Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island (1977-1984)

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Smiles everyone, Smiles! So began this long-running (7 season) series which was one of the ABC Network's anthology/guest-cast series (along with The Love Boat) that proved wildly popular. Each week two guests came to Fantasy Island to get their wish/fantasy fulfilled. Their mysterious host, the debonair and suave white-suited Mr. Roarke, would do the sometimes impossible and grant them their wishes...but there was always some twist to the fantasy, letting the guest learn something about themselves or get something they weren't expecting. Best remembered for the presence of Herve Villechaize as the diminutive "Tattoo" and his cry of "De plane! De plane!" the show proved popular enough to go the distance and then spawn a brief revival/remake in the 1990s. A remake, Fantasy Island (1998) in the late 1990s was not as successful as its predecessor.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E22Surrogate Mother / The Ideal WomanMay 19, 1984
S07E21Bojangles and the Dancer / Deuces Are WildMay 12, 1984
S07E20Don Juan's Last Affair / Final AdieuApr 14, 1984
S07E19Lost and Found / Dick Turpin's Last RideApr 7, 1984
S07E18Mermaid and the Matchmaker / The Obsolete ManMar 24, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Fantasy Island first premiere?

Fantasy Island premiered on January 14, 1977.

Who played the character of Mr. Roarke in Fantasy Island?

The character of Mr. Roarke was played by Ricardo Montalban.

How many guests did Fantasy Island usually feature in each episode?

Fantasy Island usually featured two or three guests in each episode.

What was the signature line that Mr. Roarke said to each guest upon their arrival?

The signature line that Mr. Roarke said to each guest upon their arrival was "Welcome to Fantasy Island."

Did Fantasy Island have a recurring villain?

Yes, Fantasy Island had a recurring villain named Dr. Boris Balinkoff.

Who played the character of Tattoo in Fantasy Island?

The character of Tattoo was played by actor Herv\u00e9 Villechaize.

Did Fantasy Island have a sequel or spin-off?

Yes, Fantasy Island had a spin-off titled "The Love Boat" which premiered a year after Fantasy Island's debut.

What was the show's premise?

The premise of Fantasy Island was to fulfill the deepest desires of its guests. It was advertised as "the ultimate escape."

Did every guest have their wish fulfilled in each episode?

No, not every guest had their wish fulfilled in each episode. Sometimes the guests' deepest desires were not what they seemed.

Did Fantasy Island tackle serious social issues or have political commentary?

Yes, Fantasy Island occasionally tackled serious social issues and had political commentary in some of its episodes.

Who was the creator of Fantasy Island?

Fantasy Island was created by Gene Levitt, who also created other popular TV shows like "The Rifleman" and "My Three Sons."

Did Fantasy Island have a lot of guest stars?

Yes, Fantasy Island had many guest stars including famous actors and actresses from Hollywood's golden era.

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Also known as

  • La Isla de la Fantasía (Colombia)
  • Το Νησί Της Φαντασίας (Greece)

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