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Fame (1982)

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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.

First Air Date
January 7, 1982
Seasons
6
Episodes
136
Rating
6.8/10 (66 votes)

Cast: Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, Carlo Imperato, Nia Peeples, Jesse Borrego, Billy Hufsey, Ann Nelson, Carrie Hamilton

Networks: NBC, Syndication
Production: MGM Television, Eilenna Productions Inc.
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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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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired1/7/1982
Last Aired5/18/1987
Seasons6
Episodes136
LanguageEnglish
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6

Seasons

136

Episodes

45m

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1982

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Cast

DA

Debbie Allen

as Lydia Grant

GAR

Gene Anthony Ray

as Leroy Johnson

CI

Carlo Imperato

as Danny Amatullo

NP

Nia Peeples

as Nicole Chapman

JB

Jesse Borrego

as Jesse Velasquez

BH

Billy Hufsey

as Christopher Donlon

AN

Ann Nelson

as Mrs. Berg

CH

Carrie Hamilton

as Reggie Higgins

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Seasons

6 seasons
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Season 2

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23 episodes

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Season 1

1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 …

How many seasons does Fame have?

6

How many episodes does Fame have?

136

Is Fame still running?

No, it ended in 1987.

When did Fame first air?

January 7, 1982

Who created Fame?

Christopher Gore

Who stars in Fame?

Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, Carlo Imperato

What genre is Fame?

Drama