
"The Loooooove Boat " is the familiar refrain that greets viewers at the start of each episode of this long-running series. The romantic-sounding Love Boat promises -- and delivers -- something for everyone. Specifically, it promises a cavalcade of famous guest stars (including many film stars making rare TV appearances), breezy plots, stories of love and plenty of laughs. Join the members of the Pacific Princess crew, headed by Capt. Stubing (Gavin MacLeod), as they greet passengers for the trip of a lifetime. Three made-for-TV movies were made before the series premiered in 1977.

A paraplegic former tennis pro meets her critic, a sportswriter; a Mexican stowaway creates havoc; a practical joker learns a lesson.

A wife thinks her spouse wants her dead; Isaac falls for a glamorous star; a man becomes popular when he is mistaken for a jewel thief.

A has-been comic tries a comeback; a man's fraternity brothers try to find him a girl; a woman plays matchmaker for her granddaughter.

Twins (Diana Canova in a dual role) pretend to be one person; Julie's old flame (David Hedison) returns; an old couple may be jinxed.