The Love Boat Podcast

Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan swap stories about the unsung regulars who made The Love Boat feel like a floating repertory company, from a David Niven-lookalike extra with a mysterious driver to Telly Savalas giving "private acting lessons." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonio Fargas joins Fred, Ted, and Jill to trace the road from a Harlem newspaper ad to Huggy Bear. He shares how a European theater tour at 17 changed his life, how one gritty street film caught Aaron Spelling's eye, and the remarkable parallel lives he and Ted shared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Pine joins Fred, Ted, and Jill to talk about his iconic run as Sergeant Getraer on CHiPS, his multiple appearances on The Love Boat, and what it was really like to be a contract player at Universal in the swinging summer of 1964. He shares how a roommate's offhand suggestion sent him from ten medical school rejections straight to Hollywood, the improv class he and Fred took together under the legendary Howard Storm, and why taking horseback riding lessons was the best career decision he ever made.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Knight joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan to share how a station wagon full of Tijuana terracotta pots nearly cost him the role of Peter Brady, and what it was really like growing up as a working child actor making the long drives to Paramount while keeping his family afloat. He reflects on Robert Reed's complicated relationship with Sherwood Schwartz, why The Brady Bunch became something closer to a national touchstone than a TV show, and how a physicist friend from high school eventually led him from tech pioneer to furniture mogul… and why Harry and Meghan's chairs set his phone ringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glynn Turman joins Fred, Ted, and Jill for a conversation that spans Broadway, Hollywood, and the open range. Glynn shares how he stumbled into his first role at age 12, his landmark 1978 production of Hamlet, and the inside story of how George Lucas had him in mind for Han Solo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder what it was like to tap dance with Ginger Rogers or why Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan never made it onto the Love Boat? Tune in as Fred, Ted, and Jill answer fan questions, swap stories about stars who almost made the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diana Canova joins Fred, Ted, and Jill to talk about her breakout role on the sitcom Soap, her multiple appearances on the Pacific Princess, the legendary talents of Richard Mulligan and Katherine Helmond, and what it was really like to work under the genius of Susan Harris. And we get int her deep musical roots and how she's coached students to Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded aboard the Regal Princess, Cruise Director Giuseppe Moschella sits down with two Love Boat legends. First, he chats with Jill Whelan about the joy of being back at sea, the most memorable Princess Cruises celebrations she's been part of, and why the Love Boat still brings families together across generations. Then, Lauren Tewes joins for a warm conversation about life as TV's most iconic cruise director, from navigating rough seas on the Island Princess to how the show helped introduce the world to cruising, and why she still hears about it everywhere she goes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lloyd Schwartz, sitcom royalty, boards the Love Boat Podcast for a conversation that spans decades of television history. From his behind-the-scenes role as the network liaison on The Love Boat to the untold stories behind the casting of The Brady Bunch, Lloyd pulls back the curtain on a dynasty that began with his father writing radio for Bob Hope and never stopped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregory Harrison joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan and clears up that he never actually appeared on The Love Boat (though his wife did) sharing how he’d visit the set from Trapper John, M.D. and the famous pool-scene days. He recounts a formative teenage encounter with Doris Day while her film The Glass Bottom Boat shot on his father’s boat on Catalina Island, inspiring him to pursue acting, followed by Vietnam service, GI Bill training with Estelle Harman, and his time on Trapper John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded aboard the Regal Princess, Cruise Director Giuseppe Moschella sits down with two Love Boat legends. First, he chats with Bernie Kopell about the joy of being back at sea and their favorite memories from the Pacific Princess. Then, Fred Grandy joins for a fascinating conversation about how the Love Boat helped launch an entire industry, and why the show still resonates with new generations five decades on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill, Fred, and Ted welcome Love Boat alum Ted McGinley to talk about the cast's unusual warmth, the fun of one-camera work, and his role on Shrinking alongside Harrison Ford and Jason Segel. Plus: how he met his wife Gigi at Burt Reynolds' Jupiter Theater, surviving the Palisades fire, and what it's like to still be found by Love Boat fans decades later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder why Gopher and Julie never became a couple? Tune in to hear as Fred, Ted, and Jill answer fan questions, share laughs, and recount legendary tales with icons like Vincent Price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judy Norton (The Waltons) joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan to share her incredible journey from child star to versatile director and performer. The crew trades stories of surviving extreme stunts on Circus of the Stars, from skydiving to the flying trapeze, and Judy reflects on her memorable guest appearance on The Love Boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Scarpelli (One Day at a Time) reunites with Jill Whelan, Fred Grandy, and Ted Lange to revisits his three guest appearances on the high seas, from playing a charming jewel thief in his very first screen kiss with Jill to his turn as a "juvenile delinquent" pill-pusher. Plus, Glenn shares about his legendary Broadway beginnings with Al Pacino and Anne Bancroft, the creative magic of working under Norman Lear, and his courageous decision to step away from Hollywood to live an authentic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett Morris, an original Saturday Night Live cast member and unforgettable Love Boat guest star, joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about his journey from New Orleans stages to television history. Reflecting on his time aboard the Pacific Princess alongside Roxy Roker, Garrett shares powerful stories about resilience, creativity, and the moments that shaped his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lydia Cornell comes aboard for a career-spanning conversation about meeting Aaron Spelling, finding her voice as a writer, the “brutal” expectations of Hollywood, her private journey through sobriety, and the spiritual reset that shifted her focus from the spotlight to service. With six Love Boat appearances and a breakout role on Too Close for Comfort, Lydia reflects on surviving the industry—and redefining success—with humor and heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Purl joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a warm, insightful conversation spanning The Love Boat, Hollywood history, and a life devoted to the arts. Linda reflects on her memorable guest role, her deep theatrical roots, and the perspective she gained working alongside legends of television’s golden age. From growing up immersed in theater to finding creative freedom as a jazz and cabaret performer, Linda shares stories about craft, longevity, and why storytelling still matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juliet Mills (Nanny and the Professor, Passions, Beyond the Door) reunites with the gang for a heartfelt, laughter-filled voyage through her many appearances on The Love Boat, including the unforgettable family episode starring her father Sir John Mills and sister Hayley. She shares intimate stories about growing up surrounded by legends like Noël Coward, Vivien Leigh, and Laurence Olivier, her lifelong love of theater, and the friendships that made The Love Boat such a joyful set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew is back together! Join us aboard a real Princess Cruise for "Memories on Deck," a special reunion featuring The Love Boat legends Bernie Kopell, Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan, Ted Lange, and Fred Grandy. Hosted by Cruise Director Giuseppe Moschella, this episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and stories from the show and the sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set sail with the very first live recording of The Love Boat Podcast, captured aboard the Regal Princess during the Western Caribbean reunion cruise. Joined by a live audience, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan celebrate the podcast’s launch with laughter, heartfelt memories, and spontaneous crowd interactions. It’s a floating family reunion you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While sailing aboard the Love Boat Celebration at Sea cruise, Jill Whelan sits down with Captain Aldo Traverso to talk about his remarkable journey from 14-year-old cadet to commanding the very ship he helped christen. They discuss life at sea, family onboard, and the enduring impact of The Love Boat legacy. Then, Fred Grandy chats with Hotel General Manager Shane Mansfield to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a floating city, from logistics and leadership to heartfelt guest moments and the surprising connections forged on every voyage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode recorded aboard the Love Boat reunion cruise, Ted Lange joins Cruise Director Giuseppe Moschella to talk shop. From mastering the craft of bartending for the cameras to his successful transition into directing and writing, Ted shares the stories that defined his journey. Tune in for a candid, heartwarming look at life on and off the Pacific Princess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy legend Jimmie Walker returns for Part 2 of his unforgettable conversation with Fred, Ted, and Jill about his groundbreaking TV career, sharing jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories about the creative tensions on Good Times, how his iconic “Dyn-o-mite!” moment was shaped with director John Rich, and the surprising resistance it faced from Norman Lear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Walker (aka J.J. from Good Times) joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan to share behind-the-scenes memories from his guest appearance on The Love Boat — including a wild cruise shoot in Aruba — and reflects on his journey from performing with the Last Poets to headlining iconic comedy venues like the Improv and the Comedy Store, and the unexpected casting that made him a household name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Kopell — the unforgettable Dr. Bricker — reunites with his Love Boat co-stars Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a conversation full of behind-the-scenes surprises. In this episode, Bernie reflects on his unlikely path to the Pacific Princess, from driving a New York City taxi to landing his first love scene with his crush! Together, they share stories of international filming adventures, close calls with customs officials, and the deep friendships that continue to sail strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Fairchild reunites with Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan to revisit her unforgettable voyage on The Love Boat. In this episode, Morgan shares memories from filming in Australia and Fiji, the early career breaks that shaped her path, and the groundbreaking AIDS advocacy that made her one of Hollywood’s most courageous voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Farr (best known as Corporal Klinger from MASH) boards The Love Boat Podcast to reflect on the golden age of television, his unforgettable time on the high seas, and how a show like The Love Boat gave stars like him the chance to laugh, connect, and break typecast molds. In this episode, Jamie opens up to Fred, Ted, and Jill about how Hollywood friendships led him from the battlefield of Korea to the luxury cruise ship stage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cynthia Lauren Tewes (aka Julie McCoy) joins her former castmates Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a warm and laughter-filled reunion. In this episode, the original Cruise Director opens up about her unforgettable journey to the Pacific Princess, from the audition that almost didn’t happen to becoming one of the most beloved characters on television. Hear never-before-told stories about life on set, run-ins with guest stars, and the deep, enduring friendships that continue to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we set sail, we pause to honor the remarkable Loretta Swit. Emmy-winning star of MASH, beloved guest on The Love Boat, and an icon of television’s golden age. In what would become her final recorded interview, Loretta joins Fred, Ted, Jill (and Bernie Kopell) for an unforgettable conversation about craft, chemistry, and courage.From her trailblazing portrayal of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan to her heartfelt stories about The Love Boat and co-star Bernie Kopell, Loretta reflects on breaking barriers for women in television, finding humanity in every role, and the joy of creating something that lasts. Warm, witty, and full of love, this episode is both a celebration and a farewell — a reminder that true classics never fade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this premiere episode, Fred, Ted, and Jill reunite to announce The Love Boat Podcast and share the untold origin story behind it. They dive into behind-the-scenes memories, their journeys to joining the cast, and how a wave of fan enthusiasm—from cruise ship reunions to global reruns—inspired this new adventure aboard TV’s most beloved ship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set sail with original cast members Fred Grandy (Gopher), Ted Lange (Isaac), and Jill Whelan (Vicki) as they reunite for The Love Boat Podcast: Exciting and New. Each week, the crew welcomes friends, guest stars, and fans aboard for lively, unscripted conversations that blend Hollywood nostalgia with fresh laughs and heartfelt stories. From behind-the-scenes tales of TV’s most iconic cruise ship to candid chats about life, love, and lasting friendships, this is more than a trip down memory lane — it’s a brand-new adventure with the people who made The Love Boat unforgettable. Grab your ticket, climb aboard, and rediscover why the world still loves The Love Boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices