The Couple Takes a Wife(1972)
The Couple Takes a Wife Synopsis
Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
The Couple Takes a Wife (1972) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Jerry Paris, released on December 5, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Bill Bixby, Paula Prentiss, Valerie Perrine and Myrna Loy. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Paris
- Writers:
- Susan Silver
- Producers:
- George Eckstein
- Production:
- Universal Television, ABC
- Status:
- Released
The Couple Takes a Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Bixby
as Jeff Hamilton
Paula Prentiss
as Barbara Hamilton
Valerie Perrine
as Jennifer Allen
Myrna Loy
as Barbara's Mother
Robert Goulet
as Randy Perkins
Nanette Fabray
as Marion Randolph
Larry Storch
as David
- Mia Bendixsen
Mia Bendixsen
as Christy Hamilton
- Dana Laurita
Dana Laurita
as Mindy Hamilton
Penny Marshall
as Paula
Dwan Smith
as Ginger
Carmen Zapata
as Maria
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Paris, written by Susan Silver, produced by George Eckstein.
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The Couple Takes a Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Couple Takes a Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Couple Takes a Wife?
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The main cast of The Couple Takes a Wife (1972) includes Bill Bixby, Paula Prentiss, Valerie Perrine, Myrna Loy and Robert Goulet. The film was directed by Jerry Paris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Couple Takes a Wife released?
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The Couple Takes a Wife was released on December 5, 1972 and runs for 1h 13m.
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The Couple Takes a Wife (1972) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.