The Couple Takes a Wife

Dec 5, 1972

1h 13m

★ 0.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

TV Movie

Production Companies

Universal Television

ABC

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Cast

Jeff Hamilton

Bill Bixby

Barbara Hamilton

Paula Prentiss

Jennifer Allen

Valerie Perrine

Barbara's Mother

Myrna Loy

Randy Perkins

Robert Goulet

Marion Randolph

Nanette Fabray

David

Larry Storch

Christy Hamilton

Mia Bendixsen

Mindy Hamilton

Dana Laurita

Paula

Penny Marshall

Ginger

Dwan Smith

Maria

Carmen Zapata

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