Three on a Date
| Three on a Date | |
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| Genre | Comedy Romance |
| Based on | book by Stephanie Buffington |
| Screenplay by |
Michael Norell Stanley Ralph Ross |
| Story by | Dale McRaven |
| Directed by | Bill Bixby |
| Starring | |
| Music by | George Tipton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | David Shapiro |
| Cinematography | Charles W. Short |
| Editors |
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| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Production company | ABC Circle Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
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Three on a Date is a 1978 American made-for-television romantic comedy film directed by Bill Bixby. This movie-of-the-week premiered on ABC on February 17, 1978.
Premise
Four couples are winners on a dating show.
Cast
(in alphabetical order)
- June Allyson: Marge Emery
- Loni Anderson: Angela Ross
- Ray Bolger: Andrew
- John Byner: Donald Lumis
- Didi Conn: Eve Harris
- Gary Crosby: Leonard
- Geoff Edwards: Emcee
- Carol Lawrence: Joan
- Meredith MacRae: Valerie Owens
- Rick Nelson: Bob Oakes
- Patrick Wayne: Roger Powell
- Introducing Forbesy Russell as Stephanie Barrington
Guest Stars
- James Hampton: Ernest
- Howard T. Platt: Frank
- Richard Libertini: Gabe
- And Branscombe Richmond as Allen Lunalilo
Co-Starring
- Joe Maross as Warren
- Pat Renella as Bobby
- Byron Webster as Mr. Plews
- John Dorsey as Himself
Featuring
- Nancy Cameron as Contestant
- Bob Cummings as Cab Driver
- Dana House as Contestant
- Harlee McBride as Model #1
- Denise Michele as Woman
- Stanley Ralph Ross as Al
- Bonwitt St. Claire as Contestant
- Debra Svensk as Beach Girl
- Sondra Theodore as Model #2
- Cynthia Wood as Stewardess
- Uncredited
- Danny Thomas: Man at airport
- Gregory Barnett: Bachelor #3
- Tracey Bregman: Contestant
Production
It was co produced by Danny Thomas.
Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it "a distinct and pleasant surprise".