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The Love Boat: Summary

Airs Next:ABC at Saturday 9:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 24, 1977
Last Aired:May 24, 1986
Show Categories:Comedy, Drama

This lighthearted anthology series came from the mind of successful producer Aaron Spelling. A new set of passengers would work through their problems with love every week aboard the Pacific Princess, which would make its way south from California to Mexico and back.

After the 7th season, Lauren Tewes was dismissed from her role as Julie McCoy because of substance abuse problems. Julie's responsibilities were shifted to new characters Judy McCoy (Julie's sister) and Ace Evans. Also brought onboard were a group of dancers for the ship's club, the Love Boat Mermaids, which included a young Teri Hatcher (Lois & Clark, Desperate Housewives).

In 1978 and from 1980 to 1984, The Love Boat ran on Saturday nights along with Fantasy Island, a similar Aaron Spelling anthology. Originally shown at 10 in its first season, it moved to the 9 p.m. time slot for the majority of its run before returning to 10 p.m. for its final season after the cancellation of Fantasy Island.

Nielsen Ranking:
#14 in the 1977-1978 Season
#17 in the 1978-1979 Season
#24 in the 1979-1980 Season
#5 in the 1980-1981 Season
#14 in the 1981-1982 Season
#9 in the 1982-1983 Season
#17 in the 1983-1984 Season
#56 in the 1985-1986 Season

The memorable theme song was ranked the #32 greatest TV theme by TV Land in 2002. This lighthearted anthology series came from the mind of successful producer Aaron Spelling. A new set of passengers would work through their problems with love every week aboard the Pacific Princess, which would make its way south from California to Mexico and back.

After the 7th season, Lauren Tewes was dismissed from her role as Julie McCoy because of substance abuse...

A Valentine Voyage

Aired: Monday February 12, 1990

Love Boat DVDs announced by CaptainMidnight 11/17/2007 8:36am
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Tribute to Aaron Spelling
Creator of "jiggle TV." Employer of over-the-hill actors. Unleasher of Shannen Doherty. Aaron Spelling was all of these, and more.
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hdgsmr
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The Bottom Line: "Classic"
It's Love ...Continue »
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glendabreeze
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The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"
We like it very much. Please bring it back!! It was my favorite show as a young child. I even yelled at my kids when I missed it... Because it did come on tvland for a little while.. Thank You Brezze family ...Continue »
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SoylentYellow
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The Bottom Line: "Mildly interesting"
Ok I sometimes watched this. But have no desire at all ever to see it again. ...Continue »
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U4ric
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The Bottom Line: "Guilty pleasure"
Will I ever NOT know how the theme song melody went? I doubt it. ...Continue »
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vicmackey31
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The Bottom Line: "Why did I watch that?"
Different guest stars show up every week to take a cruise on "The Love Boat". ...Continue »
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