Bernie Kopell is best known for his role as Dr. Adam Bricker on The Love Boat. The actor, now 92, played the cruise ship’s charming doctor from 1977 to 1986. In a recent interview, Bernie Kopell revealed the unconventional story behind how his character got his memorable name.

According to Parade, Bernie Kopell explained that the name change came after director Hy Averback felt Dr. Adam O’Neill, the character’s original name in the 1976 Love Boat movie, didn’t suit him. Kopell said he helped brainstorm a new name, landing on Bricker, a subtle play on words that reflected the character’s flirtatious charm without being too obvious.

Bernie Kopell Shares the Name-Change Story

During late-night meetings, Bernie Kopell recalled, the team tried various options for the doctor’s name. Averback

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