Fantasy Island (1977): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know

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Remember when you could escape to a magical island where your wildest dreams came true, guided by Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Rourke, a mysterious man in a white suit, and Hervé Villechaize as Tattoo, his sidekick shouting, "De plane! De plane! We're covering the classic tv show "Fantasy Island," which ran for seven seasons on ABC.

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:09 - #15: The Accidental Pitch — Aaron Spelling
• 02:16 - #14: Casting Battles and a White Suit — Ricardo Montalban
• 03:28 - #13: The Paris Prodigy — Hervé Villechaize
• 04:33 - #12: Oscar’s Furry Legs
• 05:58 - #11: The Plane with a Wild Past — Richard Bach
• 07:46 - #10: The Corinthian Leather Myth
• 09:06 - #9: A Star Is Born — Michelle Pfeiffer
• 10:35 - #8: Replacement Attempt
• 11:51 - #7: The Decline
• 13:36 - #6: Tattoo’s Iconic Ride
• 14:25 - #5: Reclaiming a Legacy — Peter Dinklage
• 16:29 - #4: White Suit Heat
• 17:37 - #3: A Patchwork Island
• 18:46 - #2: The Angel in White
• 21:10 - #1: Failed Revivals

[TJ]

09:06 - #9: A Star Is Born — Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle shares a clip from her first speaking role on television.
(From "Late Show," air date: 7/16/07)

Michelle Pfeiffer's First TV Appearance On "Fantasy Island" | David Letterman