6. The Love Boat
On The Air For: 9 seasons
Est. Star’s Salary: Unknown
An atypical sitcom, The Love Boat incorporates drama elements, becoming more of a serialized romantic comedy. Airing on ABC from 1977 to 1986, the show lasted for nine seasons and then five movie-length specials.
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The show was actually based on a nonfiction book about the lives of people aboard cruise ships, following the captain and crewmembers as well as guests on the ship. The show featured an iconic theme song sung by Jack Jones, and later Dionne Warwick.