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 |
Release | February 17, 1978 |
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. [1]
Four couples are winners on a dating show.
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Guest Stars
Co-Starring
Featuring
It was co produced by Danny Thomas. [2]
The Los Angeles Times called it "a distinct and pleasant surprise". [3]
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