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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Friday, 5 December 2025

Somebody Must Be Grinning Down On Me - Gene Anthony Ray - Song Of The Month




"Somebody Must Be Grinning Down On Me" was originally a Christmas pop song, which with a slight change of lyrics was adapted to use on "Fame". 
Written by David Pomeranz in 1984 it is featured in the Season 4 episodes "Blizzard" and "School is Out".  Performed by Gene Anthony Ray, we see Leroy Dancing with a snowman!

The original Christmas version was performed by the song writer David Pomeranz, although it was released until 2000 when it appeared on  on his album "Eyes of Christmas"

The song has never been featured on a Fame album or performed in any of the Fame concerts. 





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"Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do Do, 
 Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do.
 Hello, I'm Leroy Johnson.  
 Yeah I'm Here To Audition For You.
 Hey, Mr Snowman, Check This Out. 

 I Feel A Fancy Tingle Down To My Toes,
 And With Every Step It Grows and it Grows.
 I'm Oh So Happy Well I Just Know,
 Somebody Must Be Grinning Down On Me.

The Winter Wind Is Blowing Snow Through My Hair,
I'm Cold And I'm Wet But I Don't Care.
I Feel So Sunny Today I Swear,
Somebody Must Be Grinning Down On Me.

Let The Clouds Go By,
Gonna Let My Spirit Fly
I'm Such a Lucky Guy.
The Whole World Is Fine,
Watch Me Shine.

It's Time To Tell Them All Who's Around
I Gonna Walk In An Tear Up The Town.
Because There's So Much That I Was Born To Be.
Somebody Must Be Grinning Down On Me.

Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do, 
Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do.


Well All My cash Has Slipped Away,
I've Got A Stack Of Bills To Pay.
On This Sweet Holiday,
There's No One Who Could Be As Rich As Me.

It's Time To Tell Them All Who's Around
I Gonna Walk In An Tear Up The Town.
Because There's So Much That I Was Born To Be, Yeah.
Somebody Must Be Grinning Down.
Flashing A Smile All Over Town,
Somebody Must Be Grinning Down On Me.

Yeah eh Yeah!"


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Winter World of Love - Michael Cerveris


The Loser’s Lounge NEW HOLIDAY SINGLE “Winter World Of Love” is OUT NOW! - Featuring Michael Cerveris and David Driver!

 Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge have been working hard on a Holiday Album of ten all new recordings of fun, danceable, seasonal, songs that will be coming out in the fall of 2026.  



 

Remembering Carrie Hamilton on Her Birthday


 

Monday, 1 December 2025

Fame News December 2025

 

In December it's another short Month due to the holiday break but Kids From Fame Media will be Celebrating:

Song of the Month: Somebody Must Be Grinning Down On Me
Some Christmas Music from the Fame Cast.
More festive Scenes of the Week, 
More Fame Annual Stories and More Newspaper Articles. 



Howard University's "Howard Magazine" published an in depth article on Debbie Allen last month.  


Debbie also received and Honorary Oscar Award at the 16th Governors Awards last month presented by Cynthia Erivo. Debbie is truly an inspiration.





Eric Piepoint has written and will star in a new short film titled 'Angelique', a short film about the struggles of addiction...with a magical realism twist! Which will film in Spring 2026.


Recent Michael Cerveris interview with Alabama Take.



Have a Great Month and a very Happy Festive period,

Mark.

Remembering those We Have Lost on World Aids Day on Sunday 1st December

 


Remembering those We Have Lost on World Aids Day on Sunday 1st December

Friday, 28 November 2025

Ebay of the Week

 


This Week a Behind The Scenes Fame Photo

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Equals Official Photos




 

Equals Broadcast Dates


Original  air date in U.S.A  14th January 1984

Original  air date  in U.K. 20th April 1984,  Repeated on The Children's Channel  Autumn 1992

Original air date in The Netherlands  31st May 1984

Original air date in Italy 06th August  1986

Original air date in Belgium  09th  June 1988     

Original  air date in France 05th November 1988   


Thursday, 27 November 2025

Happy Thanksgiving to Our American Friends


 

Debbie Allen - Chicago Tribune September 1984

 


Two To The Power Of Love - Janet Jackson



"Two To The power Of Love " was the 3rd single to be released from Janet Jackson's "Dream Street Album.

Release Date:   17th September 1984 (U.K.),  15th September 1984 (U.S.) 

Label: A&M Records

Catalogue Numbers: U.K7" AM210,  U.K12"  AMX210,

Written By Peter Becket, Steven A Kipner

Produced By Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte

Formats: 7inch, 12inch

Albums: Dream Street

B Side:  Rock n Roll, Don't Mess Up This Good Thing, Fast Girls, Dream Street

Chart Position: 83 U.S Billboard Singles chart  


 Janet performed the song with Jesse Borrego in the season 4 episodes "Indian Summer" and "School Is Out".



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Fame Calendar December 2025