The remarkable life, career, and faith journey of the star of The Love Boat and The Mary Tyler Moore Show For sixteen straight years, millions of Americans welcomed Gavin MacLeod into their living rooms every Saturday night and watched as he transformed himself from the endearing everyman of The Mary Tyler Moore Show's Murray Slaughter into the leading, lovable father figure of The Love Boat, Captain Merrill Stubing, at the height of TV's boom years. Now, with humor, grace, and wide-eyed enthusiasm, Gavin takes us behind the scenes of his sixty-plus years in show business as he meets and works with countless stars, including Cary Grant, Steve McQueen, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Betty White, and more Come aboard as Gavin MacLeod pulls back the curtain on the ups and downs of his remarkable life, shares his travels as an ambassador for Princess Cruises, and opens up about the deep faith in God that shines through in his trademark smile. You will love this book. It's filled with fun, faith, and hope. Just like my friend Gavin MacLeod ? ? Florence Henderson, actor, singer, and America's favorite TV mom Compelling and candid . . . will leave you inspired, refreshed, and encouraged . . . This book is like the midnight buffet without the calories ? ? Governor Mike Huckabee, syndicated TV and radio host and bestselling author Gavin epitomizes the old-fashioned concept of a gentleman. He is a loving, generous, and authentic seeker of God's truth. His life story speaks for itself.? ? Kathie Lee Gifford, cohost of the Today show