Fame News February 2023

 

Looking back 40 years to February 1983, it was a time of mixed emotions in the Fame World. Whilst the show had been hugely successful in the U.K. and Europe, with another Tour just announced and the release of a new  album (The Kids From Fame Live) and Single (Friday Night), in America the cast were just coming to the end of filming season 2, working on the episodes "Help From My Friends", "Ending on a High Note" and "U.N. Week".  It was a time of uncertainty as NBC had cancelled the show and although MGM were looking at other ways of continuing to make the show, no one knew for sure what was going to happen. 

In February Kids From Fame Media posts will be Celebrating:

Episode and Script of the Month: Words from season 2

Song of the Month: Mannequin

Cast Member of the Month:  Nia Peeples

Character of the Month:  Nicole Chapman

Crew Member of the Month: Jamie Rogers Choreographer

Magazine of the Month:  Smash Hits

Merchandise of the Month: Cassettes

Fame U.K. Reunion have announced an Online Audience with Valerie Landsburg on Sunday 12th February 6.00pm to 10.00pm GMT. The evening will be split into 2 halves. A virtual group chat 6.00pm to 8.00pm priced £30 and then from 8.00pm to 10.00pm people can book 10 minute private chats for additional £20. 

Book Tickets 

In January Debbie Allen appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

Cynthia Gibb will feature in a new documentary titled Karen Carpenter starving For Perfection, which will premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on February 10th and then will be at the Sedona Film Festival on February 23rd.   Cynthia said:

"So honored to be a part of this documentary and that it will premiere at the SBIFF. Can't wait to see it! Randy Schmidt has dedicated years to telling Karen Carpenter's story in a detailed and nuanced way."

Erica Gimpel posted on Facebook about her new Show The Mayfair Witches:

"Dearest Family & Friends,

Creating a character is truly a team effort and I want to thank the people behind the scenes who helped me bring Ellie to life:

Makeup: Miki Sautbine

(took me from beauty to bald)

Hair: Susan Buffington

Costume designer: Janie Bryant

Creators: Esta Spalding & Michelle Ashford

Director: Michael Uppendahl

DP: Evans Brown

And of course to my incredible scene partner the beautiful and profoundly present, in the moment Alex! (Alexandra Daddario ) Thank you! I had such a meaningful time creating with you! I look forward to doing more in the future!

I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the wild and magical ride of Season 1 of the Mayfair Witches on AMC!

Peace,

Erica"

Sad news, Charles Koppleman who was the Music Executive for the Entertainment Company, who provided the songs for Fame in its first few seasons and the Executive Producers of the original Fame Concert Tours died from cancer on November 25th aged 82.

54 Below in NYC will be celebrating the 1980 Fame Movie on June 26th.

Tickets and more information

Have a great Month,

Mark