Fame News February 2022

WOW what a great start to the 40th Anniversary January was. With Entertainment Tonight, NOW 80s, Daily Express Article and lots of pictures of our beloved cast together.

Anyone who missed any of the Entertainment Tonight posts can catch up with all the video and pictures on the Fame TV Series Archive site. I wonder what amazing things are yet to come.

The Goldbergs TV Comedy celebrated the 40th Anniversary last month with a Fame themed episode. We'll be posting it later in the month.

PR Paul Was Interview by Rob Rinder on Talk Radio last month promoting Fame U.K. Reunion. Catch up if you missed it.  

In addition to our usual blend of Music, Trivia, scripts, News, February sees "The Strike" as our episode of the month.

The cast member of the month is Michael Cerveris and we'll be looking at his life, career and character Ian Ware.

This month we start posting the pages from the Kids from Fame Book 1 from 1983. 2 chapters per month.

Janet Jackson is on the Cover of the February issue of Allure Magazine.

The article can be read online on the Allure Website

Janet Also discussed her time on Fame during her 4 hour documentary "Janet Jackson.", with contributions from Debbie Allen. Janet also previewed a new song "Luv I Luv" and stated she would go out with a bang and then dedicate more of her time to being a mother.

Now That's What I Can Music Release the 1982 Yearbook on 4th February on 4 CDs or Triple yellow vinyl featuring 84 tracks from the year. Fame by Irene Cara and Starmaker by The Kids From Fame are Included.

Lee Curreri performs "Starmaker" with Edwina Hayes.

Fame Dancer Allysia Sneed paid tribute to Morgan Stevens who passed away a few days ago:

#MorganStevens #FameRIP: Saddened & crushed to hear of the transition of my friend & colleague Morgan Stevens. We worked together on The #MGMFame series in the 80’s. Morgan was not only talented but also generous in Heart & Spirit. He was friendly & kind treating all with equal respect. He always saw me. RIP Dear Friend.

In the U.K. Fame Continues on Now 80s with promo ads from Lee Curreri and Valerie Landsburg.

Last Month Sidney Poitier died, may he rest in peace and some of the Fame cast posted tributes.

Michael Delorenzo said:

“today is a very sad day ...we lost a #giant a #legend an #icon ...It seems those words are not even big enough to really describe the talent and the human being that is #SidneyPoitier...

not only a colleague but a mentor he always made me feel welcomed...

I first met Mr. Poitier when we worked together on the dance movie #FastForward... he related a story to me while we were filming that his daughters had threatened him that if he did not cast me they would not speak to him... but an even better story was rehearsal's prepping I broke my foot...now on a dance movie that's kind of a problem if one cannot dance...

I thought immediately he's going to fire me... but when he found out he called to check on me ...which he didn't have to do ...and after a few moments into our chat ... a short silence ...which felt like forever and in that moment I was sure he was going to say sorry michael but we are going to have to recast your part... instead he asked...will you be better in 3 weeks because that's when your 1st scene will be filmed ...

now of course I quickly said yes...

to which he said ...oK I'll see you in 3 weeks...even though my doctor said to me it would take 4 to 6 weeks to heal...

but by the grace of a higher power and Mr Poitiers belief in me ...

cause you do not want to be the one to disappoint #Academy #Award #Winner Sidney Poitier ...

I made it ...on set in NYC filming my 1st scene...

thank you mr Sidney Poitier

your humanity and talent will be greatly missed...”

 

Erica Gimpel said:

“The measure of a man is in how he has lived and what he leaves behind…

Sir Sidney Poitier was a true example of grace, dignity, fierce focus, deep rooted self-respect, intense artistry, love of family and community, and a profound commitment to civil rights!

This wonderful man now Rests in Peace

Thank you… Thank you for all you have given us ”

#Thankyou

Debbie Allen Said:

“You opened the door for us all. We will forever speak your name.”

Your last sunset with us is the dawn of many generations rising in the path of light you blazed. We will always hold you in our hearts and forever speak your name.” 

Have a great Month,

Mark