Fantasy Island - Season 1 -

The original Fantasy Island Season 1 debuted on ABC on , following two successful made-for-TV pilot movies. It quickly became a staple of Saturday night television.

: Each episode featured three guests who paid $10,000 (a hefty sum at the time) to live out a lifelong dream. Fantasy Island - Season 1

: The season introduced the suave, enigmatic Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalbán) and his enthusiastic assistant Tattoo (Hervé Villechaize). Tattoo’s signature cry of "Da plane! Da plane!" became one of the most famous catchphrases in TV history. The original Fantasy Island Season 1 debuted on

: Season 1 relied heavily on a "celeb of the week" format, featuring stars like Bob Denver (who famously wanted to become a superhero) and Don Knotts . The 2021 Revival: A Modern Twist Fantasy Island - Season 1