Radio Times, Fenwick In America article on Valerie Landsburg from 1982.To read the article click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/valerielandsburgfamestar/home/written-interviews/radio-times-fenwick-in-america-article-1982
Monday, 28 February 2011
Valerie Landsburg Radio Times Article 1982
Radio Times, Fenwick In America article on Valerie Landsburg from 1982.To read the article click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/valerielandsburgfamestar/home/written-interviews/radio-times-fenwick-in-america-article-1982
Debbie Allen Interview Mo'Nique 2010
Interview with Debbie Allen from the Mo'Nique show October 2010.
To watch the interview click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/fametvseriesepisodeguide/Home/interviews/debbie-allen-interview-monique-2010
Friday, 25 February 2011
Billy Hufsey Soap Opera Digest Article
Billy Hufsey article from Soap Opera Digest 1989 revelaing the story behind Billy's departure and return to U.S. Sop Opera Days of Our Lives.
To read the article click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/billyhufseyfamestar/home/written-interviews/soap-opera-digest-article-billy-returns-to-days-of-our-lives
https://sites.google.com/site/billyhufseyfamestar/home/written-interviews/soap-opera-digest-article-billy-returns-to-days-of-our-lives
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Janet Jackson MTV Rockumentary 1990 Part 4
MTV Rockumentary on Janet Jackson from 1990 charting her career up to the release of the Rhythm Nation 1814 album. This is Part 4.
Fame Top Ten Things I Love No 4!
At number 4 on my count down of the top 10 things I love about Fame is "Emotional Connection":
As a teenager back in the 80s watching "Fame" was the first time I'd ever felt some kind of emotional connection a TV show. Naturally, I'd enjoyed TV programmes before that, but never felt the same kind of connection that I did with "Fame".
I think there was an obvious connection between the cast and this spilled over into their characters and in turn the audience felt that connection too.
These characters felt like friends and so I cared what happened in their lives and the things that affected their dreams of becoming stars.
The energy of the show particularly in the first season had me hooked and left me feeling happy and excited. It was almost like a natural high that the show left us with, which was hard to resist.
The stories themselves had a real emotional impact. I will always remember the look on Doris' face when she hears the tape of the teachers meeting in "To Soar and Never Falter", discussing Kathy's medical condition. There were no words in the scene but the emotion is very clear and we worry about Doris' being upset about her friend.
In "A Special Place" the performance of "Starmaker" is very powerful and it was me seeing Leroy wiping tears away from his eyes that made me feel it was okay to be upset too. If Leroy this tough street wise guy could show emotion then it was okay for me too.
As a teenager back in the 80s watching "Fame" was the first time I'd ever felt some kind of emotional connection a TV show. Naturally, I'd enjoyed TV programmes before that, but never felt the same kind of connection that I did with "Fame".
I think there was an obvious connection between the cast and this spilled over into their characters and in turn the audience felt that connection too.
These characters felt like friends and so I cared what happened in their lives and the things that affected their dreams of becoming stars.
The energy of the show particularly in the first season had me hooked and left me feeling happy and excited. It was almost like a natural high that the show left us with, which was hard to resist.
The stories themselves had a real emotional impact. I will always remember the look on Doris' face when she hears the tape of the teachers meeting in "To Soar and Never Falter", discussing Kathy's medical condition. There were no words in the scene but the emotion is very clear and we worry about Doris' being upset about her friend.
In "A Special Place" the performance of "Starmaker" is very powerful and it was me seeing Leroy wiping tears away from his eyes that made me feel it was okay to be upset too. If Leroy this tough street wise guy could show emotion then it was okay for me too.
The emotional connectionis there through out the 6 seasons, although I always found it difficult to connect to the latter characters that joined in the final year. However seeing the original characters return for the final episode and everyone together singing fame is a very emotional moment.
Today, nearly 30 years later, that emotional connection is still so very strong to the show and all of the cast.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Lori Singer Weekly News Article 1983
Lori Singer Article from the Weekly News paper 1983.
To read the article click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/kidsfromfamepictures/lori-singer-weekly-news-article-1983
To read the article click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/kidsfromfamepictures/lori-singer-weekly-news-article-1983
Monday, 21 February 2011
Michael Cerveris Broadway 1994 Interview
1994 Interview With Michael Cerveris during his time playing Tommy on Broadway. Interesting to hear that he originally signed a 3 year contract for "Fame". I'm not sure I could imagine what seasons 7 & 8 might have bee like! To read the Interview click the link below:
https://sites.google.com/site/famemoviesandtvseriesdirectory/michael-cerveris-interview-1994
Friday, 18 February 2011
Nia Peeples Pretty Little Liars 2011 Interview
Nia Peeples Interview on her role of Pam Fields in ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars".
Read Interview
Read Interview
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Janet Jackson MTV Rockumentary 1990 Part 3
MTV Rockumentary on Janet Jackson from 1990 charting her career up to the release of the Rhythm Nation 1814 album. This is Part 3.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Debbie Allen Golden Globe Award 1983
Debbie Allen wins the 1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Series.
To download the video click the link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?er6lpn440n59001
To download the video click the link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?er6lpn440n59001
Friday, 11 February 2011
Janet Jackson MTV Rockumentary 1990 Part 2
MTV Rockumentary on Janet Jackson from 1990 charting her career up to the release of the Rhythm Nation 1814 album. This is Part 2.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Debbie Allen Ballroom Fantasy Interview 2010
Debbie Allen Interview with Ballroom Fantasy.com from 2010.Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Fame Movie I Love The 80s 3D
From "I Love The 80s 3D", Fame Movie segment from "I Love 1980"To downlaod the video click the link below:
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Fame Director Harry Harris Emmy Awards 1982
Fame director Harry Harris wins best director award at the 1982 Emmy Awards for "To Soar and Never Falter"
Monday, 7 February 2011
Janet Jackson Live in Manila and European Tour Dates
Janet Jackson's Up Close and Personal Tour kicked off in Manila last Friday Night. The set list was:
Opening Janet video montage
Go Deep Video - Dedication to Manila
(Janet enters the stage from the aisle)
Opening Medley
Pleasure Principle
Control
What Have You Done For Me Lately
Feedback
Medley
You Want This
Alright
Miss You Much
Nasty
Ballad Medley
Nothing
Come Back To Me
Let's Wait Awhile
Again
Interlude
Days Go By
Medley
Doesn't Really Matter
Escapade
Love Will Never Do (Without You)
When I Think Of You
All For You
That's The Way Love Goes
Interlude
What About
Black Cat
Medley
If
Scream
Rhythm Nation
Interlude
In Complete Darkness
Final Medley
Make Me
Together Again
Also the first European dates of the tour have been announced:
PARIS
June 26th, 27th, 28th
Venue: Olympia
LONDON
June 30th, July 2nd, July 3rd
Venue: Royal Albert Hall
MONTE CARLO
July 8th, 9th
Venue: Sporting Club
Ticketing information will be posted soon.
Friday, 4 February 2011
Fame TV Series I Love the 80s Strikes Back
From MTV's "I Love The 80s Strikes Back", the Fame TV series segment from I love 1982. To download the video click the link below:
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Valerie Landsburg Talks about Doris
2004 audio interview recording where Valerie Landsburg discusses the Character of Doris on Fame.
To download the audio MP3 click the link below:
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Janet Jackson MTV Rockumentary 1990 Part 1
MTV Rockumentary on Janet Jackson from 1990 charting her career up to the release of the Rhythm Nation 1814 album.
Irene Cara Fame Live
Irene Cara performs the Fame Theme live from a 1985 Japanese concert.
To download the MP3 click the link below:
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Fame News!
I can't believe we are into February already!
With Valentine's Day on February 14th, this is the month of Love. As the Christmas songs post went down very well I thought this month I'd post some 80s love songs, along with out usual mix of videos, interviews and episodes. We have some great award footage and U.K. newspaper articles from the 80s.
With Valentine's Day on February 14th, this is the month of Love. As the Christmas songs post went down very well I thought this month I'd post some 80s love songs, along with out usual mix of videos, interviews and episodes. We have some great award footage and U.K. newspaper articles from the 80s.
The episode of the month is "Wishes" from Season 4 and posts for that start on Monday.
Janet Jackson' book "True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself" is due for release in America on February 15th. Pre-order now at Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/True-You-Journey-Finding-Yourself/dp/1416587241/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296502401&sr=8-1
Janet's UP Close and Personal Tour starts this month. She will be meeting 20 fans at each concert. If anyone meets Janet, goes to a show, has any video or photos they want to share then please get in touch. Speaking of Janet this month with have the MTV Rockumentary from 1990. Posts for that start tomorrow.
Happy Valentines everyone!
Out Here On My Own Flute Instrumental
An Instrumental version of "Out Here On My Own" played on the flute.To download the MP3 click the link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?r5dwq552l8dd473
Cynthia Gibb Snakkle Interview
Snakkle Interview with Cynthia gibb discussing her career.
To read the interview click the link below:
Thanks to Kim for sending this to me.
