Merry Christmas Everyone. I hope you all have a happy and peace Holiday season. New posts start from January 2nd 2013!
NBC Season's Greeting's Promo from 1982. Fame Cast are second. Sadly it's not the best quality.
Monday 24 December 2012
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Everyone. I hope you all have a happy and peace Holiday season. New posts start from January 2nd 2013!
NBC Season's Greeting's Promo from 1982. Fame Cast are second. Sadly it's not the best quality.
Friday 21 December 2012
Merry Christmas from Nia Peeples
A Christmas Message From Nia Peeples and her daughter Sienna. It's actually from last year but I didn't see it until after we'd stopped posting so thought we'd post it this year.
Merry Christmas from Valerie Landsburg and Family.
Merry Christmas from Valerie Landsburg and her family.
Wednesday 19 December 2012
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Cynthia Gibb in My Dogs Christmas Miracle
Cynthia Gibb stars with Fame guest star Greg Evigan in the 2011 Christmas Movie: "My Dog's Christmas Miracle".
Mannequin Single
30 years ago today Mannequin peaked at number 50 on the U.K. singles chart. It failed to hit the top 40 singles charts and with reviews like this I'm not surprised.
Monday 17 December 2012
Friday 14 December 2012
Erica Gimpel A Boyfriend For Christmas Part 3
A Boyfriend For Christmas" Costarring Erica Gimple from 2004! Part 3.
Thursday 13 December 2012
Erica Gimpel A Boyfriend For Christmas Part 2
"A Boyfriend For Christmas" Costarring Erica Gimple from 2004! Part 2.
Nia Peeples & Jesse Borrego Xmas Parade 1985
A Clip of Nia Peeples and Jesse Borrego on a Christmas Parade from 1985. They sing a little of We wish You a Merry Christmas.
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Wednesday 12 December 2012
Erica Gimpel A Boyfriend For Christmas Part 1
"A Boyfriend For Christmas" Costarring Erica Gimple from 2004! Part 1.
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Debbie Allen in A Different World
A Christmas episode of A Different World titled "Twelve Steps of Christmas", which featured Debbie Alen hilariously playing Whitley's therapist Dr Langhorne. The episode also stars Fame dancer, Jasmine Guy and Fame guest star Glynn Turman.
Monday 10 December 2012
Janet Jackson Good Times Penny's Christmas
"Good Times" christmas episode "Penny's Christmas" starring Janet Jackson.
Friday 7 December 2012
Wednesday 5 December 2012
Doris Schwartz Time And Again Behind The Scenes Season 3
Spoiler Alert!
Well another Season of Doris Schwartz Time And Again has come to an end. For me it has been the most interesting and creatively fulfilling season so far. It's also been the most complicated to write.
At the end of the previous season I had a story arc running through multiple episodes and I was trying to incorporate more songs. I think I achieved this far more successfully in the latest season with songs and musical numbers in every episode. All the story runs throughout the whole season and not just a few episodes with lots of little things being referenced again in other episodes. We literally end up back where season 2 ended just from a different point of view and more clues to what was happening.
Going into this season I knew I wanted end it focussed on a different character. Doris is great but I wanted to show how the events were seen from another point of view and how they affected that character. I had already decided that it was Leroy’s point of view I wanted to explore and that he would be the mysterious hooded figure suffocating Doris at the end of season 2. So, I began to plant the seeds for that storyline in season 2 and continued in the early episodes of season 3. Hopefully it didn't seem heavy handed and people didn't guess where it was going until the end.
I originally thought that the final story would just be one episode and I mistakenly believed it would be easy just to cut and paste all the Leroy scenes from previous episodes and place them in some kind of order. How wrong I was everything needed to be rewritten from Leroy’s point of view and placed into a past tense. There was far more scenes than I thought there were. So these episodes actually took longer to put together than a normal one. Eventually I realised that it was too long for just one episode and had to find a way to split the story into 2 parts. Even then if I could have found a way to split them further there was probably enough material for more episodes.
People have often written and asked me to concentrate on other characters. That’s not an easy thing to do in this type of story because essentially it is all about Doris. However I was pleased that Nicole, Jesse, Dusty and Leroy had story arcs in this season. I will look to continue that in the 4th season.
I try to used as many characters and guests stars from the original show as possible, some work better than others. For all fans of Chris Donlon, I have to apologise because I really struggle to write for that character. He has been included throughout the seasons but he’s probably had the least to do. I don’t really see that changing any time soon but the other characters I work in as much as I can. I've already played a Bruno centred episode for next year.
I'm glad to hear that people have been enjoying the story and am happy that people have found particular parts funny, emotional, creepy etc.. or it inspires people to go back and watch the original episodes referenced throughout the stories. Hopefully that will all continue next year.
Next year sees us move into season 4, which will be the last season for this particular story. As much as I enjoy it I don;t see that I can make it any longer without just repeating the same story lines. So it fells better to end it.
The first couple of episodes are already written and some to the plot lines are already in place. The final episode is already written in my head and I just need to find time to commit that to paper. I may actually write that next so I can see exactly where the story needs to get to and be able to plot the rest of the episodes. Anyway we will discover what has actually happened to Doris and why and also if she gets back home to her own time again or not!
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Cynthia Gibb My Dog's Christmas Miracle Trailer
Cynthia Gibb and Fame guest star Greg Evigan, "My Dogs Christmas Mircale movie Trailer. We'll be posting the whole movie later in the month.Your Wife's Been Cheatin On Us Again - Jesse Borrego & Michael Cerveris
"Your Wife's Been Cheatin' On Us Again" comes from the Season 6 episode "All I Want For Christmas". Wriiten by Wayne Kemp and Warren Robb, it is performed by Jesse Borrego and Michael Cerveris.
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Monday 3 December 2012
Fame News
It's Christmas! So this month we will be posting lots of Christmas related interviews, videos and songs. Including updating all broken links and downloads from the Fame Christmas songs. Plus some Christmas messages from the cast and Christmas films starring the cast.
There's no specific episode of the month but we will be reposting the downloads for the 2 Fame Christmas episodes including updating the review for "All I Want For Christmas" from season 6 which we've not posted before.
If you missed any of the 2012 Fame Calendar links then here's a link for the whole site to access each month. People have written to ask if we'll be doing the same next year. So yes we will and the post will go live each month starting on 2nd January.
Debbie Allen (Lydia Grant) Quote on Fame:
"I think 'Fame' still resonates three decades later because what we did was so pure and it was honest ... those stories were always so compelling. The dancing and the singing were just revelatory to the audiences. They hadn't seen anything like that week to week to week."
Janet Jackson spoke out for amfAR (American Foundation for Aids Research) on World Aids day.
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Have a great Christmas Month!
Mark.
Gabriel's Message Sting
"Gabriel's Message" performed by Sting. The video is taken from Top of The Pops which was introduced by our very own Nia Peeples in 1987.Fame Magazine Issue 2 December 1982
Issue 2 of the official Fame Magazine from December 1982.
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Friday 30 November 2012
Starmaker Instrumental /Karaoke Versions
"Starmaker" - Instrumental/Karaoke Versions
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"Here as I watch the ships go by,
I'm rooted to my shore,
I keep asking myself why,
And if there's more on the other side.
Here as I see the friends I thought I made,
A little bit crazed and knowing now,
We've outgrown one another.
Starmaker,
Dream breaker,
Soul taker.
We're happy now.
Now when I see the things I want,
I can take the things I see.
But I keep asking myself why,
And if there ain't just a little bit more for me.
Here when it's time to count the cost.
I keep measuring what I've lost,
And wondering if you knew.
It would all end up with you.
Starmaker,
Dream breaker,
Soul taker.
We're happy now.
Here as I watch the time go by.
How I'd like to sail away,
Leaving all my past behind.
But I know I'd only last for a couple of days.
Here stands everything I thought I made.
It's the only life I know,
And I can't even call it my own.
I've got no hope,
I belong to you.
Starmaker,
Dream breaker,
Soul taker,
We're happy now.
We're so happy now.
Starmaker,
Dream breaker,
Soul taker,
We're happy now.
We're so happy now."
Thursday 29 November 2012
Doris Schwartz Time And Again Season 3 Episode 13
The 3rd Season of my fan fiction story "Doris Schwartz Time And Again" reaches it's season finale, episode 13, titled "The Man In The Mirror Part 2". The title comes from the Season 4 and 5 songs of the same name.
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I Can Do Anything Better Than You Can Instrumental
"I Can Do Anything Better Than You Can" - Instrumental/Karaoke.
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"1 2 3 bend,
1 2 3 stretch,
1 2 3 bend,
1 2 3 stretch,
1 2 3 bend,
1 2 3 stretch, Come on!
1 2 3 bend,
Let's move it!
1 2 3 stretch,
1 2 3 bend,
All right boys, you can do it.
1 2 3 stretch,
1 2 3 bend,
1 2 3 stretch,
Now let's really move it!
Watch my smoke,
Feel my thunder,
You'll be fading in the distance,
I'll be leaving you under my spell tonight.
But you'll be all right. I'm just lost in a dream,
I'm a dancing machine.
I can do anything better than you can.
Yes, I can.
Have you ever seen anyone move like this?
Oh, I can do anything better than you can.
Just stand aside.
And watch me fly.
My hearts on fire,
And my soul is burning.
I'm a live wire,
And I love turning you on, I love turning you on.
I'm just lost in a dream.
I'm a dancing machine.
I can do anything better than you can. Yes, I can
Have you ever seen anyone move like this
Oh, I can do anything better than you can
Just stand aside.
And watch me fly.
I can do anything better than,
I can do anything better than,
I can do anything better than you"
Michael Cerveris Interview Transforming in to Juan Peron
Michael Cerveris interview from Broadway.com on him being transformed for the role of Juan Peron from Evita.
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Doris Schwartz Time and Again Season 3 Episode 12
The 3rd Season of my fan fiction story "Doris Schwartz Time And Again" reaches it's penultimate episode, number 12, titled "The Man In The Mirror Part 1". The title comes from the Season 4 and 5 songs of the same name.
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I Sing The Body Electric - Instrumental/Karaoke
"I Sing the Body Electric" Instrumental/Karaoke Version.
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"I sing the body electric
I celebrate the me yet to come
I toast to my own reunion
When I become one with the sun
And I'll look back on Venus
I'll look back on Mars
And I'll burn with the fire of ten million stars
And in time
And in time
We will all be stars
I sing the body electric
I glory in the glow of rebirth
Creating my own tomorrow
When I shall embody the earth
And I'll serenade Venus
I'll serenade Mars
And I'll burn with the fire of ten million stars
And in time
And in time
We will all be stars
We are the emperors now
And we are the czars
And in time
And in time
We will all be stars
I sing the body Electric
I celebrate the me yet to come
I toast to my own reunion (my own reunion)
When I become one with the stars
And I'll Look back on Venus
(I'll look back on vanity)
I'll look back on Mars
(Ill at this path)
I'll burn with the fire
(burn)
Of 10 million stars
(fire inside)
And in time (And in time)
And in time
And in time (and in time)
And in time
And in time (and in time)
And in time
WE WILL ALL BE STARS"
Natural Woman - Instrumental / Karaoke Version
Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel) - Instrumental / Karaoke Version.
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"Looking out on the morning rain,
I used to feel uninspired.
And when I knew I had to face another day.
Lord, it made me feel so tired.
Before the day I met you,
life was so unkind.
But your love was the key,
to peace of mind.
Cause you make me feel, you make me feel,
You make me feel like a natural woman.
When my soul was in the lost-and-found.
You came along to claim it.
I didn't know just what was wrong with me.
Till your kiss helped me name it.
Now I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm living for.
And if I make you happy I don't need to do more.
Cause you make me feel, you make me feel,
You make me feel like a natural woman.
Oh, baby, what you've done to me.
You make me feel so good inside.
And I just want to be close to you.
You make me feel so alive.
Cause you make me feel, you make me feel,
You make me feel like a natural woman."
Tuesday 27 November 2012
I Still Believe In Me Instrumental/Karaoke Version
"I Still Believe In Me" - Instrumental/Karaoke Version.Download MP3
"I thought I had it this time,
I thought the dream would be mine.
Hoping to fly I fall.
Oh how I wish I just didn't care at all.
Because when you don't care you don't cry,
It wont hurt if you don't try.
But I still believe in all of my dreams,
And all that I can be.
I'll learn from mistakes,
Do all that it takes,
To make it eventually.
'Cause I still believe in me.
I'll find an unbreakable heart,
To help me get through this part.
And I swear, I'll never rest,
Till I am standing up there with the very best.
Oh but there's no heart that wont break,
And some times its a heartache.
But I still believe in all of my dreams,
And all that I can be.
I'll learn from mistakes.
Do all that it takes to make it eventually.
Coz I still believe, I still believe,
I still believe in me.
But I still believe in all of my dreams,
And all that I can be.
I'll learn from mistakes,
Do all that it takes, to make it eventually.
Coz I still believe, still believe,
Yes I still believe in me"
Monday 26 November 2012
Sing For You America - Instrumental / Karaoke
"Sing For You America" - Instrumental / Karaoke Version.
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"I can be anything if I just try.
If my dreams are strong enough.
If I just work long enough,
I can be anything.
It's still true,
Though we may criticize it.
It's still true,
Don't you realize it?
This is a place where dreams can still come true.
This is America.
This is a place where your life is up to you.
So we sing America.
And so we sing for you America. America!
Straight from the heart for you America.
We will sing, We will sing, We will sing,
We will sing, We will sing, We will sing,
We will sing for you America!
I can say anything that I believe.
And though you might disagree.
You defend might right to be.
I can say anything.
It's still true,
You may think you don't need it.
But it's still true,
You just got to believe it.
This is a place where dreams can still come true.
This is America.
This is a place where your life is up to you.
So we sing America.
And so we sing for you America. America!
Straight from the heart for you America.
We will sing, We will sing, We will sing,
We will sing, We will sing, We will sing,
We will sing for you America.
This is a place where dreams can still come true.
This is America.
This is a place where your life is up to you.
So we sing America.
And so we sing for you America. America!
Straight from the heart for you America.
We will sing, We will sing, We will sing,
We will sing, We will sing, We will sing,
We will sing for you Ameri, Sing for you Ameri,
Sing for you America.
Sing for you America.
America!"
Singing In The Rain - Instrumental - Karaoke
"Singing In The Rain" Instrumental / Karaoke Version.
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"Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo...
I'm singing in the rain Just singing in the rain.
What a glorious feelin' I'm happy again.
I'm laughing at clouds So dark up above.
The sun's in my heart And I'm ready for love.
Let the stormy clouds chase Everyone from the place.
Come on with the rain I've a smile on my face.
I walk down the lane With a happy refrain.
Just singin', Singin' in the rain.
Dancin' in the rain Dee-ah dee-ah dee-ah
Dee-ah dee-ah dee-ah I'm happy again!
I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain!
I'm dancin' and singin' in the rain...
Why am I smiling And why do I sing?
Why does September Seem sunny as spring?
Why do I get up Each morning and start?
Happy and head up With joy in my heart
Why is each new task A trifle to do?
Because I am living A life full of you."