The Couple Takes a Wife

The Couple Takes a Wife

73 mins | Comedy, TV Movie | Dec. 5, 1972

Complications ensue when an overworked couple decide 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

73 mins | Comedy, TV Movie | Dec. 5, 1972

The Couple Takes a Wife
Complications ensue when an overworked couple decide to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
Producers Universal Television
Original title The Couple Takes a Wife
Directors Jerry Paris
Writers Susan Silver

Cast

Bill Bixby

as Jeff Hamilton

Paula Prentiss

as Barbara Hamilton

Myrna Loy

as Barbara's Mother

Robert Goulet

as Randy Perkins

Nanette Fabray

as Marion Randolph

Larry Storch

as David

Valerie Perrine

as Jennifer Allen

Mia Bendixsen

as Christy Hamilton

Dana Laurita

as Mindy Hamilton

Penny Marshall

as Paula

Dwan Smith

as Ginger

Carmen Zapata

as Maria

Ruth McDevitt

as Mrs. Flanagan

Bert Holland

as Mr. Kaplan

Shirley Mitchell

as Employment Clerk

Ralph O'Hara

as Hotel Clerk

Tim Haldeman

as Bellboy

Helen Kleeb

as Miss Robbins