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Gavin MacLeod, Jill Whelan, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Fred Grandy and Ted McGinley, the stars of the classic series “The Love Boat,” gather live on TODAY for the beloved show’s 40th anniversary. The Love Boat was an American television series set on a cruise ship which aired on the ABC Television Network from May 5, 1977, until May 24, 1986; three-hour specials aired in 1986–87 and 1990. The show revolves around the ship's captain (played by Gavin MacLeod) and a handful of its crew, with several passengers – played by different guest actors for each episode – having romantic and humorous adventures. It was part of ABC's popular Saturday night lineup that included Fantasy Island until that show ended in 1984. https://youtu.be/adgESQdgnPQ And they get a big surprise live on air: the news that they’re getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Sources: Today & Wikipedia) RELATED STORIES: Disturbing TV Sitcom Episodes From The 70s And 80s TV’s Most Memorable Sitcoms-Turned-Movies Please Do Not Resurrect These TV Shows! If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It 1976: America’s Favorite Female Comedy Duo: Laverne and Shirley Gilligan’s Island: Just Sit Right Back And You’ll Hear A Surprising Tale… Here’s The Real Story Of A Lovely Lady And A Man Named Brady