Meeting Carlo Imperato

 

I first met Carlo Imperato at the tech rehearsal for the 2015 Italian Reunion. He was so nice and friendly. After the dress rehearsal that night, when some fans went up on stage for the finale Carlo said to us as we left that tomorrow at the end of the concert he wanted us to go on stage too. 

Meet Carlo at the Fame U.K. Reunion Convention on 11th September 2022 in Birmingham.

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Loretta Chandler on Her Father's Concerns - Trivia of the Week

 

"In this episode, Dusty's father, the minister does not like what he sees at the school, but my personal experience was more shocking. When I chose to leave CSU and attend CalArts my father, who was the pastor of our church, helped me move into my dorm room. It faced an in-ground swimming pool. My father opened the shades to check it out and at that very moment a male student walked by with no clothes on. Yep. Naked!

That's when I found out, CalArts was a clothing-optional school. I froze and freaked out at the same time. I knew my father was going to make me pick up my bags and take them to the car because I was going right back home. Instead, he looked at me in a way I had never seen before and said, "You better keep your head in the books and your clothes on". You hear me?" While still holding my breath, I managed to say, "Yes sir!" Then we both busted out laughing. Such a great moment. Love you dad!"

July Calendar 2022

 

Carol Mayo Jenkins discusses the Fame Family - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Carol Mayo Jenkins discusses the Fame Family.

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Picture of the Week - Sam Slovick

 

Lee Curreri discusses his first trip to the U.K. - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Lee Curreri  discusses his first trip to the U.K. 

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Quote of the Week - Jesse Borrego

 

I Was Only Trying To Help - Valerie Landsburg - Song of the Week

 The Lyric "All my good intentions went astray" comes from "I Was Only Trying To Help" from the Season 1 episode "The Crazies". Written by Gary Portnoy & Ruth Rosen   and is performed by Valerie Landsburg.

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Show me how to make it right
Or should I just stay out of sight
I said too much already, nothing left to say
All my good intentions went astray.

I was only trying to help
I wasn't acting selfishly
I know you'd do the same for me
I didn't know the truth would hurt ‘till I saw you crying
I was only trying to help.

Love gone wrong, falling apart
When I said what's in my heart
I learned the truth about honesty
It isn't always kind
You gotta think before you say what's on your mind.

I was only trying to help
I wasn't acting selfishly
I know you'd do the same for me
I didn't know the truth would hurt ‘till I saw you crying
I was only trying.

I was only trying to help
I wasn't acting selfishly
I know you'd do the same for me
I didn't know the truth would hurt ‘till I saw you crying
I was only trying to help
I was only trying to help

Kids From Fame Book 1 Chapter 9

 

Be My Music - U.K. Concert Announcement

 

Fame UK Reunion has announced a special one of unique and intimate concert featuring Valerie Landsburg, Cynthia Gibb and PR Paul at St Georges Hall in Liverpool where they will perform their own music, at  7.30pm  on Sunday 28th August 2022. Valerie's ex husband James McVay will be a special guest. 

They are also hoping for a meet and greet event on Monday 29th August, we'll give you more details when this is confirmed.

To Buy tickets go to the Ticket Quarter Website 

  

Fame U.K. Reunion Teddy Bears

 

Caroline Smith is considering making some Fame U.K. Reunion Teddy Bears with profits going to Claire House. If enough people are interested she will make 40 of them. The logo can be red       or black and any name can be included.

For more information contact Caroline 

 

Fame Fameily Lunch

 Last few Days to Join the Fameily for lunch!

Caroline Smith has organised a Fame Fan lunch at an all you can eat buffet Restaurant in Birmingham City Centre on Saturday 10th September at 12.30pm. 

Food Price £17.50 including a small donation to the Claire House Children's Hospice Charity.  (Drinks Not included). Payment required in advance.

To book your place please contact Caroline by 30th June 2022 at cattmounfield@gmail.com 

All Welcome.

Please Note the Fame Cast will be preparing for the Concert later that day and will NOT be in attendance.

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Happy Birthday Erica Gimpel

 

Happy Birthday Erica Gimpel for Saturday 25th June

Lyric of the Week

 

Which Fame Song does the lyric "All my good intentions went astray" come from?

Loretta Chandler on Carrie Hamilton and Kissing Jesse - Trivia of the week

 

In this scene, I distinctly recall Carrie not feeling well, but she pushed through and we go the the shot. I also personally think this scene gave the writers the idea that Dusty REALLY likes Jesse, or maybe it was this Los Angeles news articles. Reporters loved asking cast members to kiss for the camera and I had no problem with it. Hello? I got to kiss Jessie!

Spot the Difference 6

 

Variations  of the Kids Season 3  publicity photos. Does anyone have any others from this photo shoot?

Carlo Imperato Fame U.K .Reunion Promo

 

Carlo Imperato promo for Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Picture of the Week - Lee Curreri

 

Valerie Landsburg discusses what the Characters are doing Now - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Valerie Landsburg discusses what the Characters are doing Now with Tom Urie.

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Quote of the Week - Nia Peeples

 

Friday Night - Carlo Imperato - Song of the Week

The lyric "There ain't no Mystery" comes Friday Night" from the season 2 episode "Sunshine Again". Performed by Carlo Imperato. Written by Billy Falcon.

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"Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Start shaking your hips.

Baby pucker your lips.

Cause I'm coming to see you soon,

But don't put on your best dress,

It'll wind up a mess.

Don't even bother to make up your room.

 

Hey I'm tired of waiting for long distance calls,

That perfumed letter didn't help much at all.

When I pick up a pen I fall flat on my face,

Like a long distance runner trying to win a short race.

 

Without you I'm driving lost in a stare.

Without you I feel like I'm running scared.

Since you've gone I haven't bothered to comb my hair,

On Friday night.

 

For Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Sure I'm a joker,

Sometimes even a clown,

But this time baby I'm not fooling around.

I'm coming to see you,

I'm coming real soon.

I'm packing my suitcase this afternoon.

 

Without you there ain't no romance left

Without you there ain't no mystery

Without you there ain't no romance left

On Friday night.

 

But Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Play that saxophone

Guitar now

 

Friday night

The Soundtrack is silent!

 

The movie rolls on,

There ain't no more love scenes,

The romance is gone.

It's a one man show,

It's moving real slow,

But it's picking up speed,

As I'm turning the key.

 

I'm comin' up

Comin' up

Comin' up

Comin' up

Comin' up

 

Hey, Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

"Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Start shaking your hips.

Baby pucker your lips.

Cause I'm coming to see you soon,

But don't put on your best dress,

It'll wind up a mess.

Don't even bother to make up your room.

 

Hey I'm tired of waiting for long distance calls,

That perfumed letter didn't help much at all.

When I pick up a pen I fall flat on my face,

Like a long distance runner trying to win a short race.

 

Without you I'm driving lost in a stare.

Without you I feel like I'm running scared.

Since you've gone I haven't bothered to comb my hair,

On Friday night.

 

For Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Sure I'm a joker,

Sometimes even a clown,

But this time baby I'm not fooling around.

I'm coming to see you,

I'm coming real soon.

I'm packing my suitcase this afternoon.

 

Without you there ain't no romance left

Without you there ain't no mystery

Without you there ain't no romance left

On Friday night.

 

But Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Play that saxophone

Guitar now

 

Friday night

The Soundtrack is silent!

 

The movie rolls on,

There ain't no more love scenes,

The romance is gone.

It's a one man show,

It's moving real slow,

But it's picking up speed,

As I'm turning the key.

 

I'm comin' up

Comin' up

Comin' up

Comin' up

Comin' up

 

Hey, Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

 

Friday night's gonna be all right,

It's gonna be right,

It's gonna be all right now baby.

So get ready for Friday night!"

Benjamin Shorofsky played by Albert Hague

 Benjamin Shorofsky played by marvelous Albert Hague. What is your favourite Shorofsky memory, scene or quote?

Ebay of the Week

 

This week the Fame annuals.

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Fame 40th Anniversary (UK)

 

Happy Fame 40th for the first broadcast of episodes in the U.K.

Lyric of the Week

 

Which Fame Song does the lyric "There ain't no Mystery" come From?

Lee Curreri discusses filming Fame on the MGM lot - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Lee Curreri discusses filming Fame on the MGM lot.

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Michael Cerveris Talking about working with Mike Preston on "Pros and Cons" - Trivia

 

Michael Cerveris comments on working with Mike Preston on the season 6 episode "Pros and Cons":

"no one was more excited than I was to learn that Ian's dad was going to be played by Mike Preston from Mad Max 2: Road Warrior. The fact that his accent was Australian and mine was (faux) East London was either unnoticed or irrelevant. What mattered was that he was a great guy and I got to sing an old English music hall tune wiv the ol pot and pan.

also, another great jacket

and mid season=even more hair!"

Cynthia Gibb discusses Ann Nelson & Albert Hague - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Cynthia Gibb discusses Ann Nelson & Albert Hague with Tom Urie.

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Picture of the Week - Gene Anthony Ray

 

Michael Cerveris discusses Ian's English Accent - Fame U.K. Reunion

Michael Cerveris discusses Ian's English Accent with Tom Urie.

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Quote of the Week - Michael Cerveris

 

We've Got A Good Thing Going - Jesse Borrego, Nia Peeples, Janet Jackson - Song of the Week

The Lyric "Actor, Singer, Hunk and Dancer" comes from We've Got A Good Thing Going" which comes from the season 4 episodes "Czech Mate" and "School Is Out". Written by Written by Bob Garrett and Joe Curiale it is performed by Jesse Borrego with Nia Peeples and Janet Jackson on backing vocals.

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Julie Miller played by Lori Singer

 

Julie Miller played by  the amazing Lori Singer . What is your favourite Julie, memory, Scene or Quote? 

A Different Drummer - Episode of the Month

 

The Episode of the Month is "A Different Drummer" from season 6

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Ebay of the Week

 This week a Fame Movie 1980 Audio Press Kit for the DVD release.

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Lyric of the Week

 

Which Fame Song does the lyric "Actor Singer Hunk and Dancer" come from?

Loretta Chandler Discusses How Fame shaped her life - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Loretta Chandler Discusses How Fame shaped her life with Tom Urie. 

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Trivia of the Week - Loretta Chandler on Opera

 

"This clip is my real father's favorite because I sang a little opera. It was his favorite style of singing. At Pueblo Central High, Ms McKeag, the head music teacher exposed us to it. Each year her top music class would perform 'Handel's Messiah". Thank you "FAME" for letting me share my training. Insider tip: Most of our singing is done in the studio, then we lip sync back to our own vocals. In this clip, I'm singing live."

3 Months To Fame U.K. Reunion!

 

It's exactly 3 months or 92 until Fame U.K. Reunion Begins. 

Who's  Excited? 

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Carol Mayo Jenkins Discusses Gene Anthony Ray - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Carol Mayo Jenkins Discusses Gene Anthony Ray with Tom Urie. 

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Picture of the Week - Michael Delorenzo

 

PR Paul Discusses his first memory of the Fame Set - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

PR Paul Discusses his first memory of the Fame Sets with Tom Urie. 

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Quote of the Week - Elissa Heinsohn

 

I Can Do Anything Better Than You Can - Erica Gimpel & Debbie Allen - Song of the Week

 The Lyric "I love turning you on" comes from  "I Can Do Anything Better Than You Can - Erica Gimpel & Debbie Allen

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Alright Everybody Calisthenics, Ready, Begin, And
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
Alright 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

Kids From Fame Book 1 Chapter 8

 

Ebay of the week

 

This week a pretty rare, but expensive Brush, Mirror, Comb and Purse set. 

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Lyric of the Week

 

Which Fame Song does the lyric "And I love turning you on" come From

Valerie Landsburg Discusses her Favourite Fame Songs - Fame U.K. Reunion

 

Valerie Landsburg Discusses her Favourite Fame Songs with Tom Urie. 

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Remembering Ann Nelson on the Anniversary of her death

 

Lee Curreri Discusses Fame's Popularity - Fame U.K. Reunion

Lee Curreri Discusses Fame's Popularity.

Fame U.K. Reunion 2022 in Birmingham 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th September 2022. Three Concerts and a Fan Convention.

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Michael Cerveris talks about Ian's Girl - Trivia of the Week

 

Michael Cerveris talks about the Season 6 episode "Ian's Girl"

"the return of the eyeliner

most days on Fame, we were happily part of a big, multi-talented ensemble, with a few scenes or a B story that featured our character among many others. But every once in a while your character got to step into the spotlight as the A story, supported by everyone else. That episode for me was Ian's Girl, and it's unsurprisingly one of my favorites.

It started first scene up on the first day of shooting, being introduced to Ian's Girl herself, the lovely

Traci Lind

, before 7 am in the make up trailer. By 8:15am we were snogging repeatedly for the cameras. It was a strange way to meet someone, but since my characters usually end up killing the girl more often than getting (and losing) the girl, it was a nice change of pace.

I got to sing a very emo ballad to Traci while my bandmates slept (pretty soundly, all things considered), became the first person to wear Bauhaus and Sisters Of Mercy t shirts on national tv (I got to pick a lot of my on camera wardrobe) and became quite possibly the first person to sing a Sex Pistols song on American tv, other than, I'm guessing, the Sex Pistols. I also made a roommate for a while and a friend for life in the Leeds tub thumper who played the drummer in Ian's band,

Steve Cooper

(happy belated birthday, Steve!).

But my proudest achievement though, was convincing our open minded producers that, rather than calling Central Casting to fill the punk club scene with extras as usual, they should instead let me go to Scream, the downtown LA club I frequented on a regular basis and fill the scene with authentic 1980s LA punks and goth kids. And so I did. Lots of kids in that scene watched the show because, airing early Saturday evenings and rebroadcast late Sunday afternoons, it was the perfect background tv for getting ready to go out or slowly beginning to get up after a night out. So enough people either knew me as a fellow club regular or recognized me from the show to believe the invitation to be on the show was legit. A lot of them had no phone number for a contact (this was pre cell phones, kids), and the days started way too early for the average musician or club kid, so I wasn't entirely sure on the morning of the shoot that I was going to pull it off. But the promise of some money and a day full of craft services combined with a chance to play themselves on tv was enticing enough that we had an great crowd and an unusually authentic feeling scene, at only minimal risk to the camera equipment and crew, and one of the most fun days I can remember on set. My co-conspirator and best friend Carrie Hamilton was in heaven, too, and ended up meeting her boyfriend of the next long while in Steve. It was a good day all around. Knowledgeable watchers can spot members of The Zeroes, Kommunity FK, my friend Kaptain (who was one of Guns and Roses' early pre fame drummers and did costumes for Troma and porn films), among the glam and punk scenesters pogoing and slam dancing in the crowd. I mostly beamed with pride."

Fame News June 2022

 

All our usual features are back this month along with episode of the month, which will be "A Different Drummer" from Season 6. 

Loretta Chandler will be teaching acting classes at Atlanta Walk of Fame throughout June.

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Lee Curreri, Cynthia Gibb, Carlo Imperato and PR Paul appear in a Special Fame U.K. Reunion promo for Claire House Children's Hospice.

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Join the Fameily for lunch!

Caroline Smith has organised a Fame Fan lunch at an all you can eat buffet Restaurant in Birmingham City Centre on Saturday 10th September at 12.30pm. 

Food Price £17.50 including a small donation to the Claire House Children's Hospice Charity.  (Drinks Not included). Payment required in advance.

To book your place please contact Caroline by 30th June 2022 at cattmounfield@gmail.com 

All Welcome.

Please Note the Fame Cast will be preparing for the Concert later that day and will NOT be in attendance.

Caroline's Creations are selling a very limited edition Fame U.K. Reunion handbag, priced £21.00.  Visit Website

Nia Peeples commented on Fame U.K. Reunion's Instagram post thanking them for the invite to the Reunion and is so sorry yo have had to say no.

Ian Cheesman's "Break A Leg" show on Tameside Radio is now available on Demand. 

1st May 2022 episode features Valerie Landsburg and Cynthia Gibb and

15th May 2022 episode features Cynthia Gibb and PR Paul.

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BET Debbie Allen Legendary Status

Debbie Talks about the Grey's Anatomy season finale and World problems.

Eric Pierpoint's latest Movie Short "Later Daters" won best comedy and best ensemble awards at the Vegas Movie awards.

Janet Jackson appeared at the Billboard Music Awards 2022 to present the Icon award to Mary J Blige.

Morgan Stevens worked on the TV Series The Waltons. Judy Norton who played Mary Ellen on the show pays tribute to Morgan and discusses the episodes that he appeared in. 

Hill Daily Mail featured an article celebrating Fame 40th Anniversary.  (Thanks to Mark Keen for sharing on  Facebook.)

Have a Great Month,

Mark