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Fame 1982

“You've got big dreams? You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying in sweat.”

★ 6.8/10 · 68 votes Drama 6 seasons · 136 eps Ended
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What is Fame?

Fame is an American musical drama television series that aired between 1982 and 1987. The show was created by Christopher Gore and is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name.

Type
TV series
Year
1982
Status
Ended
Episodes
136
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Jan 7, 1982
Last aired
May 18, 1987
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC, Syndication
Genres
Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama
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Fame is an American musical drama television series that aired between 1982 and 1987. The show was created by Christopher Gore and is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. The series follows the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. While the school depicted in the program is fictional, the premise was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts in New York. The cast of the series includes Carlo Imperato, Gene Anthony Ray, Debbie Allen, and Albert Hague. Regarding the production of the show, most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California. In all seasons except for the third, the production team shot several exterior scenes on location in New York City. The series is characterized by a mixture of drama and music, focusing on the experiences of those attending the performing arts institution.

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Should you watch it?

“This musical drama follows the lives of students and faculty at a prestigious New York performing arts school.”

Reasons to watch
  • features musical performances
  • explores student life
Keep in mind
  • mixes studio and location filming

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas centered on the performing arts.

The series contains a mixture of drama and music suitable for a general audience.

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Season 1 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 23 episodes
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Season 4 · 25 episodes
Season 5 · 24 episodes
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What is the show based on?

The series is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name.

Where is the school located?

The show is set at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.

Is the school real?

While the show is fictional, it is based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.

Where was the show filmed?

Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California, with some exterior scenes shot in New York City.

How long did the series run?

The series was originally produced between 1982 and 1987.

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