Fame (1982–1987)

The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.

Creator:

Christopher Gore

Stars:

Debbie Allen, Carlo Imperato, Gene Anthony Ray

Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 11 wins & 36 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Debbie Allen	...	Lydia Grant (136 episodes, 1982-1987)
Carlo Imperato	...	Danny Amatullo (136 episodes, 1982-1987)
Gene Anthony Ray	...	Leroy Johnson (136 episodes, 1982-1987)
Albert Hague	...	Benjamin Shorofsky (131 episodes, 1982-1987)
Ann Nelson	...	Mrs. Berg (111 episodes, 1982-1987)
Carol Mayo Jenkins	...	Elizabeth Sherwood (108 episodes, 1982-1987)
Bill Hufsey	...	Christopher Donlon (96 episodes, 1983-1987)
Valerie Landsburg	...	Doris Schwartz (88 episodes, 1982-1987)
Bronwyn Thomas	...	Fame Dancer (76 episodes, 1982-1986)
Jesse Borrego	...	Jesse V. Valesquez (73 episodes, 1984-1987)
Erica Gimpel	...	Coco Hernandez (64 episodes, 1982-1987)
Lee Curreri	...	Bruno Martelli (63 episodes, 1982-1987)
Nia Peeples	...	Nicole Chapman (60 episodes, 1983-1986)
Cynthia Gibb	...	Holly Laird (58 episodes, 1983-1987)

Storyline

The Art School was always their dream.They want to dance, they want to sing, to play music, to act but above all they want to live their lives while they are still young and full of energy. Leroy, Danny, Jesse, Chris, Coco and all the others try hard because they know that they've got a long way to go till they reach fame and riches. Fame costs and here (the Art School) is where they start paying for it.

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Plot Keywords:

high school | new york city | dance | one word title | audition | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 January 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fama

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eilenna Productions Inc., MGM Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nia Peeples once said in an interview that when she was cast on the show in 1984, producers told her a total of 9,000 people had auditioned.

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Connections

Featured in I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1982 (2003)

User Reviews

Great viewing for all ages

In addition to the original movie, "Fame," the TV series is still vibrant and compelling. The music is for the most part still fresh, and the choreography and dance performances are ageless. The characters as well as the dancing and singing give the show an energy that is contagious and leaves you smiling. Of course the series is not for the literal-minded--what musical is?--so if you are bothered by people "spontaneously" bursting into fully-scored singing and fully- choreographed dancing, skip it. If you like music and dance and would enjoy explorations of the dreams and problems of young people by them and the equally-interesting adult faculty of the "Fame" school, you'll love this series. It's particularly good viewing for kids, too.