{"id":53396,"date":"2019-02-14T17:50:08","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T22:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.moviefanfare.com\/?p=53396"},"modified":"2019-02-14T17:52:02","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T22:52:02","slug":"the-love-boat-has-the-greatest-opening-credits-sequence-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moviefanfare.com\/?p=53396","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;The Love Boat&#8221; Has the Greatest Opening Credits Sequence of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- JSON-LD markup generated by Google Structured Data Markup Helper. --> <script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> { \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\" : \"Article\", \"name\" : \"\u201cThe Love Boat\u201d Has the Greatest Opening Credits Sequence of All Time\", \"author\" : { \"@type\" : \"Person\", \"name\" : \"Chris Cummins\" }, \"datePublished\" : \"2019-02-14\", \"image\" : \"http:\/\/2h3mh837ken53kitqv1co5fh83o.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The_Love_Boat-1024x803.jpg\", \"articleBody\" : [ \"Okay, so maybe we are being hyperbolic due to all the love that\u2019s in the air today, but you have to admit that the credits to <EM><A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=the+love+boat&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=the+love+boat&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;The Love Boat&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Love Boat<\/A><\/EM> are pretty great. From 1977 to 1987, this hit ABC comedy adventure set a course for adventure and put viewers\u2019 minds on romance weekly through chronicling the exploits of the crew and passengers aboard the S.S. Pacific Princess. (Several TV movies prefaced the series\u2019 weekly journey). Produced by television powerhouse <A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=aaron+spelling&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=aaron+spelling&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;Aaron Spelling&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Aaron Spelling<\/A>, the show \u2014 which increased cruise travel tenfold \u2014 had lovable characters like Capt. Merrill Stubing (<A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Gavin%20MacLeod%7C523012&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Gavin%20MacLeod%7C523012&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;Gavin MacLeod&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gavin MacLeod<\/A>), Dr. Adam Bricker (<A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Bernie%20Kopell%7C494540&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Bernie%20Kopell%7C494540&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;Bernie Kopell&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bernie Kopell<\/A>), ship\u2019s purser Gopher (<A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Fred%20Grandy%7C890384&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Fred%20Grandy%7C890384&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;Fred Grandy&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fred Grandy<\/A>), bartender Isaac (<A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Ted%20Lange%7C768008&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Ted%20Lange%7C768008&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;Ted Lange&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ted Lange<\/A>), and cruise director Julie McCoy (<A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Lauren%20Tewes%7C708256&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Lauren%20Tewes%7C708256&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;Lauren Tewes&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lauren Tewes<\/A>) attempting to make the vacation dreams of diverse passengers come true during voyages to exotic ports of call.<\/P>\\n<P>The greatest appeal of <EM>The Love Boat<\/EM> was how the show utilized guest stars every week as passengers aboard the Princess. Through a mixture of Hollywood legends, rising stars, and, well, Hollywood has beens, the series harnessed the power of casting in a way that no show has done before. Or since for that matter. Looking back at <EM>The Love Boat<\/EM> from a 2019 point of view, it\u2019s easy to get snarky about the series\u2019 sometimes awkward fondness for tonal shifts, it\u2019s irksome laugh track, and its dubious celebrity guest roster, but during its initial airing these things were all celebrated. <EM>The Love Boat<\/EM> is very much a product of its time, rich with excess and corny storylines played completely without any semblance of irony. And you know what? It is still an absolute blast to watch, the ultimate in nostalgic television comfort food.<\/P>\\n<P>Now conversation on <EM>The Love Boat<\/EM> would be complete without a mention of Jack Jones\u2019 soaring theme song. Written by Charles Fox (who also co-wrote the hit tune \u201cKilling me Softly with His Song\u201d) and 1970s icon <A href=\\\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=paul+williams&amp;mod=AP\\\" onclick=\\\"_gaq.push([&#39;_trackEvent&#39;, &#39;outbound-article&#39;, &#39;https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=paul+williams&amp;mod=AP&#39;, &#39;Paul Williams&#39;]);\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Paul Williams<\/A>, the jaunty, unforgettable tune was released as a single\u2013making its way into the Top 40 in 1980. Simpler times. <\/P>\\n<P>Here\u2019s a sample of the show\u2019s fun opening credits sequence. Cliche though it may be, they really don\u2019t make \u2019em like this any more\", \"So the next time you are feeling down, check out <EM>The Love Boat<\/EM> and let warm memories of this TV classic float back to you. Welcome aboard it\u2019s love-ove-ove!\" ], \"publisher\" : [ { \"@type\" : \"Organization\", \"name\" : \"MovieFanFare\" }, { \"@type\" : \"Organization\", \"name\" : \"Movies Unlimited\" } ] } <\/script><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.moviefanfare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The_Love_Boat-1024x803.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-53398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onecinephile.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The_Love_Boat-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onecinephile.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The_Love_Boat-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onecinephile.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The_Love_Boat-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onecinephile.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/The_Love_Boat.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Okay, so maybe we are being hyperbolic due to all the love that&#8217;s in the air today, but you have to admit that the credits to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=the+love+boat&#038;mod=AP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Love Boat<\/a><\/em> are pretty great. From 1977 to 1987, this hit ABC comedy adventure set a course for adventure and put viewers&#8217; minds on romance weekly through chronicling the exploits of the crew and passengers aboard the S.S. Pacific Princess. (Several TV movies prefaced the series&#8217; weekly journey). Produced by television powerhouse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?q=aaron+spelling&#038;mod=AP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Aaron Spelling<\/a>, the show &#8212; which increased cruise travel tenfold &#8212; had lovable characters like Capt. Merrill Stubing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Gavin%20MacLeod%7C523012&#038;mod=AP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gavin MacLeod<\/a>), Dr. Adam Bricker (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Bernie%20Kopell%7C494540&#038;mod=AP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Bernie Kopell<\/a>), ship&#8217;s purser Gopher (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Fred%20Grandy%7C890384&#038;mod=AP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fred Grandy<\/a>), bartender Isaac (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Ted%20Lange%7C768008&#038;mod=AP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ted Lange<\/a>), and cruise director Julie McCoy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moviesunlimited.com\/search?cr=Lauren%20Tewes%7C708256&#038;mod=AP\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lauren Tewes<\/a>) attempting to make the vacation dreams of diverse passengers come true during voyages to exotic ports of call.<\/p>\n<p>The greatest appeal of <em>The Love Boat<\/em> was how the show utilized guest stars every week as passengers aboard the Princess. Through a mixture of Hollywood legends, rising stars, and, well, Hollywood has beens, the series harnessed the power of casting in a way that no show has done before. Or since for that matter. Looking back at <em>The Love Boat<\/em> from a 2019 point of view, it&#8217;s easy to get snarky about the series&#8217; sometimes awkward fondness for tonal shifts, it&#8217;s irksome laugh track, and its dubious celebrity guest roster, but during its initial airing these things were all celebrated. <em>The Love Boat<\/em> is very much a product of its time, rich with excess and corny storylines played completely without any semblance of irony. And you know what? It is still an absolute blast to watch, the ultimate in nostalgic television comfort food.<\/p>\n<p>Now conversation on <em>The Love Boat<\/em> would be complete without a mention of Jack Jones&#8217; soaring theme song. 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