"well"", Roarke and Tattoo share an odd look and Roarke says in a cryptic way ""Thank God, indeed."" In the same episode, Roarke uses some mysterious powers to help Tattoo with his magic act. Ricardo Montalban would claim in interviews that he had a definite opinion in mind regarding the mystery of Mr. Roarke, and how he accomplished his fantasies, but he would never publicly state what it was. Years after the series was off the air, in an interview with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Montalban finally revealed that his motivation was imagining Roarke as a fallen"
"Fantasy Island Fantasy Island was an American television series that originally aired on the ABC network from 1977 to 1984. It starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke, who grants the fantasies of visitors to the island for a price. The series was created by Gene Levitt. A revival of the series aired on the same network 14 years later during the 1998–1999 season. Before it became a television series, ""Fantasy Island"" was introduced to viewers in 1977 and 1978 through two made-for-television films. Airing from 1978 to 1984, the original series starred Ricardo Montalbán as Mr. Roarke, the"
"poor sales, no further seasons were released. In February 2012, it was announced that Shout! Factory had acquired the rights to the series in Region 1; they subsequently released the second season on DVD on May 8, 2012. Season 3 was released on October 23, 2012. Mill Creek Entertainment announced Fantasy Island on DVD. Fantasy Island Fantasy Island was an American television series that originally aired on the ABC network from 1977 to 1984. It starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke, who grants the fantasies of visitors to the island for a price. The series was created by"
"was played by Andy García. Ricardo Montalbán Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino, (; ; November 25, 1920 – January 14, 2009) was a Mexican actor. His career spanned seven decades, during which he became known for many different performances in a variety of genres, from crime and drama to musicals and comedy. Among his notable roles was Armando in the ""Planet of the Apes"" film series from the early 1970s, where he starred in ""Escape from the Planet of the Apes"" (1971) and ""Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"" (1972). Ricardo Montalbán played Mr. Roarke on the television"
"It featured guest appearances from Ricardo Montalbán and Susie Essman, as well as several recurring voice actors and actresses for the show. This episode marks Ricardo Montalban's last role before his death. Stan constantly makes promises to hang out with Roger but never fulfills his end of the bargain. Soon, he is assigned by the CIA to convince General Juanito Pequeño, the dictator of Isla Island, to sign a treaty in order to get a promotion at work (and a helicopter) and allow the US to mine the island's oil reserves. When Stan meets the general and accidentally kills him"
"Pacific Coast. Silverman followed up in 1978 with ""Fantasy Island"", starring Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize. Montalban and Villechaize were the owner and sidekick, respectively, of a luxury island resort where peoples' wishes came true. Daytime television was consumed with several game shows, airing alongside soap operas during the mornings and afternoons. During the early years of the decade, ""The Hollywood Squares"" (NBC) was the most popular, winning numerous Emmy awards. Hosted by masterly emcee Peter Marshall, nine celebrities in a large tic-tac-toe board — among them, archetypical center square Paul Lynde — responded to miscellaneous questions. Contestants must state"
"the winter of 1953, Ramón ""Diplo"" Rivero and his troupe traveled to New York City to perform before the Puerto Rican community and for three weeks Rivero and his show ""El Tremendo Hotel"" held sell out performances at the teatro. The Teatro Puerto Rico soon began to feature one or two Spanish-language films (primarily Mexican) a week with a featured star attraction, attracting patronage from non-Puerto Rican Latinos all over the Greater New York area. As a consequence, Carlos Montalban, the older brother of actor Ricardo Montalbán, who had connections in Hollywood was contracted to bring Mexican entertainers and cinema"
"penniless French duke being groomed as a potential husband for a rich American woman. Montalbán also starred in radio, such as on the internationally syndicated program ""Lobo del Mar"" (Seawolf), in which he was cast as the captain of a vessel which became part of some adventure at each port it visited. This 30-minute weekly show aired in many Spanish-speaking countries until the early 1970s. In 1972, Montalbán co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee with actors Carmen Zapata, Henry Darrow and Edith Diaz. In 1975, he was chosen as the television spokesman for the new Chrysler Cordoba. The"
"car became a successful model, and over the following several years, was heavily advertised; his mellifluous delivery of a line praising the ""soft” or “rich Corinthian leather"" upholstery of the car's interior, often misquoted as ""fine Corinthian leather,” became famous and was much parodied, and Montalbán subsequently became a favorite subject of impersonators. For example, Eugene Levy frequently impersonated him on ""SCTV"". In 1986, he was featured in a magazine advertisement for the new Chrysler New Yorker. Montalbán's best-known television role was that of Mr. Roarke on the television series ""Fantasy Island"", which he played from 1977 until 1984. For"
"to the regular cast, actors Camille Guaty, Denis Martel, Ted McGinley and Ricardo Montalbán guest starred in the episode (Montalbán would one year later guest star in the episode Moon Over Isla Island from Seth's other show American Dad). Recurring voice actors Alex Breckenridge, Phil LaMarr, Ralph Garman, writer Mark Hentemann, writer Danny Smith, writer Alec Sulkin, Lisa Wilhoit and writer John Viener made minor appearances in the episode. The episode featured various references to the popular culture. In a scene we are shown the Monopoly man, from the board game Monopoly, in a prison that is reminiscent of ""The"
"the Soundies film jukeboxes. He appeared in many of the New York–produced Soundies as an extra or as a member of a singing chorus (usually billed as Men and Maids of Melody), although he had the lead role in ""He's a Latin from Staten Island"" (1941), in which he (billed simply as ""Ricardo"") played the title role of a guitar-strumming gigolo, accompanied by an offscreen vocal by Gus Van. Late in 1941, Montalbán returned to Mexico after learning that his mother was dying. There, he acted in a dozen Spanish-language films and became a star in his homeland. Montalbán recalled"
"known, Madeline Montalban, which she created based upon the name of a film star whom she liked, the Mexican actor Ricardo Montalbán. By the end of the 1930s, Montalban was living on Grays Inn Road in the Borough of Holborn. In 1939, she married fireman George Edward North in London. They had a daughter, Rosanna, but their relationship deteriorated and he left her for another woman. She later informed friends that during the Second World War, George had served in the Royal Navy while she served in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), although such claims have never been corroborated."
"(1971). His best remembered American film was the boxing drama ""The Harder They Fall"" (1956) in which he played the sympathetic manager of a heavyweight contender. Montalbán was also a renowned voice-over actor and announcer; he was best known as the official Spanish language voice for Marlboro cigarettes worldwide. Montalbán died on March 28, 1991, In his Manhattan home in New York City of cardiovascular disease. He was survived by his wife Mary of 61 years, his brother Ricardo, and his sister. Carlos Montalbán Carlos Montalbán (June 5, 1903March 28, 1991) was a Mexican character actor. Montalbán was born in"
"Montalbán, Katy Jurado, Edward James Olmos, Salma Hayek, Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, Tessa Thompson and Becky G. Of Cuban origin: Cesar Romero, Andy García, Cameron Diaz and Eva Mendes. Of Dominican origin: Maria Montez and Zoe Saldana. Of Brazilian origin: Carmen Miranda, Sonia Braga, Rodrigo Santoro and Jordana Brewster. Of Spanish origin: Rita Hayworth, Martin Sheen and Antonio Banderas. Other outstanding figures are: Anita Page (of Salvadoran origin), Fernando Lamas (of Argentine origin), Raquel Welch (of Bolivian origin), Maria Conchita Alonso (of Venezuelan origin), John Leguizamo (of Colombian origin) and Oscar Isaac (of Guatemalan origin). In stand-up comedy, Paul Rodríguez,"
"Joaquín Monserrat Joaquín Monserrat, Marquess of Cruille known as Pacheco (April 5, 1921 - November 5, 1996) was a Spanish nobleman, comedian and host of children programs. Since 1960, he established in Puerto Rico where he became one of the most known and loved hosts of children programs. Joaquín Monserrat was born April 5, 1921 in Barcelona. In 1951, he moved to Havana, Cuba, where he worked as a comedian for nine years in CMQ Television. It was in Cuba that he met and befriended a local actor named Luis Aguad Jorge, who would later join him many times on"
"was delighted it was offered to me"". The main cast were enthusiastic about working with Montalbán; DeForest Kelley later said ""I enjoyed working with Ricardo the best. I was privileged. He is a marvelous actor."" Madlyn Rhue, who portrayed Lt. Marla McGivers, had previously worked with Montalbán in an episode of ""Bonanza"" in 1960 as his on-screen wife; she later appeared with him in a 1982 episode of ""Fantasy Island"". Montalbán and Rhue also appeared in separate episodes of Roddenberry's previous NBC television series, ""The Lieutenant"" (1963–1964). Main cast member George Takei did not appear in ""Space Seed""; the character"
"Ricardo Montalbán Theatre The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre (also called just ""The Montalbán"") is a theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. It has operated under several names, most notably as the Huntington Hartford Theater. The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre is located near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, on Vine Street between Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, at the site of the former Robert Northam / Jacob Stern estate. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by architects Myron Hunt and H.C. Chambers and constructed in 1926–1927. Seating 1,200 at the time, it was the first Broadway-style legitimate theater venue in Los"
"Paolo Montalbán Paolo Montalban (born May 21, 1973) is a Filipino-American actor and singer best known for his performance in the 1997 Disney television film, ""Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella"" as Prince Christopher, opposite Brandy as Cinderella. He reprised that role in a stage version of the musical (see ""Cinderella"") with Deborah Gibson and then Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Montalban was born in Manila, Philippines to Paul and Vivian Montalban. He is a younger brother of Gloria Montalban-Hamm, and is not related to Ricardo Montalbán. His family emigrated to the United States when he was a year old and lived in a studio"
"where he has played both Lun Tha, the young lover and the title role of the King. As a singer, Montalban released a self-titled album in the Philippines on the Vicor Music label in 2003. Tracks include: Paolo Montalbán Paolo Montalban (born May 21, 1973) is a Filipino-American actor and singer best known for his performance in the 1997 Disney television film, ""Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella"" as Prince Christopher, opposite Brandy as Cinderella. He reprised that role in a stage version of the musical (see ""Cinderella"") with Deborah Gibson and then Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Montalban was born in Manila, Philippines to"
"Adjustment Bureau"" and the short film ""Two Weeks"". Montalban was named one of ""People Magazine""`s 50 Most Beautiful People of 1998. He has appeared on Broadway in ""Pacific Overtures"", ""The King and I"" and ""Breakfast at Tiffany's"", starring Emilia Clarke. Off-Broadway he was in ""Two Gentlemen of Verona"" at Shakespeare in the Park, ""The Romance of Magno Rubio"" at Ma Yi Theater Company, among others. He also guest starred in """" (Season 8, Episode 20: ""Annihilated"") and ""One Life to Live"". He holds the distinction of doing many productions of ""The King and I"" on Broadway and around the country"
"Inspector Montalbano (TV series) Inspector Montalbano ( ) is an Italian television series produced and broadcast by RAI since 1999, based on the detective novels of Andrea Camilleri. The protagonist is ""commissario"" (Commissioner) Salvo Montalbano, and the stories are set in the imaginary town of Vigàta, Sicily. In 2012 the series generated a prequel, ""The Young Montalbano"". Salvo Montalbano, as the chief police (commissario) of Vigàta, a fictional town in the fictional province of Montelusa, Sicily, is a gruff character who is responsible and serious at work, but often also open and friendly with people he knows he can trust."
"during which the theatre would operate under the name Nike Sportswear at the Montalbán. This occasioned some criticism. An officer of the Nosotros theater company described the situation as ""a mixed bag. Artists aren't happy about it but, at the same time, Nike is helping the theater to pay its bills"". Ricardo Montalbán Theatre The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre (also called just ""The Montalbán"") is a theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. It has operated under several names, most notably as the Huntington Hartford Theater. The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre is located near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, on"
"almost entirely in the Sicilian city of Ragusa and surrounding towns. The seaside and harbour locations were at Punta Secca and Licata. The series has been airing, with English subtitles, on the MHz Worldview television network under the ""MHz Networks International Mysteries"" banner for several years. In 2012 Rai 1 broadcast a prequel series ""Il giovane Montalbano (The Young Montalbano) "", starring Michele Riondino as Montalbano. Camilleri's writings have enjoyed, and still enjoy, a huge popular success in Italy. Montalbano personifies Camilleri's writing style and is therefore at the core of this success, so much so that the evident resemblance"
"series. In addition, he appeared in various musicals, such as ""The Singing Nun"" (1966), also starring Debbie Reynolds. Over the course of his long career, he played lead roles or guest-starred in dozens of television series. Montalbán also narrated several historical documentaries including the Spanish version of the National Park Service's history of Pecos Pueblo for Pecos National Historical Park. Prior to his death in January 2009, Montalbán recorded the voice for a guest character in an episode of the animated series ""American Dad!"", in which main character Roger becomes the dictator of a South American country. According to executive"
"Respecto Montalban Respecto Montalban was an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe associated with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City from 1998 until September 2005. Respecto Montalban came together in July 1998 during the Del Close Improv Marathon, when seven members from different ""Harold"" teams joined together to do a gospel-inspired improv show. The name of the group is an homage to the actor Ricardo Montalban, although they were primarily referred to as ""Respecto."" The team performed the longform improvisation structure the ""Harold"" but later chose the ""Evente"" as its signature form. They won acclaim for improvised shows"
"Carlos Montalbán Carlos Montalbán (June 5, 1903March 28, 1991) was a Mexican character actor. Montalbán was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, the son of Ricarda (née Merino) and Jenaro Montalbán, a store manager. His parents were Spanish. He was the older brother of actor Ricardo Montalbán. Although without the profile of his younger brother, he featured as """"El Exigente"""" in a series of coffee advertisements for Savarin Coffee in the 1960s and 1970s, and for portraying two different characters named ""Vargas"", the first time in the Jack Lemmon film ""The Out-of-Towners"" (1970) and then again in Woody Allen's ""Bananas"""
"role in his ""Spy Kids"" film series specifically for Montalbán, which included the use of a jet-propelled wheelchair. The way he was asked to portray Mexicans disturbed him, so Montalbán, along with Richard Hernandez, Val de Vargas, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Carlos Rivas, Tony de Marco and Henry Darrow established the Nosotros (""We"") Foundation in 1970 to advocate for Latinos in the movie and television industry. He served as its first president and was quoted as saying: ""I received tremendous support, but there also were some negative repercussions. I was accused of being a militant, and as a result I lost"
"a homage to the Spanish writer Manuel Vázquez Montalbán; the similarities between Montalban's Pepe Carvalho and Camilleri's fictional detective are remarkable. Both writers make great play of their protagonists' gastronomic preferences. This feature provides an interesting quirk which has become something of a fad among his readership even in mainland Italy. The TV adaptation of Montalbano's adventures, starring Luca Zingaretti, further increased Camilleri's popularity to such a point that in 2003 Camilleri's home town, Porto Empedocle – on which Vigàta is modelled – took the extraordinary step of changing its official name to that of Porto Empedocle Vigàta, no doubt"
"actor Ricardo Montalbán for sixty-three years until her death in 2007. She was also the half-sister of John Clark Gable (Clark Gable's son with his fifth wife, Kay Williams), Christopher Lewis and Peter Lewis (Loretta's biological sons). Musician David Lindley is her cousin. Lewis was married for several years to Joseph Tinney. They had one daughter, Maria, and two grandsons. They divorced in the late 1960s. After Lewis became engaged to Tinney at age twenty-three, he told her it was common knowledge that Gable was her biological father; Lewis was stunned. After Gable's death, Lewis, at age 31, finally confronted"
"but a few such episodes have never left Cuba and little is therefore known about them. Of all these missing radio shows were recorded at station CMQ in Havana, between 1947 and 1961, no one knows how many still survive, and they are considered rare and invaluable for fans and collectors of the series. In the peak of their success, the performances of the cast were taken to countries such as Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Panama and the Dominican Republic, where they were acclaimed. In 1955, the program received a second wind, becoming the TV space comedy “The show"
"Santi Millán Santiago Millán Montes (13 September 1968, Barcelona), professionally known as Santi Millán, is a Spanish actor, showman and television presenter. Millán studied theatre at Colegio del Teatro in Barcelona and in 1989 he joined theatre company La Cubana. In 1999 he left La Cubana and he joined Andreu Buenafuente's late night show ""La Cosa Nostra"" on TV3, playing the role of a reporter called Paco Monteagudo. Thanks to his collaboration with Buenafuente, in January 2001 he was cast in late night show ""La última noche"" on Telecinco, cancelled after a few weeks. By the end of the year"
"set teams to try to escape the sentient island. The contestants are children who are 11–14 years old. Each series introduces a different number of contestants, new challenges and different storylines. The first series ran on BBC One from 3 September 2007 to 21 September 2007 and was presented by Caroline Flack and Reggie Yates and filmed in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Series Two premiered on 28 September 2008 on BBC Two and on 3 November 2008 on ABC1. It was hosted by JK and Joel and was filmed in Mission Beach, Queensland, Australia in 2008. Series Three premiered on"
"nasty bite. These centipedes were well known to the American Marines during the Second World War as ""the stinging insects"". The HBO mini-series, ""The Pacific"" (2010), executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, depicted American soldiers stricken by malaria during the Guadalcanal Campaign. Guadalcanal Guadalcanal (indigenous name: ""Isatabu"") is the principal island in Guadalcanal Province of the nation of Solomon Islands, located in the south-western Pacific, northeast of Australia. The island is mainly covered in dense tropical rainforest and has a mountainous interior. Guadalcanal's discovery by westerners was under the Spanish expedition of Álvaro de Mendaña in 1568. The"