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Four members of the popular TV show – Ted Lange, Fred Grandy, Jill Whelan and Bernie Kopell – reunited in New York City on the opening night of the Broadway drama Lady Patriot. The play is written and directed by Lange and features his former co-stars Grandy and Whelan.
“Love Boat” premiered on ABC in September 1977 and ran for nine seasons. Its final episode aired in May 1986, followed by a brief revival of Love Ship: The Next Wave, which aired two seasons from 1998 to 1999.
“Love Boat” stars Ted Lange, Fred Grandy, Jill Whelan and Bernie Kopell reunited on the opening night of the Broadway drama written by Lange. (Getty Images; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock)
This is the cast of the iconic show.
Fred Grandy
Fred Grandy plays Burl “Gopher” Smith in the hit series. (Getty Images; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock)
Fred Grandy In all nine seasons, the show played Burl “Gopher” Smith.
After his time on “Love Ship”, Grandy took a lot of breaks from the show, chose to focus on a political career, and later worked in a nonprofit. The actor served in the House for four terms from 1987 to 1995, representing the fifth Congressional District of Iowa.
Grandy later became president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International and hosted his own radio talk show in Washington, D.C., and eventually he returned to TV in 2003 to appear in the plots of “Law & Order”, “Mindy Project”, “Mindy Project”, “Fuller House”, “Fuller House”, and recently in the movie “I Will Be There.”
Grandy married Jan Gough from 1969 to 1983 and they had two children. He then married Catherine Mann in 1987 and they shared a child.
Ted Lange
Ted Lange starred in Isaac Washington’s “Love Boat”. (Getty Images; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock)
Before taking on the role of Isaac Washington’s The Love Boat, Ted Lange appeared in a brief sitcom, “That’s my mom.”
In the later season of “Love Ship,” Lange began to guide the plot, a passion that ran through his post-performance career. He continues to publish episodes directly from “New Gidget”, “Moesha” and other series. Lange also continued to act, starring in performances including “Family Affairs”, “Drake & Josh”, “General Hospital”, etc. He recently appeared in the movie Twelve.
Ted Lange talks about the days of “Love Boat” and why he has a sex advice column
In addition to his acting and directorial career, Lange is also known for himself as a prolific playwright, writing over 15 dramas including “The Boy of George Washington,” “My Shoulder Trilogy,” “Let the Freedom Ring,” “Ms. Jean Patriott.” Lange also wrote a sexual advice column.
Lange married Sheryl Thompson in 1978. They divorced in 1989 and shared their two children. He later married Mary Ley in 2001.
Bernie Copper
Bernie Kopell portrays Dr. Adam Bricker on the hit show. (Getty Images; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock)
Bernie Kopell starred in Dr. Adam Bricker of The Love Boat.
Before joining “Love Ship”, Koper appeared on TV shows, including “Smart”,confuse“and “that girl.” ”
After the show, Kopell made an appearance in several popular TV series and played a small role in the movie. He reprised Sigfried’s role in the 1989 film “Becoming Smart Again”! Later in the 2008 remake of “Being Smart” it appeared in a nostalgic cameo.
The actor married Celia Whitney from 1962 to 1963 and Yolanda Veloz from 1974 to 1995. He married Catrina Honadle in 1997, and the couple has two children.
Jill Whelan
Jill Whelan plays Vicki Stubing in the hit series. (Getty Images; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock)
Jill Whelan He is the youngest member of the “Love Ship” actor, playing Vicki Stubing, the daughter of Captain Merrill Lyn. She joined the show in season 3.
During the show, Whelan starred in many TV shows before transitioning to regional theatres and cabarets. Later, she co-hosted the radio show “Brian and Jill Show” with Brian Phelps.
In 2015, Whelan became the ambassador to Princess Cruises, sailing more than 100 voyages with the company and interacting with fans at various conferences.
Whelan married Brad St. John in 1993 and they shared a son Harrison. The couple divorced in 2001. She later welcomed her second son, Grant, with her husband Michael Chaykowsky, who married in 2004. They divorced in 2014.
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Gavin MacLeod
Gavin MacLeod plays Captain Merrill Lynn in the show. (Getty Image)
Gavin MacLeod had a long career in Hollywood before starring in the stubborn role of Captain Merrill, who appeared in the comedy McHALE’s Navy in the early 1960s.
After “Love Boat” ended, McLeod went on to star in several TV series before retiring from work on screen in 2014.
The actor later hosted a faith-based show, writing two memoirs: “Back to the Course” and “This is Your Captain Talking” – and became the ambassador for Princess Cruise.
MacLeod married Joan F. Rootvik from 1955 to 1972, and the couple shared four children. He married Patti Kendig in 1974. The couple divorced in 1982, but later remarried in 1984. Macleod died in May 2021 at the age of 90.
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Lauren Tewes
Lauren Tewes portrayed Julie McCoy in the first seven seasons of the pop show. (Getty Image)
Lauren Tewes In the first seven seasons, he was the main cast of “Love Ship”, playing drug abuse issues in Cruise director Julie McCoy and then left the show.
Later, she returned to the guest in her last season and appeared in the 1990 TV movie Love Ship: A Valentine’s Day Journey. Tewes also plays a small role in TV shows and movies and serves as a voice actor.
In addition to working on the screen, Tewes has also built a strong stage career. She also trained as a chef and worked in catering.
Tewes married John Wassel from 1977 to 1982 and Paolo Nonnis from 1985 to 1995. She later married Robert Nadir in 1996 and was in contact with him until her death in 2002.
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