Three on a Date
{{Short description|1978 American film}}
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| genre = Comedy
Romance
| writer =
| screenplay = Michael Norell
Stanley Ralph Ross
| story = Dale McRaven
| based_on = {{Based on|Three on a Date|Stephanie Buffington}}
| director = Bill Bixby
| starring = {{plainlist|
- June Allyson
- Ray Bolger
- John Byner
- Didi Conn
- Carol Lawrence
- Meredith MacRae
- Rick Nelson
- Patrick Wayne
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| music = George Tipton
| country = United States
| language = English
| executive_producer = {{plainlist|
- Danny Thomas
- Ronald Jacobs
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| producer = David Shapiro
| location =
| cinematography = Charles W. Short
| editor = {{plainlist|
- Tom Stevens
- Jack McSweeney
- Michael Karr
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| camera =
| runtime = 100 minutes
| company = ABC Circle Films
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| network = ABC
| released = {{Start date|1978|02|17}}
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Three on a Date is a 1978 American made-for-television romantic comedy film directed by Bill Bixby. This movie-of-the-week premiered on ABC on February 17, 1978.The Titilating Trend in TV: Sex Makes it to Prime Time: Sex Is Busting Out All Over in Television Sex and the Television Series
Farley, Ellen; KNOEDELSEDER, WILLIAM K, JR. Los Angeles Times 19 Feb 1978: q1
Premise
Four couples are winners on a dating show.
Cast
(in alphabetical order)
- June Allyson: Marge Emery
- Loni Anderson: Angela Ross
- Ray Bolger: Andrew
- John Byner: Donald Lumis
- Didi Conn: Eve Harris
- Gary Crosby: Leonard
- Geoff Edwards: Emcee
- Carol Lawrence: Joan
- Meredith MacRae: Valerie Owens
- Rick Nelson: Bob Oakes
- Patrick Wayne: Roger Powell
- Introducing Forbesy Russell as Stephanie Barrington
Guest Stars
- James Hampton: Ernest
- Howard T. Platt: Frank
- Richard Libertini: Gabe
- And Branscombe Richmond as Allen Lunalilo
Co-Starring
- Joe Maross as Warren
- Pat Renella as Bobby
- Byron Webster as Mr. Plews
- John Dorsey as Himself
Featuring
- Nancy Cameron as Contestant
- Bob Cummings as Cab Driver
- Dana House as Contestant
- Harlee McBride as Model #1
- Denise Michele as Woman
- Stanley Ralph Ross as Al
- Bonwitt St. Claire as Contestant
- Debra Svensk as Beach Girl
- Sondra Theodore as Model #2
- Cynthia Wood as Stewardess
;Uncredited
- Danny Thomas: Man at airport
- Gregory Barnett: Bachelor #3
- Tracey Bregman: Contestant
Production
It was co produced by Danny Thomas.INSIDE TV: Wald to Join PBS in Public Affairs
Los Angeles Times 20 Dec 1977: g15.
Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it "a distinct and pleasant surprise".TV MOVIE REVIEW: Date Souffle a la Hawaii
Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times (17 Feb 1978: g27.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0078392}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20190903002505/https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b78038708 Three on a Date] at BFI
Category:1978 television films
Category:1978 romantic comedy films
Category:American Broadcasting Company original films
Category:American television films
Category:American romantic comedy films
Category:Films directed by Bill Bixby
Category:1970s English-language films
Category:English-language romantic comedy films
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