
"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 woman doctor treats flu-stricken Doc; a woman sees her former ballet partner; a jilted girl invites a cab driver to sail with her.

An auditor (Phyllis Diller) falls for Stubing; a TV actress asks Doc's help to hide from a reporter; a wife's old boyfriend reappears.

Gopher steps in for a sick entertainer; a husband joins two sisters who usually travel together; a woman discovers her secret admirer.

Isaac writes about the crew in his new novel; a man is mistaken for a famous star; a husband and wife who share a secret are reunited.