Nia Peeples Health and Fitness Challenge

Already worrying about how you're going to lose those extra pounds after the holiday season is over. Well fear not as Nia Peeples encourages everyone to join her health and fiotness challenge for 2011.

Janet Jackson Fan Club Holiday Messages

William Blinn Archive of American TV Interview Part 3

Fame executive producer for seasons 1 to 3, William Blinn was interviewed for the Archive of American TV in 2005. The full interview lasts nearly 4 hours and covers the whole of his career as a writer and producer. The segment on Fame last about 35 minutes and has been broken down into 5 parts. This is part 3.

Bill discusses how they needed to change the original Fame pilot to make it work better. He also gives an idea of what would be happening behind the scenes when planning an episode, which was done at the same time as they were recording the current episode; The problems they had with Gene Anthony Ray; his relationship with Erica Gimpel and Debbie Allen and how he was fired by MGM from the show.

To download the video click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?eixo5nns86y94o9

Erica Gimpel Beyond Race Magazine Interview 2010

Interview with Erica Gimpel from "Beyond Race Magazine" discussing her music, Ireland, a European tour next year and working on a new album.

To read the interview click the link below:

https://sites.google.com/site/fametvseriesfanfiction/erica-gimpel-beyond-race-magazine-interview-2010

Carol Mayo Jenkins Loving Magazine Interview 1983

Brief Carol Mayo Jenkins Article from Loving Magazine 1983.

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William Blinn Archive of American TV Interview Part 2

Fame executive producer for seasons 1 to 3, William Blinn was interviewed for the Archive of American TV in 2005. The full interview lasts nearly 4 hours and covers the whole of his career as a writer and producer. The segment on Fame last about 35 minutes and has been broken down into 5 parts. This is part 2.

Bill discusses how they needed to change the original Fame pilot to make it work better. He also gives an idea of what would be happening behind the scenes when planning an episode, which was done at the same time as they were recording the current episode; The problems they had with Gene Anthony Ray; his relationship with Erica Gimpel and Debbie Allen and how he was fired by MGM from the show.

To download the video click the link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?7511gkeevp387zn

Janet Jackson Answers Questions From Fans 2010

Janet Jackson answers fan submitted questions about her life and career on The Boom Box.com.

To read the interview click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/fametvseriesfanfiction/janet-ackson-answers-questions-from-fans-2010

Janet Jackson PSA for The Trevor Project & Larry King Interview

Janet Jackson lends her voice to The Trevor Project with this special message addressed to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender youth:

"I want to speak to all the young people who mean so much to me. I know that sometimes life can seem insurmountable, especially during your teen years. And if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, you're probably thinking you're all alone, but you're not. There is a world of acceptance waiting for you. If you've been a target of bullying, tell a trusted adult. And if you're feeling depressed, lonely or suicidal, contact The Trevor Project. It Gets Better."

The Trevor Lifeline: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
Toll free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

VISIT: http://www.thetrevorproject.org

Plus Interview from The Larry King Show on the Trevor Project and not hiding your True Self.

Create Your Own Fame Merchandise

Create your own Fame Mugs, T-shirts, Bags and Teddy Bears, badges even underwear at Cafe Press.com

Simply choose which item you want to make and upload a picture from your computer. It's great fun trying different things and of course you get some unique and great fame merchandise too, which make ideal gifts for Christmas.

For more information click to go to Cafe Press:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/make/personalized-gifts

Debbie Allen talks about The Hot Chocholate Nutcracker

Debbie Allen Talks about her new holiday show "The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker".

Fame Trivia Fame Pilot 30 years old!

This picture of Valerie Landsburg was taken on location in New York City during the filming of the Fame Pilot. This is what Valerie and Carol Mayo Jenkins had to say about it on Facebook: Valerie: "People send me pictures from the show all the time. I love seeing them. This one was taken in December of 1980. 30 years ago. I was acting in the pilot and that same week I took over the role of Libby in "I Ought To Be In Pictures" on Broadway. Seems like a lifetime ago and at the same time as if it was yesterday." Carol: "Oh, my - I remember so clearly meeting you in that school where we filmed in N.Y. You were so incredibly bright and sophisticated and still so young. I loved you immediately and have ever since. Thirty years?!?!? Can't be possible!" It's great to finally have a date for when filming of the pilot took place. This means the 30th Anniversary of Fame can officially begin and we can celebrate for 3 years!: 1980 for the filming of the pilot, 1981 for the start of filming of the first season and 1982 for the anniversary of the first broadcasts. Happy Anniversary Everyone!

William Blinn Archive of American TV Interview Part 1

Fame executive producer for seasons 1 to 3, William Blinn was interviewed for the Archive of American TV in 2005. The full interview lasts nearly 4 hours and covers the whole of his career as a writer and producer. The segment on Fame last about 35 minutes and has been broken down into 5 parts. This is part 1.

Bill discusses how they needed to change the original Fame pilot to make it work better. He also gives an idea of what would be happening behind the scenes when planning an episode, which was done at the same time as they were recording the current episode; The problems they had with Gene Anthony Ray; his relationship with Erica Gimpel and Debbie Allen and how he was fired by MGM from the show.

To download the video click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?8kdt76jtma35riq

Lee Curreri Smash Hits Magazine Interview 1983

Lee Curreri interview from "Smash Hits" Magazine 1983.

To read the interview click the link below:

http://sites.google.com/site/kidsfromfamepictures/home/lee-curreri-smash-hits-interview-1983

To discuss the interview click below to go to the forum: http://www.atfreeforum.com/kidsfromfamemed/viewtopic.php?p=106&mforum=kidsfromfamemed#106

Fame Merchandise Fame Jigsaws

Create your own Fame jigsaws at YourDesign.co.uk. Simply choose the style of jigsaw and upload a picture from your computer.

For more information and to create your own jigsaws click the link below:

http://www.yourdesign.co.uk/personalised-gifts

Erica Gimpel loving Magazine Interview 1983

Erica Gimpel interview with Loving Magazine from 1983.

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Doris Schwartz Time And Again Part 9 Season Finale

Here's part 9 of my on going Fan Fiction Series "Doris Schwartz Time and Again". This is the season finale for this first season.

Part nine is called "Tangled Up In A Mystery"

Read Story

Fame Merchandise Fame Sunglasses case

A fame glasses/sunglasses case is available from Amazon.co.uk. currently on special offer reduced from £11.99 to £3.00.

For more information and to purchase click th elink below to go to Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Character-Sunglass-Case-Fame--/dp/B003LQSOI0/ref=sr_1_5?s=clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1291056552&sr=1-5&searchContext=B0037MV1QA,B0037MVAFC,B002WYFL10,B003YUAIVE,B003LQSOI0,B0045OD9IM,B0045WQ5GW,B000UZ82ZA,B0034JY31G,B0045OBIEO,B004DIHECM,B000V1QNW2,B0034JSYL6,B0045OD9EQ,B0035AVQ5U,B003BTUCKK,B0034JSYQG,B003HRFR5Q,B0042KFDR4,B004084CHA,B004CZ2YSU,B0036DVFDY,B003BTQ3F8,B0045O9M7Y

Lee Curreri Message to French Fan

Message Lee sent to French Fan Sonia.

Fame Merchandise Fame Posters

Cafe Press have a selection of Fame posters available to buy.

To see the full range and to order click the link below:

http://www.cafepress.com/+fame+posters

Nia Peeples Radio interview with Justin Kantor

Nia Peeples Interview from Blog talk Radio with Justin Kantor from 27th November.

Listen to internet radio with Rhythmic Talk on Blog Talk Radio

Debbie Allen Orange.co.uk interview on Fame 20009 Movie

Debbie Allen Interview with Orange.co.uk from 2009 talking about the Fame Movie.

To read the interview click the link below:

https://sites.google.com/site/debbieallenfamestar/home/written-interviews/orangecouk-interview-2009

Fame Merchandise Fame T Shirts

80s Tees.com have a range of unique Fame T-shirts for sale.

Click below to see the full range and to order:

http://www.80stees.com/pages/t-shirts/80s-movie/Fame-t-shirts.asp

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our American Fame Friends!

Jesse Borrego Interview The Guadalupe Cultural Blog

Jesse Borrego Interview with Patty Ortiz from the Guadalupe Cultural blog.

To read the interview click the link below:
http://sites.google.com/site/kidsfromfamepictures/home/jesse-borrego-the-guadalupe-interview

To discuss the interview click below to go to the forum: http://www.atfreeforum.com/kidsfromfamemed/viewtopic.php?p=106&mforum=kidsfromfamemed#106

Debbie Allen Direct Hellcats

Behind the scenes videos of Debbie Allen directing American TV show "Hellcats":

Fame Merchandise Fame Cap Fame Water Bottles

Cafe Press have a range of Fame Water bottles available:

Click the link to see the full range and to order:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/+fame+water-bottles?page=1&topic=113498

Janet Jackson Announces Biggest Ever World Tour

Janet Jackson announces her biggest ever World Tour for 2011. She wants fans to become involved by suggesting the cities she should perform. The first fan to suggest each City choosen will receive a signed copy of her Number Ones album and a copy of Janet's forthcoming book "True You".

For more information go to janet's website at:

http://www.janetjackson.com/

Fame Merchandise Fame Teddy Bears

Create you own Fame design Teddy Bears at YourDesign.co.uk. Simply choose the bear you like and upload an image from your computer.

For more information and design your own Fame bear click the link below:

http://www.yourdesign.co.uk/personalised-bears

Fame Merchandise Fame Bags

Cafe Press have large range of Fame bags available to buy in different styles.

Click below to see the full range and to order:

http://www.cafepress.com/+fame-movie+bags?page=1

Fame Top Ten Things I Love No 6!

At number 6 on my count down of the top 10 things I love about Fame is the Stories:

Although I never personally wanted to be a performer and didn’t identify with that aspect, I realise that for a lot of people this is what hooked them into the show. In the hope that one day they too may become a singer, dancer, actor, musician, etc.. or simply just be famous.

However ,I loved watching the stories of the Kids trying to succeed in the chosen careers. Enjoying the highs and lows and sometimes just the sheer fun of watching them put on a show.

Many of the stories I think still hold up today. I was never too keen on watching the stories about their failed love lives but the stories about show business were great and hold up so well to repeat viewing.

There are many programmes that I enjoyed as a kid and the advent of DVD has meant I could relive many of these programmes but very few of them live up to the memories I have of them as a child but “Fame” always has managed to keep me interested.

Maybe it’s because for the most part “Fame” has always been there as part of my life. Even more so today than in the past as I now finally have every episode and working on this site means Fame is very rarely away from my thoughts!

Also the stories about the kids striving for Fame were unique in that no other show was doing them.

Hot Lunch Disco Purrfection Mix - Irene Cara

"Hot Lunch" performed by Irene Cara from the original Fame Movie and the Season 1 episode "A Special Place". This is the Disco Purrfection mix.

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Jet Blues Noah Needleman & Lee Curreri

Noah Needleman performs Jet Blues with Lee Curreri on piano.

Fame Merchandise Fame Cap

Fame Caps are available from 80s tees.com. They come in 4 colours: Silver, Purple, Cyan or fuschia and are currently on sale at $6.99. They ship worldwide.

For more information and to order click the link below to go to the website:

http://www.80stees.com/products/Movie-Logo-FAME-Hat.asp

Debbie Allen Radio Interview Karen Vaughn

Debbie Allen Radio Interview from 2006 with Karyn Vaughn.

Doris Schwartz Time And Again Part 8

Here's part 8 of my on going Fan Fiction Series "Doris Schwartz Time and Again"

Part Eight is called "Look For Me"

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Debbie Allen Ain't Necessarily So

Debbie Allen performed "Ain't Necessarily So" at the Sammy Davis Jr 60th Anniversary show.

To download the video click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?kwv8lda09pja9h4

To download the MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?yx1kp5sggw0e3so

Fame Cast 2009 Interviews

Interviews with Fame 2009 cast members Naturi Naughton, Kherington Payne, Kay Panabaker, Walter Perez, and Asher Book.

Janet Jackson Daily Mail Interview 2010

Janet Jackson Interview with U.K. newspaper The Daily Mail from 2010.

To read the inteview click the link below:

http://sites.google.com/site/kidsfromfamepictures/janet-jackson-daily-mail-inteview-2010

To discuss the interview click below to go to the forum:
http://www.atfreeforum.com/kidsfromfamemed/viewtopic.php?p=106&mforum=kidsfromfamemed#106

Lee Curreri & Irene Cara We Are The World!

Interesting video where various celebrities including Lee Curreri and Irene Cara are miming to the original "We Are The World"! Not sure why they are all doing it but it's fun spotting the stars, especially our Fame cast. You have to wait for Lee as he's near the end!

Fan Fame alternate Season One Credits

Alternate fan made credits for season 1 I found on you tube including, Mrs Berg and Crandal.

Happy Bonfire Night!

Wishing Everyone A Happy and Safe Bonfire Night!

Coco Makes an Entrance

Coco Makes an Entrance from the season 4 episode "Coco Returns".

To download the video click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?872vuj7xke1bgx1

To download the MP3 click the link below:

http://www.mediafire.com/?vttgzt0mmncgxno