The Love Boat - Season 1

In "The Captain and the Lady," Bonnie Franklin appears as Capt. Stubing's infuriatingly sarcastic ex-wife who creates havoc aboard the Pacific Princess when she arrives for a cruise with her present spouse (Robert Symonds), the captain's boss. "One If By Land" stars Jimmie Walker and Brenda Sykes as a couple who have been living together in unwedded bliss, until the young lady decides that matrimony is a "must". To forget her unhitchable man, she escapes aboard the luxury ship where she befriends fun-loving Suzanne Somers, who helps her acquire a new outlook on life. "Centerfold" finds Ms. Meredith Baxter-Birney as a girl who once posed in the nude for a photographer. Now engaged to a political candidate (Shelly Novack), she is horrified to learn that the picture is the centerfold of a current magazine. She sets out to recover all copies aboard ship before her future husband sees the centerfold picture.

In "Oh, Dale!," John Ritter plays a rejected suitor hot on the trail of the girl he loves, who happens to be a heartless fortune-seeker named Joann (Jennifer Shaw). When Joann boards ship to be with wealthy Peter Pringle (Mark Thomas), Dale (John Ritter) is forced to masquerade as a woman because the only cabin available on ship must be shared with Susan (Tovah Feldshuh). Matters are complicated when Dale, in drag, catches the Captain's eye. In "The Main Event," Maurice and Stella Marshall (Sherman Hemsley and LaWanda Page) attempt to salvage their stormy 23 year marriage by taking a second honeymoon. Enroute to dinner with the Captain, they get stuck in the ship's elevator and rediscover each other. "A Tasteful Affair" stars Jaclyn Smith as Jeanette Brad ford, a neglected young wife on a solitary cruise, tailed by a handsome private eye, Dennis Kingsley (Dennis Cole). But detective Dennis has trouble arranging professional and emotional priorities when he falls for the lady whose husband has hired him to catch Jeanette in a compromising situation.

In "Ex Plus Y," newlyweds Terri and Ron Larson (Loretta "M*A*S*H" Swit and Richard "Soap" Mulligan) are adjusting well until Terri encounters ex-husband Barney (Robert Reed) aboard ship with his lady friend. "Graham and Kelly" is about a 13-year-old girl (Kristy McNichol of "Family") and boy (Scott Baio) who feel love for the first time, face its hardships, then see it blossom. Cruise director Julie McCoy is attracted to handsome Die young Jim Wright (Charles Frank) who is conducting a Life Begins-at-Sixty tour in "The Goldenagers." But the active senior citizens leave Jim little time for romance.

In "Message for Maureen," a famous female tennis pro (Brenda Benet) confined to a wheelchair as the result of a serious accident, finds herself in a relationship with a sports writer (Bili Bixby) who was once her severest critic. Charo plays a stagestruck Mexican stowaway who boards ship in Acapulco and creates havoc until Capt. Stubing (MacLeod) agrees to let her perform for the passengers in "The Acapulco Connection." "Gotcha" stars Milton Berle as a practical joker who pulls one joke too many. Audra Lindley plays his long-suffering wife.

In "Help, Murder," Denise and Bret (Michele Lee and David Groh) are a married couple getting away from their three kids for the first time. When Bret and cruise director Julie McCoy get together to plan a surprise birthday party, Denise gets the notion her husband is playing around and planning to dump her at sea. James Sheldon directed the script by Ben Joelson and Art Baer. Isaac (Ted Lange), the bartender, falls head-over-heels in love with Roxie Blue (Diahann Carroll), a glamorous star traveling incognito in "Isaac the Groupie." Roxie and Isaac have a good thing going until the sophisticated lady realizes the relationship is much more than a casual affair.

In "The Joker is Mild," has-been comedian Barry Keyes (Phil Foster) abuses his family tie with cruise director Julie in an astonishing attempt to make a comeback. Richard Kinon directed the script by David Ketchum and Tony Di Marco. Academy Award-winner Ruth Gordon plays Mrs. Warner, a lovable but pushy grandmother who wants to find a husband for her attractive granddaughter, Shirlee (Patty Duke Astin). Granny decides that Doc would be perfect for Shirl, but the young woman becomes smitten with Dave (Tab Hunter), a school teacher. Barry Blitzer wrote the script and Richard Kinon directed. In "First Time Out," Danny (Robert "Welcome Back, Kotter" Hegyes) has had virtually no experience with women, and his fraternity brothers (W.K. Stratton, John Mark Robinson and Meegan King) are determined to arrange a romantic liaison. But Danny meets Barbara (Maureen McCormick) and nature takes its course.

In "Identical Problem," twins Helen and Ellen (both played by Diana "Soap" Canova) pretend to be one person, which nearly drives Doc crazy because Helen is warm, Ellen is cold and Doc is feeling amorous. The script was written by David Ketchum and Tony DiMarco and directed by Don Weis. David Hedison is "Julie's old Flame," a guy the pretty cruise director loved until she discovered he was married. Michael Norell wrote the script; Don Weis directed. Ray Bolger and Harriet Nelson are Horace and Henrietta MacDonald, an elderly couple celebrating an anniversary aboard the Pacific Princess in "The Jinx." When Horace reveals that the ship on which they were wed sunk right after the ceremony, the Princess crew is amused. But after a few mishaps involving the MacDonalds, Capt. Stubing and the rest of the crew have reason to be superstitious.

"The Understudy," written by Ben Joelson and Art Baer, is all about Connie Evans (Jo Anne Harris), a seemingly forthright young lady who has signed on as a cruise director trainee, assisting Julie McCoy. Winning the favor of Capt. Stubing, Connie undermines Julie and nearly gets her job. In "Married Singles," Steve Allen and Polly Bergen are Durwood and Maisie, a married couple trying to have fun pretending they don't know each other. Ray Jessel wrote the script. In "Lost and Found, " Sandy Duncan and Jim Stafford play Sharon and Richard Baker, a young couple whose only child has died. During their voyage, they find new happiness through a runaway child, played by James Bond III.

Retired sea Capt. Merrill Stubing Sr. (Phil Silvers) boards the Pacific Princess and makes life miserable for his son, Stubing Jr. in "The Captain's Captain." Veteran come-dienne Judy Canova, mother of Diana Canova of "Soap," plays the lady who takes the elder Stubing's mind off the sea. Ann Gibbs and Joel Kimmel wrote the script. Gary Burghoff (Radar in "M*A*S*H") is a dog-shy passenger trapped in his cabin by a slightly confused, over-trained German Shepherd dog in "A Dog's Life." David Ketchum and Tony DiMarco wrote this segment. David Landsberg and Vince Baggetta are the unwitting "victims" in a naughty game being played by a trio of eager lovelies (Jane Curtin, Susan Heldfond and Joanna Kerns) in "Romance Roulette," written by Howard Albrecht and Sol Weinstein.

Beverly Blanchard (Eva Gabor) and husband Russ (Leslie Nielsen) plan a few days at sea alone, but the glamorous scribe iis recognized quickly by advice-hungry passengers in "Dear Beverly." The script was written by Ben Joelson and Art Baer. An arrogant chef (Al Molinaro) comes aboard as a replace ment and nearly drives Capt. Stubing mad in "The Strike," written by Mark Fink. Gail and Jeff Smith (Pamela Franklin and Bob Urich) remain in love, though their marriage supposedly has ended. Neither realizes the other is on board, and Jeff doesn't know Gail is expecting in "Special Delivery." Marion Freeman wrote the script.

In "Lonely at the Top," Dick Sargent guests as Father Mike, an outspoken clergyman who comes aboard with six orphaned kids for a Christmas cruise financed by an unknown benefactor. When Mike detects a touch of Scrooge in Capt. Stubing's manner, he takes some very positive action which results in smooth sailing for all. Gordon and Lynne Farr wrote the script. Audrey and Paul Baynes (Florence Henderson and Shecky Greene) are an unhappily married couple, pretending to be compatible until they discover they are lucky to have each other in "Divorce Me, Please," written by Bruce Howard. In "Silent Night," Lila and Dan Barton (Donna Mills and John Gavin) seek to redirect their lives. Dan has served three years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Aboard the Pacific Princess, Dan faces Walter Perry (Dean Santoro), the man he holds responsible. Ben Joelson and Art Baer wrote the script.

Old Franklyn Bootherstone (Will Geer) discovers he knows more about the younger generation than he thought when teenage runaway Nancy Brown (Bayn Johnson) decides to "crash" in his cabin in "The old Man and the Runaway." Howard Albrecht and Sol Weinstein wrote the script and Stu Margolin directed. In "A Fine Romance," Julie is thrilled when Sean McGlynn (Anson Williams) - the object of her girlhood fantasies - comes aboard for a cruise. But neither Julie nor Sean's cabin mate, Mickey O'Day (Tom Poston), are aware that Sean is a priest, out of "uniform" during vacation. The script by Jack Hanrahan and Don Sherman was directed by Stu Margolin. Arte Johnson and Pat Morita are two dingbat painters who are still working on the skipper's cabin when the Pacific Princess goes to sea in "The Painters," written by Ray Jessel and directed by Jim Sheldon.

As Wendy and Sam Bradly (Dori Brenner and Robert Rayes) board ship, Wendy laments the loss of the father she scarcely remembers. Believing her departed dad was a noble sea captain, Wendy forms an attachment for a devilish old purser named Teddy (Bob Crane), who is very busy trying to keep his girlfriend, Ginger (Victoria Carroll), aboard ship. The script for "Family Reunion" was written by Bruce Shelly and directed by Richard Kinon. In "Too Hot to Handle," written by Ben Joelson and Art Baer, and also directed by Richard Kinon, George and Sally (John Rubinstein and Kathy Bates) are prevented by dislocated backs, sunburn and even poison ivy from enjoying the personal pleasures of their honeymoon. Checkout clerk Bill Edwards and his wife, Doreen (Bruce Solomon and Judy Luciano Adams), are overwhelmed by the fuss made over them by the Loudons (Don Defore and Rosemary De Camp) and a man named Beatty (David White) in "Cinderella Story," written by Bruce Shelly. James Sheldon directed.

In "Isaac's Double Standard," Millie Washington (Pearl Bailey) takes a cruise to be near her son, Isaac. When Isaac's lady friend, Charlene (Tracey Reed), comes aboard, Millie becomes a very possessive mama. Sue Masters and John Walsh wrote the script. In "One More Time," Mitzy and Lenny (Nanette Fabray and Don Adams) are a once-married (to each other) couple, pro fessionally reunited to entertain the passengers. Hard-boiled and caustic, they are too busy making with the jokes to admit they miss each other. Ann Gibbs and Joel Kimmel wrote the script. Gopher is on the brink of a fine romance with a girl named Anne (Kim Lankford) in "Chimpanzeeshines," when a jewel stealing monkey named Louise rips off Anne's mother, played by Allyn Ann McLerie. Bernie Kahn wrote the script.

Millionaire superstars Roz and Bill (Michele Lee and Fernando Lamas) have remarried and are celebrating their newest honeymoon aboard the Pacific Princess in "Hollywood Royalty," scripted by Ray Jessel. Of course Roz has brought along her $1 million diamond, which a group of thieves (John Schuck, Harold Gould, Larry Storch and Karen Valentine) intend to steal in "The Caper," written by Gordon and Lynne Farr, and Ben Joelson. and Art Baer. In "The Eyes of Love," Jenny Lang (Stephanie Zimbalist) and Steve Hollis (Desi Arnaz Jr.) meet for the first time since they were students at a school for blind children. Now, as young adults, the two fall in love, but Steve does not tell the unsighted Jenny he now can see. Tony Webster wrote the script. Juliet Mills and Dan Rowan play Barbara and Alan Danver, who become friendly with Cathy Randall (Adrienne Barbeau), in "Masquerade." Barbara and Cathy discover they have much in common as Alan nearly flips out because Cathy is his mistress and Barbara suspects nothing. Louis Pelletier and Marcia Muldoon wrote the script. Highlight sequence of the episode, which was directed by Allen Baron, has the entire regular and guest cast in costume at a masquerade ball.

Millionaire superstars Roz and Bill (Michele Lee and Fernando Lamas) have remarried and are celebrating their newest honeymoon aboard the Pacific Princess in "Hollywood Royalty," scripted by Ray Jessel. Of course Roz has brought along her $1 million diamond, which a group of thieves (John Schuck, Harold Gould, Larry Storch and Karen Valentine) intend to steal in "The Caper," written by Gordon and Lynne Farr, and Ben Joelson. and Art Baer. In "The Eyes of Love," Jenny Lang (Stephanie Zimbalist) and Steve Hollis (Desi Arnaz Jr.) meet for the first time since they were students at a school for blind children. Now, as young adults, the two fall in love, but Steve does not tell the unsighted Jenny he now can see. Tony Webster wrote the script. Juliet Mills and Dan Rowan play Barbara and Alan Danver, who become friendly with Cathy Randall (Adrienne Barbeau), in "Masquerade." Barbara and Cathy discover they have much in common as Alan nearly flips out because Cathy is his mistress and Barbara suspects nothing. Louis Pelletier and Marcia Muldoon wrote the script. Highlight sequence of the episode, which was directed by Allen Baron, has the entire regular and guest cast in costume at a masquerade ball.

John Whitcomb (Dick Van Patten), a congressman unjustly accused of being involved in a scandal, seeks refuge aboard the Pacific Princess in "The Congressman Was Indiscreet," written by Jack Matcha. During the cruise, Whitcomb befriends Robin Brant (Vicki Lawrence), a clever, attractive reporter for a tabloid newspaper. In "Isaac's History Lesson," Vernee Watson plays Stephanie Hayden, a lovely intellectual snob who is at odds with Isaac over a wonderfully colorful old passenger named Mr. Gibson (Scatman Crothers). Stephanie feels that Mr. Gibson sets "a bad example." Series regulars Bernie Kopell and Fred Grandy wrote the script. Maureen McCormick plays a beauty pageant contestant whose chances of winning are jeopardized by the presence of her possessive boyfriend, played by Bobby Sherman, in "Winner Take Love," written by Kevin Hartigan and David Garber. Graham Jarvis portrays the beauty contest chaperon, Waldo.

Capt. Stubing announces that his nephew, Courtney (Peter Isacksen), will be joining the cruise. The captain tells purser Gopher Smith, Doc Bricker, cruise director Julie McCoy and bartender Isaac that Courtney is "a typical Stubing," that he will soon enter Annapolis and that the crew is under orders to work with the young man, who turns out to be a gangly klutz in need of help. "The Last of the Stubings" was written by Michael Norell. In "The Million Dollar Man," written by Steve Pritzker, embezzler Bill Thompson (Frank Converse) is strongly attracted to the lovely Stephanie Lewis (Marcia Strassman) from the moment he first spots her. Stephanie is equally interested in Bill because she's an undercover cop assigned to the case. Noreen Badger (Pat Crowley), an attractive spinster, and her widowed sister Rose (Marion Ross) had planned a nice, quiet visit at sea in "The Sisters." When Noreen becomes involved with passenger Clark Tyler (Brett Halsey), Rose resents it. Ray Jessel wrote the script. All episodes were directed by Jack Arnold.

In "The Inspector," Capt. Stubing, Doc Bricker, cruise director Julie McCoy, Isaac, the bartender, and the purser, Gopher, feel edgy when they hear that an efficiency expert, hired by the ship's owners, is watching their every move while posing as a passenger. Suspects include a note-taking fuddy duddy named Waterman (Jim Backus), little Mrs. Corwin (Patti MacLeod), who appears to be permanently confused, and Mr. Zidresczky (Jack Bernardi), who wanders around the ship asking the same question in a language no one understands. The script was written by Bruce Howard. Jane (Debralee Scott) is plain, but her friend, Melanie (Laurette Spang), is lovely. Mike (Bob Seagren), the best looking guy aboard, latches on to Melanie while his shy pal, Doug (Sal Viscuso), and Jane quietly take the love boat to paradise, in "A Very Special Girl," scripted by Jerry Winnick. Handsome, middle-aged Brian Sherwood (Paul Burke) and pretty young SarahLambert (Susan Blanchard) cherish every moment they spend together, but the loving relationship is not what it appears to be in "Until the Last Goodbye." Ben Joelson and Art Baer wrote the script. Roger Buchowny directed all episodes.

A slick computer matchmaker proceeds to pair up cruise guests while setting himself up with Julie; two American gold-diggers pretend to be French; a New York advertising executive meets up with a long-lost love.

In "Taking Sides,"scripted by Hugh Wedlock, Jr., Ellen and Scott Desmond (Diana Canova and Bob Urich), and Gladys and Max Watkins (Audrey Meadows and Robert Mandan) play couples who seemingly have one thing in common: their "testy" marriages. Wendel and Ida Snead (Harry Morgan and Priscilla Morrill) are a pleasant older couple en route to Mexico for a visit with their grandchildren. Unbeknown to Ida, Wendel is paying for the expensive trip by cheating at cards in "A Friendly Little Game," written by Ray Brenner. Sheila Lawrence (Georgia Engel) has been sent to sea by her protective papa (Herb Voland), who has asked Doc Bricker to guard the young woman's virtue. But soon after the ship leaves the shore, Sheila is off and running into the arms of Howard Wilson (Harvey Jason), who is unable to operate without a lover's manual in "Going by the Book," written by Jerry Winnick.

In "Parents Know Best," Phyllis and Harry Morrison : (Janis Paige and Monty Hall) take their 22-year-old son, Bruce (Mark Shera), on a cruise, seeking to end his relationship with Diana Lane (Laurie Prange), who is aboard for reasons of her own. Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs wrote the script. Dan Michaels (Leslie Nielsen) and Laura Wakefield (Lynda Day George) plan to marry when the ship docks at Cabo San Lucas. Dan is pushing 50. Laura is much younger. During the cruise, Laura becomes friendly with a young man named Gary (Craig Littler) and Dan enjoys the company of Glenda Fairbanks (Marla Adams), a lady closer to his age. With a little help from Capt. Stubing, Dan and Laura get an unexpected lesson in true love in "A Selfless Love," written by Phil Foster and Marion Zola. Dawn Delaney (Elaine Joyce) is a shapely ex-showgirl who happens to be a registered nurse reporting for duty with a year of pre-med training in "The Nubile Nurse." Doc can only think of Dawn in Las Vegas, but this RN is full of surprises. Barry Blitzer wrote the script.

A young bachelor (Paul Williams) must marry within the 7 week in order to claim a $3 million inheritance; a drab widow (Michele Lee) from the San Fernando Valley poses as a glamorous adventuress and captures the heart of the Captain; a confirmed male chauvinist (Dick Gautier) angers his fiancee (Barbara Rhoades), who finds comfort in sick bay with the ship's doctor; and a scandal sheet reporter (Marcia Wallace) sets out to compile material for a sins-at-sea story.

A reformed prostitute causes trouble between a one-time "John" and his wife; Captain Stubing re-encounters an old flame; a fun-loving older couple help bring two lovers back together.

A young female passenger encourages Gopher to be his own person and stand up for himself to Captain Stubing. However, neither were expecting the consequences of their actions. A cheating husband is caught out when his neighbours from home also board the cruise. However, being holed up in a cabin with his mistress isn't all that he hoped it would be. A businessman uses all his wiles to convince a grieving widow to sell her husband's business to a Japanese conglomerate. But he soon comes to realize that this may not be the best idea.