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The Love Boat Podcast

Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan

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,

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53:04

Gregory Harrison

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2026/03/28

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

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25:14

Dispatch from Sea: Bernie, Fred, and Giuseppe

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2026/03/21

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

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53:26

Ted McGinley

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2026/03/14

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

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48:22

Q&A, pt. 1

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2026/03/07

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

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49:30

Judy Norton

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2026/02/28

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

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49:00

Glenn Scarpelli

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2026/02/21

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

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45:08

Garrett Morris

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2026/02/14

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

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48:34

Lydia Cornel

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2026/02/07

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

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42:34

Linda Purl

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2026/01/31

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

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40:55

Juliet Mills

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2026/01/24

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

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47:24

The Love Boat Podcast Live At Sea: Memories on Deck...

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2026/01/17

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

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59:57

The Love Boat Podcast Live At Sea (2025)

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2026/01/10

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

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22:19

Dispatch from Sea: Thre Real Crew (Bonus)

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2026/01/03

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

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15:16

Dispatch from Sea: Becoming Isaac (Bonus)

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2025/12/27

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24:37

Jimmie Walker, Pt. 2

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2025/12/20

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

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33:23

Jimmie Walker, Pt. 1

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2025/12/13

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

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24:15

Bernie Kopell

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2025/12/06

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

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49:22

Morgan Fairchild

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2025/11/29

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

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47:24

Jamie Farr

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2025/11/22

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

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23:52

Cynthia Lauren Tewes

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2025/11/15

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

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