Three on a Date

1978 American film

June Allyson
Ray Bolger
John Byner
Didi Conn
Carol Lawrence
Meredith MacRae
Rick Nelson
Patrick Wayne

Music byGeorge TiptonCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishProductionExecutive producers

Danny Thomas
Ronald Jacobs

ProducerDavid ShapiroCinematographyCharles W. ShortEditors

Tom Stevens
Jack McSweeney
Michael Karr

Running time100 minutesProduction companyABC Circle FilmsOriginal releaseNetworkABCReleaseFebruary 17, 1978 (1978-02-17)

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.^[1]

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.^[2]

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it "a distinct and pleasant surprise".^[3]

References

^ 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
^ INSIDE TV: Wald to Join PBS in Public Affairs Los Angeles Times 20 Dec 1977: g15.
^ TV MOVIE REVIEW: Date Souffle a la Hawaii Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times (17 Feb 1978: g27.