1972ComedyTV Movie1h 13m

The Couple Takes a Wife

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.

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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

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Mia Bendixsen

Christy Hamilton

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Dana Laurita

Mindy Hamilton

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Paula

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Information

StatusReleased
Original Languageen

Keywords

housewifesexismwomen's liberationunconventional arrangement

Production

Universal Television
Universal Television
ABC
ABC