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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.

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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