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Thursday, 30 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Loretta Chandler Discussing Gene Anthony Ray

 


Loretta Chandler Discussing Gene Anthony Ray


Tuesday, 28 April 2026

The Teachers Discuss Reggie and Mr Dyrenforth Wants To be Funny! - Scene of the Week

 

The Teachers Discuss Reggie and Mr Dyrenforth Wants To be Funny!


Monday, 27 April 2026

Control (Single) - Janet Jackson 1986


 

Release Date: 24th October 1986 (U.K.), 17th October 1986 (U.S.) 

Label: A&M Records

Catalogue Numbers: UK 7" AM359, UK7" with cassette AMS359, UK12" AMY359, Remix UK12" AMX359,  U.S7" AM2877, U.S12" SP12209, Remix U.S12" SP12218

Written By  James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson

Produced By James Harris III, Terry Lewis

Formats: 7inch, 12inch, 12 Remix & 7inch with promo cassette

Albums: Control, Control The Remixes, Design of a Decade, Number Ones

B Side:  Mixes, Fast girls, Pretty Boy

Certification: Gold in U.S. 






















Friday, 24 April 2026

Indian Summer - Italian TV Guide Ad 1986


Indian Summer - Italian TV Guide Ad 1986





Thursday, 23 April 2026

Fame Dancer - Michael Rooney




 

Name:  Michael Jospeh Kyle Rooney

D.OB. 30th March 1962

Home Town: Santa Monica, California

Currently Resides: Los Angeles

Son of: Michey Rooney

Fame Dancer: 1982 to 1985

Seasons 1 to 4. He also performed with the cast during their American Concers in 1984/85.

Fame Character:  Not Named

Had a featured part in "The Ol' Ball Game" as one of the students fighting until they made up at the end.

 

Also Appeared in:

- Stayin Alive  as a dancer in 1983

- Voyage of the Rock Aliens as a dancer in 1984

- Dancing in the Wings  as Michael in 1985

- Straight Up,  Knocked Out, The Way That You Love Me - Paula Abdul Music Videos 1988

 

Award winning Choreographer for Film, TV and Music Video including:

Biork - It's Oh So Quiet 1995

Fatboy Slim - Praise You (1999), Weapon of Choice (2001)

Michael Jackson - You Rock My World (2001)

Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of My Head (2001), Slow (2003), Chocolate (2004)

Miley Cyrus - Younger Now (2017)   





Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Michael Rooney Discusses Working on Fame




 Dancer Michael Rooney Discusses Working on Fame.


Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Coco & Holly Argue over a Song and Michelle Needs To Be Liked - Scene of the Week

 


Coco & Holly Argue over a Song and Michelle Needs To Be Liked.


Monday, 20 April 2026

Friday, 17 April 2026

Ebay of the Week

 


This week the complete 5 UK Album releases on vinyl.

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Indian Summer Broadcast Dates

Original  air date in U.S.A 29th September 1984

Original  air date  in U.K. 18th February 1985,  Repeated on The Children's Channel  Broadcast Autumn 1992

Original air date in Italy 22nd August 1986

Original  air date in France 20th January 1996   



Indian Summer - Episode of the Month


"Indian Summer" from season 4 is the episode of  Month.


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Thursday, 16 April 2026

Fame Timeline April 1984

 


1st April 1984

"A Friend In Need" first broadcast in USA.


5th April 1984

"Not In Kansas Anymore " first broadcast in Italy


6th April 1984

"Breakdance" first broadcast in U.K.


9th April 1984



Debbie Allen and husband Norman Nixon attending "Party for 56th Annual Academy Awards"  at On The Rox in Hollywood, California.

Also Lori Singer is in the UK to promote new film, Footloose at a press event in London. 


11th April 1984


Lori Singer publicity photo shoot to promote new film, Footloose at a press event in London Hotel Room. 

Also "Bottle of Blues" first broadcast in U.K.


13th April 1984


Footloose Released in the U.K.

Page Hannah's Birthday

Also "Secrets" first broadcast in U.K.


19th April 1984

"Blood, Sweat and Circuits" first broadcast in Italy.


20th April 1984

"Equals" first broadcast in U.K.

"Secrets" first broadcast in the Netherlands.

Also Fame Movie Released in East Germany.


26th April 1984

Lori Singer and Kevin Bacon in Paris promote new film, Footloose.


27th April 1984


Debbie Allen marries Norm Nixon. Fame cast members were in attendance.

Also "Appearances" first broadcast in U.K.


28th April 1984

"Appearances" first broadcast in the Netherlands.


29th April 1984

"The Deal" first broadcast in U.S.A.




Indian Summer BBC1 Continuity and Promo Ads 1985

 


Indian Summer BBC1 Continuity and Promo Ads 1985





Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Albert Hague Discusses Peeling an Egg in "Come One Come All"

 


Albert Hague Discusses Peeling an Egg in "Come One Come All".


Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Monday, 13 April 2026

Friday, 10 April 2026

Ebay of the Week



Fame fan Elaine Prescott died earlier this year. Another fan has been given Elaine's memorabilia collection, which are now being sold on Ebay for charity.

Magazines, signed pictutes etc...