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The Couple Takes a Wife (1972)
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.
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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.
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Genre:Comedy, TV Movie
Written By:Susan Silver
In Theaters:12/5/1972
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Runtime:73 minutes
Studio:Universal Television, ABC
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