Fame (1982)
Fame is a 1982 drama series created by Christopher Gore. It stars Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray and Carlo Imperato.
An American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. With a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California, and in all seasons but the third, several exterior scenes were shot on location in New York City.
The popularity of the series, particularly in the UK, led to several hit records and live concert tours by the cast. Despite its success, very few of the actors maintained high-profile careers after the series was cancelled. A number of the cast members were seen again briefly in Bring Back...Fame, a reunion special made for British television in 2008.
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What is Fame about?
An American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. With a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California, and in all seasons but the third, several exterior scenes were shot on location in New York City. The popularity of the series, particularly in the UK, led to several hit records and live concert tours by the cast. Despite its success, very few of the actors maintained high-profile careers after the series was cancelled. A number of the cast members were seen again briefly in Bring Back...Fame, a reunion special made for British television in 2008.
When was Fame released?
Fame was released on 7 January 1982.
How many episodes does Fame have?
Fame has 136 episodes across 6 seasons.
Who made Fame?
Fame was created by Christopher Gore.
Cast
- Debbie Allen as Lydia Grant
- Gene Anthony Ray as Leroy Johnson
- Carlo Imperato as Danny Amatullo
- Ann Nelson as Mrs. Berg
- Albert Hague as Benjamin Shorofsky
- Carol Mayo Jenkins as Elizabeth Sherwood
- Billy Hufsey as Christopher Donlon
- Valerie Landsburg as Doris Schwartz
- Cynthia Gibb as Holly Laird
- Nia Peeples as Nicole Chapman
- Jesse Borrego as Jesse Velasquez
- Ken Swofford as Principal Morloch