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The Couple Takes a Wife

(1972)

December 5, 1972• 1h 13m
100%
TMDB Score

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.

Jerry Paris

Director

Top Billed Cast

BB

Bill Bixby

Jeff Hamilton

PP

Paula Prentiss

Barbara Hamilton

VP

Valerie Perrine

Jennifer Allen

ML

Myrna Loy

Barbara's Mother

RG

Robert Goulet

Randy Perkins

NF

Nanette Fabray

Marion Randolph

LS

Larry Storch

David

MB

Mia Bendixsen

Christy Hamilton

DL

Dana Laurita

Mindy Hamilton

PM

Penny Marshall

Paula

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