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Fame

  • TV Series
  • 1982–19871982–1987
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
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Debbie Allen in Fame (1982)
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The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.
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  • Creator
    • Christopher Gore
  • Stars
    • Carlo Imperato
    • Gene Anthony Ray
    • Debbie Allen
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  • Creator
    • Christopher Gore
  • Stars
    • Carlo Imperato
    • Gene Anthony Ray
    • Debbie Allen
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    • 25User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Won 9 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Carlo Imperato
    Carlo Imperato
    • Danny Amatulloas Danny Amatullo…
    131 episodes131 eps • 1982–1987
    Gene Anthony Ray
    Gene Anthony Ray
    • Leroy Johnsonas Leroy Johnson…
    131 episodes131 eps • 1982–1987
    Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen
    • Lydia Grantas Lydia Grant…
    132 episodes132 eps • 1982–1987
    Albert Hague
    Albert Hague
    • Mr. Benjamin Shorofskyas Mr. Benjamin Shorofsky…
    131 episodes131 eps • 1982–1987
    Ann Nelson
    Ann Nelson
    • Mrs. Bergas Mrs. Berg…
    112 episodes112 eps • 1982–1987
    Shanin Lonsway
    • Tina Collettias Tina Colletti
    109 episodes109 eps • 1982–1987
    Carol Mayo Jenkins
    Carol Mayo Jenkins
    • Elizabeth Sherwoodas Elizabeth Sherwood…
    108 episodes108 eps • 1982–1987
    Bronwyn Thomas
    • Fame Danceras Fame Dancer…
    98 episodes98 eps • 1982–1987
    Bill Hufsey
    Bill Hufsey
    • Christopher Donlonas Christopher Donlon…
    93 episodes93 eps • 1983–1987
    Valerie Landsburg
    Valerie Landsburg
    • Doris Schwartzas Doris Schwartz…
    84 episodes84 eps • 1982–1987
    Derrick Brice
    • Fame Danceras Fame Dancer…
    78 episodes78 eps • 1982–1985
    Darryl Tribble
    • Fame Danceras Fame Dancer…
    74 episodes74 eps • 1982–1985
    Leanne Gerrish
    • Fame Danceras Fame Dancer…
    71 episodes71 eps • 1982–1985
    Eartha Robinson
    • Fame Danceras Fame Dancer…
    69 episodes69 eps • 1982–1985
    Jesse Borrego
    Jesse Borrego
    • Jesse V. Valesquezas Jesse V. Valesquez…
    71 episodes71 eps • 1984–1987
    Erica Gimpel
    Erica Gimpel
    • Coco Hernandezas Coco Hernandez…
    62 episodes62 eps • 1982–1987
    Michael DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo
    • Fame Danceras Fame Dancer…
    61 episodes61 eps • 1982–1987
    Lee Curreri
    Lee Curreri
    • Bruno Martellias Bruno Martelli…
    62 episodes62 eps • 1982–1987
    • Creator
      • Christopher Gore
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    • Trivia
      Debbie Allen first appeared as the dance teacher Lydia in Fame (1980), but was only shown judging auditions at the beginning of the movie. She had two lines: commenting that Leroy didn't have a registration form, and calling his dancing "wicked!!" She is still identified as Lydia in the film's closing credits.
    • Quotes

      Lydia Grant: [In each opening intro] You've got big dreams? You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying in sweat.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982)

    User reviews25

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    My favorite!
    One of my favorite tv shows of all time!!!! I liked it a lot better than the movie. I really liked that a lot of the characters crossed over to the tv show. This show gave me an appreciation for Ballet. The music from many of the shows could have easily been on the radio. There will never be another like Fame*
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    • Release date
      • January 7, 1982 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Also known as
      • Fame - Der Weg zum Ruhm
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eilenna Productions Inc.
      • MGM Television
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      1 hour

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