Fantasy Island
| Television series | |
|---|---|
| German title | Fantasy Island (Island of Dreams) |
| Original title | Fantasy Island |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Year (s) | 1978-1998 |
| length | 60 minutes |
| Episodes | 165 (total)
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| genre | Fantasy series |
| idea | Gene Levitt |
| First broadcast | January 14, 1977 (USA) on ABC |
| German-language first broadcast |
July 7, 1989 on Sat.1 |
| occupation | |
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Fantasy Island is the title of two American fantasy family series about a millionaire gifted with magical powers on a tropical vacation island. The role of millionaire was played by Ricardo Montalbán from 1977 to 1984 , and Malcolm McDowell from 1998 to 1999 .
The Original Series (1977–1984)
concept
On the tropical vacation island Fantasy Island somewhere in the Pacific (it was actually shot in California ) the mysterious millionaire Mr. Roarke - always cultured and dressed in white - welcomes his guests to fulfill their fantastic dreams; This, however, on the condition that they have previously paid 50,000 US dollars for their stay and leave the island after fulfilling their wish, but at the latest after three days. In one episode, however, Roarke also mentions lowering the price of US $ 50,000 for some guests if they cannot pay it, and some characters also win the trip in a competition.
Roarke acts as something of a psychological advisor. Upon arrival, the guests mostly harbor dreams of fame, fortune or youthfulness, while at the end of their trip they often gain self-knowledge and have learned to be content with “simple” interpersonal values. The German counterpart was the series Insel der Träume with Rolf Henniger , which was broadcast on ZDF in 1991 .
Always at Roarke's side was his assistant, Tattoo, who, besides ringing the arrival bell, took on numerous other tasks on the island. He seemed to be Roarke's best friend and knew a lot more - but by no means all - of his secrets. From 1980, Julie joined the staff of the island for a few episodes. The blond, young woman mainly took care of the wishes and dreams of the children's guests. In 1983 Hervé Villechaize and with it Tattoo left the island and was replaced by the British butler Lawrence, who embodied exactly the opposite character of Tattoo.
Each episode followed a similar pattern. After the announcement of the plane (or the balloon), Roarke and Tattoo (Julie / Lawrence) go out to greet the guests. As these arrive, Roarke explains the problem or concern to the person and already suggests difficulties or possible tension. This is where the guests come together for the first and last time. Now the two (sometimes three) storylines were told alternately in parallel. At first everything seems to go according to the person's wishes, but then difficulties arise or they notice that their dream is not developing as positively as expected. At this point Roarke usually intervenes in the process and suggests a solution. In the end, everything turns out to be good and the guests say goodbye overjoyed. Only in a few cases did anyone return to Fantasy Island.
With the success of the series, more and more stars from the American film and television business wanted to appear as guest stars on the series.
Episode list
| 1. Money and girls perk you up |
| 2. Those who are in the shadows |
| 3. The prince and a sheriff |
| 4. Coped with the past |
| 5. Heavy cars, easy girls |
| 6. In search of happiness |
| 7. Famous and notorious |
| 8. Dangerous game |
| 9. Be a hero for once |
| 10. It's hard for professionals |
| 11. Perfect happiness |
| 12. Practice and theory |
| 13. Successfully in love |
| 14. Happiness has many faces |
| 15. Those who have a choice are spoiled for choice |
| 16. Going astray |
| 17. Pickpockets and pirates |
| 18. Hunted and pursued |
| 19. Poets, graves and scholars |
| 20. Love and jewels |
| 21. Rough girls, soft guys |
| 22. Flaming dreams |
| 23. The heart decides |
| 24. The simple life |
| 25. Unusual experiences |
| 26. As in the old days |
| 27. Angels and Devils |
| 28. Of vampires and admirers |
| 29. Money doesn't make you happy |
| 30. Lies have short legs |
| 31. Children's face and poker face |
| 32. Each in his own way |
| 33. With very personal commitment |
| 34. Hunting fever and shopping frenzy |
| 35. Real mothers, false spirits |
| 36. Old love doesn't rust |
| 37. Every beginning is difficult |
| 38. Champions among themselves |
| 39. Children's dreams come true |
| 40. Everything turns out differently |
| 41. It's easier together |
| 42. God of love and civil war |
| 43. Renunciation for love |
| 44. Career and retaliation |
| 45. Pact with the devil |
| 46. With courage in heart |
| 47. Behind clouds and ocean waves |
| 48. Exotic wedding |
| 49. Unexpected talent |
| 50. Tattoos romance |
| 51. Beloved idols |
| 52. The dancer and the will |
| 53. The deceptive past |
| 54th class reunion |
| 55. It doesn't work out |
| 56. Sacrifice of love |
| 57. Luck on the trapeze |
| 58. Wanted and found |
| 59. Inventor's luck |
| 60. Beauty, the beast and three feathers |
| 61. Big bills and fine wines |
| 62. Life to love |
| 63. Fine people and Cinderella |
| 64th night full of horrors |
| 65. Mother and artist happiness |
| 66. Violence of words |
| 67. Hero and heroine wanted |
| 68. Playmate against her will |
| 69. People from yesterday and tomorrow |
| 70. In the last second |
| 71. Freed from the curse |
| 72. Late insight |
| 73. Beloved traditions |
| 74. Lose and win |
| 75. Art experiments |
| 76. Millions of years ago |
| 77. The confrontation |
| 78. Jungle stories |
| 79. Money and experiments |
| 80. Death has no power |
| 81. The solution to the riddle |
| 82. Life after the dream |
| 83. With last strength |
| 84. Freed from nightmares |
| 85. Children's dream and hot story |
| 86. Happiness is helped on the jumps |
| 87. A great moment |
| 88. The devil and the beautiful |
| 89. Wrong spell |
| 90. With and without responsibility |
| 91. The adversities of life |
| 92. Happily united |
| 93. In the volcano of feelings |
| 94. Dangerous poker game |
| 95. Love may win |
| 96. Conquered with charm |
| 97. Bred to life |
| 98. When dreams come true |
| 99. Late revenge |
| 100. Three wishes and three fathers |
| 101. Lies of despair |
| 102. A perfect woman, a perfect man |
| 103. Computer games |
| 104. Excessive desires |
| 105. Of outer and inner beauty |
| 106. Fierce opponents |
| 107. Bets have beautiful legs |
| 108. The world belongs to the able |
| 109. A curse is defeated |
| 110. Ginger and Max |
| 111. Stage fright and trial by fire |
| 112. Three angels |
| 113. Playing with fire |
| 114. Rehabilitated and reconciled |
| 115. It's about millions |
| 116. Long fingers, later success |
| 117. Fame and fortune |
| 118. A happy farewell |
| 119. It doesn't always have to be a career |
| 120. Boards that mean the world |
| 121. Royal wishes |
| 122. The second chance |
| 123. Welcome to the club |
| 124. Eternal happiness |
| 125. Behind the scenes |
| 126. A sacrifice must be made |
| 127. Failure and salvation |
| 128. Nobody is perfect |
| 129. United in the future |
| 130. Pure jealousy |
| 131. Be normal for once |
| 132. The sisters |
| 133. The last curtain falls |
| 134. The love sacrifice |
| 135. Your choice |
| 136. To err is human |
| 137. Affair is not allowed |
| 138. The Fantasy Island girl |
| 139. Feelings of guilt |
| 140. Rules of the game of life |
| 141. Love knows no boundaries |
| 142. Love cannot be forced |
| 143. Erased times |
| 144. Dark forces |
| 145. All in sequence |
| 146. Obsessive-compulsive ideas |
| 147. Almost like in a fairy tale |
| 148. For a new one |
| 149. Love and farewell |
| 150. The dancer and the girl team |
| 151. A valuable experience |
Awards
Between 1978 and 1983, the series was nominated four times for an Emmy . In 1982 Hervé Villechaize was nominated for the Golden Globe Award .
synchronization
- Ricardo Montalban: Horst Stark
- Hervé Villechaize: Peter Heinrich
| Television series | |
|---|---|
| German title | Fantasy Island |
| Original title | Fantasy Island |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Year (s) | 1998-1999 |
| length | 60 minutes |
| Episodes | 13 in 1 season |
| genre | Fantasy series |
| idea |
Gene Levitt / Barry Sonnenfeld |
| First broadcast | September 26, 1998 on ABC |
| German-language first broadcast |
March 3, 2000 on Sat.1 |
| occupation | |
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The follow-up series (1998–1999)
concept
In 1998, ABC decided to produce a follow-up series in which Malcolm McDowell now took on the role of Roarke - mostly dressed in black. This time it was clear from the start that Roarke and his staff had supernatural abilities. The series should score with black humor.
New characters were created, like the beautiful shapeshifter Ariel, who was also responsible for creating the magical worlds on the island. The series always began with people who by chance came across a mysterious travel agency and were offered a trip to Fantasy Island to solve their problems.
There were always allusions to the old series, but the earlier success still refused to come. Due to a lack of audience ratings, the series was discontinued after 13 episodes, so that planned, continuous storylines were not completed.
Episode list
| 1. The other travel agency |
| 2. The new guests |
| 3. Mysterious lake |
| 4. Ezra, the spirit |
| 5. The second me |
| 6. Master's revenge |
| 7. Dreams of the future |
| 8. Girls for everything |
| 9. Dreams come true |
| 10. Let go |
| 11. Not guilty |
| 12. True love |
| 13. The heroes |
Awards
This series was also nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Reel Award in 1999
Movie
A horror adaptation was released in American cinemas on February 14, 2020. Michael Peña took on the role of Mr. Roarke.
Individual evidence
Web links
- Fantasy Island 1978–1984 in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Fantasy Island 1998–1999 in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Episode guide