The Couple Takes a Wife

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The Couple Takes a Wife

1972

1h 13m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

TV Movie

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

Starring

Bill Bixby

Jeff Hamilton

Paula Prentiss

Barbara Hamilton

Valerie Perrine

Jennifer Allen

Myrna Loy

Barbara's Mother

Robert Goulet

Randy Perkins

Nanette Fabray

Marion Randolph

Larry Storch

David

Mia Bendixsen

Christy Hamilton

Dana Laurita

Mindy Hamilton

Penny Marshall

Paula

Creative team

Directed by: Jerry Paris
Written by: Susan Silver
Produced by: George Eckstein

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