Dispatch from Sea: Bernie, Fred, and Giuseppe

About this episode

Giuseppe Moschella interviews Love Boat legends Bernie Kopell and Fred Grandy about their experiences and the show's impact over the years.

Recorded aboard the Regal Princess, Cruise Director Giuseppe Moschella sits down with two Love Boat legends. First, he chats with Bernie Kopell about the joy of being back at sea and their favorite memories from the Pacific Princess. Then, Fred Grandy joins for a fascinating conversation about how the Love Boat helped launch an entire industry, and why the show still resonates with new generations five decades on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Giuseppe Moschella

Guests: Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy

Topics covered

• cruise
• nostalgia
• television history
• entertainment industry
• interviews
• memories

Keywords

• Love Boat
• Bernie Kopell
• Fred Grandy
• Giuseppe Moschella
• Regal Princess
• Pacific Princess
• television
• cruise industry

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Love Boat

Places: Regal Princess, Pacific Princess

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