Welcome to The Kids From Fame Media Blog

I'm Mark & I've been a Fame fan since the beginning of the TV Series in 1982. This blog is dedicated to the incredibly talented cast of the show who have brought so much comfort and pleasure to my life over the last 40 odd years.

Every week day we post and our Archive can be found on the Kids from Fame Media TV Series Archive Website.
Including Interviews, Episode Information and Videos, Scripts, Merchandise, MP3 Downloads, Reunions, Fan Fiction, Cast and Crew Information.

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Monday, 28 September 2020

Street of Dreams - Nia Peeples - Song of the Week


Street of Dreams is a solo single from Nia Peeples released in 1991.





Hey Yeah, oh,
Mama always used to say
Good things come to those who wait
Just give it time
Now your out there on your own
Got no place to call your home
Make you lose your mind
Busy workin' day and night
Tryin' to bring your dreams to life
It just ain't right

Each time they knock you down
Get your feet back on the ground
Don't let 'em stand in your way

So if you feel that you just can't take it
And your world isn't what it seems
Don't forget that life can be what you make it
Baby when you live on a street of dreams
Street of dreams

No-one seems to understand
All they do is make demands
Tell you where to go
Got no business in your life
Tryin' to tell you wrong from right
You already know
Chasin' rainbows in the sky
Got to have the nerve to try
You've got to see it through

Hold on to what you know
Don't ever let it go
Someday you'll see it come true

So if you feel that you just can't take it
And your world isn't what it seems
Don't forget that life can be what you make it
Baby when you live on a street of dreams
Street of dreams

Each time they knock you down
Get your feet back on the ground
Don't let 'em stand in your way

So if you feel that you just can't take it
And your world isn't what it seems
Don't forget that life can be what you make it
Baby when you live on a street of dreams
Street of dreams

So if you feel that you just can't take it
And your world isn't what it seems
Don't forget that life can be what you make it
Baby when you live on a street of dreams
Street of dreams

Chasin' rainbows in the sky
Got to have the nerve to try

Sunday, 27 September 2020

Stars In The House Fame TV Series Reunion

 


Watch the Stars in the House Fame TV Series Cast Reunion, which took place live on Saturday 26th September 2020 featuring:

Debbie Allen, Jesse Borrego, Michael Cerveris, Loretta Chandler, Lee Curreri, Cynthia Gibb, Erica Gimpel, Valerie Landsburg, PR Paul and special appearance by Carlo Imperato and Lori Singer. 

In Aid of the Actors Fund, where Debbie Allen has recently been elected as a board member.

Donate to the Fund

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Trivia of the Week - Expose Script Differences


There are a few differences between the Expose episode and the Final script. There are a few words changed throughout the script that don't change the meaning of the scenes so I've not highlighted those.  The main changes are:

The Scene where Sherwood introduces Jeff Harris to the Class is extended in the script:


Also the scene where Doris and Coco tell Julie he's been replaced is also extended. It's a shame this little bit was cut because the line is so Coco!



The next scene in the cafeteria before Jeff sits with Julie is also slightly extended.


The first scene in Act 2 in the English Class is also slightly extended:


The Scene where Jeff goes to watch the Rehearsal of Mannequin and tells the kids about the article is Extended with Julie and Jeff watching outside the room and some humour about Leroy and the Mannequin!




The scene in the English Class after Julie accuses Coco of being interested in sleaze is extended.


Then there is a deleted scene set in the dance class.




After a slightly extended scene  where Julie phones her Mother to say they can't leave New York, there is a deleted scene in the Make up room where Julie tells the kids about Jeff's real article:






Monday, 21 September 2020

Expose Shooting Schedule Day 6





Expose was filmed between Thursday 14th January 1982 to Friday  22nd January 1982. Day Six was Thursday 21st January 1982.

Friday, 18 September 2020

Expose Shooting Schedule Day 5






Expose was filmed between Thursday 14th January 1982 to Friday  22nd January 1982. Day Five was Wednesday 20th January 1982.

Thursday, 17 September 2020

Mannequin - Henry Gaffney - Original Artist - Trivia of the Week



"Mannequin" comes from the season 1 episode "Expose" where it was performed by Gene Anthony Ray.

The original version is written and performed by Henry Gaffney from his 1978 album "On Again Off Again".



Expose Shooting Schedule Day 4



Expose was filmed between Thursday 14th January 1982 to Friday  22nd January 1982. Day Four was Tuesday 19th January 1982.

Wednesday, 16 September 2020

Expose Shooting Schedule Day 3





Expose was filmed between Thursday 14th January 1982 to Friday  22nd January 1982. Day Three was Monday 18th January 1982.

Monday, 14 September 2020

Mannequin - Gene Anthony Ray - Song of the Week

"Mannequin" comes from the season 1 episode "Expose". It is performed by Gene Anthony Ray and Written by Henry Gaffney.

Download Episode MP3








"My friends say I'm a fool, it doesn't matter.
They don't see you as I do.
You're the image of perfection standing there,
With your somewhat studied pose and your very uptown nose.
But I know you'll never hurt me,
And you surely won't desert me,
And I love ya, though everybody stares.

Mannequin,
I love your frozen grin.
Mannequin,
You got it all over most humans.
You're insistent, not too persistent
Mannequin.

I've been in love with colder woman,
but they don't turn me on.
But the first time I saw you standing there,
I could see you had some charm.
And you could really turn it on.
It's a love so warm and tender,
Oh, the joy of sweet surrender.
I love ya, I love ya, I do.

Mannequin,
I love your frozen grin,
Mannequin,
You got it all over most humans,
You're insistent, not too persistent,
Mannequin.

I love ya, I love ya, I do.

Mannequin,
I love your frozen grin.
Mannequin,
You got it all over most humans.
You're insistent, not too persistent,
Mannequin.

I love ya, Mannequin!"

Expose Shooting Schedule Day 1





Expose was filmed between Thursday 14th January 1982 to Friday  22nd January 1982. Day one was Thursday 14th January 1982.

Friday, 11 September 2020

Thursday, 10 September 2020

It's Gonna Be A Long Night - Gary Portnoy - Original Artist - Trivia of the week




"It's Gonna Be A Long Night" comes from the season 1 Episode "Expose" where it was performed by Lori Singer.

Written by Gary Portnoy and Estelle Levitt, Gary Portnoy recorded the original version in 1980 for his self titled album. It was also released as a single.


 Lyrics:
The moon's up and the sun's down
And a thousand starry eyes have caught me crying
You don't die of a broken heart
You just lie down and give up trying

And its gonna be a long night
Its such a long hard fight
Keeping the teardrops out of sight
Waiting for morning light
Its gonna be a long night

Its all gone but the memories come back to me in scattered pieces
Your eyes shine your smile glows
And my loneliness for you increases

And its gonna be a long night
Its such a long hard fight
Keeping the teardrops out of sight
Waiting for morning light
Its gonna be a long night

The moon's up and the sun's down
And a thousand starry eyes have caught me crying
You don't die of a broken heart
You just lie down and give up trying

And its gonna be a long night, long night
Its such a long hard fight
Keeping the teardrops out of sight
Waiting for morning light
Its gonna be a long night

Record Week Review of Gary Portnoy's Version of the song:

The song has since been covered by Aidan John Moffat on his album "Stolen Songs"

A Clip of his version can be heard on his website and also by Sammie Soravia




Expose Script Part 5