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The Heart of Rock N Roll Part 1 Broadcast Dates

 

Original  air date in U.S.A 27th October 1984

Original  air date  in U.K. 19th August 1985,  Repeated on The Children's Channel  Broadcast Autumn 1992

Original  air date in France 24th January 1996    

Remembering Ken Swofford on the Anniversary of his Death for Sunday 1st November

 

Remembering Ken Swofford on the Anniversary of his Death for Sunday 1st November

Happy Halloween

 

Happy Birthday Michael Delorenzo for Saturday 31st October

 Happy Birthday Michael Delorenzo for Saturday 31st October

Fame Dancer - Bronwyn Thomas

 Name:  Bronwyn Thomas

D.OB. 7th December 1959

Home Town: New York City

Sister of Richard Thomas (John Boy) from The Waltons.

Fame Dancer: 1981 to 1987  113 Episodes.

Seasons 1 to 6.  The only Dancer to Perform in all six seasons.  She also performed with the cast on all their European  & American Concerts.

Fame Character: Michelle

In the season 1 episode "To Soar and Never Falter" after doing a solo ballet dancer Lydia says "Good Girl Bronwyn" but by Episode 11 "The Crazies" she has a speaking part of Michelle and would have a speaking part throughout Seasons 2, 3 and 4 often as comic relief.

When the majority of the original dancers left at the end of Season 4 Bronwyn remained a dancer on the show but was no longer referred to as Michelle or given any speaking parts. She also is a featured dancer in the season 6 episode "All I Want For Christmas" and returns in the final episode.

Also Appeared in:

- Live From Lincoln Center as Mae Jones in 1979

- Family Ties as Roberta in 1985

- Dancing in the Wings as a Bronwyn in 1985

After Fame Bronwyn worked with Debbie Allen on the musical "Carrie" and worked with Debbie at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

Family Ties Clip

The Hear of Rock n Roll Part 1 Photos 1984

 

Fame Calendar November 2026

 

William Blinn Discussing The Fame Set

 

William Blinn Discussing The Fame Set

Doris Gives Her Character A Back Story - Scene Of The Week

 Doris Gives Her Character A Back Story

Beatles Medley Live Kids from Fame

The Beatles Medley comes from the season 4 Concert "The Heart of Rock n Roll part 1" and is performed by Carlo Imperato, Jesse Borrego, Billy Hufsey and Gene Anthony Ray.

"Lucy In The Sky With diamonds" – Performed by Gene, Jesse, Billy and Carlo
"Help" – Performed by Carlo
"Eleanor Rigby" – Performed by The Waters
"Here Comes The Sun" - Performed by Jesse
"Come Together" – Performed by Gene
"All You Need Is Love" – Performed by Billy
"The End" – Performed by Gene, Jesse, Billy and Carlo

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For some reason The Much More Music broadcasts of The Heart of Rock n Roll showed an edited version of the the Beatles Medley omitting Jesse Borrego singing "Here Comes The Sun". This is the full version of the medley. 

That Was The Weekend That Was Promo

 

That Was The Weekend That Was Promo

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Holding Out For A Hero Live Valerie Landsburg

"Holding Out For A Hero" comes from the season 4 concert "The Heart Of Rock N Roll" part 1. Written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford it is performed by Valerie Landsburg.

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Janet Jackson Alright

Release Date: 25th June 1990 (U.K.), 4th March 1990 (U.S.) 

Label: Breakout A&M Records

Catalogue Numbers: UK 7" USA693, UK7" Shaped Pic Disc USAS693, UK12" USAT693,  UKCD USACD693, UKCassette  USAMC693,  U.S7" AM1479, U.S12" SP12351 , U.SCD 17981, U.SCassette TS1479

Written By  James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson, James Brown, Carlos Ward

Produced By James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson

Formats: 7inch, 12inch, 7inch Shaped Picture Disc, Cassette Single, CD Single,

Albums: Rhythm Nation 1814, Design of a Decade, Number Ones

B Side:  Mixes, Vuelve a Mi,

Certification:  Gold in U.S.,  

 

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The Heart of Rock n Roll Production Credits Part 1 & 2

 

Executive Producer: Ken Ehrlich

Co Producer: Debbie Allen & Otis Sallid

Creator: Christopher Gore

Written by Ken Ehrlich

Director:  Walter C. Miller

Associate Producers: Greg Sills

Music Arranged, Conducted & Produced: Gary Scott

Dance Consultant: Debbie Allen

Choreography: Otis Sallid

Costume Designer: Marilyn Matthews

Lighting Designer: Bob Dickinson

Art Director: Wade Giampa

Production Associate: Debbie Pasetta

Associate Director: Terri McCoy

Stage Managers: Leslie Jackson  & Alan Shevlo

Set Director: Tom Tonery

Music Production Assistant: Lori Lieberman

Orchestrator: Hummie Mann

Production Coordinator: Chip Quigley

Technical Supervisor: Neil Sydor 

Technical Director: John B. Field

Audio: Terry Kulchar

Video: Doug Barry

Make Up: Jack Wilson 

Hair Stylist: Gloria Montemayor & Elizbeth Rabe

Lighting Coordinator: J. Kevin Myers

Staging Supervisor: Jack Cassidy

Post Production Supervisor: Frank Merwald

Consulting Producer: David De Silva

Sound Mixer: Michel Stone

Sound Effects Editor: Marti D. Humphrey

Grip: Bill Rustic

Payroll Accountant: Kevin King

Videotape Editors: Bill Breshears & Ron Ybarra

Videotape Facilities: Unitel

The Heart of Rock n Roll by Johnny Colla & Huey Lewis  Courtesy of  Hulex Music & Red Admiral Music

Capezio Dancewear provided by: Ballet Makers Inc

National Advertising Sales:    Lexington Broadcast Service

A Presentation of Metromedia Network

Post Production Facility: Complete Post Inc

Produced by M.G.M

In Cooperation with: RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana TV2

Executive in Charge of Production: Ted Zachary     

Miller Time Concerts on the Beach.

Jones Beach Theatre, Wantaugh New York.

Background Vocalist: Julia, Luther, Maxine & Oren Waters

Dancers:

Derrick Brice

Leanne Gerrish

Nina Goldman

Kimberlee Layton

Joni Palmer

Eartha D. Robinson

Serge Rodnunsky

Michael Rooney

Allysia Sneed

Bronwyn Thomas           

Darryl Tribble

Rocker Verastique

Philip Wright

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Fame Time Line October 1983

 

6th October 1983

Filming on Season 3 Episode 6 "Rules" commenced; continuing through to 14th October 1983 .

7th October 1983

"Sunshine Again" first broadcast in The Netherlands.

11th October 1983

Elisa Heinsohn's Birthday.

13th October 1983

Albert Hague's Birthday.

14th October 1983

Debbie Allen's Father Andrew Arthur Allen died. Debbie was written out of the next episode to be filmed "Consequences" and Morgan Stevens was brought in to guest star at short notice to replace her.  

15th October 1983

"Gonna Learn How To Fly" first broadcast in U.S.A.

Also "Blood, Sweat and Circuits" first broadcast in The Netherlands.

16th October 1983

Morgan Stevens' Birthday.

17th October 1983

Filming on Season 3 Episode 7 "Consequences" commenced; continuing through to 25th October 1983.

22nd October 1983

"Gonna Learn How To Fly Part 2" first broadcast in U.S.A.

26th October 1983

Filming on Season 3 Episode 8 "Break Dance" commenced; continuing through to 4th November 1983 .

28th October 1983

Cynthia Gibb and Christopher Atkins dine at Spago in Westwood, California.

29th October 1983

Cynthia Gibb and Christopher Atkins attend Heidi Hagman's Wedding Ceremony at Larry Hagman's home in Malibu.

Also "Hail To The Chief" first broadcast in U.S.A.

31st October 1983

Michael Delorenzo's Birthday.