The Love Boat
Ace's Valet / Mother Comes First / Hit or Miss America
Season 7, Episode 21 · Aired 1984-02-25
Synopsis
Isaac becomes enamored with a high-school friend's pal, who happens to be Miss America winner Vanessa Williams. Meanwhile, a vivacious young woman hopes to make a romantic match when she pairs Gopher up with her cranky mother. Plus, Ace is embarrassed when his wealthy parents have sent a butler to tend to his every need.
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 7
- S07E01 The Pledge / East Meets West / Dear Roberta / My Two Dumplings (1)
- S07E02 The Pledge / East Meets West / Dear Roberta / My Two Dumplings (2)
- S07E03 Bricker's Boy / Lotions Of Love / The Hustlers
- S07E04 Prisoner Of Love / Youth Takes A Holiday / Don't Leave Home Without It
- S07E05 Rhino of the Year / One Last Time / For Love or Money
- S07E06 Friend of the Family / Affair on Demand / Just Another Pretty Face