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Fame: Summary

Originally on:Syndicated
Status:Ended
Premiered:January 7, 1982
Last Aired:May 18, 1987
Show Categories:Drama

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 just the place where they'll pay for it.

Fame started out as a 1980 theatrical movie. Two years later, it found a home on NBC. But in 1984, NBC canned the series and the show moved to syndication for four more years. The show was popular although NBC cancelled it. Various actors performed live concerts during the show's run. 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...

Baby, Remember My Name

Aired: Monday May 18, 1987

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.

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Billy HufseyChristopher Donlon (seasons 3-6)
Nia PeeplesNicole Chapman (episodes 65-122)
Gene Anthony RayLeroy Johnson
Valerie LandsburgDoris Schwartz (season 1-4)
Debbie AllenLydia Grant (photos)

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pantufaloira
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The Bottom Line: "Guilty pleasure"
They were all good dancers and musicians! ...Continue »
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ez1jb
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The Bottom Line: "Cutting edge"
I wanted to BE every dancer on this show! ...Continue »
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Susie-Gibbs
member since: Jul 3, 2005
The Bottom Line: "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 »
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brewsblingsteen
member since: Jun 23, 2005
The Bottom Line: "A decent show"
Life In The High School of the Performing Arts ...Continue »
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fame122
member since: Mar 12, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
I love fame. ...Continue »
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