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.

I hope you have a great time Remembering "Fame"!

To Contact Me Please Send Emails to: mark1814uk@googlemail.com


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Episodes can be watched on the TV Series Archive Website.
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Friday 24 December 2010

Thursday 23 December 2010

Nia Peeples Health and Fitness Challenge


Already worrying about how you're going to lose those extra pounds after the holiday season is over. Well fear not as Nia Peeples encourages everyone to join her health and fiotness challenge for 2011.

Monday 20 December 2010

Cynthia Gibb in Holiday Affair




Cynthia Gibb Christmas Movie "Holiday Affair"  from 1996 co starring David James Elliott. 



Friday 17 December 2010

William Blinn Archive of American TV Interview Part 3


Fame executive producer for seasons 1 to 3, William Blinn was interviewed for the Archive of American TV in 2005. The full interview lasts nearly 4 hours and covers the whole of his career as a writer and producer. The segment on Fame last about 35 minutes and has been broken down into 5 parts. This is part 3.


Bill discusses how they needed to change the original Fame pilot to make it work better. He also gives an idea of what would be happening behind the scenes when planning an episode, which was done at the same time as they were recording the current episode; The problems they had with Gene Anthony Ray; his relationship with Erica Gimpel and Debbie Allen and how he was fired by MGM from the show.


To download the video click the link below:



Erica Gimpel Beyond Race Magazine Interview 2010


Interview with Erica Gimpel from "Beyond Race Magazine" discussing her music, Ireland, a European tour next year and working on a new album.
To read the interview click the link below:

https://sites.google.com/site/fametvseriesfanfiction/erica-gimpel-beyond-race-magazine-interview-2010

Friday 10 December 2010

William Blinn Archive of American TV Interview Part 2


Fame executive producer for seasons 1 to 3, William Blinn was interviewed for the Archive of American TV in 2005. The full interview lasts nearly 4 hours and covers the whole of his career as a writer and producer. The segment on Fame last about 35 minutes and has been broken down into 5 parts. This is part 2.

Bill discusses how they needed to change the original Fame pilot to make it work better. He also gives an idea of what would be happening behind the scenes when planning an episode, which was done at the same time as they were recording the current episode; The problems they had with Gene Anthony Ray; his relationship with Erica Gimpel and Debbie Allen and how he was fired by MGM from the show.

To download the video click the link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?7511gkeevp387zn



Happy Birthday Nia Peeples


Happy 49th Birthdayto Nia Peeples!

Thursday 9 December 2010

Tuesday 7 December 2010

Janet Jackson PSA for The Trevor Project & Larry King Interview

Janet Jackson lends her voice to The Trevor Project with this special message addressed to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender youth:

"I want to speak to all the young people who mean so much to me. I know that sometimes life can seem insurmountable, especially during your teen years. And if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, you're probably thinking you're all alone, but you're not. There is a world of acceptance waiting for you. If you've been a target of bullying, tell a trusted adult. And if you're feeling depressed, lonely or suicidal, contact The Trevor Project. It Gets Better."

The Trevor Lifeline: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
Toll free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


VISIT: http://www.thetrevorproject.org



Plus Interview from The Larry King Show on the Trevor Project and not hiding your True Self.

Create Your Own Fame Merchandise





Create your own Fame Mugs, T-shirts, Bags and Teddy Bears, badges even underwear at Cafe Press.com

Simply choose which item you want to make and upload a picture from your computer. It's great fun trying different things and of course you get some unique and great fame merchandise too, which make ideal gifts for Christmas.

For more information click to go to Cafe Press:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/make/personalized-gifts

Monday 6 December 2010

Debbie Allen talks about The Hot Chocholate Nutcracker



Debbie Allen Talks about her new holiday show "The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker".





Fame Trivia Fame Pilot 30 years old!

This picture of Valerie Landsburg was taken on location in New York City during the filming of the Fame Pilot. This is what Valerie and Carol Mayo Jenkins had to say about it on Facebook: Valerie: "People send me pictures from the show all the time. I love seeing them. This one was taken in December of 1980. 30 years ago. I was acting in the pilot and that same week I took over the role of Libby in "I Ought To Be In Pictures" on Broadway. Seems like a lifetime ago and at the same time as if it was yesterday." Carol: "Oh, my - I remember so clearly meeting you in that school where we filmed in N.Y. You were so incredibly bright and sophisticated and still so young. I loved you immediately and have ever since. Thirty years?!?!? Can't be possible!" It's great to finally have a date for when filming of the pilot took place. This means the 30th Anniversary of Fame can officially begin and we can celebrate for 3 years!: 1980 for the filming of the pilot, 1981 for the start of filming of the first season and 1982 for the anniversary of the first broadcasts. Happy Anniversary Everyone!

Friday 3 December 2010

William Blinn Archive of American TV Interview Part 1


Fame executive producer for seasons 1 to 3, William Blinn was interviewed for the Archive of American TV in 2005. The full interview lasts nearly 4 hours and covers the whole of his career as a writer and producer. The segment on Fame last about 35 minutes and has been broken down into 5 parts. This is part 1.
Bill discusses how they needed to change the original Fame pilot to make it work better. He also gives an idea of what would be happening behind the scenes when planning an episode, which was done at the same time as they were recording the current episode; The problems they had with Gene Anthony Ray; his relationship with Erica Gimpel and Debbie Allen and how he was fired by MGM from the show.
To download the video click the link below:

Wednesday 1 December 2010

Fame News!


World Aids Day December 1st.


It's Christmas Time here on Kids From Fame Media!

Things will be a little different this month. I posted most of the Christmas stuff from Fame last year, so this year I will be posting some of my favourite Christmas songs by other artists to give the site more of a Christmas flavour.

Don't worry there will still be the episode of the month and the usual mix of Fame stuff including a rare and great Interview with Fame Executive producer William Blinn.
Episode of the moth is "Bottle of Blues" from season 3 and post for that start tomorrow.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Fame Merchandise Fame Jigsaws



Create your own Fame jigsaws at YourDesign.co.uk. Simply choose the style of jigsaw and upload a picture from your computer.

For more information and to create your own jigsaws click the link below:

http://www.yourdesign.co.uk/personalised-gifts

Erica Gimpel loving Magazine Interview 1983


Erica Gimpel interview with Loving Magazine from 1983.




Monday 29 November 2010

Tuesday 23 November 2010

Monday 22 November 2010

Janet Jackson Announces Biggest Ever World Tour

Janet Jackson announces her biggest ever World Tour for 2011. She wants fans to become involved by suggesting the cities she should perform. The first fan to suggest each City choosen will receive a signed copy of her Number Ones album and a copy of Janet's forthcoming book "True You".

For more information go to janet's website at:

http://www.janetjackson.com/


Friday 19 November 2010

Fame Merchandise Fame Teddy Bears




Create you own Fame design Teddy Bears at YourDesign.co.uk. Simply choose the bear you like and upload an image from your computer.

For more information and design your own Fame bear click the link below:

http://www.yourdesign.co.uk/personalised-bears

Thursday 18 November 2010

Wednesday 17 November 2010

Fame Top Ten Things I Love No 6!


At number 6 on my count down of the top 10 things I love about Fame is the Stories:

Although I never personally wanted to be a performer and didn’t identify with that aspect, I realise that for a lot of people this is what hooked them into the show. In the hope that one day they too may become a singer, dancer, actor, musician, etc.. or simply just be famous.

However ,I loved watching the stories of the Kids trying to succeed in the chosen careers. Enjoying the highs and lows and sometimes just the sheer fun of watching them put on a show.

Many of the stories I think still hold up today. I was never too keen on watching the stories about their failed love lives but the stories about show business were great and hold up so well to repeat viewing.

There are many programmes that I enjoyed as a kid and the advent of DVD has meant I could relive many of these programmes but very few of them live up to the memories I have of them as a child but “Fame” always has managed to keep me interested.

Maybe it’s because for the most part “Fame” has always been there as part of my life. Even more so today than in the past as I now finally have every episode and working on this site means Fame is very rarely away from my thoughts!
Also the stories about the kids striving for Fame were unique in that no other show was doing them.