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First aired: January 7, 1982 Runtime: 45 min Rating: 4.2/10 Drama

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If you're browsing Drama shows, Fame (1982) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, and Carlo Imperato, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.2/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.

Fame (1982)

Score 4.2

First aired: January 7, 1982 Runtime: 45 min Networks: NBC, Syndication

Cast: Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, Carlo Imperato, Nia Peeples, Jesse Borrego, Billy Hufsey

An American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. With a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although fictional, it was based heavily on the actual Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York. Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California, and in all seasons but the third, several exterior scenes were shot on location in New York City. The popularity of the series, particularly in the UK, led to several hit records and live concert tours by the cast. Despite its success, very few of the actors maintained high-profile careers after the series was cancelled. A number of the cast members were seen again briefly in Bring Back...Fame, a reunion special made for British television in 2008.