45 years ago today:
Fantasy Island
S1E12: King for a Day / Instant Family
In "King for a Day" a plumber dreams of being king for a day.

In "Instant Family" a mother's fantasy is to prove to her daughter that child-rearing isn't what her daughter's college thesis proposed: "The Soft Life of the American Housewife and Mother."
Airdate: 1978-05-06
https://themoviedb.org/tv/39775/season/1/episode/12
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42 years ago today:
Fantasy Island
S4E21: Basin Street / The Devil's Triangle
In ""Basin Street"" a would-be musician visits New Orleans during the heyday of ragtime jazz, and learns much more than he bargained for

about the old days of Louisiana jazz.

And in ""The Devil's Triangle"" an adventure film crew wants to solve the mystery of the Devil's Triangle.
Airdate: 1981-05-02
https://themoviedb.org/tv/39775/season/4/episode/21
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45 years ago today:
Fantasy Island
S1E11: Reunion / Anniversary
In "Reunion" 4 high school friends reveal a hidden secret which places them in jeopardy.

In "Anniversary" a couple wish to renew their vows and bring back the good times before the alcohol ruled their lives.
Airdate: 1978-04-29
https://themoviedb.org/tv/39775/season/1/episode/11
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40 years ago today:
Fantasy Island
S6E20: What's the Matter with Kids? / Island of Horrors
In ""What's the Matter with Kids?"" a famous writer of children's books wishes to spend the day with the perfect child.

And in ""Island of Horrors"" a woman goes to the ""Island of Horrors"" to find her missing fiancee.
Airdate: 1983-04-16
https://themoviedb.org/tv/39775/season/6/episode/20
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45 years ago today:
Fantasy Island
S1E9: Trouble, My Lovely / The Common Man
In "Trouble, My Lovely" a father's fantasy is to experience peace and respect from his overbearing family.

In "The Common Man" a schlub named Stanley Scheckter wishes to become a private investigator but his klutzy ways cause more trouble.
Airdate: 1978-04-01
https://themoviedb.org/tv/39775/season/1/episode/9
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45 years ago today:
Fantasy Island
S1E9: Trouble, My Lovely / The Common Man
In "Trouble, My Lovely" a father's fantasy is to experience peace and respect from his overbearing family.

In "The Common Man" a schlub named Stanley Scheckter wishes to become a private investigator but his klutzy ways cause more trouble.
Airdate: 1978-04-01
https://themoviedb.org/tv/39775/season/1/episode/9
#FantasyIsland #RicardoMontalban #HervVillechaize #ABC #tvshows