The Love Boat Podcast
by Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan
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From 10 epsHosts
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Glynn Turman
May 2, 2026
54m 34s
Q&A, pt. 2
Apr 25, 2026
45m 14s
Diana Canova
Apr 18, 2026
47m 01s
Dispatch from Sea: Jill, Cindy, and Giuseppe
Apr 11, 2026
24m 31s
Lloyd J. Schwartz
Apr 4, 2026
59m 28s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/26 | Glynn Turman | Glynn Turman joins Fred, Ted, and Jill for a conversation that spans Broadway, Hollywood, and the open range. Glynn shares how he stumbled into his first role at age 12, his landmark 1978 production of Hamlet, and the inside story of how George Lucas had him in mind for Han Solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 54m 34s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | Q&A, pt. 2✨ | fan questionscelebrity stories+3 | — | — | — | Ginger RogersAretha Franklin+5 | — | 45m 14s | |
| 4/18/26 | Diana Canova✨ | actingmusical roots+3 | Diana Canova | — | — | Diana CanovaSoap+5 | — | 47m 01s | |
| 4/11/26 | Dispatch from Sea: Jill, Cindy, and Giuseppe✨ | cruisetelevision+4 | Jill WhelanLauren Tewes | Princess CruisesThe Love Boat | Regal PrincessIsland Princess | Love BoatJill Whelan+7 | — | 24m 31s | |
| 4/4/26 | Lloyd J. Schwartz✨ | television historysitcoms+3 | Lloyd Schwartz | The Love Boat PodcastThe Love Boat+1 | — | Lloyd SchwartzThe Love Boat+5 | — | 59m 28s | |
| 3/28/26 | Gregory Harrison✨ | actingtelevision history+4 | Gregory Harrison | The Glass Bottom BoatTrapper John, M.D. | — | Gregory HarrisonThe Love Boat+5 | — | 53m 04s | |
| 3/21/26 | Dispatch from Sea: Bernie, Fred, and Giuseppe✨ | cruisenostalgia+4 | Bernie KopellFred Grandy | Love Boat | Regal PrincessPacific Princess | Love BoatBernie Kopell+6 | — | 25m 14s | |
| 3/14/26 | Ted McGinley✨ | Love Boattelevision+5 | Ted McGinley | Burt Reynolds' Jupiter Theater | Palisades | Love BoatTed McGinley+6 | — | 53m 26s | |
| 3/7/26 | Q&A, pt. 1✨ | fan questionscomedy+3 | — | — | — | GopherJulie+3 | — | 48m 22s | |
| 2/28/26 | Judy Norton✨ | child starsdirecting+3 | Judy Norton | The WaltonsCircus of the Stars+1 | — | Judy NortonThe Waltons+6 | — | 49m 30s | |
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| 2/21/26 | Glenn Scarpelli✨ | guest reunionHollywood stories+3 | Glenn Scarpelli | Norman Lear | — | Glenn ScarpelliJill Whelan+7 | — | 49m 00s | |
| 2/14/26 | Garrett Morris | Garrett Morris, an original Saturday Night Live cast member and unforgettable Love Boat guest star, joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about his journey from New Orleans stages to television history. Reflecting on his time aboard the Pacific Princess alongside Roxy Roker, Garrett shares powerful stories about resilience, creativity, and the moments that shaped his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 45m 08s | ||||||
| 2/7/26 | Lydia Cornell | Lydia Cornell comes aboard for a career-spanning conversation about meeting Aaron Spelling, finding her voice as a writer, the “brutal” expectations of Hollywood, her private journey through sobriety, and the spiritual reset that shifted her focus from the spotlight to service. With six Love Boat appearances and a breakout role on Too Close for Comfort, Lydia reflects on surviving the industry—and redefining success—with humor and heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 34s | ||||||
| 1/31/26 | Linda Purl | Linda Purl joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a warm, insightful conversation spanning The Love Boat, Hollywood history, and a life devoted to the arts. Linda reflects on her memorable guest role, her deep theatrical roots, and the perspective she gained working alongside legends of television’s golden age. From growing up immersed in theater to finding creative freedom as a jazz and cabaret performer, Linda shares stories about craft, longevity, and why storytelling still matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | Juliet Mills | Juliet Mills (Nanny and the Professor, Passions, Beyond the Door) reunites with the gang for a heartfelt, laughter-filled voyage through her many appearances on The Love Boat, including the unforgettable family episode starring her father Sir John Mills and sister Hayley. She shares intimate stories about growing up surrounded by legends like Noël Coward, Vivien Leigh, and Laurence Olivier, her lifelong love of theater, and the friendships that made The Love Boat such a joyful set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 40m 55s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | The Love Boat Podcast Live At Sea: Memories on Deck (2025) | The crew is back together! Join us aboard a real Princess Cruise for "Memories on Deck," a special reunion featuring The Love Boat legends Bernie Kopell, Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan, Ted Lange, and Fred Grandy. Hosted by Cruise Director Giuseppe Moschella, this episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and stories from the show and the sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 24s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | The Love Boat Podcast Live At Sea (2025) | Set sail with the very first live recording of The Love Boat Podcast, captured aboard the Regal Princess during the Western Caribbean reunion cruise. Joined by a live audience, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan celebrate the podcast’s launch with laughter, heartfelt memories, and spontaneous crowd interactions. It’s a floating family reunion you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 59m 57s | ||||||
| 1/3/26 | Dispatch from Sea: Thre Real Crew (Bonus) | While sailing aboard the Love Boat Celebration at Sea cruise, Jill Whelan sits down with Captain Aldo Traverso to talk about his remarkable journey from 14-year-old cadet to commanding the very ship he helped christen. They discuss life at sea, family onboard, and the enduring impact of The Love Boat legacy. Then, Fred Grandy chats with Hotel General Manager Shane Mansfield to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a floating city, from logistics and leadership to heartfelt guest moments and the surprising connections forged on every voyage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 22m 19s | ||||||
| 12/27/25 | Dispatch from Sea: Becoming Isaac (Bonus) | In this special episode recorded aboard the Love Boat reunion cruise, Ted Lange joins Cruise Director Giuseppe Moschella to talk shop. From mastering the craft of bartending for the cameras to his successful transition into directing and writing, Ted shares the stories that defined his journey. Tune in for a candid, heartwarming look at life on and off the Pacific Princess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 16s | ||||||
| 12/20/25 | Jimmie Walker, Pt. 2 | Comedy legend Jimmie Walker returns for Part 2 of his unforgettable conversation with Fred, Ted, and Jill about his groundbreaking TV career, sharing jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories about the creative tensions on Good Times, how his iconic “Dyn-o-mite!” moment was shaped with director John Rich, and the surprising resistance it faced from Norman Lear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 24m 37s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | Jimmie Walker, Pt. 1 | Jimmy Walker (aka J.J. from Good Times) joins Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan to share behind-the-scenes memories from his guest appearance on The Love Boat — including a wild cruise shoot in Aruba — and reflects on his journey from performing with the Last Poets to headlining iconic comedy venues like the Improv and the Comedy Store, and the unexpected casting that made him a household name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 23s | ||||||
| 12/6/25 | Bernie Kopell | Bernie Kopell — the unforgettable Dr. Bricker — reunites with his Love Boat co-stars Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a conversation full of behind-the-scenes surprises. In this episode, Bernie reflects on his unlikely path to the Pacific Princess, from driving a New York City taxi to landing his first love scene with his crush! Together, they share stories of international filming adventures, close calls with customs officials, and the deep friendships that continue to sail strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 24m 15s | ||||||
| 11/29/25 | Morgan Fairchild | Morgan Fairchild reunites with Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan to revisit her unforgettable voyage on The Love Boat. In this episode, Morgan shares memories from filming in Australia and Fiji, the early career breaks that shaped her path, and the groundbreaking AIDS advocacy that made her one of Hollywood’s most courageous voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 49m 22s | ||||||
| 11/22/25 | Jamie Farr | Jamie Farr (best known as Corporal Klinger from MASH) boards The Love Boat Podcast to reflect on the golden age of television, his unforgettable time on the high seas, and how a show like The Love Boat gave stars like him the chance to laugh, connect, and break typecast molds. In this episode, Jamie opens up to Fred, Ted, and Jill about how Hollywood friendships led him from the battlefield of Korea to the luxury cruise ship stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 24s | ||||||
| 11/15/25 | Cynthia Lauren Tewes | Cynthia Lauren Tewes (aka Julie McCoy) joins her former castmates Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan for a warm and laughter-filled reunion. In this episode, the original Cruise Director opens up about her unforgettable journey to the Pacific Princess, from the audition that almost didn’t happen to becoming one of the most beloved characters on television. Hear never-before-told stories about life on set, run-ins with guest stars, and the deep, enduring friendships that continue to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 23m 52s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.