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Ted Lange's 15 Kisses of Diahann Carroll
16 Feb
Summary
- Ted Lange playfully kissed Diahann Carroll 15 times during filming.
- Carroll's role was Roxy Blue in The Love Boat's fifth episode.
- Diahann Carroll passed away in 2019 at age 84.
Ted Lange fondly remembers his time acting alongside Diahann Carroll on the 1977 episode of The Love Boat. Lange, who played bartender Isaac Watson, admitted to playfully kissing Carroll approximately 15 times before she noticed his intentional 'mistakes'.
Carroll portrayed Roxy Blue, Isaac's favorite singer, in the fifth episode of the show's first season. The acclaimed actress, who also starred in the groundbreaking sitcom "Julia," passed away in 2019 at the age of 84. Her career spanned numerous iconic television series, cementing her status as a beloved performer.
Lange described Carroll as a "delight" and acknowledged her impressive talent. He continued his acting career after The Love Boat with roles in shows like "In the Heat of the Night" and "General Hospital."
