CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 1h 13m

The Couple Takes a Wife

100%(1)IMDbComedyTV Movie

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.

Directed byJerry Paris

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: EN
Released: December 5, 1972

Studios

Universal Television

ABC

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Jeff Hamilton

Paula Prentiss

Paula Prentiss

Barbara Hamilton

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

Jennifer Allen

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Barbara's Mother

Robert Goulet

Robert Goulet

Randy Perkins

Nanette Fabray

Nanette Fabray

Marion Randolph

Larry Storch

Larry Storch

David

Mia Bendixsen

Christy Hamilton

Dana Laurita

Mindy Hamilton

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Paula

Creative team

Directed by: Jerry Paris
Written by: Susan Silver
Produced by: George Eckstein

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