton), so they feel as if they don't have anything in common anymore. 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. Stubing's pending marriage upsets Vicki; A veteran football player faces being cut; A cook (Michael Winslow) has two roommates. The ship gets a makeover and gains new dancers. A has-been comic finds his career resurrected by an abandoned dog. / The Main Event", Ben Joelson & Art Baer (A Tasteful Affair), "Ex Plus Y / Golden Agers / Graham and Kelly", Alan Rafkin (Ex Plus Y; Graham and Kelly), "Message for Maureen / Gotcha / Acapulco Connection", Kenneth Hartigan & David Garber (Message for Maureen), "Isaac the Groupie / Mr. 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. Doc weds a concert cellist but finds she didn't marry him for love; an overly cautious safety inspector learns it may be too risky to play it safe; a high-strung executive falls for his female vice president. Bert Fredericks (David Groh) plans his wife Denise's (Michele Lee) birthday party, but she thinks it's a murder plot. The actor passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones and caretakers (via TMZ ). Gavin MacLeod, 'Mary Tyler Moore' and 'Love Boat' Actor, Dies at 90 After years as a journeyman with a long list of credits but little name recognition, he found stardom on two of the. Up until The Love Boat, Fred Grandys biggest break was a recurring role as Carols boyfriend on the show Maude. Other Guests: Patti MacLeod as Society Matron (credit only), Richard Wren as Carl Mueller, William Jackson as Alexander Dietrich (credited as William B. Jackson), Peter Kelly as Marcel Villemin, Barbara Ward as Gina, Charles Howard as Man at Bar, Sisse Hasbo as Sophia, Ulrich Matschoss as Anton, and Gil Mandelik as Croupier (credit only). Guest Stars: Deborah Adair as Deborah Grant, John Astin as Michael Sawyer, Joseph Campanella as Nabil El Masri, Chad Everett as Wayne Richmond, Valerie Harper as Laurel Peters, Catherine Oxenberg as Carrie Barton, John Putch as Jason Matthews, Grant Show as Christopher Stuart, James Sloyan as Greg Peters and Jean Stapleton as Helen Branigan. Shed already been in over 20 commercials that year and had one line in a Charlies Angels episode, but Love Boat was the break shed been waiting for. There were typically three storylines in each episode. A guy (Walter Olkewicz) whom Julie (Lauren Tewes) was set up with is not exactly her type; but before she could dump him, he dumps her, and this bruises her ego. Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved stardom playing the cheerful Captain Stubing on hit TV show The Love Boat, has died. Hes an accomplished director, having done shows like Moesha, Dharma & Greg, Fantasy Island, The First Family, The Wayans Brothers, The Fall Guy, and of course, multiple episodes of The Love Boat. The series was part of ABC's popular Saturday-night lineup of the time, which also included Fantasy Island until 1984. The actor's nephew, Mark See, confirmed his uncle's passing to Variety .