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Originally on: Syndicated (60 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: January 7, 1982    Last Aired: May 18, 1987
Show Category: Drama
Fame
Based on the 1980 motion picture "Fame," this show tells the story of the students and faculty at the New York Art School. It was always their dream. To sing, to dance, to act and play music. They are young, ready to face life and new experiences. They are students who are going to give their best to finish Art School and become famous and rich. However, the fame costs, and the Art School is...
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Last episode: Baby, Remember My Name
In the series finale, it's Alumni Week, and the kids have to interview a famous alumni and put up a video yearbook. Leroy has to work with Michael Taftner, a dancer who lost his passion for dancing. He questions his ability and his desire to make it on his own. And Christopher thinks he's famous, so he exaggerates, which brings him into a weird situation.
Aired: Monday May 18, 1987
135. Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore May 11, 1987 0 Reviews 7.53
134. Of Cabbages and Kings May 4, 1987 0 Reviews 7.40
133. Reggie and Rose Apr 27, 1987 0 Reviews 8.46
132. The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much Apr 20, 1987 0 Reviews 7.20

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Cast

 
Ann Nelson - Gertrude Berg (episode 66-136, recurring previously)
Nia Peeples - Nicole Chapman (episodes 65-122)
Eric Pierpoint - Paul Seeger (episodes 115-136)
Billy Hufsey - Christopher Donlon (seasons 3-6)
Ken Swofford - Quentin Morloch (episodes 40-97)
Cynthia Gibb - Holly Laird (episodes 40-98)
Graham Jarvis - Bob Dyrenforth (episodes 98-136)
Carrie Hamilton - Reggie Higgins (episodes 98-136)
Loretta Chandler - Dusty Tyler (seasons 5-6)
Dick Miller - Lou Mackie (episodes 125-136; recurring previously)
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Community Reviews (7)

 
9.0
Superb
"Guilty pleasure"
They were all good dancers and musicians!
Continue » Posted Nov 19, 2007 4:08 pm PST
8.1
Great
"Cutting edge"
I wanted to BE every dancer on this show!
Continue » Posted Mar 11, 2007 4:20 pm PST
8.4
Great
"Guilty pleasure"
The kids from Fame encouraged youngsters around the world to kick their legs high in the air as they jumped off the arm of the settee!
Continue » Posted Sep 8, 2006 1:59 am PST
7.6
Good
"A decent show"
Life In The High School of the Performing Arts
Continue » Posted Jul 27, 2006 5:14 am PST
10.0
Perfect
"Absolutely fabulous"
I love fame.
Continue » Posted Mar 11, 2006 11:56 am PST

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Show Vital Stats

 
Show: Fame
Popularity Rank: 531 of 17,420
Ratings Rank: 2,128 of 17,420 
Show Reviews: 7
People Tracking: 118
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Score:
8.0 Great 143 votes
Rating Statistics:
great: 43 (30.1%)
perfect: 33 (23.1%)
superb: 22 (15.4%)
good: 22 (15.4%)
Other: 23 (16.1%)
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