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.
- Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 21 nominations total
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- TriviaThis 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.
- GoofsWhile 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 creditsIn 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.).
- ConnectionsEdited into Intrepid (2000)
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There's So Much More I Should Have Said!
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.
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.
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- luke-31
- Jun 12, 2002
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