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howilu · 08-25-2008, 05:47 PM

Anyone remember a game show that aired on ABC titled "Treasure Isle? It was TV's first outdoor game show that was taped at the Collonades Beach Hotel in Palm Beach Shores, FL. Millionaire John D. MacArthur had a financial interest in the show, which was produced by his production company and the host was John Bartholomew Tucker.

The game was rather complicated and to my knowledge, it was the first game show since "Beat the Clock" to use a vocal theme. It was sung by the show's announcer Bill (The Sage) Templeton. The show ran from December 1967 to Secember 1968.

TeeVeeCloset · 08-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Yes I remember it but I remember it better when I watch the one episode I have in my collection...

70s show watcher · 08-26-2008, 03:10 AM

the eps that ive seen are not as bad as legend has it its actully kind of fun in a campy sort of way

Bob's TV Treasures · 08-30-2008, 03:44 PM

There are at least 4 episodes in circulation, and I
think all 4 have original commercials intact.

70s show watcher · 08-30-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's TV Treasures

There are at least 4 episodes in circulation, and I
think all 4 have original commercials intact.

thanks for the info bob ive only got 2 i will have to keep an eye out for the other 2 that are floating around

OKCRay · 09-03-2008, 06:26 AM

I remember another outdoor game show, this one from around 1975: it was the Diamond Head game and was hosted by Bob Eubanks. It was filmed outdoors at a Honolulu resort hotel and the players stood behind these tiki podiums. I also remember this being the first time I ever saw one of those "money tornado machines", and in the final round the winner had about 30 seconds to grab as many bills as they could. Bob would reveal 10 bills and if a one dollar bill was revealed the contestant would lose everything.

08-25-2008, 05:47 PM	#1
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,963	Anyone Remember This Late 60s Game Show? Anyone remember a game show that aired on ABC titled "Treasure Isle? It was TV's first outdoor game show that was taped at the Collonades Beach Hotel in Palm Beach Shores, FL. Millionaire John D. MacArthur had a financial interest in the show, which was produced by his production company and the host was John Bartholomew Tucker. The game was rather complicated and to my knowledge, it was the first game show since "Beat the Clock" to use a vocal theme. It was sung by the show's announcer Bill (The Sage) Templeton. The show ran from December 1967 to Secember 1968.

08-30-2008, 03:44 PM	#4
Bob's TV Treasures Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 12, 2004 Location: california Posts: 529	TREASURE ISLE There are at least 4 episodes in circulation, and I think all 4 have original commercials intact.

09-03-2008, 06:26 AM	#6
OKCRay Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2003 Location: Area 51 Posts: 328	I remember another outdoor game show, this one from around 1975: it was the Diamond Head game and was hosted by Bob Eubanks. It was filmed outdoors at a Honolulu resort hotel and the players stood behind these tiki podiums. I also remember this being the first time I ever saw one of those "money tornado machines", and in the final round the winner had about 30 seconds to grab as many bills as they could. Bob would reveal 10 bills and if a one dollar bill was revealed the contestant would lose everything.
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08-25-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	Yes I remember it but I remember it better when I watch the one episode I have in my collection...

08-26-2008, 03:10 AM	#3
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	the eps that ive seen are not as bad as legend has it its actully kind of fun in a campy sort of way