Is Fantastico coming back?

Fantastico ended in 1991 on Rai 1. The show was a Saturday night variety program that aired in Italy from 1979 to 1991, with a break in 1980. Its final episode was broadcast on January 6, featuring the extraction of winning tickets linked to the Italian national lottery. Over the years, the show’s structure varied from edition to edition, and it was watched by millions of viewers, with the first edition attracting an average of 23.6 million viewers. Ratings declined over time, and after a less successful edition hosted by Raffaella Carrà and Johnny Dorelli that drew only 7.8 million viewers, the program was replaced by the variety-quiz Scommettiamo che?. The program's format and popularity changed across its run, reflecting shifts in viewer preferences and television trends in Italy during that period. Since its conclusion, Fantastico has remained a notable part of Italian television history for its entertainment and connection to the national lottery.

Fantastico was an Italian variety show that aired on Rai 1. It was broadcast on Saturday nights and featured a mix of entertainment segments, musical performances, and game elements tied to the Italian lottery. The show was known for its changing format, which kept audiences engaged over its many editions. It was a prominent television event during its run, especially in the early years when it drew large audiences. The show was a staple of Italian Saturday night television for over a decade, ending in 1991 after its final episode.

The cast included notable hosts such as Raffaella Carrà, Johnny Dorelli, Massimo Ranieri, Alessandra Martines, Giancarlo Magalli, Andy Luotto, Anna Oxa, and Jovanotti.