The Couple Takes a Wife

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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.

Cast: Bill Bixby, Paula Prentiss, Valerie Perrine, Myrna Loy, Robert Goulet, more

Director: Jerry Paris

Genres: Comedy, TV Movie

Cast

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The Couple Takes a Wife

Overview

Cast

Bill Bixby

Paula Prentiss

Valerie Perrine

Myrna Loy

Robert Goulet

Nanette Fabray

Larry Storch

Mia Bendixsen

Dana Laurita

Penny Marshall

Dwan Smith

Carmen Zapata

Ruth McDevitt

Bert Holland

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