The Love Boat

The Love Boat· Season 3 · Episode 2

Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug/Peter & Alicia/Julie/Buddy & Portia (2)

S03E02·September 15, 1979·1h·ABC

Carol and Doug's wedding is threatened by Natalie's interference and the financial problems of Doug's mother. Peter hides the truth about his health as he tries to teach Alicia the importance of living each day to the fullest. Buddy and Portia impulsively decide to get married. Julie gets swept away by the romance of the cruise and decides to accept Jack's marriage proposal. She finds an unpleasant surprise when she goes to his house with her answer. Gopher still wants to make time with the bridesmaids, but Capt. Stubing and his job repeatedly get in the way.

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Guest stars

Mark HarmonMark Harmonas Doug BradburyLorne GreeneLorne Greeneas Buck HamiltonJulia DuffyJulia Duffyas SandyStephanie Steeleas NancyDon MostDon Mostas Marv PineRobert LussierRobert Lussieras Reverend McGuffreyTony RobertsTony Robertsas Jack ChenaultAudra LindleyAudra Lindleyas Portia FairchildLisa HartmanLisa Hartmanas Carol BowersCaren KayeCaren Kayeas NatalieRay MillandRay Millandas Peter BradburyEleanor ParkerEleanor Parkeras Alicia Fairchild Bradbury

Crew

Roger DuchownyDirectorLee AronsohnLee AronsohnWriterIrving LippmanDirector of PhotographyNorman WallersteinEditorRobert MooreEditorArtie KaneMusic

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