Guide Note

Fantasy Island is an American television show. It was spawned by the success of two made-for-television movies in 1977. The series originally aired in 1978 and was followed in 1998 by a revived series that was canceled in its first season. On the series guests would visit an exclusive island resort and fulfill many of their fantasies.

Fast Facts

Network: ABC
First aired: January 14, 1978
Finale: May 19, 1984
Starring: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize
Setting: The island of Kauai, Hawaii
1998 Revival starred: Malcolm McDowell and Mädchen Amick
Cost of a fantasy: $50,000
Famous quote: "De plane! De plane!"

Cast Information

Controversy

Producers cited that actor Hervé Villechaize propositioned women and quarreled with the staff. When he demanded in 1984 that his pay be increased to match his co-star Ricardo Montalban, he was fired, leading to the demise of the show in what came to be its last season.

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