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The Couple Takes a Wife (1972)

The Couple Takes a Wife

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1h 13m

December 5th, 1972

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Synopsis

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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Cast

Bill Bixby
Jeff Hamilton
Paula Prentiss
Barbara Hamilton
Myrna Loy
Barbara's Mother
Robert Goulet
Randy Perkins
Nanette Fabray
Marion Randolph
Larry Storch
David
Valerie Perrine
Jennifer Allen
Mia Bendixsen
Christy Hamilton
Dana Laurita
Mindy Hamilton
Carmen Zapata
Maria
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Directors

Jerry Paris
Full cast & crew

Producers

George Eckstein
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Susan Silver
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Keywords

marriage
sexism
housewife
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

December 5th, 1972 (United States of America)
December 5th, 1972 (United States of America) ABC TV

Alternative Titles

The Couple Takes a Wife (original title)
¿Por qué tenía que pasarte a ti? (Spain)
The Couple Takes a Wife (United States of America)

Locations

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA (studio)

Running Times

73 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
Universal Television

Distribution Companies

Acme Films (Philippines)
Rank Film Distributors (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Loving the Classics (United States of America)
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Universal Title (titles and opticals)

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