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Home Again Official Photo

 

Home Again - Full Episode

"Home Again" from Season 3 is the Episode of the Month.

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Home Again TV Guide Ad & Information

 

Fame Timeline - February 1986

 

1st February 1986

"Crystal Heart" starring Lee Curreri released in the U.S.

Season 5 Episode 12 "A River To Cross" first aired in the U.S.

4th February 1986

 Janet Jackson's "Control" Album was released in America. 

8th February 1986

Season 5 Episode 13 "Such Good Friends" first aired in the U.S.

15th February 1986

Season 5 Episode 14 "Holmes Sweet Holmes" first aired in the U.S.

17th February 1986

 Janet Jackson's "What Have You Donbe For Me Lately" Music Video premiered in America.

21st February 1986

Cynthia Gibb out on the town dining at Spago in West Hollywood, California

22nd February 1986

"Double Exposure" first aired in the U.S.

Gene Anthony Ray Discussing the Real School of Performing Arts

 

Gene Anthony Ray Discussing the Real School of Performing Arts.

Holly Leaves The School of The Arts - Scene of the Week

 

Holly Leaves The School of The Arts

Quote of the Week - Debbie Allen

 

School is Out Promo

 

School is Out Promo

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Good Timing - Fame Annual Story

 

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City Nights - Melissa Manchester - Song of the Month

"City Nights" is a synthesized dance pop song performed by Melissa Manchester. Written by  George D Kieffer, Michael Bellotti, Ross Sany Longo, Melissa Manchester & Arif Mardin in 1983 it it appears on Melissa's 1983 album "Emergency".

An edit of the song was used for Melissa's guest starring appearance in the season 3 episode "Home Again".

The song was also released a single in Japan and was covered by Dutch girl group The Dolly Dots for their 1985 album "Attention".

As yet the song has never been performed in any of the Fame concerts.

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Dolly Dots 1985 Cover Version

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"I got a hunger running deep

I got a pain that you can't see

Here in the city I feel free

To chase what's calling me

Now in a world that plays for keeps

There is a party in the streets

I'm gonna do what I have to do

To make a life for me

But it takes you some time

Till you get you a mind of your own

City nights

I'll be what I want to be

The nights are gonna rescue me

Cause you know that I'm living

Deep in the city nights

Never gonna be alone

City nights will be my home

City nights

City nights

I work all day it's wasting time

It pays the bills it kills my mind

But I do what I have to do

To keep my dream alive

And when the moonlight hits the street

I feel the thunder of the beat

And suddenly I know what I've been waiting for

But it takes you some time

Till you get you a mind of your own

City nights

I'll be what I want to be

The nights are gonna rescue me

Cause you know that I'm living

Deep in the city nights

Never gonna be alone

City nights will be my home

City nights

City nights

City nights

I can't wait any longer

I know where I belong

There's my star moving faster

But I'll take my chances

I got to be strong

City nights

City nights

City nights

I'll be what I want to be

The night's gonna rescue me

Cause you know that I'm living

Deep in the city nights

I'll be what I want to be

The nights will rescue me

Cause you know that I'm living

Deep in the city nights"

Happy Valentine's Day

 

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Home Again Production Credits

 

Executive Producer: William Blinn                                                     

Producer:  Ken Erhlich

Consulting Producer: David De Silva

Creator: Christopher Gore

Teleplay: Christopher Beaumont

Story By:  Melissa Manchester, Kevin DeRemmer & Christopher Beaumont

Director: Robert Scheerer

Executive Story Consultant: Christopher Beaumont

Associate Producer: Frank Merwald

                                 Scott Stambler

Choreography: Debbie Allen

Assistant Choreographer: Otis Sallid

Director of Photography: Sherman L. Kunkel A.S.C

Art Director: Ira Diamond

Editor: Jim McElroy

Unit Production Manager: Denny Salvaryn

First Assistant Director: Win Phelps

Second Assistant Director: Matt Earl Beesley    

Set Director: Leonard Mazzola

Producer’s Coordinator: Frank Fischer

Script Supervisor: Jane Ficker

Property Master:  John Klima

Online Editor: Joe Bella

Sound: John Oliver

Recording Mixer: Jerry Clemans  C.A.S.            

Costume Designer: Marilyn Matthews

Make Up: Jack Wilson 

Hair Stylist: Gloria Montemayer

Sound Editor: Paul Hochman

Sound Effects Editor: Marti D Humphrey

Score: Alf Clausen

Fame Theme: Michael Gore

                       Dean Pitchford

Music Supervisor: Harry V. Lojewski

Music Coordinator: Gary Scott

Assistant Music Coordinator: Mauren Crowe

Orchestrator: Hummie Mann

Songs by The Entertainment Company:

                     Martin Bandier & Charles Koppelman

Songs Producer:  Barry Fasman.

Casting: Al Onorato, A.S.C.D

              Jerry Franks  A.S.C.D

Original Casting: Mary Goldberg (New York)

                             Linda Francis (Los Angeles)

Capezio Dancewear provided by: Ballet Makers Inc

Musical Instruments provided  by:

                                                       Casio – EMI Division

                                                       Fender Musical Instruments

                                                       Schafer and Sons, Pianos & Organs

                                                       Selmar Musical Instruments

                                                       Roland Corporation

National Advertising Sales:  Lexington Broadcast Service

Produced by M.G.M

In Cooperation with: RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana TV2

In association with: Eilenna Corporation.

Post Production Facility: Complete Post Inc

Executive in charge of Production: Ted Zachary

Payroll Accountant: Kevin King

Grip: Bill Rustic

Production Assistant (Producer): Frank Rehwaldt

Lead Man : Margaret Mazzola

Dancers:

Derrick Brice

 Michael Delorenzo

 Darryl DeWald

 Cameron English

 Leanne Gerrish

 Kimberlee Layton Hurley

 Joni Palmer

 Marguerite Pomerhn

 Serge Rodnunsky

 Allysia Sneed

 Vanessa Spino

 Bronwyn Thomas            

 Darryl Tribble

 Rocker Verastique

 Margaret Williams

New Valerie Landsburg Interview comming

Valerie Landsburg will be interviewed by Timmy Alexis Carrington Ward on March 1st on Go Explore Radio . 

Carlo Imperato Discussing Messing Around At MGM Studios

 Carlo Imperato Discussing Messing Around At MGM Studios

Jesse Tries To Convince Reggie To add His Trophy into the Time Capsule - Scene of the Week

 

Jesse Tries To Convince Reggie To add His Trophy into the Time Capsule

Quote of the Week - Albert Hague

 

The Ol' Ball Game Promo

 The Ol' Ball Game Promo

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Lee's Song - Fame Annual Story

 

Lee Curreri Celebrating David Bowie

 Lee Curreri will be taking part in a special performance celebrating David Bowie at The Wiltern Los Angeles on 16th February.

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I Can Sing A Rainbow - Valerie Landsburg & David Greenlee

"I Can Sing A Rainbow" comes from the season 3 episode "Home Again". Written by Arthur Hamilton it is performed by Valerie Landsburg and David Greenlee.

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Home Again U.S. TV Promo

Home Again U.S. TV Promo 

Home Again Radio Times Listing

Radio Times Listing from 8th June 1984  for Home Again.
 

News of the World 7th August 1983

 

David Greenlee Discusses "Home Again" & "I Can Sing A Rainbow"

 

David Greenlee Discusses "Home Again" & "I Can Sing A Rainbow"

David also commented on the episode:

"This episode was an experience I will never forget, rewarding and also nerve wracking because the story included Dwight singing 'Sing A Rainbow' while sitting next to Melissa Manchester, one of the world's great singers. I had in fact never sung so much as a note in front of anyone, I was just an actor and I'd only recently started taking a few voice classes because of Fame, so I was very nervous that day. A baptism of singing fire, a first song, on TV to Melissa. Melissa Manchester was so sweet and helpful on that day and on all of our filming days, the Fame musical staff as always brilliant on ahead of the game as well. Dwight was even more nervous about singing than I was, if that makes any sense, and from that starting place I think I've improved vocally over the years. 'Sing A Rainbow' is a constant part of my 'Concerts In My Car"

"So anyway, that episode is in my bones more than some others and I learned so much from doing it that I am still processing the lessons. It was a massive honor to have those scenes with Melissa Manchester, and she did such a great job acting in the episode, far better than I did with the singing!"

Quote of the Week - Melissa Manchester

 

Chris Writes A Review For the School Paper - Scene of the Week

Chris Writes A Review For the School Paper

Who Am I Really Promo

Who Am I Really Promo

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Fame News February 2026

 

In February Kids From Fame Media posts will be Celebrating:

Episode of the Month: "Home Again" from Season 3

Song of the Month: City Nights

Dancer of the Month: Leanne Gerrish 

Fame Timeline from February 1986

More Scenes of the Week, 

More Fame Annual Stories, 

Newspaper Article of the Month, and

Publicity Material of the Month.

Our Interview clips are:

-  David Greenlee  Discussing "Home Again" & "I Can Sing A Rainbow"

-  Carlo Imperato Discussing Messing around At MGM Studios   

-  Gene Anthony Ray Discussing attending the Real school of the Arts, &

-  Lee Curreri Discussing Albert Hague.

A decision has been taken to no longer post our Social Media posts on X (formerly known as Twitter).  Our page is still there but all posts and followers deleted. There is just a message to highlight we are no longer posting on that Platform. 

You can continue to follow our Social Media posts on Facebook and Instagram.

Reportedly fans had a wonderful at the Carlo Imperato Events in Southport UK on January 2nd and 3rd. Carlo sang, the band sang, fans sang and danced. They had a celebratory meal and there was a Carlo Q&A.

(Photos and video from Fame U.K. Reunion Facebook Page.)

Signed Photos still available 

Opportunities to meet Jesse Borrego next month:

6th March  - Vito's Pizza 803 S. White Road, San Jose from 5.00pm.  

7th March  - Barrio Toys at 100 Atkinson Street, Roseville. 10.00am -12.00pm 

7th March - Legends Comic and Games 1752 Clovis Ave, Clovis 4.00pm to 6.00pm.  

7th March - Chuy's Baja Grill Bakersfield from 8.00pm

8th March - Valencia from 11.00am

8th March - Toys of the Universe, Torrance from 4.30pm   

Debbie Allen gives thanks for her birthday wishes last month.

Erica Gimpel posted last month:

"Congratulations to Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters on your incredible wins for Adolescence at the Golden Globes last night! YES!

 Last Monday, I went to hear Stephen give his career retrospective talk at the SAG Foundation in the Meryl Streep Theater. What struck me most was his immense integrity, deep commitment to the craft, dedication to community-building around projects, and the incredible collaboration he shares with his wife, Hannah. Their series Adolescence is profoundly moving—raw, powerful, and socially relevant. Together, they raise the bar for artistic excellence while also creating a strong and meaningful artistic community around the projects they create and produce.

We shared a lovely moment after the talk when I realized that Fame had inspired Hannah, and that my work back then had played a role in that inspiration. What’s so beautiful about the passage of time and the reciprocal nature of art is that now, they are inspiring me as I move into my next venture with my film.

Thank you both so much.

Onward!

Peace,
Erica ☮"️

Erica Also posted about fighting for justice and said:

"Showed up at my Congresswoman’s office this afternoon demanding regime change— Now!

I’m standing in solidarity with the people of Minnesota and the people across America who are fighting for justice and democracy!

I’m also acknowledging and honoring the lives that have been taken prematurely by this lawless regime.

We have so much work to do.

It’s time to Wake Up and Take Action."

Episode 11 of the Billy Hufsey Podcast is now available on YouTube To Watch.

So very sad to hear that our lovely Fame friend Elaine Prescott died last month. Rest in Peace Elaine, you will always be remembered. x

A number of years ago Elaine wrote this post for Kids From Fame Media:

"Fame" meant a lot to me almost from the start of the first series shown over here in the UK in 1982. It was a show that had a quality of its own and at the time, I couldn't quite work out how a series like that could have so many different, fabulous stories every week, that included music and dancing as well!
I also play the piano, so that was an added connection

My favourite members of the cast at the beginning were Lee and Valerie, although as the years went on, I began to see Erica in a whole different light and was amazed at her endless energy and her lovely singing voice.

On a really personal level, I think my favourite episodes were those that featured Lee a lot (!), but more seriously the two that Jimmy Osmond appeared in as Troy Phillips will always mean a lot to me. As I use a wheelchair myself, I was really pleased that the subject of disabilities of all kinds could be used in such a powerful way in a very popular show.

I had the opportunity to see the "Kids" live when they came to London at Easter 1983 and that was a very special evening to me, as I was seeing all these wonderful people, who made the characters so believable LIVE! Although Carlo came and sat quite near to where I was sitting, I wasn't able to get his autograph.

However, in 1999 when I became in Internet user, I found Pam's web-page and "Yahoo group" and at the time, thought I was the only person who was still really enthusiastic about the show! How wrong I was!!

Through Sue Hinds, who is a member of Pam's "Yahoo Group" I (and a few others) had the chance to meet Valerie when she came to London in April 2001. It was an amazing evening and as Sue picked me up in her car first, then went to get Val and her daughter, I was sitting there, just listening to them chatting and I kept thinking of the scene in "Winners" when Doris made herself ill when she wanted to be like Coco. It was a surreal experience, as I could remember Doris lying on the bed, when Miss Sherwood went to see how she was and offer some advice, yet at the same time thinking, "This fabulous actress is sitting right behind me now!!" My only regret of the meeting was that I was a bit too "starstruck" and hardly spoke to her all evening, but when she was standing behind me for photos, I remember clinging on to her hands for dear life!! It was a very memorable evening and I'll be forever grateful to Sue for giving me that chance to meet Val.
These are my thoughts of a fabulous TV programme that still means as much to me as it did when it was first on the BBC all those years ago, and it will always be special to me."

Lee Curreri Interview with L'Italo Americano from 2015. (With thanks to Ben for sending us the link).

Have a great month,

Mark