The Couple Takes a Wife

19721h 13mReleased

ComedyTV Movie

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.

Released: Dec 5, 1972

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Bill Bixby

Jeff Hamilton

Paula Prentiss

Barbara Hamilton

Valerie Perrine

Jennifer Allen

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