The Couple Takes a Wife

Nan
1h 13m
1972

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1972-12-05

Top Billed Cast

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

Dwan Smith

Ginger

Carmen Zapata

Maria

Ruth McDevitt

Mrs. Flanagan

Bert Holland

Mr. Kaplan

Shirley Mitchell

Employment Clerk

Ralph O'Hara

Hotel Clerk

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