Fame Finale - Alumni Baby Remember My Name

Fame Finale - Alumni Baby Remember My Name
Season 6
Cast

[@14ls98]

RIP Irene Cara, Gene Anthony Ray, Ann Nelson, Ken Swofford, Morgan Stevens, Graham Jarvis, Carrie Hamilton, Dick Miller, Carmine Caridi, Michael Thoma, Christopher Gore and Albert Hague

[@MyJustin316]

@14ls98 Dont forget Albert Hauge

[@skynetprime82]

Not just the ones who've regrettably passed away but every single cast member of this show were truly a special breed that transcended the business, never been done before hasn't been done since, they were the true pioneers of they're time and will never be forgotten 💯

[@ladycatsinger]

Gene Anthony Ray singing the line "I'm gonna live forever"...if only you had Gene. So much talent gone too soon.

[@gaynorpatterson2915]

What happened to him? I read he passed away. So young.

[@ladycatsinger]

@@gaynorpatterson2915 he passed away in 2003 from complications from a stroke he had suffered earlier that year and he was also HIV positive contracted from drug use.

[@adiemorton-wright2150]

I loved the show. Watched it every week. I wanted to be like Gene Anthony Ray. Makes me feel happy and sad at the same time.

[@manga12]

@@adiemorton-wright2150 yea same with me hearing fame or flashdance, irean cara that played coco and had soo many early 80's hits passed away last year around the same time of olivia newton john and lemont dozzer that played on the tracks of soo many motown songs in its heyday.

[@brownsheep32]

Remember? I will never forget. The 80's was so awesome. I loved this show.

[@lauriehall9122]

Yep

[@patricebrown]

I bought the series on DVD and it's great going back to the 80's again.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@hapadancer]

I am a FAME fanatic. I am 39 years old today and siting here in TEARS watching this~!!! Thank you for this!!!

[@Boricuasexii69]

Fame was my LIFE throughout my whole high school year.. I cried like a baby when it finally came to an end.Fame your name will ALWAYS be remember !! Wish they could bring it BACK with Debbie Allen & Janet Jackson as the dance teacher and Coco as a 2nd dance teacher

[@TGGaineyProductions]

Yeah Janet would pass on that. She actually hated doing the show.

[@ggkarakas]

The words 'remember, remember' in the lyrics is such a perfect choice for this unforgettable song and it really makes you feel you will never forget them; at least I won't..

[@mommak10]

This is so sad. I would have hated to see it end. :( This is a beautiful ending for a great show.

[@latyran499]

OMG its COCO(ERICA GIMPLE)!!! This made my night! i love this show and coco was one of my favorites on here! Brings tears all over again . . I miss this show!

[@carolmowat699]

This was my addiction from the first episode to this final one..i freakin LOVED IT

[@wildecomplex]

My gosh, this was such a great ending. Im glad I didnt see it then I would have cried buckets, its amazing. My two favourite characters were there, Bruno and Coco. Was I the only one who thought they should have ended up together?

[@drmayeda1930]

This is probably the only time we've seen the entire Fame sound stage. The camera pulled farther and farther back until they went to black.

[@jacquelinerogers4595]

Loved the movie as well as the TV series. It was my favorite. Came across this video in remembrance of Irene Cara who recently passed away 11-25-2022. May she rest in peace.

[@JhomasE]

Debbie Allen seriously held down that fort!

[@09181975]

Soooooo INSPIRATIONAL! It was kind of disappointing how a lot of the other actors throughout the years on the Fame TV series weren't at this "reunion" type of episode, but it's still MEMORABLE!

[@skynetprime82]

Now that is how you end a series/era on a high note 😊

[@Oreadno1]

IMO, the only way this could have been bettered is if the final shot was only of Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, Erica Gimpel, Lee Curreri, Valerie Landsberg, Carlo Imperato,Carol Mayo Jenkins, and Albert Hague, the ones who started it all.

[@MaskedMan66]

They would not have stood for that. They would have wanted it just the way it was, with everyone who contributed to the show, because it wasn't all about "The ones who started it all."

[@lauriehall9122]

Agreed

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

Yup in 2021 I'm twirling right now 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾, oh FAME will never be forgotten for us who grew in the 80's, even though we were born in the 70s.🎶🎶 Remember Remember Remember 🎶🎶🎶💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@lovegurl2284]

Berfore Glee, there was FAME!!!

[@efrainacevedo840]

Fame was great glee was a crap

[@TheRozberry]

Yes!

[@rangerdave1973]

Fame was ALL performing arts verses Glee that was glorified show choir

[@JhomasE]

"Tears" is the word. I get emotionally welled up inside when I watch this clip.

[@rcatlow49]

Fame, thank you for the magic of your music 🎶 it makes me feel young again.

[@ShutEmDownNow]

Yeah. Michael DeLorenzo started with "Fame" as a dancer all the way back in the original movie.

[@kennysntv]

My mantra has been "You want FAME,,,,,,,,,Well FAME cost and right here is where you pay for it in sweat!"

[@TruSoulDj]

I actually teared up when this originally aired. had it on tape but lost it.

[@111marcie]

Gene Anthony Ray (Leroy Johnson) was my favorite. I was hurt to hear about his passing and struggles. R I P Gene and Irene Cara.

[@easleystephens2]

When are they ever going to release the other 4 seasons of "Fame" to DVD?

[@luigidicianni1052]

Last scene for the best dance show and variety show of all time. Fame

[@atso2000]

Mrs Berg .... era la piu' simpatica... the nicest character in the show

[@h.renecoburn7460]

Wow this was my favorite show I was 4 and watched it with my 24 y.o. Aunt. The theme song was brilliant...Fame, I'm gonna live forever, I'm gonna learn how to fly...high...I'm gonna make it to heaven...people will see me and cry.. FAME

[@PassionJo777]

Stoked to have been a teen cellist who IS STILL a MASSIVE fan of both the movie and series! Fame remember my name ♥️

[@desireedolu439]

Bruno e Ian juntos mis dos personajes favoritos 😍😍 y el gran Gene Antonhy Ray descanse en paz 😢 🙏🙏🙏

[@calicitra]

you and me both! This show was special!

[@sistatazana5218]

Classic......I miss those ole days----my generation back then--- 80's was fun!!!

[@shjess]

I remember being very depressed that Nicole was not here for this reunion, even though it was a fictional death. She was such a part of this show, it's a shame she had to miss it.

[@nancystevens4334]

i watched it from season 3-6 and i love fame .

[@TeilerPro]

I'M AN ACTRESS BECAUSE OF FAME!

[@bryanferguson7617]

TeilerPro what shows have you been on or is this a lie?

[@louisecrouch7724]

Thank you for the most amazing sweet talented souls to grace UK TV in the early 80s xxxxx

[@ERASEREPLACEPLACE]

Anyone ever notice that Danny went to that school for the entire run of the show and never moved on like the rest of his original cast of classmates? At the end of the show it still seemed like he was a student

[@susangraham1203]

I know. I really wish they would have explained that a bit. Even Leroy moved on and became an assistant dance instructor.

[@JosephSmileuske]

Same here, I had know idea Coco (Erica Gimpell) came back for the very last show!! She was my favorite character on that show. I hope they release the rest on the season on DVD!!

[@mes5961]

Wish I could see the full episodes,loved this show!

[@MyJustin316]

RIP Ms Irene Cara This Is For You Fame Will Never Be The Same Without You And Mr Gene Anthony Ray, Ms Carrie Hamilton Ann Nelson, Ken Swofford, Morgan Stevens, Graham Jarvis, , Dick Miller, Carmine Caridi, Michael Thoma and Christopher Gore And Mr. Albert Hauge!

[@cnr200220062011]

yep. if you go back and watch the "Beat It" video, he danced for Michael Jackson as well.

[@blaquestrength]

Although I am only 33 I remember this show like it was yesterday..this was tv was worth watching..you can have all that reality show crap!

[@vajolet1]

I think the same as you. After Fame everything in tv series and show became ''from bad to worse'' , such a shame...Where are the ARTISTS who deserve fame and respect? So here we are watching these videos, missing these wonderful TRUE and complete talents, and some tears of joy and homesick roll down on our faces...

[@rjam1974]

This is wild. I forgot how long this show ran on tv. Memories

[@14ls98]

Tv series was on the air for 5 years

[@JhomasE]

Season One is being released a third time in January separate from season two which is also being released separately. Leroy is on the season one cover and Coco is on the season two cover.

[@writestuffla]

why Jessie Borrego tries to take off his coat during his little solo defies logic.

[@SHC87]

Thanks for posting this. It back great memories.

[@Jayjen35]

@MissSai99 Well, it was a TV show, not an actual musical so they cast primarily for actors. And with Debbie Allen they of course needed good dancers, so singers weren't the priority. And in musical theater, in acting schools they have to teach actors to be singers and dancers, so actually a lot of the original cast was pretty authentic.

[@pharaohkingsley2603]

I remember

[@sjoannebrown9305]

I saw them live in london & mnchester in the 80s & their reunion tour recently

[@tigerblam]

REMEMBER!!! REMEMBER!!!

[@thomasw45]

fame inspired me in many many ways in the arts

[@Jayjen35]

@cogentdiversion True, but unlike some of the "school of the arts" shows these days, not everyone in a performing arts school is a singer. Dancers and actors are taught to sing and read music. And fame, given the nature of the scripts needed to cast actors first and foremost. You can see the difference in a lot of the "high school musical" type shows that may cast singers primarily, but the acting skills of their casts woefully lacking. Which in fact isn't all that unique these days.

[@minkseales6280]

Debbie and Gene Anthony Ray had admiration for each other

[@djkgr]

Love ❤️ has come on me and YES I REMBER FAMEEEEE!!!!

[@MellyLuvsCarly]

thank you for this I never missed an eppy. Does anyone know of clips with Nia Peeples and Michael DeLorezno

[@lashaisrael2151]

2020 Awesome ending🔥🔥🔥

[@Janvsone]

#RIPGeneAnthonyRay & #RIPCarrieHamiliton(Carol Burnett's Daughter-Yellow Blonde 4th Singer...

[@MyJustin316]

i remember watching a rerun of the final episode of Fame on VH1 in june 2001 i was 12 going on 13 when VH1 had a Fame marathon i cant believe American cable networks didnt air reruns of the TV show Fame (based on the movie) in the 1990s

[@rexjdk]

reggie higgens she was is the last couple seasons played by the late carrie hamilton (carol burnett's daughter)

[@simplytakeit]

luv the vid luv the song and luv everything accept that it means that its the final episode :(

[@Juliaflo]

I second that.

[@writestuffla]

@MissSai99 I know Valerie. She's terrific.

[@JhomasE]

Montgomery is definitely there. He is in the crowd.

[@oscarhh3168]

He dances with Holly (1:45).

[@djbrat55]

They came out with the first season on dvd last year & hoping that other seasons are coming out to follow.

[@drummingdanny84]

"High School Musical" would take a page from this ending for their finale scene about 20 years later. More or less.

[@djbrat55]

If my memory remembers I know that it was during the early 80's 1981-1985 or 1986

[@09181975]

I think we all should send them laters requesting that they should release all of the seasons of Fame, and they can make a lot of profit doing so. LOL!!!!! LET'S DO IT!!!!!!! Where can we write to????? Let us know!!!!!! LOL!!!!!

[@Ocea8i53]

I like this

[@rexjdk]

He played Chris Donlon but you might also remember him as Emilio Ramirez on Days of our Lives late 1980's and early 1990's. He is hot!!!!!!

[@SEFYH]

REMEMBER!!!!!!!!

[@Evekt1]

Where can I watch entire episodes? They used to be available on youtube, and I can't find them anywhere else... I bought seasons 1 and 2, but I just can't find the others.

[@jf8341]

Super

[@Zelinna12]

LOL I also remembering never watching another ep after they killed Nia's character so I missed this, great to see it now.

[@corospringtime]

@ISUPPORTANON it's the same to me...and if I am a musician it's because of FAME! :-) I will certainly sing with my choir a song of the show...sooner or later...

[@jeffreyBboy]

Mcau1... I'm with you I don't know how I feel about a remake.

[@MaskedMan66]

A T.V. series that far surpassed the dismal movie which birthed it.

[@cirleialeia5493]

Às vezes eu fico me perguntando como seria um fame nos dias dê hoje em pegava o Leroy Johnson e outros quê estão vivos como diretores e produtores ficaria bom demais....

[@writestuffla]

@MissSai99 Valerie was a hell of a lot better singer than the actress she replaced from the movie version. Maureen Teefy - need proof? Watch Grease 2 in a terrible musical number about her being locked in a bomb shelter.

[@littlelatina123]

no i agree 100%

[@Joey10036]

I remember seeing this last episode vaguely, but I forgot how it ended. Could someone answer for me did that school close in the final episode? Or was it closing? Just a quick note. The original high school or performing arts moved from near original building near the Theater district, to a bigger space in the Lincoln Center area.

[@patrickpotter488]

❤️💥

[@vanjones3583]

RIP Irene aka COCO

[@rangerdave1973]

The dancer at 1:41 and the dude at 2:07. Anybody know who they are?

[@tadge72]

they jut showed series 1 and 2 in the uk i think

[@Zelinna12]

Wow Fame ends without Nicole Chapman, what a shame.

[@MyJustin316]

Lisa Marie Janet Jackson could've been in there

[@tara3870]

She made the choice to leave for better opportunities . She was there, just not on screen.

[@susangraham1203]

Nia Peeples played Nicole Chapman and they killed her off in the series. She was killed by a drunk driver. It really would have beed weird had she been there.

[@cidweinberg]

@@susangraham1203nah, would not have been weird at all. Nicole was a character Nia acted on Fame…returning would have been a celebration and nod to the fans. A wink or tribute. Something must have gone down for Nia not returning. Odd.

[@rebeccahooper7968]

The name is Fame you better believe it

[@luigidicianni6462]

Better than glee, some great talents started here

[@blaisineful]

Where are Julie and Montgomery?

[@suewalsh1883]

geowyn Kinsey Lori Singer was making a movie. PR Paul I don’t know, I assume he had a prior commitment too.

[@FeelinErie]

what year is this please?

[@alexanderdiaz1]

@ISUPPORTANON Here, Here, I'll Toast Too That Same Sentiment...:o)

[@LoganJackson]

is it on here?

[@mag078]

I have it on a tape I copied it and saved it.

[@user-fs9yk9hz1k]

funny thing growing up during this era and loving the tv show. I watch this now and all I see is horrible clothing and hairstyles. I think the 1980s was the worst in fashion and hair and takes away from how amazingly talented the cast was.

[@Dregel]

Mrs Berg is so cute! But i thought Coco killer herself. It was a long time ago I watched it, so I dont remember.

[@susangraham1203]

Same reply as to another poster. Coco did not kill herself. She left the series early in season 3. The reason given was that she was pursuing an acting job.

[@mariel4085]

Imagine having the show end & no Nia Peeples the MOST loved character imo, I was so angry they killed her character Nicole Chapman off I stopped watching after that episode.

[@redhaiku]

@MissSai99 She was good in "High Fidelity!" I always cringed when we had to listen to Julie aka Lori Singer sing...

[@jayalhadeff3663]

I thought coco only died in the movie.

[@susangraham1203]

Coco did not die in the series. She left early in season 3. The reason given was that she was going to accept an acting job. She didn't die in the movie either as in the finale when everyone graduates she is singing the opening lines of I Sing The Body Electric with Lisa and Montgomery.

[@tigerblam]

I remember Coco killed herself too! She jumped in front of a subway train - where is that episode?

[@susangraham1203]

Coco did not kill herself in the series. She left the series early in the 3rd season to pursue, I believe, an acting job.

[@maziebunny2]

@@susangraham1203 they must be mistaking her for Lisa who inched towards the subway...with her dance bag as the victim. her line still sticks with me: (bleep) it. if I can't dance, I'll just change to the drama department.

[@sloopclrh2o]

@@maziebunny2 plus that was in the movie that came out before the tv show.

[@maziebunny2]

@@sloopclrh2o I know. of course, I didn't see the movie until years for the obvious reason...it was Rated R.

[@lemonbade]

Everything has suddenly gone very 80s here. Sad..

[@socalpimp1974]

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