The Love Boat
Cindy / Play by Play / What's a Brother For?
Season 3, Episode 8 · Aired 1979-10-27
Synopsis
Gopher befriends a young woman who is constantly put upon by her mean-spirited stepmother and two gawky step-sisters. Gopher takes note of her singing talent and tries to help her get an audition with the famous singer who is performing on the cruise. A sports broadcaster clashes with his female partner. She grows tired of his sexist remarks and challenges him to a series of athletic contests, with the loser having to quit his or her job. A disabled man demands his brother's constant attention, complicating his potential romance.
In the series
This episode is part of The Love Boat (1977–1986) on ABC.
Excursion of the week — guest stars, cupids in white, and Pacific soft-focus.
Key cast
- Gavin MacLeod as Capt. Merrill Stubing
- Bernie Kopell as Dr. Adam Bricker
- Fred Grandy as Burl 'Gopher' Smith
- Ted Lange as Isaac Washington
- Lauren Tewes as Julie McCoy
Also in season 3
- S03E01 Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug / Peter & Alicia / Julie / Buddy & Portia (1)
- S03E02 Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug / Peter & Alicia / Julie / Buddy & Portia (2)
- S03E03 Oldies but Goodies / The Grass Is Always Greener / Three Stages of Love
- S03E04 Doc, Be Patient / Dance With Me / Going My Way
- S03E05 The Audit Couple / The Scoop / My Boyfriend's Back
- S03E06 Gopher's Greatest Hits / The Vacation / One Rose a Day