Picture of the Week - Carlo Imperato and Lori Singer

 

Lori Singer Discussing Acting & Music

Lori Singer Discussing Acting & Music

Fame Timeline - June 1987

 

1st June 1987 

Lori Singer attends the New York Women in Film and Television softball competition in Central Park.  

Also Janet Jackson releases The Pleasure Principle Music Video.

2nd June 1987

Herb Alpert releases Diamonds as a Single in the U.K. featuring Janet Jackson. It would peak Number 27 on the U.K. Singles Chart. 

  

5th June 1987 

Janet Jackson releases The Pleasure Principle as a Single in the U.K. It would peak Number 27 on the U.K. Singles Chart.   

11th June 1987 

Fame TV Series first broadcast in Belgium with "Metamorphosis".

25th June 1987 

Erica Gimpel's Birthday.

Also "Tomorrow's Farewell" first broadcast in Belgium.

27th June 1987 

Fame TV Series first broadcast in Poland with "Metamorphosis".

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.

Fame Timeline - March 1983

 

3rd March 1983

Episode 20 of season 2 "The Kids From fame Live In the U.K. Special"  was broadcast in America. The Episode would be the Highest rated episode in the U.S. at that point in time.

4th March 1983

The last day of filming on Season 2 with the final scenes from the episode "U.N. Week". At this point in time a decision on the show's future was still to be made. NBC had cancelled the show and it looked like the show would be ending.

Also "A Special Place" was first broadcast in The Netherlands.

5th March 1983

"Come One Come All",  was first broadcast in Italy.

6th March 1983

"Tomorrow's Farewell" first broadcast in Spain.

10th March 1983

Episode 21 of season 2 "Help from My Friends" was broadcast in America.

11th March 1983

"A Big Finish" was first broadcast in The Netherlands.

12th March 1983

"The Crazies" first broadcast in Italy.

13th March 1983

"Alone in the Crowd" first broadcast in Spain.

18th March 1983

"Come One Come All",  was first broadcast in The Netherlands.

19th March 1983

"Expose" first broadcast in Italy.

20th March 1983

Debbie Allen attends the opening night of Dream Girls at the Shubert Theatre in Century City California. Pictured at the after show party with Jennifer Holliday.

Also "To Soar and Never Falter" first broadcast in Spain.

25th March 1983

"The Kids From Fame Live In the U.K. Special"  was first broadcast in The Netherlands.

26th March 1983

"A Musical Bridge" was first broadcast in Italy.

27th March 1983

Carlo Imperato, Debbie Allen, Lori Singer and the Fame dancers arrive at Manchester airport  in the U.K. for the second Kids From Fame tour.  Gene Anthony Ray and Lee Curreri are not with them sparking press speculation of problems with the Tour.

Also "The Sell Out" was first broadcast in Spain.

28th March 1983

Gene Anthony Ray and Lee Curreri arrive in the U.K. at Heathrow airport and then travel on to Blackpool and straight into Rehearsals.

29th March 1983

On the eve of the second Kids From Fame U.K. tour the cast, dancers and Waters appeared in rehearsals at the Blackpool Opera House on the Russell Harty Show broadcast on BBC2 at 9.00pm.

30th March 1983

The Kids From Fame start their 2nd U.K. Tour with 2 concerts at the Blackpool OPera House at 5.00pm and 8.30pm. 

31st March 1983

Episode 22 of season 2 "Ending On A High Note" was broadcast in America.

It's Gonna Be A Long Night - Lori Singer - Song of the Month

It's Gonna Be A Long Night is a beautiful ballad which comes from the season 1 episode "Expose" where it was performed by Lori Singer. In the story Julie has written a composition for English class which Bruno takes and creates a song around. It is the only solo song that Lori performs on during her 2 years on "Fame".  

Written by Gary Portnoy and Estelle Levitt in 1980. The song was originally recorded by Gary Portnoy in for his self titled album. He also released the song as a single.  

The song was popular and released on the Kids From Fame  Album in July 1982 and is one of the 4 songs on the Kids From Fame Flip Hits Cassette in 1983. The labum version contains more backing vocals (from the Waters Family) and is longer than the episode version.

It was also included as part of the ballad medley during the 1982 and 1983 live tours and features on the Kids From Fame Live Album.

The song also features on the 2004 CD Ultimate Fame.

The Song has been covered by Aidan John Moffat and Sammie Soravia.

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Original Gary Portnoy Version 

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Cover Version:

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Lyrics

"The moons up and the suns down

And a thousand starry eyes have caught me crying

You don't die of a broken heart

You just lie down and give up trying

 

And it's gonna be a long night, all night

It's such a long hard fight

Keeping the tear drops out of sight

Waiting for morning light

It's gonna be a long night

 

It's all gone but the memories

Come back to me in scattered pieces

Your eyes shine

Your smile glows

And my loneliness for you increases

 

And it's gonna be a long night, all night

It's such a long hard fight

Keeping the tear drops out of sight

Waiting for morning light

It's gonna be a long night

The moon's up and the sun's down

And a thousand starry eyes have caught me crying

You don't die of a broken heart

You just lie down and give up trying

 

And it's gonna be a long night, all night

It's such a long hard fight

Keeping the tear drops out of sight

Waiting for morning light

It's gonna be a long night"

Sheet Music

Lori Singer Interview on Law and Order

Lori Singer Interview discussing her role in Law and Order SVU.

News of the World 7th August 1983

 

Fame Timeline - January 1983

 

1st January 1983

The Kids From Fame appeared Live on Saturday Superstore on BBC1 before catching their coach to take them to Birmingham to perform their final 2 concerts in the U.K. of the Christmas / New Year Tour at the National Exhibition Centre.

The series is first broadcast in Italy with "Metamorphosis".

Also an episode of "Insight" titled "Clearing House" guest starring Olivia Barash was broadcast in the U.S.

2nd January 1983

The Kids From Fame leave the U.K. flying back to Los Angeles from London Heathrow Airport on 2nd January 1983.

4th January 1983

With the Christmas Break and U.K. Tour over the cast returned MGM Studios in Culver City on 4th January 1893 (Lee Curreri's Birthday) to continue filming Season 2 with Episode 18 "Friendship Day". Filming of the episode would continue until 12th January 1983.

5th January 1983

Cynthia Gibb and Christopher Atkins attend the Party to Celebrate "Entertainment Tonight" Coming to WABC-TV at Tavern on the Green in New York City.

Tales of the Golden Monkey episode "Sultan of Swat" guest starring Nia Peeples as Zita  was broadcast  in America.

6th January 1983

Episode 13 of season 2 "Relationships", guest starring Greg Evigan was broadcast in America.

7th January 1983

The series is first broadcast in The Netherlands with "Metamorphosis".

8th January 1983

"Passing Grade" first broadcast in Italy.

10th January 1983

Janet Jackson's single "Come Give Your Love To Me" Released in America.

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11th January 1983

Olivia Barash's Birthday

13th January 1983

Episode 14 of season 2 "Star Quality" was broadcast in America.

Episode 17 "Blood Sweat and Circuits" written by Lee Curreri was the next to be filmed with production taking place between 13th January and 21st January 1983. 

14th January 1983

"Passing Grade" first broadcast in The Netherlands.

15th January 1983

"Tomorrow's Farewell" first broadcast in Italy.

16th January 1983

Debbie Allen's Birthday

17th January 1983

Janet Jackson attends the 10th Annual American Music Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. 

 

20th January 1983

Issue 4 of the Official Fame Magazine was published in U.K.     Read Issue

Episode 15 of season 2 "Sunshine Again" was broadcast in America. 

Also The series is first broadcast in Spain with "Metamorphosis".

21st January 1983

Debbie Allen and Morgan Stevens attending "Grand Opening of Santopietro's Restaurant" in Calabasas, California.

Also "Alone in the Crowd" first broadcast in The Netherlands.

22nd January 1983

"Alone in the Crowd" first broadcast in Italy.

Also "To Soar and Never Falter" first broadcast in The Netherlands. 

23rd January 1983

Carmine Caridi's Birthday

24th January 1983

Episode 19 "Not In Kansas Anymore" was filmed from 24th January to 1st February 1983 on the very sound stage where The Wizard of Oz was filmed at MGM. The original scarecrow Ray Bolger would pay a visit to the set during filming.  

27th January 1983

Episode 16 of season 2 "Love Is The Question", guest starring Jimmy Osmond was broadcast in America.

28th January 1983

Janet Jackson's single "Come Give Your Love To Me" Released in the U.K. View Single Information

Also "The Sell Out" first broadcast in The Netherlands.  

29th January 1983

The 40th Annual Golden Globe awards take place celebrating the Film and Television from 1982. Fame wins the award for Best Series Musical or Comedy. and Debbie Allen wins the award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series. Debbie became the first black woman to win the award in this category.

Also "To Soar and Never Falter" first broadcast in Italy.  

Kids From Fame Evening Gazette 30th March 1983

 

Lori Singer Chicago Tribune The Man With One Red Shoe Review 19th July 1985

 

Happy Birthday Lori Singer

 

Lori Singer Discussing Perceptions of the U.K.

 

Lori Singer Discussing Perceptions of the U.K.

Leroy and Julie Rehearse Othello - Scene of the Week

 

Leroy and Julie Rehearse Othello

Suzy Tops 4th August 1984

 

Kids From Fame Arrive in the U.K. Newspaper Article Daily Star 28th March 1983

 

Doris and Timmy When Acting Class Turns Into Real Life - Scene of the week

 

Doris and Timmy When Acting Class Turns Into Real Life.

The Sun 1984 - Lori Singer Footloose

 

Doris Gets Julie's Hopes Up - Scene of the Week

 Doris Gets Julie's Hopes Up.

The Sun 1983 - Fame Stars Quit