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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

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06x24 Baby, Remember My Name Aired: May. 18, 1987

With alumni week in session, this would be a great time to make a video yearbook. Meanwhile, Miss Grant believes Leroy should play the lead of … [continue reading]

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Fame (1982) is Canceled/Ended
The show had 6 seasons and 136 episodes air between 1982 and 1987.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Jan. 07, 1982
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1982 - 1987
To-Date:
6 Seasons
136 Episodes
Network
Syndicated TV Network
Genre

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  • The show began airing on NBC Thursday nights. When NBC canceled the show due to low ratings, the show ran successfully in first run syndication for several seasons.
  • Debbie Allen first appeared as the dance teacher Lydia in the movie Fame, but was only shown judging auditions at the beginning of the film. She had two lines: commenting that Leroy didn't…
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    Debbie Allen first appeared as the dance teacher Lydia in the movie Fame, but was only shown judging auditions at the beginning of the film. 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.
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  • This series combined musical numbers with dramatic scenes. Cast members went on the road and performed live concerts (usually performing songs first done on the series) to satisfy the fan…
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    This series combined musical numbers with dramatic scenes. Cast members went on the road and performed live concerts (usually performing songs first done on the series) to satisfy the fan base of young people who regularly watched the show.
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