Robert Blake wanted to enlist other 1970s television stars to rally public support as he awaited trial on charges of murdering his wife, the Los Angeles Times reported this week. Who he wanted, as revealed to his publicist in jailhouse tapes and transcripts:

* Gavin MacLeod, captain of The Love Boat. Quote Blake: "He's perfect."

* Suzanne Pleshette of The Bob Newhart Show. "The whole world loves her," Blake said.

* Lindsay Wagner, the Bionic Woman. "It should be one person after the other," said Blake, who was acquitted of murder charges.