The Love Boat is an American television series set on a cruise ship which aired on the ABC Television Network from May 5, 1977, until February 12, 1990. The show revolves around the ship's captain (played by Gavin MacLeod) and a handful of its crew, with several passengers – played by different guest actors for each episode – having romantic and humorous adventures. It was part of ABC's popular Saturday night lineup that included Fantasy Island until that show ended in 1984.
The original 1976made-for-TV movie on which the show was based (also titled The Love Boat) was itself based on the nonfiction book Love Boats by Jeraldine Saunders, a real-life cruise director. Two more TV movies (titled The Love Boat II and The New Love Boat) would follow before the series began its run.
The executive producer for the series was Aaron Spelling, who produced several successful series for ABC from the 1960s into the 1980s.
In 1997, the episode with segment titles "Hidden Treasure," "Picture from the Past," and "Ace's Salary" (season 9, episode 3) was ranked No. 82 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.The Love Boat ran for ten seasons, including specials.
The song was written by Charles Fox (music) and Paul Williams (lyrics). It became the theme music of the popular American television seriesThe Love Boat, broadcast between 1977 and 1986. Jones's version was used as the opening tune for most of the seasons, only to be replaced by Dionne Warwick's cover in the last one.
Jack Jones released the track on a single in 1979 as "Love Boat Theme", with "Ready to Take a Chance Again" as the B-side (the latter was earlier recorded by Barry Manilow and released as the single in 1978). Later that year the song appeared as the opening track on Jones's album Nobody Does It Better, this time billed as "The Love Boat".
Track listing
7" Single
Amanda Lear version
French singer Amanda Lear recorded the song for her 2001 comeback album Heart. It was released as the first single from the album and has since become a standard in Lear's concert performances. In 2004 "Love Boat" was released in limited picture disc format, with only 500 copies available.
The Overseas Compatriot Youth Formosa Study Tour to Taiwan, informally known as the Love Boat, is a four-week summer program for about 400–600 college-aged Overseas Taiwanese. In Chinese, it is also colloquially referred to as mei-jia-ying (美加營) - America and Canada Camp, a reference to where most of the participants originate. The program has two main campuses, one stationed at Jiantan (劍潭) campus in Taipei (台北) and one campus in Taichung (台中).
History of program
The program was first started in 1967 by the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission in a joint project with the China Youth Corps. The primary goal of the program was to acquaint, or re-acquaint, young people of Chinese descent living in other parts of the world with Chinese culture and language. Thus, participants take brief courses in language and arts, attend lectures, and take scenic tours of Taiwan. This however, is the popular perception of the program. The alternate and original purpose for the Taiwan Government's subsidizing of the program was to shore up overseas support for its cross-strait political policies, particularly those of the Kuomintang (KMT) party in regards to its tense relations with China. Accordingly, participants were to attend lectures on cross-strait relations which others might perceive as propaganda. Beyond this, the study tour is most famous, even infamous, for what goes on at night, after the classes and sightseeing take place.
Kirstie Alley, Parker Stevenson - The Love Boat (S07E11) -1983
The Love Boat (S07E10) - The World's Greatest Kisser/Don't Take My Wife, Please/The Reluctant Father
aired Nov 26, 1983
A jilted fiance hires a Mata Hari to find the crew member who ruined his wedding plans; a man brings his long-absent daughter aboard so they can get re-acquainted; a man brings his newlywed wife aboard, against his boss' orders. [from IMDB]
published: 26 Jun 2022
THE LOVE BOAT (La Croisière S'amuse) I GUEST-STARS 😱
published: 04 Feb 2022
The Love Boat theme (long version)
published: 09 Oct 2011
Allen Ludden & Betty White - The Love Boat (S4E07) 1980
The Love Boat (S4E07) - The Horse Lover/Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/Village People Ride Again
aired Nov 22, 1980
A famous movie star (Loni Anderson) disguises herself as her own secretary, in order to enjoy some privacy; but, as the secretary, she finds love with a fellow passenger (Charles Frank). Julie (Lauren Tewes) contemplates marrying a wealthy bachelor (Robert Stack), who is entering the Acapulco Steeplechase. Isaac (Ted Lange) and Gopher (Fred Grandy) sneak a horse on board to enter the upcoming race. Horse owner Paul Willis (Allen Ludden) neglects to tell his wife (Betty White) the real reason for their cruise, and feeling neglected, she seek company with another passenger (David Doyle); The Village People also have a horse entered in the ...
published: 30 Apr 2022
Rue McClanahan - The Love Boat (S2E13) 1978
The Love Boat - S2E13 - El Kid/The Last Hundred Bucks/Isosceles Triangle
aired Dec 9, 1978
Larry and Cybil Hartman plan to adopt an orphan in a port of call. Adam and Merrill fall for Julie's friend Karen Maynard. Wes and Renee Larson and their friend April Dunleavy plan a business deal with fraudulent executive Van Milner. [from IMDB]
Rue McClanahan as April Dunlevy
published: 26 Apr 2022
The Love Boat (S07E01) 1983
The Love Boat (S07E01) - China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings: Part 1
aired Oct 1, 1983
Guests: Ursula Andress, Susan Anton, Linda Evans, John Forsythe, Lee Horsley, Lee Majors, Pat Klous, Michael Constantine, Erin Moran
Part 1 of 2. The crew goes to China to work on a cruise, there. Among the passengers is an ailing woman (Ursula Andress) who, while on shore, meets a man (John Forsythe) who tries to get on board but couldn't. But another passenger (Michael Constantine) pulls a gun and slaps handcuffs on him. Doc (Bernie Kopell) meets a woman (Susan Anton) who has a little problem with the medical professionals. A woman (Linda Evans), who's trying to get over her marriage ending, meets a guy (Lee Majors) who, unknown to her or anyone else, writes the ad...
published: 23 May 2022
The Love Boat 1979 Opening
R.I.P. Gavin MacLeod 1931-2021
Mama, I can't breathe! Two of the hottest women ever in one show: Elaine Joyce and Mindy Naud. They definitely float my "Boat"!
Ms. Joyce was married to her co-star, the late Bobby Van. She is now married to some guy that writes plays. She was quite prolific most of thirty-five years but retired at 53. I first remember seeing her as one of the "Brides" as in "Here Come The.."
Melinda Naud, on the other hand, seems to have practically fallen off the face of the earth for the past 30 years. Supposedly she has been behind the scenes in special effects for most of that time. But golly, she definitely had a special effect all her own! A beauty like that belongs in front of the camera, not behind it!
One final thing, what is Julie looking at that...
published: 06 Oct 2010
Gene Kelly, Donna Reed - The Love Boat (S7E20) 1984
The Love Boat (S7E20) - Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tails of a City: Part 2
aired Feb 11, 1984
Conclusion. On a Hong Kong cruise: a senator (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) romances a woman (Donna Reed), until he learns the nature of her visit; two brothers (Leigh McCloskey and Lee Majors II) date Julie (Lauren Tewes) and Vicki (Jill Whelan); a woman passenger (Brenda Vaccaro) is a shopaholic; a retired spy (Gene Kelly) is on vacation and romances a woman passenger (Yvette Mimieux). [from IMDB]
Guests: Gene Kelly, Donna Reed, Brenda Vacarro, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
The Love Boat (S07E10) - The World's Greatest Kisser/Don't Take My Wife, Please/The Reluctant Father
aired Nov 26, 1983
A jilted fiance hires a Mata Hari to fi...
The Love Boat (S07E10) - The World's Greatest Kisser/Don't Take My Wife, Please/The Reluctant Father
aired Nov 26, 1983
A jilted fiance hires a Mata Hari to find the crew member who ruined his wedding plans; a man brings his long-absent daughter aboard so they can get re-acquainted; a man brings his newlywed wife aboard, against his boss' orders. [from IMDB]
The Love Boat (S07E10) - The World's Greatest Kisser/Don't Take My Wife, Please/The Reluctant Father
aired Nov 26, 1983
A jilted fiance hires a Mata Hari to find the crew member who ruined his wedding plans; a man brings his long-absent daughter aboard so they can get re-acquainted; a man brings his newlywed wife aboard, against his boss' orders. [from IMDB]
The Love Boat (S4E07) - The Horse Lover/Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/Village People Ride Again
aired Nov 22, 1980
A fam...
The Love Boat (S4E07) - The Horse Lover/Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/Village People Ride Again
aired Nov 22, 1980
A famous movie star (Loni Anderson) disguises herself as her own secretary, in order to enjoy some privacy; but, as the secretary, she finds love with a fellow passenger (Charles Frank). Julie (Lauren Tewes) contemplates marrying a wealthy bachelor (Robert Stack), who is entering the Acapulco Steeplechase. Isaac (Ted Lange) and Gopher (Fred Grandy) sneak a horse on board to enter the upcoming race. Horse owner Paul Willis (Allen Ludden) neglects to tell his wife (Betty White) the real reason for their cruise, and feeling neglected, she seek company with another passenger (David Doyle); The Village People also have a horse entered in the steeplechase. [from IMDB]
The Love Boat (S4E07) - The Horse Lover/Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/Village People Ride Again
aired Nov 22, 1980
A famous movie star (Loni Anderson) disguises herself as her own secretary, in order to enjoy some privacy; but, as the secretary, she finds love with a fellow passenger (Charles Frank). Julie (Lauren Tewes) contemplates marrying a wealthy bachelor (Robert Stack), who is entering the Acapulco Steeplechase. Isaac (Ted Lange) and Gopher (Fred Grandy) sneak a horse on board to enter the upcoming race. Horse owner Paul Willis (Allen Ludden) neglects to tell his wife (Betty White) the real reason for their cruise, and feeling neglected, she seek company with another passenger (David Doyle); The Village People also have a horse entered in the steeplechase. [from IMDB]
The Love Boat - S2E13 - El Kid/The Last Hundred Bucks/Isosceles Triangle
aired Dec 9, 1978
Larry and Cybil Hartman plan to adopt an orphan in a port of call. A...
The Love Boat - S2E13 - El Kid/The Last Hundred Bucks/Isosceles Triangle
aired Dec 9, 1978
Larry and Cybil Hartman plan to adopt an orphan in a port of call. Adam and Merrill fall for Julie's friend Karen Maynard. Wes and Renee Larson and their friend April Dunleavy plan a business deal with fraudulent executive Van Milner. [from IMDB]
Rue McClanahan as April Dunlevy
The Love Boat - S2E13 - El Kid/The Last Hundred Bucks/Isosceles Triangle
aired Dec 9, 1978
Larry and Cybil Hartman plan to adopt an orphan in a port of call. Adam and Merrill fall for Julie's friend Karen Maynard. Wes and Renee Larson and their friend April Dunleavy plan a business deal with fraudulent executive Van Milner. [from IMDB]
Rue McClanahan as April Dunlevy
The Love Boat (S07E01) - China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings: Part 1
aired Oct 1, 1983
Guests: Ursula Andress, Susan Anton,...
The Love Boat (S07E01) - China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings: Part 1
aired Oct 1, 1983
Guests: Ursula Andress, Susan Anton, Linda Evans, John Forsythe, Lee Horsley, Lee Majors, Pat Klous, Michael Constantine, Erin Moran
Part 1 of 2. The crew goes to China to work on a cruise, there. Among the passengers is an ailing woman (Ursula Andress) who, while on shore, meets a man (John Forsythe) who tries to get on board but couldn't. But another passenger (Michael Constantine) pulls a gun and slaps handcuffs on him. Doc (Bernie Kopell) meets a woman (Susan Anton) who has a little problem with the medical professionals. A woman (Linda Evans), who's trying to get over her marriage ending, meets a guy (Lee Majors) who, unknown to her or anyone else, writes the advice column, "Dear Roberta", whose advice was what led to her divorce. And a guy (Lee Horsley), who's been juggling two girls (Pat Klous and Erin Moran), has to deal with both of them being on the cruise. [from IMDB]
The Love Boat (S07E01) - China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings: Part 1
aired Oct 1, 1983
Guests: Ursula Andress, Susan Anton, Linda Evans, John Forsythe, Lee Horsley, Lee Majors, Pat Klous, Michael Constantine, Erin Moran
Part 1 of 2. The crew goes to China to work on a cruise, there. Among the passengers is an ailing woman (Ursula Andress) who, while on shore, meets a man (John Forsythe) who tries to get on board but couldn't. But another passenger (Michael Constantine) pulls a gun and slaps handcuffs on him. Doc (Bernie Kopell) meets a woman (Susan Anton) who has a little problem with the medical professionals. A woman (Linda Evans), who's trying to get over her marriage ending, meets a guy (Lee Majors) who, unknown to her or anyone else, writes the advice column, "Dear Roberta", whose advice was what led to her divorce. And a guy (Lee Horsley), who's been juggling two girls (Pat Klous and Erin Moran), has to deal with both of them being on the cruise. [from IMDB]
R.I.P. Gavin MacLeod 1931-2021
Mama, I can't breathe! Two of the hottest women ever in one show: Elaine Joyce and Mindy Naud. They definitely float my "Boat"!...
R.I.P. Gavin MacLeod 1931-2021
Mama, I can't breathe! Two of the hottest women ever in one show: Elaine Joyce and Mindy Naud. They definitely float my "Boat"!
Ms. Joyce was married to her co-star, the late Bobby Van. She is now married to some guy that writes plays. She was quite prolific most of thirty-five years but retired at 53. I first remember seeing her as one of the "Brides" as in "Here Come The.."
Melinda Naud, on the other hand, seems to have practically fallen off the face of the earth for the past 30 years. Supposedly she has been behind the scenes in special effects for most of that time. But golly, she definitely had a special effect all her own! A beauty like that belongs in front of the camera, not behind it!
One final thing, what is Julie looking at that draws her attention away from the camera? That always seemed like an editing error that was never corrected.
R.I.P. Gavin MacLeod 1931-2021
Mama, I can't breathe! Two of the hottest women ever in one show: Elaine Joyce and Mindy Naud. They definitely float my "Boat"!
Ms. Joyce was married to her co-star, the late Bobby Van. She is now married to some guy that writes plays. She was quite prolific most of thirty-five years but retired at 53. I first remember seeing her as one of the "Brides" as in "Here Come The.."
Melinda Naud, on the other hand, seems to have practically fallen off the face of the earth for the past 30 years. Supposedly she has been behind the scenes in special effects for most of that time. But golly, she definitely had a special effect all her own! A beauty like that belongs in front of the camera, not behind it!
One final thing, what is Julie looking at that draws her attention away from the camera? That always seemed like an editing error that was never corrected.
The Love Boat (S7E20) - Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tails of a City: Part 2
aired Feb 11, 1984
Conclu...
The Love Boat (S7E20) - Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tails of a City: Part 2
aired Feb 11, 1984
Conclusion. On a Hong Kong cruise: a senator (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) romances a woman (Donna Reed), until he learns the nature of her visit; two brothers (Leigh McCloskey and Lee Majors II) date Julie (Lauren Tewes) and Vicki (Jill Whelan); a woman passenger (Brenda Vaccaro) is a shopaholic; a retired spy (Gene Kelly) is on vacation and romances a woman passenger (Yvette Mimieux). [from IMDB]
Guests: Gene Kelly, Donna Reed, Brenda Vacarro, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
The Love Boat (S7E20) - Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tails of a City: Part 2
aired Feb 11, 1984
Conclusion. On a Hong Kong cruise: a senator (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) romances a woman (Donna Reed), until he learns the nature of her visit; two brothers (Leigh McCloskey and Lee Majors II) date Julie (Lauren Tewes) and Vicki (Jill Whelan); a woman passenger (Brenda Vaccaro) is a shopaholic; a retired spy (Gene Kelly) is on vacation and romances a woman passenger (Yvette Mimieux). [from IMDB]
Guests: Gene Kelly, Donna Reed, Brenda Vacarro, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
The Love Boat (S07E10) - The World's Greatest Kisser/Don't Take My Wife, Please/The Reluctant Father
aired Nov 26, 1983
A jilted fiance hires a Mata Hari to find the crew member who ruined his wedding plans; a man brings his long-absent daughter aboard so they can get re-acquainted; a man brings his newlywed wife aboard, against his boss' orders. [from IMDB]
The Love Boat (S4E07) - The Horse Lover/Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/Village People Ride Again
aired Nov 22, 1980
A famous movie star (Loni Anderson) disguises herself as her own secretary, in order to enjoy some privacy; but, as the secretary, she finds love with a fellow passenger (Charles Frank). Julie (Lauren Tewes) contemplates marrying a wealthy bachelor (Robert Stack), who is entering the Acapulco Steeplechase. Isaac (Ted Lange) and Gopher (Fred Grandy) sneak a horse on board to enter the upcoming race. Horse owner Paul Willis (Allen Ludden) neglects to tell his wife (Betty White) the real reason for their cruise, and feeling neglected, she seek company with another passenger (David Doyle); The Village People also have a horse entered in the steeplechase. [from IMDB]
The Love Boat - S2E13 - El Kid/The Last Hundred Bucks/Isosceles Triangle
aired Dec 9, 1978
Larry and Cybil Hartman plan to adopt an orphan in a port of call. Adam and Merrill fall for Julie's friend Karen Maynard. Wes and Renee Larson and their friend April Dunleavy plan a business deal with fraudulent executive Van Milner. [from IMDB]
Rue McClanahan as April Dunlevy
The Love Boat (S07E01) - China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings: Part 1
aired Oct 1, 1983
Guests: Ursula Andress, Susan Anton, Linda Evans, John Forsythe, Lee Horsley, Lee Majors, Pat Klous, Michael Constantine, Erin Moran
Part 1 of 2. The crew goes to China to work on a cruise, there. Among the passengers is an ailing woman (Ursula Andress) who, while on shore, meets a man (John Forsythe) who tries to get on board but couldn't. But another passenger (Michael Constantine) pulls a gun and slaps handcuffs on him. Doc (Bernie Kopell) meets a woman (Susan Anton) who has a little problem with the medical professionals. A woman (Linda Evans), who's trying to get over her marriage ending, meets a guy (Lee Majors) who, unknown to her or anyone else, writes the advice column, "Dear Roberta", whose advice was what led to her divorce. And a guy (Lee Horsley), who's been juggling two girls (Pat Klous and Erin Moran), has to deal with both of them being on the cruise. [from IMDB]
R.I.P. Gavin MacLeod 1931-2021
Mama, I can't breathe! Two of the hottest women ever in one show: Elaine Joyce and Mindy Naud. They definitely float my "Boat"!
Ms. Joyce was married to her co-star, the late Bobby Van. She is now married to some guy that writes plays. She was quite prolific most of thirty-five years but retired at 53. I first remember seeing her as one of the "Brides" as in "Here Come The.."
Melinda Naud, on the other hand, seems to have practically fallen off the face of the earth for the past 30 years. Supposedly she has been behind the scenes in special effects for most of that time. But golly, she definitely had a special effect all her own! A beauty like that belongs in front of the camera, not behind it!
One final thing, what is Julie looking at that draws her attention away from the camera? That always seemed like an editing error that was never corrected.
The Love Boat (S7E20) - Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tails of a City: Part 2
aired Feb 11, 1984
Conclusion. On a Hong Kong cruise: a senator (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) romances a woman (Donna Reed), until he learns the nature of her visit; two brothers (Leigh McCloskey and Lee Majors II) date Julie (Lauren Tewes) and Vicki (Jill Whelan); a woman passenger (Brenda Vaccaro) is a shopaholic; a retired spy (Gene Kelly) is on vacation and romances a woman passenger (Yvette Mimieux). [from IMDB]
Guests: Gene Kelly, Donna Reed, Brenda Vacarro, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
The Love Boat is an American television series set on a cruise ship which aired on the ABC Television Network from May 5, 1977, until February 12, 1990. The show revolves around the ship's captain (played by Gavin MacLeod) and a handful of its crew, with several passengers – played by different guest actors for each episode – having romantic and humorous adventures. It was part of ABC's popular Saturday night lineup that included Fantasy Island until that show ended in 1984.
The original 1976made-for-TV movie on which the show was based (also titled The Love Boat) was itself based on the nonfiction book Love Boats by Jeraldine Saunders, a real-life cruise director. Two more TV movies (titled The Love Boat II and The New Love Boat) would follow before the series began its run.
The executive producer for the series was Aaron Spelling, who produced several successful series for ABC from the 1960s into the 1980s.
In 1997, the episode with segment titles "Hidden Treasure," "Picture from the Past," and "Ace's Salary" (season 9, episode 3) was ranked No. 82 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.The Love Boat ran for ten seasons, including specials.
Love, exciting and new Come aboard, were expecting you Love, lifes sweetest reward Let it flow, it floats back to you Love Boat soon will be making another run The Love Boat promises something for everyone Set a course for adventure Your mind on a new romance Love wont hurt anymore Its an open smile on a friendly shore Yes love... Its love... Love Boat soon will be making another run The Love Boat promises something for everyone Set a course for adventure Your mind on a new romance Love wont hurt anymore Its an open smile on a friendly shore Its love... Its love... Its love... Its the Love Boat