Fame
“You've got big dreams? You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying in sweat.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 136 Episodes
45 min per episode
1982 – 1987
Premiered: Thu, Jan 7, 1982
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 24: “Baby, Remember My Name”
The school is trying its hands at its first video yearbook and with alumni week in session, Bruno, Coco, Doris, Montgomery, Holly, and Chris are interviewed for the video. Miss Grant recommends Leroy for a lead in the alumni week show which is to be choreographed by big-time graduate Michael Taftner but he is not convinced that Leroy can take on the part. When Chris is asked to be guest speaker for Mr. Seger's class, he lies about his success which the two but heads over.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Debbie Allen
Lydia Grant
Gene Anthony Ray
Leroy Johnson
Carlo Imperato
Danny Amatullo
Nia Peeples
Nicole Chapman
Jesse Borrego
Jesse Velasquez
Billy Hufsey
Christopher Donlon
Ann Nelson
Mrs. Berg
Carrie Hamilton
Reggie Higgins
Eric Pierpoint
Paul Seeger
Albert Hague
Benjamin Shorofsky
Michael Cerveris
Ian Ware
Loretta Chandler
Dusty Tyler
Graham Jarvis
Principal Dyrenforth
Elisa Heinsohn
Jillian Beckett
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Gore
Ken Ehrlich, Stan Rogow, Mel Swope, Gerald I. Isenberg, William Blinn
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Ehrlich
Producer
Stan Rogow
Producer
Mel Swope
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fame
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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.
How many seasons does Fame have?
Fame comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Fame?
Key cast members in Fame include Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, Carlo Imperato, Nia Peeples, Jesse Borrego.
Who created or directed Fame?
Fame was developed and directed by Christopher Gore.