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The Love Boat

1977–198610 seasons249 episodes

The Love Boat is a American series that premiered on ABC in 1977 and ran until 1986. 10 seasons and 249 episodes. Created by Aaron Spelling.

ABC logoOriginal networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record
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On air 1977–1986: 10 years

Key facts

Network
ABC
Format
Series
Premiere
September 24, 1977
Finale
May 24, 1986
Years on air
10
Seasons
10
Episodes
249
Genre
Comedy
Language
English
Distributor
Worldvision Enterprises
Based on
The Love Boat

Credits

Created byAaron Spelling
Executive producersDouglas S. CramerAaron Spelling
MusicBen Lanzarone

Cast 8 on record

Cast member
Ted McGinley
Gavin MacLeod
Ted Lange
Bernie Kopell
Lauren Tewes
Jill Whelan
Pat Klous
Fred Grandy