Can You Name These Celebrities Who Appeared on "The Love Boat?"

By: Allison Lips
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Name These Celebrities Who Appeared on "The Love Boat?"
Image: kiko1000/E+/Getty Images

About This Quiz

ABC aired The Love Boat from May 5, 1977 to May 25, 1986. Every season, The Pacific Princess set sail for a new location between 25 and 30 times. Over the course of 249 episodes and specials, The Pacific Princess hosted a seemingly endless parade of celebrity guest stars. If someone was famous in the '80s, chances are they sojourned at least once on The Pacific Princess. If they enjoyed the ride, they may have appeared repeatedly as different characters. 

During The Love Boat's nine seasons, Captain Merrill Stubing, Dr. Adam Bricker, Bartender Issac Washington, Ship's Purser Gopher and Cruise Director Julie McCoy were tasked with making sure their guests were enjoying their stay aboard The Pacific Princess. Some of the celebrities who visited the crew were Heather Locklear, Tori Spelling, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eva Gabor, The Temptations, Gloria Vanderbilt, Bob Denver and Morgan Fairchild. 

A large number of celebrities appeared on The Love Boat. Can you name them all? Do you know who played multiple characters? What about those celebrities who guest starred as themselves or a character from another show? Or those who appeared on the show with their real-life spouse? Test your knowledge of The Pacific Princess's guests with this quiz! 


Vanessa Williams
Wiki Commons By Dominick D
Which former Miss America appeared in the episode "My Stepmother, Myself/Almost Roommates/Cornerback Sneak?"
Bess Myerson
Susan Akin
Suzette Charles
Vanessa Williams
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vanessa Williams' character on "The Love Boat" was named Pearl. "My Stepmother, Myself/Almost Roommates/Cornerback Sneak?" aired in 1986.

Advertisement

Jamie Lee Curtis
Wiki Commons By Gage Skidmore
Which "Halloween" scream queen sailed on the Pacific Princess for one episode?
Nancy Loomis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Barbara Crampton
Linnea Quigley
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jaime Lee Curtis appeared in episode 9 of season 2. The episode was called "Till Death Do Us Part-Maybe/Locked Away/Chubs."

Advertisement

Betty White
David Shankbone via Wiki Commons
Which golden girl appeared on "The Love Boat" with her husband?
Rue McClanahan
Betty White
Estelle Getty
Bea Arthur
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Betty White appeared on 5 episodes of "The Love Boat." She played Besty Boucher in four episodes and Louise Willis in one.

Advertisement

Florence Henderson
Wiki Commons By greginhollywood
Which "The Brady Bunch" actress appeared multiple times as Annabelle Folker on "The Love Boat?"
Florence Henderson
Susan Olsen
Anne B. Davis
Eve Plumb
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Florence Henderson appeared on 10 episodes. She played Carol Brady in "Who Killed Maxwell Thorn?" Her other characters include Audrey Baynes, Diane DiMarzo, Christine Frank and Irene Patton.

Advertisement

Janet Jackson
Wiki Commons By Rich Esteban
Which Jackson family member appeared as Delia Parks in two episodes?
La Toya Yvonne Jackson
Michael Jackson
Janet Jackson
Randy Jackson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Janet Jackson appeared on "The Love Boat" in 1985. Her character was featured in both parts of "Scandinavia Cruise: Girl of the Midnight Sun/There'll Be Some Changes Made/Too Many Isaacs/Mr Smith Goes to Stockholm."

Advertisement

Andy Warhol
Wiki Commons By Jack Mitchell
Which artist appeared as himself?
Salvador Dali
Andy Warhol
Pablo Picasso
Henri Matisse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The episode Andy Warhol guest starred on an episode originally aired on October 12, 1985. Other guest stars included: Andy Griffith, Cloris Leachman, Tom Bosley and Marion Ross.

Advertisement

Alan Thicke
Wiki Commons By Canadian Film Centre
Which songwriter and "Growing Pains" star appeared as Robert McBride?
Kirk Cameron
Jeremy Miller
Alan Thicke
Tracey Gold
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Alan Thicke appeared as Robert McBride, Sen. Bob Townsend and Alan Price. His episodes aired in 1984, 1986 and 1987, respectively.

Advertisement

Sonny Bono
Peter Denton via Wiki Commons
Which member of Congress appeared on 5 episodes?
Fred Grandy
Tip O'Neill
Sonny Bono
Jim Wright
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sonny Bono first appeared on "The Love Boat" in 1979 as Harold Nash. His last appearance was on "Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You: Part 2." The latter episode aired in 1982.

Advertisement

1 Tom Hanks
Retrospective Soundtrack / YouTube
Which Academy Award-winning actor appeared as Rick Martin?
Tom Hanks
Robin Williams
Gary Oldman
Daniel Day-Lewis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tom Hanks guest starred on "Friends and Lovers/ Sergeant Bull/Miss Mother" with Doris Roberts and Nipsey Russell. The episode aired on October 25, 1980.

Advertisement

Tony Micelli (Who's the Boss)
Paramount Domestic Television
Which "Whose the Boss?" actor guest starred on 2 episodes in 1983?
Judith Light
Danny Pintauro
Tony Danza
Alyssa Milano
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tony Danza appeared on the two-part episode "Japan: Cruise: When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune." Other guests stars on this episode were Rita Moreno, Ted Knight, John Ritter, and Harvey Korman.

Advertisement

Joan Rivers
David Shankbone via Wiki Commons
Which comedian known for her red carpet commentary guest starred on a 1983 episode?
Rita Rudner
Gilda Radner
Whoopi Goldberg
Joan Rivers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joan Rivers appeared as Allison Newman. Her episode was called "Gopher's Daisy/Our Son, the Lawyer/Salvaged Romance." Other guest stars were Doris Roberts and Adam Arkin.

Advertisement

Adam West
Wiki Commons By Gage Skidmore
Which "Batman" actor appeared as Bob Williams on a 1983 episode?
Adam West
George Clooney
Michael Keaton
Burt Ward
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Adam West guest stared on "Doc's Big Case/ Senior Sinners/ A Booming Romance." The show originally aired on January 22, 1983. Alan Young also appeared on the episode.

Advertisement

Hulk Hogan
n/a
Which wrestler appeared as himself on "Miss Mom/Who's the Champ/Gopher's Delusion?"
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Hulk Hogan
Ric Flair
Randy Savage
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hulk Hogan's episode aired on February 1, 1986. Other guest stars included Jennifer Holmes and Ellen Bry.

Advertisement

Gene Kelly
Wiki Commons By U.S. Navy photo
Which "Singin' in the Rain" actor guest starred on two episodes in 1984?
Donald O'Connor
Douglas Fowley
Millard Mitchell
Gene Kelly
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gene Kelly portrayed Charles Dane on "Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tails of a City." Other guest stars were Donna Reed and Lee Majors.

Advertisement

Donny Osmond
Wiki Commons By Michael Schamis
Which one of the Osmonds appeared as Danny Fields and Jim Markham?
Merrill Osmond
Wayne Osmond
Alan Osmond
Donny Osmond
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Donny Osmond appeared on 3 episodes. Two aired in 1980. The last one, The Christmas Presence, aired in 1982.

Advertisement

Richard Dawson
Wiki Commons By Maury Foldare & Associates, Beverly Hills-publicity agency
Which one of "Hogan's Heroes" portrayed Bert Buchanan?
Bob Crane
Richard Dawson
Robert Clary
Ivan Dixon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bert Buchanan appeared in "A Time For Everything/The Song Is Ended/Accidental Cruise/ Anousha." Besides Richard Dawson, guest stars featured included Soupy Sales, Jo Anne Worley, Loretta Swit and Robert Goulet.

Advertisement

Allen Ludden
Wiki Commons By George Ho
Which game show host appeared with his wife as a couple?
Allen Ludden
Bert Convy
Gene Rayburn
Bill Cullen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Allen Ludden guest starred with Loni Anderson, Betty White and The Village People on "The Horse Lover/ Secretary to the Stars/ Julie's Decision/ Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/ The Village People Ride Again." The episode aired on November 22, 1980.

Advertisement

Don Adams
General Artists Corporation via Wiki Commons
Which "Get Smart" actor appeared on "The Love Boat" as William Robinson and Sidney Williams?
Don Adams
Edward Platt
Dick Gautier
Dave Ketchum
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Don Adams also appeared as Sam Corey, Walter Love and Lenny Camen. In total, he guest starred in 5 episodes.

Advertisement

Steve Allen
Wiki Commons By UPI or AP
Which "Tonight Show" host appeared as himself and as Durwood Moss?
Johnny Carson
Steve Allen
Jay Leno
Jack Paar
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In "Who Killed Maxwell Thorn?," Steve Allen guest starred with his wife Jayne Meadows. Other guest stars were Charo, Bert Convy, Marion Ross, Tina Louise, Tom Poston, Louis Nye and Carol Channing.

Advertisement

Kirstie Alley
Wiki Commons By Alan Light
Which "Cheers" actress portrayed Marion Stevens in a 1983 episode?
Shelley Long
Kirstie Alley
Rhea Perlman
Bebe Neuwirth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kirstie Alley appeared in "The World's Greatest Kisser/ Don't Take My Wife, Please/ The Reluctant Father." The episode originally aired on November 26, 1983.

Advertisement

Loni Anderson
Wiki Commons By Alan Light
Which "WKRP in Cincinnati" actress appeared on 4 episodes?
Jan Smithers
Carol Bruce
Allyn Anne McLerie
Loni Anderson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Loni Anderson appeared as three different characters from 1977 to 1980. They were Barbie, Kitty Scofield and Kim Holland/Doris Wilson.

Advertisement

John Aston
Wiki Commons By ABC Television
Which "The Addams Family Actor" played both David P. Crothers and Michael Sawyer?
Ted Cassidy
John Aston
Jackie Coogan
Ken Weatherwax
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

John Astin portrayed David P. Crothers on parts one and two of "Marooned/The Search/Isaac's Holiday" and both parts of "Egyptian Cruise."

Advertisement

Jim Backus
Wiki Commons By California National Productions
Which "Gilligan's Island" actor appeared as Mr. Landers on a 1981 episode?
Bob Denver
Alan Hale Jr.
Russell Johnson
Jim Backus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jim Backus' other appearance was in 1978 as Mr. Marvin Waterman. That episode was called "A Very Special Girl/Until the Last Goodbye/The Inspector."

Advertisement

Milton Berle
Wiki Commons
Which TV legend appeared on "The Love Boat" as six different cahracters?
Jack Benny
Milton Berle
George Burns
Steve Allen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Milton Berle's first appearance was as Cyril Wolfe in a 1977 episode. His last was in 1985 as Lionel Cooper.

Advertisement

Tom Bosley
Wiki Commons By CBS Television
Which "Happy Days" actor appeared on five episodes from 1982 to 1987?
Tom Bosley
Henry Winkler
Ron Howard
Anson Williams
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

On "The Love Boat," Tom Bosley played Harry Meacham, Herbert Chandler, George Hammond and Howard Pfister. He made his series debut in the two-part episode "Pride of the Pacific/ The Viking's Son/ Separate Vacations/ The Experiment/ Getting to Know You."

Advertisement

Todd Bridges
Wiki Commons By Tabkiller
Which "Diff'rent Strokes" actor guest stared as Michael Jr. on a 1978 episode?
Conrad Bain
Todd Bridges
Gary Coleman
Danny Cooksey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Todd Bridges made his only appearance in "Mike and Ike/ The Witness/ The Kissing Bandit." Other guest stars were Pat Carroll, Billy Crystal, Robert Reed, and Toni Tennille.

Advertisement

Joyce Brothers
Wiki Commons By Kenneth C. Zirkel
Which psychology writer appeared as Mrs. Magwich on one episode of "The Love Boat?"
Ruth Westheimer
Betty Berzon
Joyce Brothers
Diane Follingstad
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dr. Joyce Brothers appeared in "Best of Friends/ Aftermath/ Dream Boat." Other guests starts on that episode are Ben Murphy and Richard Anderson.

Advertisement

LeVar Burton
Wiki Commons By Josh Hallett
Which "Star Trek" actor made one appearance as Darnell Hall?
William Shatner
Patrick Stewart
Jonathan Frakes
LeVar Burton
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

LeVar Burton guest starred in "The Lady and the Maid/ Love is Blind/ The Babymakers." The episode originally aired on March 3, 1984.

Advertisement

David Cassidy
Wiki Commons By Allan Warren
Which member of The Partridge Family guest starred as Ted Harmes in 1980?
Danny Bonaduce
Dave Madden
David Cassidy
Jeremy Gelbwaks
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ted Harmes was featured in "Target Gopher/ The Major's Wife/ Strange Honeymoon/ The Oilman Cometh." David Cassidy guest starred with Pat Harrington, Al Corley, Mike Pinter and Jo Ann Pflug.

Advertisement

Charo
Wiki Commons By Richard Sandoval
Which Spanish actress appeared multiple times as April Lopez?
Paz Vega
Penelope Cruz
Salma Hayek
Charo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Charo appeared in 10 episodes. Nine of her appearances were as April Lopez. Her other character was Lupe Zapata De Vega Valdez.

Advertisement

Courteney Cox
Wiki Commons By Albert Domasin
Which "Friends" actress guest starred as Carol for one episode?
Jennifer Aniston
Lisa Kudrow
Carol Willick
Courteney Cox
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 1985, Courteney Cox appeared in "Daredevil/ Picture Me a Spy/ Sleeper." Other guest stars were Peter Scolari, Alan Thicke and Yakov Smirnoff.

Advertisement

Billy Crystal
Wiki Commons by Gage Skidmore
Which "Soap" actor guest starred on the "Mike and Ike/ The Witness/ The Kissing Bandit" episode?
Jimmy Baio
Rosco Lee Browne
Billy Crystal
Robert Urich
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Billy Crystal's episode originally aired on October 21, 1979. It was the sixth episode of the second season.

Advertisement

Jane Curtain
Wiki Commons By Alan Light
Which original "Saturday Night Live" cast member played Regina Parker?
Laraine Newman
Gilda Radner
Yvonne Hudson
Jane Curtin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The episode Jane Curtin guest starred in first aired on November 26, 1977. She appeared with Gary Burghoff, Joanna Kerns and Phil Silvers.

Advertisement

Jamie Farr
20th Century Fox Television
Which "M*A*S*H" actor played Inspector Akmed Sadu of Interpol in two 1982 episodes?
Alan Alda
McLean Stevenson
Jamie Farr
Harry Morgan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In his first appearance, Jamie Farr appeared as Seymour. His last appearance was as Art Fuller in "Youth Takes a Holiday/ Don't Leave Home Without It/ Prisoner of Love."

Advertisement

Buddy Hackett
Wiki Commons By NBC Television
Which "The Love Bug" actor guest starred in a 1979 episode and a 1981 episode as two different characters?
Dean Jones
David Tomlinson
Joe Flynn
Buddy Hackett
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Buddy Hackett's two episodes are "Going My Way/ Dance with Me/ Doc, Be Patient" and "The Lady from Laramie/ Vicki Swings/ Phantom Bride." In the former, he played Mickey Greenbaum. In the latter, Hackett portrayed Julian Garfield.

Advertisement

David Hasselhoff
NBC
Which "Baywatch" actor guest starred as Brian Kiley in a 1981 episode?
Brandon Call
Jeremy Jackson
Michael Newman
David Hasselhoff
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

David Hasselhoff also guest starred on a 1980 episode as Tom Bell. His two episodes were called "Invisible Maniac/ September Song/ Peekaboo" and "Isaac and the Mermaids/ Humpty, Dumpty/ Aquaphobic."

Advertisement

Jack Klugman
ABC Television via Wiki Commons
Which "The Odd Couple" star appeared as Mel Davis in two 1985 episodes?
Tony Randall
Jack Lemmon
Jack Klugman
Walter Matthau
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jack Klugman appeared as Mel Davis on the two-part episode "Girl of the Midnight Sun/ There'll Be Some Changes Made/ Too Many Isaacs/ Mr. Smith Goes to Stockholm (Scandinavia Cruise). Both parts originally aired on February 2, 1985.

Advertisement

Susan Lucci
WikiCommons
Which soap opera legend appeared as Paula Hastings in a 1982 episode?
Jeanne Cooper
Deidre Hall
Alison Sweeny
Susan Lucci
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Susan Lucci appeared on the November 6, 1982 episode. Other celebrities on this episode were Elaine Joyce, Jerry Van Dyke, Morey Amsterdam and Rose Marie.

Advertisement

Rue McClanahan
Lifetime
Which golden girl appeared in six episodes of "The Love Boat?"
Estelle Getty
Bea Arthur
Betty White
Rue McClanahan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rue McClanahan first appeared on "The Love Boat" in 1978. She played April Dunlevy. Her last appearance was in 1984 as Cheryl Enicker.

Advertisement

Leslie Nielsen
Paramount Pictures
Which Canadian actor appeared three times, each time playing a different character?
Michael J. Fox
Mike Myers
John Candy
Leslie Nielsen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Leslie Nielsen appeared as Russ Blanchard, Dan Michaels and Hank Hardaway. He guest starred twice in the first season and once in the second.

Advertisement

You Got:
/40
kiko1000/E+/Getty Images