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Pavan · 05-08-2003, 01:34 PM

Fantasy Island (June 2, 2003) Weekdays at 8 p.m. E/P

This romantic drama executive produced by Aaron Spelling (Love Boat, Dynasty) set on a remote island resort was a major hit from 1978 to 1984. Each episode consists of several different stories, all with the same result – the island’s visitors always have their lifelong dreams come true. Whether it is an innocent island visitor wanting to become sexy and sophisticated during their stay, or a frustrated family man wanting respect from his clan – every fantasy comes true. Many of the storylines focus on ordinary people seeking glamour and excitement in their lives.

The island’s owner, the suave Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalbon) and his helper Tattoo (Herve Villechaize) oversee the different dramas each week. Roarke becomes increasingly mysterious in later seasons, involving himself with spells and potions, and Tattoo is later replaced with Lawrence (Christopher Hewitt) as Roarke’s sidekick. Guest stars throughout the show’s run included: Michelle Pfeiffer, Cathryn Damon, Abe Vigoda, Charo, David Cassidy, Heather Locklear, Red Buttons, Robert Goulet, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sonny Bono.

Bonanza (September, 2003)
Bonanza aired from 1961-1972 and was a non-traditional Western centering on a prosperous family of ranchers living in Nevada during the Civil War years, after the discovery of the Comstock Silver Lode. Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) is a widower and patriarch of an all-male clan and owner of Ponderosa Ranch. His three sons – Adam, Eric “Hoss” and Little Joe – each have a different mother, none of whom are still alive. Adam (Pernell Roberts) is the most serious of the three and is the successor to the ranch. Hoss (Dan Blocker) is a gentle giant who is quite naïve and Little Joe (Michael Landon) is the youngest and most romantic of the trio. The first Western to be televised in color, the show focuses on the everyday adventures in mining and ranching, as well as the relationships the Cartwright men had with those they encounter. For most of the 1960s, Bonanza ranked as one of the highest-rated programs on television, and its driving theme song, “Bonanza,” was also a huge hit.

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-08-2003, 05:30 PM

Fantasy Island on TV Land that is a great news, starting Monday June 2, 2003 at 7:00 pm central time
What was the last cable network that aired Fantasy Island the last station I remember was on a local channel here in New Orleans, WGNO-Channel-26 and Bonanza coming to TV Land is also good news
What time will TV Land be airing Bonanza.

Aaron

Flash72 · 05-12-2003, 11:37 PM

First of all, I am thrilled that Fantasy Island is coming to TV Land. Along with Love Boat, FI was a Saturday night staple in the 70's and 80's for me. I will not even discuss that inane copy that aired in the 90's with Malcolm McDowell.

One correction to note, Bonanza aired from 1959-1973 not the dates listed above. A question for Pav, has TV Land acquired all of the episodes, even the so called lost ones?

Pavan · 05-12-2003, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by Flash72
One correction to note, Bonanza aired from 1959-1973 not the dates listed above. A question for Pav, has TV Land acquired all of the episodes, even the so called lost ones?

The package PAX airs, is what TV Land is getting. The lost ones will air on Hallmark still.

ABC1 · 05-13-2003, 09:18 PM

Do you know how many seasons of Fantasy Island did TV Land aquire to air? It's not just a short term thing is it? (a month or less?)
I don't want to get my hopes up...unless I have a reason to.

Pavan · 05-13-2003, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by ABC1
Do you know how many seasons of Fantasy Island did TV Land aquire to air? It's not just a short term thing is it? (a month or less?)
I don't want to get my hopes up...unless I have a reason to.

It's a real acquisition. Not a library deal like some shows (Hazel, Father Knows Best, etc). So every episode might air, but I think they are skipping the 2 two hour pilots (episodes 1-4).

Sydney Gordon · 06-16-2003, 04:33 PM

Does anybody know what date Bonanza comes to Tvland? Are they going to show them in order or skip around? I have another question are they going to show all 14 seasons? I was just wondering because PAX did not have the last few seasons and the seasons they did have they kept skipping the episodes I wanted to see.

Sydney

05-08-2003, 01:34 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Fantasy Island, Bonanza coming to TV Land Fantasy Island (June 2, 2003) Weekdays at 8 p.m. E/P This romantic drama executive produced by Aaron Spelling (Love Boat, Dynasty) set on a remote island resort was a major hit from 1978 to 1984. Each episode consists of several different stories, all with the same result – the island’s visitors always have their lifelong dreams come true. Whether it is an innocent island visitor wanting to become sexy and sophisticated during their stay, or a frustrated family man wanting respect from his clan – every fantasy comes true. Many of the storylines focus on ordinary people seeking glamour and excitement in their lives. The island’s owner, the suave Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalbon) and his helper Tattoo (Herve Villechaize) oversee the different dramas each week. Roarke becomes increasingly mysterious in later seasons, involving himself with spells and potions, and Tattoo is later replaced with Lawrence (Christopher Hewitt) as Roarke’s sidekick. Guest stars throughout the show’s run included: Michelle Pfeiffer, Cathryn Damon, Abe Vigoda, Charo, David Cassidy, Heather Locklear, Red Buttons, Robert Goulet, Sammy Davis Jr. and Sonny Bono. Bonanza (September, 2003) Bonanza aired from 1961-1972 and was a non-traditional Western centering on a prosperous family of ranchers living in Nevada during the Civil War years, after the discovery of the Comstock Silver Lode. Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) is a widower and patriarch of an all-male clan and owner of Ponderosa Ranch. His three sons – Adam, Eric “Hoss” and Little Joe – each have a different mother, none of whom are still alive. Adam (Pernell Roberts) is the most serious of the three and is the successor to the ranch. Hoss (Dan Blocker) is a gentle giant who is quite naïve and Little Joe (Michael Landon) is the youngest and most romantic of the trio. The first Western to be televised in color, the show focuses on the everyday adventures in mining and ranching, as well as the relationships the Cartwright men had with those they encounter. For most of the 1960s, Bonanza ranked as one of the highest-rated programs on television, and its driving theme song, “Bonanza,” was also a huge hit.
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05-08-2003, 05:30 PM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Fantasy Island on TV Land that is a great news, starting Monday June 2, 2003 at 7:00 pm central time What was the last cable network that aired Fantasy Island the last station I remember was on a local channel here in New Orleans, WGNO-Channel-26 and Bonanza coming to TV Land is also good news What time will TV Land be airing Bonanza. Aaron
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05-12-2003, 11:37 PM	#3
Flash72 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 310	First of all, I am thrilled that Fantasy Island is coming to TV Land. Along with Love Boat, FI was a Saturday night staple in the 70's and 80's for me. I will not even discuss that inane copy that aired in the 90's with Malcolm McDowell. One correction to note, Bonanza aired from 1959-1973 not the dates listed above. A question for Pav, has TV Land acquired all of the episodes, even the so called lost ones?
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05-13-2003, 09:18 PM	#5
ABC1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 04, 2001 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 279	Do you know how many seasons of Fantasy Island did TV Land aquire to air? It's not just a short term thing is it? (a month or less?) I don't want to get my hopes up...unless I have a reason to.

06-16-2003, 04:33 PM	#7
Sydney Gordon Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 22, 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 110	Does anybody know what date Bonanza comes to Tvland? Are they going to show them in order or skip around? I have another question are they going to show all 14 seasons? I was just wondering because PAX did not have the last few seasons and the seasons they did have they kept skipping the episodes I wanted to see. Sydney