Debbie Allen | Fame the TV show Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit Allen was born in Houston, Texas, the youngest of four children to orthodontist Andrew Arthur Allen Sr. and Vivian (née Ayers) Allen, she is a poet (Spice of Dawns and other books) and museum art director. She went on to earn a B.A. degree in classical Greek literature, speech, and theater from Howard University. She holds honoris causa Doctorates from Howard University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She currently teaches young dancers. She also taught choreography to former Los Angeles Lakers dancer-turned-singer, Paula Abdul. Her daughter, Vivian Nixon, played Kalimba in the Broadway production of Hot Feet. Career Edit Debbie Allen had her Broadway debut in the chorus of Purlie. Allen also created the role of Beneatha in the Tony Award-winning musical Raisin.

She first began receiving critical attention in 1980 for her appearance in the role of Anita in the Broadway revival of West Side Story which earned her a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk Award, she would receive a second Tony Award nomination in 1986 for her performance in the title role of Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity. One of her earlier television appearances was in the TV sitcom Good Times in a memorable 2-part episode titled "J.J's Fiancee'" as J.J's drug-addicted fiancee, Diana. Allen was first introduced as Lydia Grant in the 1980 film Fame. Although her role in the film was relatively small, Lydia would become a central figure in the television adaptation, which ran from 1982 to 1987. During the opening montage of each episode, Grant told her students: "You've got big dreams? You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying ... in sweat." Allen was nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Actress four times during the show's run.

She is the only actress to have appeared in all three screen incarnations of Fame, playing Lydia Grant in both the 1980 film and 1982 television series and playing the school principal in the 2009 remake.[citation needed] Allen was also lead choreographer for the film and television series, winning two Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.In an article from the Museum of Broadcast Communications, the Hollywood Reporter commented on Allen's impact as the producer-director of the television series, A Different World. The show dealt with the life of students at the fictional historically black college, Hillman, and ran for six seasons on NBC. Debbie Allen was also selected to appear in the 1979 miniseries Roots: The Next Generations by Alex Haley where she plays the wife of Alex Haley. In 2008 she directed the all-African-American Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, starring stage veterans James Earl Jones (Big Daddy), her sister Phylicia Rashād (Big Mama) and Anika Noni Rose (Maggie, the Cat), as well as film actor Terrence Howard, who made his Broadway debut as Brick.

The production, with some roles recast, had a limited run (2009-April 2010) in London. Allen has released two solo albums, 1986's Sweet Charity and 1989's Special Look which also had several singles off the album. In 2001, Allen fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, California. Allen's academy offers a comprehensive curriculum for boys and girls ages four to eighteen in all the major dance techniques including Classical Ballet, Modern, African, jazz, and Hip-Hop. In addition special workshops are held for concentration in the Peking Opera, Martial Arts dance techniques, Flamenco, Salsa, and Tap. Debbie Allen was awarded an honorary doctorate from the North Carolina School of the Arts, as well as from her Alma Mater, Howard University. Awards and honors Edit Allen was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 as a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities.[6] For her contributions to the television industry, Debbie Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Allen was presented with the George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement, at the 1992 UCLA Spring Sing. Three-time Emmy Award winner for Choreography for the series Fame and The Motown 25th Anniversary Special. 10 Image Awards as a director, actress, choreographer and producer for Fame, A Different World, Motown 25, The Academy Awards, The Debbie Allen Special and Amistad. Personal life Allen is married to former NBA player Norm Nixon, and they are the parents of dancer Vivian Nichole Nixon, and basketball player Norman Ellard Nixon Jr. (Wofford College & Southern University). Allen was previously married to Win Wilford from 1975 to 1983. She is the sister of actress Phylicia Rashād, and Tex Allen (Andrew Arthur Allen Jr, born 1945), noted jazz composer. Film Edit Fame (2009 film) - Principal Angela Simms Blank Check - Yvonne Ragtime - Sarah Fame (1980 film) - Lydia Grant Next Day Air - Ms.

Jackson The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh - Ola Jo-Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling - Michelle Alice At The Palace - Red Queen Stompin’ At The Savoy Old Settler The Twist Tournament of Dreams Television Three Girls Three: Variety show All of Us: "Parents Just Don't Understand" A Different World - Dr. Langhorne The Cosby Show - Emma Fame (1982 TV series) - Lydia Grant In The House - Jackie Warren Good Times – J.J.'s Junkie Fiancée Quantum Leap – Joanna Chapman So You Think You Can Dance, seasons 3, 4 and 5 - Guest Judge Grey's Anatomy (2011–2012) - Catherine Avery .... Choreographer Edit The Academy Awards Show for ten years six of which were consecutive Carrie Molly Doodle Molly Doodle Has choreographed for artist such as Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Gwen Verdon, Lena Horne and Sammy Davis, Jr.

Fame (2009) Director Edit Girlfriends Everybody Hates Chris All of Us Life Is Not a Fairy Tale That's So Raven The Jamie Foxx Show A Different World The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Family Ties Fame (1982 TV series) Polly Polly: Coming Home The Twilight Zone (2002 TV series) The Parkers Grey's Anatomy Hellcats Producer Amistad with Steven Spielberg. Soldiers of Change with Michael Armand Hammer. Writer movmnt magazine, regular columnist since 2006 Dance Dancing in the Wings and Brothers of the Night and 2010 Just Dance 2004 Dreams- Children's Theater at The Kennedy Center Washington DC 2006 Pearl- Children's Theater at the Kennedy Center Washington DC Fame - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT 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. However, the fame costs, and the Art School is just the place where they'll pay for it. Fame started out as a 1980 theatrical movie. Two years later, it found a home on NBC. But in 1984, NBC canned the series and the show moved to syndication for four more years. The show was popular although NBC cancelled it. Various actors performed live concerts during the show's run. Fame (1982) Season 4 - ShareTV Doris and Danny console each other over a recent breakup and find themselves in each others arms. Meanwhile, love holds a surprise for both Ms. Sherwood and for Leroy, while Holly falls ... Sep. 24, 1984 A visiting Czech dancer has caught Chris' eye. Meanwhile, Leroy tries to avoid a secret admirer, and Doris wants to start a new trend by throwing her hat in the ring for class president. ... Oct. 01, 1984 A new directive ordering all dancing and singing in the hallways between class to cease may have a bigger effect on Leroy. Source: Oct.

08, 1984 Having been let down ofter before, Leroy refuses to let his father come back into his life. Meanwhile, Danny's father won't support him wanting to become a comedian. Source: ... Oct. 15, 1984 The cast of Fame salute the music of the 1950's in song and dance. Taped live from New York's Jones Beach Amphitheater on Long Island. Source: Oct. 22, 1984 A blizzard traps some stragglers inside the school, along with a broken furnace and a burglar. Source: Oct. 29, 1984 The opening night of a new show directed by Cassidy may be cursed after Mr. Morloch breaks a show-business no-no. Source: Nov. 05, 1984 A famed school alumnus and Shakespearean actor agrees to appear in the school's anniversary show in hopes of making an impression and getting his career going again. Source: ... Nov. 12, 1984 A prisoner sees a feature on the school and sends Nicole his songs for the kids to use. Source: Nov.

19, 1984 Cleo's debut as the lead dancer gets a less than positive review from Chris. Elsewhere, Nicole and Jesse search the personal ads for potential romances. Source: Nov. 26, 1984 Holly's mother has come for a visit. But all she has is criticism for both her daughter and Lydia, believing they lack the drive to make it in show business. Source: ... Dec. 10, 1984 The kids try to help Jesse after the Immigration Department learns he is in the country illegally. Source: Dec. 31, 1984 When Mr. Morloch starts an ROTC program in the school along with shutting down a benefit for the nuclear-freeze movement has Ms. Sherwood shakes up the student's apathy and conducts ... Jan. 07, 1985 More excerpts from the concert from Los Angeles honoring the best songs from the 1980s. Source: Jan. 21, 1985 This episode features two different love triangles. First one is between Doris, Danny and Leroy, and the second has Chris, his drama teacher and the drama teacher's ex-wife. Source: ... Jan.

28, 1985 Nicole struggles to fulfill the expectations from her parents, while Danny blames himself for his parents getting a separation. Meanwhile, Mr. Morloch believes he can change non-conformist ... Feb. 04, 1985 While Danny tries to help Nicole and Jesse settle there love life, he finds himself falling in love with Nicole. Mr. Morloch is given a second chance when he meets his former college ... Feb. 11, 1985 While Chris and Danny work together as a team, one of them takes over the spotlight putting a split in their friendship. Elsewhere, Holly and Nicole decide to move in together. Source: ... Feb. 18, 1985 Coco makes a visit to her old school having just made it "out there," and clashes with a retired director who is helping out the kids with their production. Source: Feb. 25, 1985 Ms. Sherwood is named temporary vice principal. Meanwhile, Doris experiences her dream date and Leroy goes on a game show with a shot at winning $10,000. Source: Mar.

25, 1985 Everybody seems to be handling Doris' mugging worse than she is. Elsewhere, Dwight learns how to fight his emotions concerning Holly. Source: Apr. 01, 1985 Holly seems to have began an eating disorder now that her parents are splitting up. Source: May. 04, 1985 The arrival of Nicole's birth mother surprises both her and Nicole's adoptive parents. Source: May. 11, 1985 Mr. Morloch instills Danny's pull with the kids to sign up the students for a softball game. But the guy's enthusiasm is at a low until a few ladies are added to the roster. Source: ... May. 18, 1985 Jesse, Cleo and Nicole reminisce before school ends for summer vacation, as Cleo announces she is moving to Hollywood. Source: May. 20, 1985 Fame (TV Series 1982–1987) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This!

Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Creator: When Mrs. Berg learns that her old lover is coming to visit her, realizing that her lie of running the school has come back to haunt her, the kids help her pose as school principal. Gordon, a ... 9.2 An opening-night hex threatens Cassidy's directorial debut when Morloch inadvertently breaks a show-business dictum. 8.6 A broken furnace and a prowler are two of the problems facing those stranded at the school by a blizzard. 8.3 a list of 44 titles created 08 Dec 2011 a list of 49 titles created 19 Jan 2013 a list of 33 titles created 11 Feb 2013 a list of 28 titles created 05 Jan 2015 a list of 27 titles created 19 Jul 2015 Search for " Fame " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.

You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 13 wins & 36 nominations. See more awards » Photos A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. Director: Alan Parker An updated version of the musical Fame (1980), which centered on the students of the New York Academy of Performing Arts. Director: Kevin Tancharoen The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct. Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess. Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange The adventures of three sexy female private eyes. Stars: Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith A probationary angel sent back to earth teams with an ex-cop to help people. Stars: Michael Landon, Victor French, James Troesh Set in the vineyards of California, this prime-time soap opera featured the conflict within the powerful Gioberti family, owners of the vast Falcon Crest Winery.

Stars: Jane Wyman, Lorenzo Lamas, Chao Li Chi A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in his city. Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson Resplendent with authentic 1980's music, fashion and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami. Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago The Korean War MASH unit veteran operates as Chief Surgeon in a major city hospital with his colleagues. Stars: Pernell Roberts, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charles Siebert The trials and tribulations of two feuding families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, both oil rich families in Denver, Colorado. Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins After a crippled test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear powered limbs and implants, he serves as a unique intelligence agent. Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks Edit Storyline The Art School was always their dream. They want to dance, they want to sing, to play music, to act but above all they want to live their lives while they are still young and full of energy.

Leroy, Danny, Jesse, Chris, Coco and all the others try hard because they know that they've got a long way to go till they reach fame and riches. Fame costs and here (the Art School) is where they start paying for it. Written by Xenophon Tsakanikas <ftpadmin@antigoni.med.auth.gr> 7 January 1982 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Right after Janet Jackson quit Fame she had her first hit album "Control". She quit Fame in 1985, " Control" became a hit that same year. See more » Connections (London/England) – See all my reviews Of course, Fame the TV show is not patch on the classic Fame movie, but this show is still really good. With the same plot as the movie, the show follows the stories of the students and faculty at New York City's High School for the Performing Arts. If you enjoyed the brilliant movie and the just as brilliant West-End musical production of Fame, then I'm sure you'll enjoy the TV show of Fame It's great. 5 of 8 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?

Yes Kids from Fame | Biography & History | AllMusic google+ Artist Biography by Sharon Mawer Fame was a relatively low-budget film musical from 1980 directed by Alan Parker and written by Christopher Gore, following a group of students and their teachers, and their exploits and adventures at the New York High School of Performing Arts. The film starred Albert Hague (as Mr. Shorofsky, the music teacher), Jim Farrell (drama), Anne Meara (English), and Debbie Allen (as Lydia Grant, the main dance teacher and focal point of most of the auditions), with the students played by Maureen Teefy (as Doris Finsecker), Barry Miller (as Ralph Garcie, formally known as Raul Garcia until he tried to disguise his Puerto Rican roots), Irene Cara (Coco Hernandez), Gene Anthony Ray (Leroy Johnson), Lee Curreri (Bruno Martelli), and Paul McCrane (Montgomery MacNeil).

Despite the film's success in the U.S., winning an Academy Award for Best Song (the title track sung by Irene Cara as Coco Hernandez), it was not well received in the U.K., the film only moderately successful and the soundtrack not even able to hit the Top 20. However, right at the start of 1982, a new weekly television series began (still written by Christopher Gore), based on the original film and called The Kids from Fame, which again followed the adventures and personal lives of the same group of teachers and students, all attempting to become famous with a grounding at the stage school. All of the main characters were involved and many of the original actors and actresses were also retained to provide some continuity with their roles, Debbie Allen continuing to play the part of Lydia Grant, the dance teacher who introduced the show each week, summing up what the school was all about with the line "Fame costs, and right here is where you start paying -- in sweat," with Albert Hague as the crusty European music teacher Benjamin Shorofsky, although the other leading teacher, Miss Elizabeth Sherwood, was played by Carol Mayo Jenkins.

As for the students, the TV producers retained the best-loved characters of Leroy Johnson, the dance expert played by Gene Anthony Ray (even though he had received no formal dance training), and the musical genius Bruno Martelli, played by Lee Curreri. The name of the character Doris Finsecker was changed to Doris Schwartz, played by the actress and singer Valerie Landsburg; Montgomery MacNeil was now played by P.R. Paul; and Coco Hernandez -- one of the most memorable characters from the film since it was Irene Cara (who had now begun to forge a successful solo singing career) as Hernandez who sang the theme song -- was now played by Erica Gimpel. They also introduced a new student character with Danny Amatullo played by Carlo Imperato, who had an on/off love relationship with Doris throughout the series. Almost immediately, the TV series took off as the film had never managed, and it became compulsive weekly viewing as the story lines were given a chance to delve much deeper into the personal lives and tragedies that befell just about all of the characters.

During each episode -- more often than not at the climax of the show -- there would be a performance of song and dance by the students, sometimes organized but sometimes appearing totally spontaneous, and usually bringing tears to the eyes of either the parents or teachers, or guest stars who happened to be passing and found themselves involved with the school in some way. The only song retained from the original film was the Irene Cara hit "Fame," which was the most famous song and signature tune of the whole project, only this time it was sung by Erica Gimpel . At the end of June 1982, Irene Cara 's version was re-released and shot to number one on the singles chart, the film soundtrack also being reissued -- and within four weeks it too sat on top of the album charts, although for the first week it had to share that honor with the final week at the top for ABC 's Lexicon of Love , a rare occurrence of a joint number one on the album charts. It had the pole position to itself the following week, but a week later it succumbed to the even greater success of its own spinoff, The Kids from Fame .

It was inevitable that, due to the success of the show, there would be a cast recording, and by the summer, an album of original songs was ready for release, not even featuring the song "Fame" itself for copyright reasons. But after the release of the album, two memorable singles came out, the week after they had been sung on the show, "Hi Fidelity" featuring Valerie Landsburg as lead vocalist, and "Starmaker," on which they all took a line each. In the U.K. particularly, the album sales were phenomenal, the cast recording hitting number one at the beginning of August, remaining there for eight weeks, and returning for a further four weeks in November to end 1982 as the overall second-best seller. A second volume of songs titled The Kids from Fame Again was released and peaked at number two, giving the cast the top two albums during the last week in October and the first week in November.

Not satisfied with record sales and merchandising or even having made dancers' leg warmers a must-have fashion accessory for everyday wear, most of the cast became involved in a tour, performing the roles of the characters live on-stage, and the fans accepted the live gigs as if they were real people, not simply actors. The musical landscape changed quickly in the gap between April and October 1983 when the show was off the air, and by the time the show returned for a third series, the furor had already died down considerably and, despite three albums being released in 1983 ( The Kids from Fame Live! , The Kids from Fame Songs, and The Kids from Fame Sing for You), the chart placings became progressively worse.

When season four of the series began in 1984 it was all over, with most of the cast beginning to drift away to become involved with other projects and the producers beginning to introduce more and more new characters -- Carrie Hamilton as Reggie Higgins (seasons five and six), Billy Hufsey as Christopher Donlon (seasons three through six), Cynthia Gibb as Holly Laird (seasons three through five), and Nia Peeples as Nicole Chapman (seasons four through six) -- but none of the new characters fired the imagination of the fans as much as the originals, and the show limped on until season six in May 1987 when it was canceled, never to return. Fame really was made to live forever, however (as a line from the song states), as 25 years later the TV series was released on a series of DVDs. Gene Anthony Ray - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack | Miscellaneous Crew Born on May 24, 1962, in Harlem. Attended Julia Richmond High School, where he performed in a dance class, and later auditioned for Louis Falco , the choreographer for the film, Fame (1980).

Actually attended New York's "High School of the Performing Arts" for a year, before being kicked out. He was, therefore, perfectly cast as "Leroy" in the film... See full bio » Born: Fame [TV Series] (1982) - | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie Fame [TV Series] (1982) Genres - Drama | Sub-Genres - Coming-of-Age , Musical Drama , Prime-Time Drama [TV] | Run Time - 60 min. | Countries - USA | AllMovie Rating twitter Synopsis by Hal Erickson Created by Christopher Gore and based on the 1980 movie hit of the same name, the weekly, hour-long musical drama series Fame was set in New York's famous High School of the Performing Arts, where gifted students prepared for careers as professional singers, dancers, and actors.

Carried over from the movie version were Debbie Allen (who also directed and choreographed several episodes) as no-nonsene dancer instructor Lydia Grant, actor-composer Albert Hague as bearded, imperious music teacher Benjamin Shorofsky; Lee Curreri (who wrote most of the series' original songs) as music student Bruno Martelli and Gene Anthony as dance student Leroy Johnson, who in later years joined the school's faculty. Debuting January 7, 1982 on NBC, the series version of Fame featured scores of other regulars, many of whom went on to substantial show business careers. Among those introduced in Season One who appeared on the show for the longest period, were Erica Gimpel as singer-dancer Coco Hernandez, Carlo Imperato as aspiring stand-up comic Danny Amatulo P.R. Paul as drama student Montgomery McCall, Valerie Landsburg as wannabe actress-writer-director Doris Schwartz, Carol Mayo Jenkins as strict English teacher Elizabeth Sherwood and Ann Nelson as ditsy school secretary Mrs. Gertrude Berg. Several of the earliest episodes were told from the viewpoint of new student Julie Miller (Lori Singer), a cellist.

Though a favorite of teenage viewers and extremely popular abroad--as witness the many "Kids from Fame" concerts performed all over the world by the leading players--Fame tanked in the ratings during its season and a half on NBC (ironically, it received five Emmies in this period, four in its first season alone). Cancelled by the network on August 4, 1983, it was brought back by popular demand on a locally syndicated basis by home studio MGM and LBS Communications in the fall of that same year, remaining in production for the next four seasons. Most of the regulars from the network Fame were retained for the syndicated version, with the exception of Lori Singer. Erica Gimpel (Coco) was active in the earliest syndicated episodes, but left midway through Season Three, returning for a handful of guest appearances later on. Inasmuch as the series was set in a high school, there was quite a bit of cast turnover over the next few years.

Among the regulars who were most prominently featured were Cynthia Gibb as Holly Laird, Janet Jackson as Cleo Hewitt, Nia Peeples as Nicole Chapman, Jesse Borego as Jessie Velasquez, Billy Hufsey as Christopher Donlon, Page Hannah as Kate Riley, and Carrie Hamilton (the daughter of Carol Burnett) as Reggie Higgins. Because it was deemed necessary to add a "menace" to the syndicated version, Ken Swofford joined the cast as the school's obstreperous, rule-bound vice principal Quentin Morloch. Other "adult" characters seen in the non-network version were Dick Miller as Lou Mackie, owner of the kid's favorite hangout, Lou's Lanes; Graham Jarvis as Morloch's replacement, Principal Dyrenforth; and Eric Pierpoint as drama teacher Paul Seeger, the successor to previous drama instructors Mr. Crandall (played by Michael Thoma, who died at the beginning of season two) and Mr. Reardon (Morgan Stevens).

The format of the series adhered closely to that of the original movie: Straightforward dramatic plotlines, punctuated by exuberant musical numbers and elaborate student-staged productions (never mind that the real High School of the Performing Arts never put on such productions, much less "starred" the same students week after week!) At first, the series was fairly realistic, dealing with the genuine triumphs and heartbreaks of show business; gradually, the stories grew more and more exaggerated and fantastic, incorporating broad takeoffs of "The Wizard of Oz", "The Prisoner of Zenda", "Cyrano de Bergerac" and the "Sherlock Holmes" canon. Many of best-received episodes were plotless documentaries, culled from actual "Kids from 'Fame'" concert footage. The last first-run episode of Fame was telecast in 1987. Ten years later the property was briefly revived by another syndicated series, Fame LA; and in the early 21st century, the show was reformatted as an American Idol-style talent show, with Debbie Allen returning to host the festivities.

Characteristics Wish Upon A Christmas Star Part 1 - kidsfromfamefanfiction2 kidsfromfamefanfiction2 Search this site Fame TV Series Fan Fiction The unofficial site for Fame Fan Fiction. The lives of the great characters from the Fame TV series continue in a Worlds of what might have been. Navigation Wish Upon A Christmas Star ‎ > ‎ Wish Upon A Christmas Star Part 1 It’s Christmas 1984 and the students of the High School for Performing Arts, in New York City, are in the dance class led by Lydia Grant. To get everyone into the Christmas spirit Lydia has Jesse Velasquez perform a feel good Christmas song. “Christmas is the time of year, filled with expectations. Christmas is the time of year, decked with decorations. Presents underneath the tree, carolling in harmony, You can hear it in the church bells as they chime. Telling everyone its Christmas time. Christmas is the time of year, time for celebration. Tiny children up at night in high expectation. Candy canes and sugar plums, soldiers with their marching drums. When you feel the spirit in you start to climb, then you know for sure it’s Christmas time. So sing a Merry Christmas song.

Fill your heart with laughter. Joy will be yours the whole year long. Happy ever after. Christmas is the time of year, for loving one another. Everyone you meet and greet is a sister and a brother. So show the World how much you care. Shine your love light everywhere. And the World you see will be in perfect rhyme. When you feel the spirit in you start to climb, everyone will know its Christmas time. Christmas is the time of year, for loving one another. Everyone you meet and greet is a sister and a brother. So show the World how much you care. Shine your love light everywhere. And the World you see will be in perfect rhyme. When you feel the spirit in you start to climb, everyone will know its Christmas time.” Christmas is The Time of Year David Reardon walks down the corridor towards the lobby. He can hear the festive music coming from the dance class and sees Mrs Berg standing watching through one of the windows in the classroom door. She has a big smile on her face. Mrs Berg: “Oh Mr Reardon don’t you just love this time of year?

The Carols; the music; the decorations; the food; the eggnog; Oh, I do really love the eggnog! And it’s already snowing outside making the whole city look beautiful. It’s all just so magical!” David hasn’t had the best days and is now in a hurry to get to an audition so the thought of being delayed by the weather doesn’t fill him with much Christmas spirit: “You forgot to mention all the crowds, the expense, getting presents you’ll never use, the delays the weather causes and having to spend time with relatives you don’t even like. Put like that, It doesn’t sound so magical, does it?” Mrs Berg fixes him with a stern grin: “My aren’t we a sour puss this afternoon? Still you won’t spoil my happy mood.” David forces a smile: “Well I have an audition to get to so if you’ll excuse me.” Mrs Berg: “Oh, Break a leg!” David mutters to himself: “We’ll with the day I’ve been having and with this weather, I more than likely will break a leg!” As the song comes to an end Lydia claps her hands and laughs.

Lydia: “I don’t know about y’all but that certainly has put me in the mood for Christmas”. Everyone in the room nods and cheers in agreement. Lydia: “Okay let’s get back to some serious work. Repeat the combination we learnt....” She is interrupted by the school bell sounding out the end of the school day and the students start to hurry towards the door. Lydia is shocked that the end of the lesson has come so quickly. She taps her cane on the floor loudly to get everyone’s attention: “I know y’all in a hurry to get out of here, but seniors don’t forget there is rehearsal for the New Year showcase in the auditorium in half an hour, so don’t be late! We’ve got a lot of work to do people and we’re running out of time”. Leroy Johnson can’t believe he’d forgotten about the rehearsal: “Miss Grant, is that tonight, I’ve got to be somewhere.” Lydia: “No excuses Leroy, I told you about it a week ago.” Leroy: “But...” Lydia sternly cuts him off before he can say any more: “I said no excuses!

This is your final year and this showcase is probably the most important of your High School career. Honey, there will be agents and talent scouts there looking to see what this year’s graduates can do. I’m sure if you can’t make rehearsal then Michael will be more than happy to dance the lead.” Michael overhears his name and Leroy sees him nodding eagerly in agreement with Lydia’s statement. Leroy gives Michael an indignant look and slowly nods his head: “Okay, No problem, I’ll be there.” Jesse and Chris Donlon have been listening intently to the conversation. Chris: “You know Miss Grant, I’m also happy to step into the lead role if you need me?” Jesse excitedly agrees: “Me too!” Leroy glares at his two so called friends before storming out of the room slamming the door behind him. Lydia watches him go and shakes her head: “Oh my, Do either of you know what his problem is?” Chris and Jesse shake their heads and answer at the same time “No!” Doris Schwartz notices Leroy’s bad mood: “Are you okay?” Leroy either doesn’t hear or doesn’t want to answer and just keeps heading on down the corridor.

Doris shrugs to herself. Lydia ponders for a moment what could be wrong with Leroy until Chris interrupts her train of thought. Chris: “Well Miss Grant do you need me or not?” Lydia clears her through slowly: “Chris honey, it’s a senior’s showcase and you’re not a senior!” Lydia then turns to Jesse: “And as for you. You’ve only been in this school five minutes. The time will come for both of you but for the moment get out of my hair; I’ve got enough on my plate without you two making things worse.” Feeling slightly dejected the two head towards the door when Lydia calls them back. Lydia ponders: “Wait, wait a minute, maybe you can help me!” They both turn and excitedly walk back over to Lydia hoping that she’s somehow changed her mind. Lydia sees the expectation in their eyes: “No you still can’t perform but you can help behind the scenes with the stage managing. I’ve got so many things I’m juggling that it would be a great relief and help if someone could sort out all the props.” Neither Chris nor Jesse are too thrilled by the idea and remain silent. Lydia becomes a little impatient: “Well?

What do you say are you going to help me or not?” Reluctantly they agree and Lydia smiles. Lydia: “Good, well there’s no time like the present. If you go down to the basement there are some boxes of props that need bringing up to the auditorium ready for today’s rehearsal." Chris looks at his watch: “But that’s in less than 25 minutes!” Lydia smirks: “Then you’d better get started hadn’t you?” Frustrated, they both hurry out of the room at full speed. In the girls’ locker room Doris, Nicole Chapman and Cleo Hewitt are drying themselves off and changing after their shower, while harmonising on a holiday song: “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, Walking in a winter wonderland. Over the hill lies a mantle of white, A heaven of diamonds in the lovely night. In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then give him a name and call him Parson Brown He'll say: Are you married? We'll say: No man,But you can do the job whenever you're When you're in town. As we dream by the fire.

To face unafraid, The plans that we've made, Walking in a winter wonderland. “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, Walking in a winter wonderland, Walking, Walking in a winter wonderland”. Winter Wonderland Nicole notices that Holly Laird isn’t joining in: “Hey Holly, do you want to come Christmas shopping with me at Bloomingdales on Saturday?” Holly sighs: “I’m going to be busy Nicole.” Nicole is surprised: “Wait are you telling me Holly Laird is turning down an invitation to go shopping? Are you still feeling ill?” Holly had been out of School for a couple of weeks and had told everyone she had the flu. Holly is frustrated by the question: “I told you I’m busy okay? Can’t we just leave it at that? Does everything have to turn into an interrogation?” Nicole is again surprised, this time by Holly’s outburst: “Okay, I’m sorry. But I wasn’t interrogating you I was just asking.” Holly grabs her coat and bag and turns to leave: “I’ve gotta go.

I’ll see you tomorrow.” As she hurries out of the locker room, Nicole and Doris watch her go and exchange puzzled looks. Nicole: “What’s her problem?” Doris Shrugs: “I’m not sure but with Holly and Leroy both acting strange there isn’t much of that Christmas spirit, Miss Grant was talking about, around here.” As Holly hurries down the school corridor she passes Morloch and Sherwood in the lobby. Morloch calls out: “Oh, Miss Sherwood, you never answered my question about whether I could join you and your family for Christmas day, like I did for Thanksgiving.” Elizabeth Sherwood grimaces and turns to the vice principal giving a weak smile. She remembers all too well the disaster that Thanksgiving had been and has no desire to repeat it at Christmas: “Well, ermm I’m...” At that moment there is a loud banging noise at the end of the corridor as in their haste, Jesse and Chris drop some of the boxes they are carrying onto the floor. Morloch looks up and calls to them: “Velasquez! Donlon!

What on earth are you two doing?” Chris replies: “We’re helping Miss Grant.” Morloch shakes his head in despair: “I somehow doubt Miss Grant has asked you to throw all those boxes on to the floor like that.” Jesse explains: “No they are props for the seniors show and Miss Grant has put us in charge of them.” Morloch rolls his eyes: “God help us all. Well just be careful will you. Any damages you’re paying for them.” While this has been going on Sherwood sees her escape and quickly rushes off towards the exit. She catches up with Holly at the stairwell. Morloch turns back to where Sherwood had been standing: “Now Miss...” His voice trails off when he notices Miss Sherwood has gone. Sherwood: “Holly I’m glad I’ve seen you. We were worried as you’d not been in school for awhile. I heard you had the flu.” Holly feels awkward and hesitates: “Er, yes that’s right Miss Sherwood, it was really bad. I felt dreadful, so I thought it best to stay away and get over it.

I didn’t want to spread my germs around.” Sherwood nods slowly not 100% sure that Holly is telling the truth: “Well are you okay now?” Holly nods: “Yes Miss I’m fine now.” Sherwood: “Okay then, but come and see me first period tomorrow to collect the assignments you’ve missed. Holly smiles: “Okay thank you. Goodnight Miss Sherwood.” Sherwood: “Goodnight and button up that coat, it’s freezing out here and we don’t want you ill again.” Nicole: “He had to stay after school for rehearsal.” Lou grimaces: “Damn him it’s getting awfully busy in here.” At that moment he sees Cleo coming out of the restroom and he calls over to her: “Hey Kid, how about waiting some tables for me tonight?” Cleo smiles: “Okay Lou, no problem.

I’ll just get changed.” Doris is puzzled: “I wonder what Leroy needs the money for?” Nicole shrugs: “Well at this time of year we could all probably use some extra cash.” Doris ponders it for a moment not convinced by what Nicole said: “Hmmm Maybe!” After awhile Danny finally enters the family apartment and instantly the arguing stops and the room falls silent. He looks from one parent to the other: “There’s no need to pretend on my account. I could hear you arguing in the hallway. I’ve been out there for awhile.” Gina Amatullo turns to her son: “We weren’t arguing. It was just a discussion that’s all.” Danny: “Ma, I heard you.” Gina sighs: “It’s just that your Father is feeling a little stressed. He’s been left in the lurch having to arrange the Knights of St Anthony’s Christmas concert. It was all planned but someone dropped out. He’s got less than two weeks before the show.” Suddenly an idea crosses Danny’s mind as a way that he can prove to his Father that he’s making the right career choice: “Pop why don’t you let me do it for you.

I’ll get some of the kids from School together and we’ll put on a show like you won’t believe?" Carmine hetitates: “I, I don’t know Danny, I mean it’s a lot of work and you’ve got your studies to think of. You’re already being held back a year because of the leukaemia I don’t want anything else to disrupt you’re education.” Danny: “Pop I’m fine the leukaemia is in remission and I’ll catch up the work at school.” Carmine is still hesitant: “No Danny I think it’s best if I sort out the problem myself.” Danny feels angry at his fathers lack of faith in him: “Don’t you think I can do it? Is that the problem? You don’t think I can pull this off and I’ll leave you embarrassed; that’s it, isn’t it?” Danny heads off to his room and slams the door. Gina gives her husband a harsh glare: “Carmine, can’t you see he’s trying to help? Stop making more trouble all the time. He’s your son and he’s reaching out to try and please you here.” Carmine reluctantly nods his head.

At “Lou’s Lanes” Cleo stands watching a news report on the TV. The sound is off but the pictures tell their own story. A tear wells up in Cleo’s eye as she watches the dreadful pictures from Ethiopia of people starving. Lou calls over to her: “Hey I’m not paying you to watch TV there are tables that need waiting upon.” Cleo pulls a handkerchief from her pocket and wipes her eyes: “I’m sorry Lou but have you seen the news report, it’s dreadful. People are dying from lack of food. It makes it a little difficult to go and serve some of these people pizza!" Lou: “Hey Kid take some advice. Don’t watch the news it’ll only depress you and serving people pizza is what is paying your wages so get a move on. Carmine Amatullo knocks on his son’s bedroom door and enters. Danny is lying on the bed watching TV. For a moment Carmine is struck by the horrific pictures of famine on the news but quickly turns his attention to his son. Danny turns the TV off as his father perches on the edge of his bed.

Carmine: “Look Danny it’s not that I don’t think you can organise the Christmas show it’s just it’s a lot of responsibility and there’s not very much time available. But hey if you think you can do it then I’m willing to give it a go.” Danny smiles and is determined not to let his father down: “Thanks Pop, you won’t regret this I promise you.” Danny whispers: “I’m sorry for what I said.” Carmine smiles: “Don’t worry about it, just make me proud.” After rehearsal is over Leroy goes to Lou’s Lanes, where he was supposed to be working. He sees Cleo waitressing and when she sees him she seems a little embarrassed. Cleo: “Leroy, I need to talk to you.” Before Cleo can say anymore Lou spots Leroy and calls over to him. Lou: “Hey Leroy, where have you been? I thought you were working tonight. I thought you needed the money?” Leroy: “I do need the money, and I’m sorry I’m late but I’m here now.” Lou: “Sorry Kid but I need someone reliable so I’ve had to bring in Cleo here.

We don’t need you tonight.” Leroy glares at a sheepish looking Cleo: “But Lou this is important to me. I’m trying to raise the money to buy my Mom a plane ticket so she can visit for Christmas. I got held up with rehearsals. I’m sorry; I’ll make up the hours I swear.” Lou: “Sorry Kid, but if you want the work you need to be here on time. I guess you need to make a choice as to what is important in life.” With that Lou walks away leaving Leroy feeling very frustrated. He glares again at Cleo: “Thanks a lot! I got people trying to take my place in the show at school and you trying to take my place here!” Cleo is annoyed by the comment: “When Lou asked me I didn’t know it was your shift, he just told me he needed some help. You can’t blame me for that.” Leroy knows she’s making sense but is to too angry to admit it so quickly leaves. Cleo calls after him: “Leroy”. She watches as he goes, her words falling on deaf ears. Lydia yawns as she leaves the locker room.

All the students had showered and left but she’d got caught up with some last minute technical details for the show so she's the last to leave. The hallway is virtually in darkness and she walks slowly feeling drained by the day’s events. As she turns into the main corridor and heads towards the exit, she hears piano music coming from the music class room. The music catches her attention and she turns round and heads back to the music class to see who is at the school so late. Stood in the music classroom doorway she smiles as she watches the music teacher Benjamin Shorofsky gently playing the piano. Lydia interrupts him: “That’s nice but what are you doing here so late?” Shorofsky looks at her and smiles: “I was just grading some papers and thought I’d relax awhile before I heard off home. You look tired, why are you here so late?” Lydia sighs: “Oh this senior’s show case I’m putting together. I got caught behind after rehearsals.

I guess I should head off home to try and relax before another hectic day tomorrow.” Shorofsky pats the seat next to him and smile: Why don’t you join me for a while?” Lydia nods and sits beside him while he starts to play a familiar Christmas song. Lydia smiles and begins to sing. I sat upon your knee, I wrote to you, Well, I'm all grown up now. Can still need help somehow? I'm not a child, But my heart still can dream. So here's my lifelong wish, My grown up Christmas list. Not for myself, But for a world in need. No more lives torn apart. That wars would never start, And time would heal all hearts Everyone would have a friend, That right would always win. And love would never end. This is my grown up Christmas list. What is this illusion called the innocence of youth. Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth There'd be: No more lives torn apart. That wars would never start,. And time would heal all hearts. Everyone would have a friend. And right would always win. And love would never end. This is my grown up Christmas list. This is my only lifelong wish.

This is my grown up Christmas list” Grown Up Christmas List As the music ends Lydia gives Shorofsky a big hug and gently kisses his cheek: “Thank you that was really nice. Now I better get home.” The two say their goodbyes and Lydia leaves Shorofsky alone. Holly had been walking in circles around the streets of New York for what seemed like hours. She’d not wanted to go home as she’d spent the last few weeks huddled up at home and that hadn’t helped. She'd been feeling depressed recently, worrying that her family was falling apart and her parents were going to get a divorce. Her emotions and feelings felt confusing and she’d struggled to talk to anyone about them. She’d also been struggling with food. It seemed to be the only thing in her life that she could control and not eating made her feel stronger. She was dreading the forthcoming holidays and having to spend time with her family. At least in the City when she was away from them she could pretend that things weren’t as bad as they were. Feeling tired she found herself outside “Caruso’s”.

Last year Bruno Martelli had worked there and the kids from the school had used it as a place to hang out and perform; much to the frustration of its owner. However, after Bruno had moved to L.A. during the summer the kids had found a new hang out in the shape of Lou’s Lanes. Lou was happy for the kids to perform there particularly as he got them to do it for free. Holly decides to go into “Caruso’s” for a drink to warm herself up. Her hands and feet felt like ice. As she enters the place seems really busy and she doesn’t think she’ll find anywhere to sit but just then spies a small empty table in the corner so makes her way down the stairs, to the table and sits down. For a moment Holly is lost in her thoughts listening to the light jazz Christmas tune playing. Suddenly a voice startles her: “What Can I get for you?” As she looks up in the direction the voice came from she sees a familiar figure in front of her. At first she is surprised to see someone she knows but then a huge smile lights up her face. She stands up and hugs her friend kissing him tenderly on the lips: “Bruno!

It’s so good to see you”. The Cast of Fame | Muppet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Cast of Fame Muppet Magzine Spring 1983 celebrity interviews Fame was an NBC and syndicated TV series that aired from 1982 to 1987, based on the 1980 movie of the same name, focusing on students at New York City's High School for the Performing Arts. In Muppet Magazine issue 2 (1983), Kermit the Frog visited the set of Fame to interview the cast, assisted by Miss Piggy , Fozzie Bear , Rowlf , and several rats . Apart from Debbie Allen and Albert Hague , both reprising their teacher roles from the movie, the article spotlighted the young actors playing students. A couple of Muppet mentions occurred in the the 2009 remake. Joy (Anna Maria Perez de Tagle) gets an acting job on Sesame Street . Dialogue about the show and its characters occurs in a few scenes. Fame stars

Question: The characters of Doris Schwartz and Leroy Johnson appeared in what 1980s TV series?
Answer: Fame