The Love Boat - Season One, Vol. 1 (1977)

 Love the Love Boat!
I can't believe I am nostalgic about the 80's, but the release of this DVD set has been on my shopping list for a while till I finally bought it!

Wasn't the first episode I watched the one with Bonnie Franklin as Steubing's ex-wife who is a nasty, overbearing B! It was always one of my favorites (Lord, I hate a sweaty head on a bald man!) The show was great for showcasing past and upcoming celebrities in the little vignettes. I really like it!The Love Boat - Season One, Vol. 1 I will probably buy the others as they emerge! May 4, 2008

 You don't have to buy this
This is not the First Season, it's only half of it. In my view this is an unbelievably bad decision because it dashed everybody's expectations and created resentment.

I intended to buy the box as a birthday present for my roommate, who waited forever for this release, but we decided to teach the company a lesson: no full season release, no money. I rented the 12 episodes from Netflix, and I hope all of you do the same. April 25, 2008

 welcome back aboard the Pacific Princess!
This DVD set brought back some very happy memories. I was too young to watch THE LOVE BOAT during it's original television schedule, but I caught up with the re-runs. The twelve episodes included in this set (the first half of Season One) reminded me why I fell in love with this cute series in the first place.

Come aboard the Pacific Princess, with Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod in his first TV starring role following the demise of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"), Doc (Bernie Kopell), friendly barman Isaac (Ted Lange), Gopher (Fred Grandy), and adorable cruise director Julie (Lauren Tewes).

This was the epitome of "Glam TV", a few years before shows like "Dallas" and "Dynasty" took the genre to dizzying new heights. The guest stars literally queued up to be a part of this show, because as well as having a fun acting gig, they got a free cruise! The Pacific Princess ship was a fully-functional vessel, and the bulk of the series was shot in and around it. And didn't we all have a crush on Julie McCoy, the cruise director, played so perfectly by Ms Tewes?

The twelve episodes included in this set feature lots of familiar faces, with Michele Lee, Diahann Carroll, Bonnie Franklin, Suzanne Somers, Charo (the first of her MANY appearances during the show's run), and Patty Duke having some particularly appealing storylines. It's especially fun to see a young Kristy McNichol, sharing an episode with her future "Empty Nest" dad, Richard Mulligan!

The only extra features are original episode promos. Can't wait for the rest of Season One! April 18, 2008

 Love Boat Memories
If you were a fan of the original Love Boat series prepare to return to the days when television was pure fun. You will sail with the crew of the Pacific Princess on a trip of pure nostalgia. The guests, Charo, Leslie Nielson, John Ritter,Marion Ross, a very young Sandy Duncan and many more contribute to the fun. You will watch this series and smile your way through all the cruises. Can't miss fun ! Can't wait for season 2 ! April 12, 2008

 Welcome Aboard
While watching this show "way back when", I dreamed of someday taking a cruise. That dream became a reality in 1991. I just went on my fourth one this year (2008). Anyway, I was so excited when the first season came out on DVD. It is so fun to watch. And oh, how we love to "sing along!" If you loved it then, you'll love it now! "Welcome aboard, it's love..." April 10, 2008

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