roneysam The idea that some reviewers came to an 80's slapstick comedy tv show looking for a work of art in acting and plot devices is laughable. Who TF cares?! Its a light hearted escape with a few giggles. That's all its intended as. If you were looking for great artistry, and ended up here, that's on you for being an idiot. Its just fun and stupid for no reason, and that's how its meant to be. Lighten up.

ebiros2 I love this series not only for its style, but because I have love for all manner of boats.Especially when this series started, Princess Cruise was using a boat that was made in Germany. For some reason, German made boats has special appeal to me. I think the one they use in the opening scene is really beautiful.The other thing that I love about this series is its theme song. It's a disco type song, but fabulous. Going down the list of things I like about this series, the guest stars that comes on board every week always were interesting. Often serious character actors would come on board and go along with the comedy. It showed the side of them never seen elsewhere. I also liked the port of call the ship makes in each episodes. Many places looked stunningly beautiful.So what's not to like about a series like this ? It's a classic that's still a joy to watch.

DKosty123 Spelling productions did not make Love, American Style. They took the basic concept of it, added places for the love to happen (on a Princess Cruise ship & in ports of call), a regular crew, & mass produced 10 years of the Love Boat. Part of the reason it worked was the ship as you could dream of being on a cruise & never leave your living room.Each episode usually had 2 or three plot lines with different guests involved. Each one would involve the crew interacting with the guests. Each one would usually have a happy ending. Sometimes, episodes would even go 2 hours. Princess Cruises definitely got a lot of valuable promo from this series.Like Love American Style, the love aspect would get by with a wink, a grin, & some subtle hints of the feelings that were really going on. The crew was a pretty talented ensemble. Gavin McCloud as your Captain became more of less the star of the show. Bernie Kopell as the ships playboy Doctor became a key factor a lot of times. Lauren Tewes was the supposed hot cruise director. Then there was Gopher & the bartender always around either when you need them or not around when you need them.The guest stars would read like a whose who of 1960's & 70's actors & actresses. It was amazing how many folks would get drawn on board this ship. Realism, this show has little. Bubble gum for the brain, that is where this show comes from. "Come Aboard, We're Expecting you!"

drlong417 I'm enjoying watching "The Love Boat" here in France while on a job for a few months....it's on a regular (non-cable) channel (FR3) every morning from 10:30 till 11:30....the French have never taken it off, and it still gets good ratings! It's great seeing all the old stars, and getting a taste of home, too! Bon voyage! Also, for those who are I Love Lucy fans, join www.lucyfan.com the Lucy fan site...or go visit the Lucy-Desi museum in her hometown of Jamestown, New York...conventions of Lucyfans are held there twice a year! Happy travels! P.S. 4 US soap operas are also shown on French TV (but from 3 years ago!)--Young and Restless, Bold and Beautiful, Days of our Lives, and Guiding Light!