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Wednesday 18 June 2014

Holiday Break!


We are away visiting Family so Kids From Fame Media will return with all new posts on 1st July!

Catch A Falling Star - Full Episode



22nd June is the 30th anniversary of the U.K. Broadcast of "Catch A Falling Star" from Season 3 (Full Episode)  

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Happy Birthday Erica Gimpel


Happy 50th Birthday to Erica Gimpel for June 25th.

Tuesday 17 June 2014

Shaun Earl Snack n Chat 11 Tuck n Roll


Shaun Earl Snack n Chat 11 Tuck n Roll


Debbie Allen discussing Directing on Scandal


Debbie Allen discussing directing "Scandal".


Monday 16 June 2014

Graham Jarvis Obituary 2003


Graham Jarvis Obituary from La Times April 2003.

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Picture of the Week


On the set of Fame, with Debbie Allen and director/writer/editor Michael Hoey, who also wrote the Fame Behind the scenes book.

Marguerite Derricks Master Class Part 2 - Austin Powers


Marguerite Derricks Master Class Part 2 - Austin Powers

Friday 13 June 2014

Nia Peeples Interview by Brian Whitman 2011


Nia Peeples Interview by Brian Whitman 2011


Billy Hufsey Up Close and Personal Article 1985


Billy Hufsey Up Close and Personal American Magazine Interview 1985.

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The deal - Full Episode


15th June is the 30th anniversary of the U.K. broadcast of "The Deal" from Season 3 (Full episode).  

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Thursday 12 June 2014

Valerie Landsburg Offer and Compromise Page


Valerie Landsburg is asking everyone to go and Like the "Offer & Compromise" Facebook page. 

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Here's what Valerie has to say: 

"Well, I know you all have been sitting at home, losing sleep, wondering, "What happened to that film Offer & Compromise, that Valerie was directing?" (kidding) I can't tell you everything now but there is big stuff happening in August. In the meantime I need a favor. Please go to our Offer & Compromise: The Movie Facebook page and LIKE it. As you all know we need as many likes as possible to create a great SN* base for the movie. I really appreciate the help. Let me know how I can return the favor. xoxo *Social Network - If you are like me you had no idea what the initials stood for."

Official Fame Response Letter 1983


Official Response letter sent in reply to fan mail the show received in 1983.

(Click pictures to see bigger)

Thanks to Lurdes for sharing these. 




Ebay Item of the Week


This week some TV Guide Clippings

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Wednesday 11 June 2014

Fame Theme by Mree as used in Greys Anatomy


A slowed down version of the Fame theme was recently used as background music for an episode of Grey's Anatomy where it was performed by Mree  

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Fame Magazine - Binder Adverts


Fame Magazine Binder Adverts.



Picture of the Week


Janet Jackson with Sammy Davis Jnr 1983



Tuesday 10 June 2014

In a Shanty In Old Shanty Town - Gene Anthony Ray


"In a Shanty In Old Shanty Town" comes from the season 3 episode "Catch A Falling Star". Written by Joe Young, Jack Siras and Little Jack Little, it is performed by Gene Anthony Ray and George Kirby. 

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Lee Curreri - Looks Talent Success Article 1983


Lee Curreri - Looks Talent Success American Magazine Article 1983

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Eric Pierpoint - Following The Nerd Interview 2013


Eric Pierpoint Following The Nerd Interview from 2013

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Monday 9 June 2014

Where Have All the Movie Heroes Gone - Gene Anthony Ray


"Where Have All the Movie Heroes Gone" comes from the season 3 episode "Catch A Falling Star". Written by Earl Brown, it is performed by Gene Anthony Ray and George Kirby.  

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Erica Gimpel - Love Stays


Erica Gimpel performs "Love Stays".

Erica wrote:

"Hello Beautiful People, 
I hope you are all well and thriving in your lives!
Here is a song I originally wrote as a gift for my mother... 
I share it today in honor of all Mothers and the precious 
presence they are and forever will be in our lives!"

 

 

Debbie Allen CBS4 News Interview


Debbie Allen CBS4 News Interview on Young Arts Week.

Friday 6 June 2014

"Catch A Falling Star" Part 5- Episode of the Month.


"Catch A Falling Star" from Season 3 is the June Episode of the Month. The video comes in 5 parts and this is Part 5. 

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Home Again - Full Episode


8th June is the 30th anniversary of the U.K. broadcast of "Home Again" from Season 3.

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Thursday 5 June 2014

Carol Mayo Jenkins Signed Letter


Strange piece of memorabilia , that I found for sale on the web. An acceptance letter from Carol Mayo Jenkins, in her own handwriting, to an awards dinner. Showing the envelope with Carol's then address on it and the letter.

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"Catch A Falling Star" Part 4 - Episode of the Month.


"Catch A Falling Star" from Season 3 is the June Episode of the Month. The video comes in 5 parts and this is Part 4 

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Wednesday 4 June 2014

Fame Badges


A further collection of Fame badges, Pins, Buttons 

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"Catch A Falling Star" Part 3 - Episode of the Month.


"Catch A Falling Star" from Season 3 is the June Episode of the Month. The video comes in 5 parts and this is Part 3 

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Pictures of the Week


Cynthia Gibb posing with then boyfriend Christopher Atkins at a première in 1983. Was Cynthia borrowing her "Fame" wardrobe? She wore that dress in the Fame looks at the music of 1983 concert. Maybe the shows budget was so tight she had to wear her own clothes!





Tuesday 3 June 2014

"Catch A Falling Star" Part 2 - Episode of the Month.


"Catch A Falling Star" from Season 3 is the June Episode of the Month. The video comes in 5 parts and this is Part 2 

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Marguerite Derricks Master Class Part 1 - Austin Powers



Marguerite Derricks Master Class - Austin Powers





Monday 2 June 2014

Fame News!


It's a short month again this month as we will be off visiting family from the 18th of June, so there is no theme to this months posts.


The Episode of the Month is "Catch a Falling Star" from Season 3 and posts start for that today.


Jesse Borrego is promoting My Love Michelle short Film festival. 

The mission behind MY LOVE MICHELLE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: 

-  is to become an advocate to those with Special Needs by including them in the films registered into this festival. 

- We understand the challenges they face should never distract from their true talents and creativity. 

- The festival will promote innovative film makers around the world in this competition, by seeking out the best film of any genre. 

- The festival will raise money to give back to Special Needs Charities and Animal Charities.

For More Information and to submit film entries go to 

The My Love Michelle Festival website






Our Mag@Zone Website for old Magazines, Concert Programmes, Comics and Annuals is start become quite a collection.  If you Interested in Re-living some nosta;gia from the 70s & 80s then take a look.

Mag@Zone


Have a great Month,

Mark