List of Fame (1982 TV series) episodes
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This is a list of episodes for the television series, Fame
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Consulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Mel Swope,Stan Rocow]](episode 1
Associate Producer: Parke Perine
Executive Story Consultant: Hindi Brooks (episodes 1-13), Marc Rubin (episode 2)
Story Consultant: Christopher Gore
Consulting Producer: David DeSilva
Producer: Mel Swope
Associate Producer: Michael A. Hoey
Executive Story Consultant: ?
Story Consultant: ?
Charles Koppelman
and Martin Bandier (Episode 4)
Consulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Ken Ehrlich
Uzi Peled and Avshalom Katz (Episode 4)
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and Scott Stambler
Linda Gerrity and Frank Merwald (Episode 4)
Executive Story Consultant: Christopher Beaumont
Story Consultant: ?
Consulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Debbie Allen
Supervising Producer: Ken Ehrlich
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and Tom Carlin
Executive Script Consultant: Ira Steven Behr
Creative Consultant: Carol Gary
Story Consultant: ?
Consulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Claylene Jones
Co-Producer: Debbie Allen
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and Randall Torno
Executive Story Consultant: Ira Steven Behr
Creative Consultant: Carol Gary
Story Consultant: ?
Consulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Ira Steven Behr
and Michael McGreevey
Co-Producer: Denny Salvaryn
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and; Randall Torno (episodes 1-2), Karina Friend (episodes 3-20, 23, and 24), Maureen Crowe (episode 21)
Executive Story Consultant: Susan Goldberg
Story Consultant: ?
Fame (1982 TV series)
Fame is an American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show was based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. Using 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...
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The Crew
Executive Producer: Gerald I. Isenberg (episode 1), William BlinnWilliam Blinn
William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame...
Consulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Mel Swope,Stan Rocow]](episode 1
Associate Producer: Parke Perine
Executive Story Consultant: Hindi Brooks (episodes 1-13), Marc Rubin (episode 2)
Story Consultant: Christopher Gore
The Episodes
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1 | Metamorphosis | January 7, 1982 | Bob Kelljan | Christopher Gore Christopher Gore Christopher Gore was a prominent Massachusetts lawyer, Federalist politician, and diplomat.-Biography:Gore was born in Boston in 1758, the tenth of thirteen children of Frances and John Gore, a successful merchant and artisan... |
The School is opening up and we’re let into the audition process where new arrivals to the city are being auditioned. Coming to the School of the Arts is Julie Miller who has just recently moved to New York from Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand... , Michigan Michigan Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".... with her newly divorced mother. Missing her boyfriend Lester who’s back home, lacking stylishness, and not exactly being the deftest, Julie has trouble fitting in and becomes the center of most classroom jokes. With facetious class clown Garcy and haughty diva Coco Hernandez leading the pack of tormentors, awkward misfit Montgomery McNeil and naïve loudmouth Doris Schwartz take the unpopular route and make an effort to help Julie fit in. Street smart hothead dancer Leroy Johnson meets his match with tough dance instructor Miss Lydia Grant who fights him to abide by the dress code specifying tights in the dance ensemble. Leroy also butts heads with English teacher Miss Elizabeth Sherwood when she threatens eviction in favour of academic compliance. Having his own disagreements with a teacher, reclusive Bruno Martelli and crotchety Mr. Benjamin Shorofsky differ on what constitutes “good” music. Bruno also tries to ward off Coco who is persistent in getting him to collaborate with her in her pursuit of superstardom. Doris has a crush on Michael Harrison who hangs around a tenacious Rhonda. She tries everything to get his attention even changing her hair colour to get him to notice her but he’s more interested in Julie. |
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Guest starring Fran Drescher (as Rhonda), Judy Farrell (as Mrs. Miller), and Tommy Aguilar (as Garcy). Co-starring Dallas Alinder (as Clerk) and Paul Joynt (as Michael). Featuring Rachael Orr (as Debbie), Eartha D. Robinson (as Phenicia), Lycia Naff (as Moira), and Ellia English (as Sheila). | ||||
2 | Passing Grade | January 14, 1982 | Nicholas Sgarro | Teleplay by Lee H. Grant & William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... Story by Lee H. Grant |
Robert, an old boyfriend of Lydia's drops in to offer Lydia a part in a show that he's directing. Doris discovers an audition for "ethnic" actresses in a trade newsletter that she forwards to Coco. She enlists a reluctant Bruno to provide instrumentation who eventually decides to help her out to shut her up. After what she anticipated being a successful audition, her mood changes when she bumps into Miss Grant who is also auditioning for the lead. The audition becomes the gossip of the school and eventually Coco gets word that Lydia's boyfriend is the director. The same director who assured Lydia that she'd be getting the part. Angered, Coco confronts Lydia and accuses her of submitting to favouritism. Lydia discovers Robert's dishonesty when he casts a lead prior to seeing the girls' dance audition. Danny learns that Johnny Carson Johnny Carson John William "Johnny" Carson was an American television host and comedian, known as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for 30 years . Carson received six Emmy Awards including the Governor Award and a 1985 Peabody Award; he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987... is in town and is expected to dine at Gino’s his favourite restaurant. The owner of the restaurant is a friend of Danny's father so he uses his connection to the boss to work for free as a bus boy. Danny proves to be an incompetent employee when he neglects his responsibilities while trying to speak to his idol. . The song "I Still Believe In Me", in this episode, was nominated for an Emmy Award Emmy Award An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various... for Best Original Song. It was performed by Erica Gimpel and Debbie Allen and co-written by Gary Portnoy Gary Portnoy Gary Portnoy is a singer/ songwriter from New York, best known for co-writing and singing the theme songs to two U.S. television sitcoms:*Cheers Theme: "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"*Punky Brewster Theme: "Every Time I Turn Around"... who would go on to co-write and sing the Theme from Cheers Cheers Cheers is an American situation comedy television series that ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993. It was produced by Charles/Burrows/Charles Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television for NBC, and was created by the team of James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles... ("Where Everybody Knows Your Name"). |
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Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli) and William Allen Young (as Robert Summers). Co-starring Frank Dent (as Stage Manager), John Bernaber (Maitre d'), Jacquelyn Houston (Miss Douglas), Holly Rutherford (as Singer), William Ward (The Producer), and Rose Lewis (Protege). | ||||
3 | Tomorrow's Farewell | January 21, 1982 | Thomas Carter Thomas Carter (film director) Thomas Carter is an American film and television director known for Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles, and Coach Carter with Samuel L... |
William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
An evaluation of the school has been imposed by members of the school board. This evaluation has observers sitting in on all classes throughout the day observing the students in their classroom and conducting interviews with each student to get an idea of their priorities in an unusual school like the School of the Arts. After spending time in the school, head inspector Mr. Melendez decides to use some of the budget for pre-existing programs to build a gymnasium as state regulations specify an hour of P.E. per day. Lydia sets out to prove that her dance class is strenuous enough to serve as a substitute for a conventional P.E. class by putting football jocks through one of her intense dance sessions. When the jocks fail to keep up in her class, she successfully proves her case. Leroy's troubled, estranged older brother Willard has just gotten out of jail and his first stop after emancipation is at the School of the Arts to ask his brother for shelter. Willard moves in with his brother where Leroy discovers a gun hidden in a drawer. Sensing trouble after seeing Willard drunk and learning that he’s hidden a gun in Leroy’s apartment, Ms. Sherwood and Coco try to appeal to Leroy’s common sense to no avail. Leroy asks his brother to get rid of the gun but instead ends up trying to dispose of it in a dumpster where he is arrested by an undercover cop. Awaiting news on the possible pressing of charges against him, Leroy uses the time to reflect and decides to send Willard away. | ||||
Guest starring Grand Bush (as Willard Johnson). Co-starring John Karlen (as Detective Kessler) and Vince Duke Milana (as Mr. Tipton). Featuring Gabriel Barre (as The Mime), Barbara Ann Grimes (Mrs. Polsdorfer), John Finn]] (Driver Cop), and Luis Avalos (as Mr. Melendez). | ||||
4 | Alone in a Crowd | January 28, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Glenn Gordon Caron Glenn Gordon Caron Glenn Gordon Caron is an American television writer, director and producer. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.-Bio:... |
Mr. Martelli vents his frustrations on the fact that his talented son refuses to perform for anyone. The School of the Arts is holding its 7th annual benefit with Montgomery running the auditions as well as organizing the show. Coco tries to get Bruno to perform at the event with their band but he feels that the music isn’t ready. Mr. Shorofsky has revamped his usually private student proficiency tests and now asks that the tests be performed in front of the class. When it is Bruno’s turn to play his piece, he plays atrociously and asks to play for Mr. Shorofsky in private to which he contests. Mr. Shorofsky overtly addresses Bruno’s fear. Danny, conversely, wants to perform for the benefit but is not given the blessing by Montgomery and takes his frustration out on Doris who received a spot in the show. Montgomery informs Leroy that he’s in the show but Miss Sherwood imposes a restriction on Leroy’s performance privileges because his academic grades aren’t high enough. Leroy tries to sway Miss Sherwood’s decision by doing another assignment for extra credit but she sticks to her word. At the benefit a brown out traps Danny and Doris in an elevator which gives them time to gain an understanding for each other and inspires the kids to bring music to the halted show. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi is an American television and film actor. He has appeared in a wide variety of roles over the past 30 years. He lives in West Hollywood.- Career :... (as Angelo Martelli). Also starring Michael Thoma (as Gregory Crandell). Co-starring Larry Gilman (as Trainee Agent). Featuring Leslie Vallen (as Hotel Guest) and Lance Stevens (as Accordion Player). |
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5 | To Soar and Never Falter | February 4, 1982 | Harry Harris Harry Harris (director) Harry Harris was an American TV and film director.Harris moved to Los Angeles in 1937 and got a mailroom job at Columbia Studios. After attending UCLA, he became an apprentice sound cutter, assistant sound effects editor, and then an assistant film editor at Columbia Pictures... |
William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
When dance major Kathleen is given an opportunity to audition for a spot in the Ran Tyler dancer troop, Miss Grant asks Bruno to compose an original piece for her to audition to. Upon collaborating, Bruno and Kathleen struggle to see eye to eye on the concept for the music. During their first rehearsal, Kathleen falls and injures herself. Upon examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnoses the injury as minor requiring only a minor procedure. Miss Grant has asked for a postponement on Kathleen's audition as she heals but through her stay at the hospital, the school's health and accident insurance company learns that Kathleen received prior diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Miss Grant is left to decide whether or not to let her dance but learns in faculty meeting she learns that Kathleen will have to leave the school regardless, as the insurance company will not cover the school if Kathleen remains enrolled in the dance program. Meanwhile, Bruno and Kathleen fall for each other and after unknowingly receiving and listening to a tape of the meeting, Doris gives Bruno the shocking news. Miss Grant picks Leroy to fill in for Kathleen and when Kathleen tells Bruno that she plans to fight to remain enrolled, Leroy fakes an injury and the rest of the gang plan a surprise audition for the visiting members of the Tyler troop. Danny and Julie have been assigned a love scene by drama teacher Mr. Crandall. Danny begs Mr. Crandall for a different scene and Julie tries to get Miss Sherwood to convince Mr. Crandall to change his mind. The kids stage the scene methodically to get around Danny’s height issue. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli) and Connie Needham (as Kathleen Murphy). Also starring Michael Thoma (as Gregory Crandell). Co-starring Stanley Grover (as Marvin Rutledge), Marie Wallace (as Mrs. Murphy), Gregory Itzin (as Dr. Reston), and Garrison True (as David). | ||||
6 | The Sellout | February 11, 1982 | Thomas Carter Thomas Carter (film director) Thomas Carter is an American film and television director known for Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles, and Coach Carter with Samuel L... |
Gary Kott Gary Kott Gary Kott is an American television and advertising writer, and folk artist. A writer and supervising producer of The Cosby Show, Kott worked on the program during its five consecutive years of number one Nielsen ratings.- Early life :... |
Coco is instructing the dance class choreography mid-term but with her authoritative teaching methods she upsets her peers. Mr. Shorofsky has chosen Julie to play in the ensemble for Coco's project and Coco opposes. Seeking union from Miss Grant, Coco learns that she has no control over the musicians so she instead gives Julie a hard time during rehearsals. With everyone annoyed with Coco, all are baffled by what could possibly be rubbing Coco the wrong way with Julie. Doris has a hunch it is Coco’s interest in astrology and bets that Julie has the wrong sign. Miss Grant opts to get to the bottom of the problem. Coco tells Miss Sherwood that she has a problem with Julie's sign confirming Doris’ hunch. Bruno has promised to compose a lullaby for his soon arriving cousin on her birthday but with a mid-term pileup and his pregnant aunt Beatrice due soon, he's expecting things to get busy. Things get more complicated when Mr. Martelli causes a small fire in one of Bruno's synthesizers. Feeling guilty, Mr. Martelli buys Bruno a brand-new expensive synthesizer and has to do extra work to pay off the debt he owes. Mr. Martelli's extended shifts 'cause him injury (dozing of and getting whiplash while driving). Bruno offers to get a part time job to help his father out but his father forbids him. Despite his father's objection, Bruno secretly gets a job playing accordion for a polka band. Mr. Martelli is upset to learn that Bruno had been lying to him but Bruno surprises his father when Beatrice delivers early and he finishes the lullaby. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi is an American television and film actor. He has appeared in a wide variety of roles over the past 30 years. He lives in West Hollywood.- Career :... (as Angelo Martelli). Co-starring Estelle Omens (as Mrs. Goldman) and David Paymer David Paymer David Paymer is an American actor and television director, seen in such films as Quiz Show, Searching for Bobby Fischer, City Slickers, Crazy People, State and Main, Payback, Get Shorty, Carpool, The American President, Ocean's Thirteen, and Drag Me to Hell... (as The Salesman)). Featuring Michael DeLorenzo (as The Student). |
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7 | The Strike | February 18, 1982 | Thomas Carter Thomas Carter (film director) Thomas Carter is an American film and television director known for Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles, and Coach Carter with Samuel L... |
Danny Jacobson & Barry Vigon |
Miss Grant has recruited Montgomery as the stage manager for the school production of "Othello Othello The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565... ," but with an uncertain union strike pending, faculty involvement is being questioned. Coco is upset when Julie gets the part of Desdemona, a part she was hoping to get. Montgomery and Julie are puzzled by why Julie was given the part when Coco's perceived the better actress. With Mr. Shorofsky supervising the music for the show, He and Bruno disagree on the direction of the score. Both Mr. Shorofsky and Miss Grant are opposed to the strike but with the majority, including Mr. Crandall and Miss Sherwood, voting for a strike, all teachers are expected to picket. Montgomery gets all students unanimously wanting to finish the play despite the strike. Coco has even volunteered to help out with choreography but Leroy has decided to ditch his role as the lead fearing that he's too inept to learn and recite Shakespearian literature. Even with the enthusiasm from the gang, things begin to fall apart: Bruno struggles with the music as he finds that composing without Mr. Shorofsky to argue with is unfair, an early rehearsal proves disastrous, and Leroy continues his absent streak. To everyone's surprise, everything comes together when Leroy shows up well rehearsed after being tutored by Miss Sherwood and Mr. Shorofsky approves of Bruno's composition. |
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Also starring Michael Thoma (as Gregory Crandell). Co-starring Ann Nelson]] (as Mrs. Berg) and Michael Jerry-Lee (as Poker Player). | ||||
8 | Street Kid | February 25, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Teleplay by Marc Rubin and William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... Story by Marc Rubin |
Mr. Crandall gives his students an assignment where they are to perform a scene or improv portraying a character that is as far removed from them as possible. With the idea to portray a prostitute, Doris dresses up one night standing on a street corner with other prostitutes where she and 16 year-old Tracy, a real prostitute, meet and are brought to a juvenile detention hall by a couple of cops. After her mother comes to pick her up, Doris convinces her mom to take Tracy in. When Tracy expresses an interest in enrolling in the school of the arts, Doris convinces the staff to allow her to audition despite auditions being held three months later; however, after a poor singing audition, she takes off. Doris convinces the run-away to call her parents before delivering an A+ performance for her drama class. Mr. Shorofsky has applied for a loan from the credit union to buy a classic car from some friends moving away in an attempt to invest in appreciating property. He asks Miss Sherwood to teach him to drive but is easily annoyed by her scrupulousness. When Mr. Shorofsky and Miss Sherwood go to pick up the car – with the steering wheel on the wrong side, they realize that driving is perhaps not for him. | ||||
Guest starring Madlyn Rhue (as Mrs. Schwartz) and Dominique Dunne (as Tracy). Also starring Michael Thoma (as Gregory Crendall). Co-starring Del Monroe (as Detective Dellinger) and Monica Francis Pegé (as Flashy Dressed Woman). | ||||
9 | But Seriously, Folks | March 4, 1982 | Alan J. Levi Alan J. Levi Alan J. Levi is an American fiilm, television director, television producer and writer.-Career:Working in television since the 1960s, Levi has amassed a notable credits, beginning his career as a writer on the television series National Velvet... |
Parke Perine |
Miss Grant, Miss Sherwood, and Mr. Crandall have all noticed that Danny's attitude and performance in his classes has dwindled. Miss Sherwood has observed this change and challenges Danny on the cause of his behavioural change, suggesting either drugs or lack of sleep. Danny has been working early mornings as the stage manager at a late night comedy club. He is thrilled to learn that his boss is giving him a spot with the departure of the club's star comedian who gives Danny caffeine pills as a "gift." Between balancing school and feeling like neither his parents nor his friends are supporting his work as a comedian, Danny turns to the drugs before heading out to perform. Miss Sherwood catches Danny on his first night putting his enrollment at the School of the Arts in jeopardy. Danny's father discovers the drugs on Danny's nightstand but doesn't confront him until after he and the kids crash his talent event with a comedic/musical performance at the Knights of Saint Anthony Lodge; something Mr. Amatullo isn't too thrilled about. Montgomery brings Doris to a television commercial cattle call where she wins the part in a commercial for Hank Burgers but Doris detests the director and the Burgers themselves and has trouble shooting the commercial. | ||||
Also starring Michael Thoma (as Gregory Crendall) and Ric Mancini (as Mr. Amatullo). Co-starring Lola Mason (as Mrs. Amatullo), Gregg Berger (as The Comedian), Stanley DeSantis (as The Director), Larry Miller Larry Miller (actor) Lawrence J. "Larry" Miller is an American actor, voice artist, comedian, podcaster, and columnist.-Early life:Miller was born in Valley Stream, New York, attended Valley Stream South High School graduating in 1971. He attended Amherst College... (The Emcee) and Jack Murdock Jack Murdock (actor) Jack Murdock was an American actor. He appeared in 50 films between 1973 and 1998.He was born in Ohio, USA and died in Burbank, California at age 78.... (The Club Owner). Featuring Bob Basso (as The Doorman), Liis Kailey (The Assistant), and Michael Perotta (Fiorino). |
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10 | Come One, Come All | March 11, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Hindi Brooks |
With Mr. Crandall's back in traction, who was in charge of parents' night, and Miss Sherwood is to take over but is frustrated when she discovers his short hand notes are in some code that she can't figure out. He's in hospital, heavily sedated and unable to clue Miss Sherwood in on the code. There's greater concern as he's been in contact with Spence Tracie as celebrity guest; but, when famous actress and mother of Montgomery, Melinda McNeil shows up at the school of the arts, she works her way in as guest star. She's apparently taking time off her lead role on Broadway to see her son perform. Being and admirer of McNeil's work, Miss Grant asks her to take over for Mr. Crandall as director. The students at the school are thrilled to be in the presence of a celebrity, all except Montgomery. He explains to Doris that her witty and bright persona is an act to get her to centre stage in the show. Montgomery attempts to change the concept of the show to a 20's motif whilst questioning Leroy's abilities as lead. Shortly after their disagreement, Miss Grant learns that McNeil has invited agents, producers, and representatives as special guests attempting to turn parents' night into her own personal New York audition. Her imperiousness angers Bruno – who she threatens to fire, Leroy – who is learning a routine that he dislikes, and Doris who is passing up her role in the acting segment to Montgomery. After overhearing their discussion about Chess, Miss Sherwood thinks that McNeil and Shorofsky are having a sexual affair. Miss Grant puts Melinda in her place, and she decides to take off once again upsetting Montgomery. It turns out she never had a lead role on Broadway. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi is an American television and film actor. He has appeared in a wide variety of roles over the past 30 years. He lives in West Hollywood.- Career :... (as Angelo Martelli). Special Guest Star Gwen Verdon Gwen Verdon Gwenyth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon was an actress and dancer who won four Tony awards for her musical comedy performances. With flaming red hair and an endearing quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed dancer on Broadway in the 1950s and 1960s... (as Melinda MacNeill). Co-starring Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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11 | The Crazies | March 18, 1982 | Mel Swope | William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
Failing to keep straight faces during an acting exercise in Mr. Crandall's class where the students are to portray an "emotional" truth while telling him "I Love You," Doris and Montgomery agree to tell the truth for an entire day upon Doris' suggestion while stirring things up: Doris suggests that Michelle has big hips making her insecure, she reveals to Miss Sherwood that Miss Grant doubts her ability to pull off an African tribal dance for Mr. Shorofsky's faculty show. Betting that she can do what Miss Sherwood can, Miss Grant and her trade places and teach each others classes. Failing as a dance teacher, Miss Sherwood seeks Leroy's help. Montgomery reveals that he, Bruno, Julie and the other classmates didn't practice their assignment, which upsets Mr. Shorofsky who upsets Mrs. Berg when raises his voice at her. With what Mr. Shorofsky calls "the crazies" taking over, everyone puts their petty differences aside when Mr. Shorofsky is attacked by an intruder in the school. The show is reworked so as not to dishonour him, but he protests the revision and escapes to be with his friends for the show. | ||||
Also starring Michael Thoma (as Gregory Crendall), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), and Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg). Co-starring Will Jarvis (as Hall Monitor) and D.J . Sydney (as Nurse). Featuring Diana Long (as Night Nurse), Sandy Serrano (as Deidre), Barbara Ziff (as Nurse's Aide), Stephanie Williams Stephanie Williams Stephanie Williams holds the title of Miss District of Columbia 2010, and competed in the Miss America 2011 Pageant on January 15, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a graduate of Wagner College, with a B.S. in Arts Administration, and is currently a medical student at George Washington University.... (as Girl), and Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael). |
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12 | Exposé | March 25, 1982 | Harry Harris Harry Harris (director) Harry Harris was an American TV and film director.Harris moved to Los Angeles in 1937 and got a mailroom job at Columbia Studios. After attending UCLA, he became an apprentice sound cutter, assistant sound effects editor, and then an assistant film editor at Columbia Pictures... |
Bruce Shelly |
Julie's mom is apprehensive about job hunting and Julie has a morning rehearsal for her part as a centerpiece mannequin in a new act but she misses rehearsal to stay with her hyperventilating mother. The kids decide to replace Julie with a mannequin which, of course, she isn't too thrilled about. Miss Sherwood has Jeff Harris, a graduate student, as student teacher in her class. Miss Grant coaches Julie's mom in finding a job while Julie and Mr. Harris start getting romantically involved. With both Miss Grant and Miss Sherwood realizing this development, Miss Sherwood warns Mr. Harris about the dangers with getting personally involved. Jeff tells her that he only plans to do an article on Julie, depicting her move from Grand Rapids to New York. Jeff and Julie develop a serious relationship mostly based on Mr. Harris' revelations of nervousness as an aspiring journalist but his article takes a turn in direction when his boss tells him to get some dirt on the school. Julie's mom learns after being excited about getting a job that they were planning to hire her as a numbers' runner and Julie discovers that Jeff is scheming to scandalize both Julie and the school. Both revelations get the two thinking about moving back to Grand Rapids. | ||||
Guest starring Judy Farrell (as Charlotte Miller)and Brian Patrick Clarke (as Jeff Harris). Co-starring Martin Speer (as David Gibb). | ||||
13 | A Musical Bridge | April 1, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Bruce Shelly |
Miss Sherwood overhears Leroy probing Danny to let him copy his assignment while at a breakfast café and after already giving him an extension, she demands that he hand it in by the start of class that morning. After not receiving the assignment and catching Leroy dancing it up in the hallways, Miss Sherwood asks Leroy to have his parents come in to speak with her - a request to which he's not thrilled. Leroy manages to prolong the meeting with the help of a forged letter, courtesy of Danny. Frustrated with being evaded, Miss Sherwood opts to go to Leroy's house where she learns that he lives in a meager apartment alone with no parents to look after him. Her anger turns to empathy and she lets Leroy off on the assignment but Miss Grant, who has had a tough past as well, makes her challenge him again for his own sake. Convinced that the new wave smash single "Gimme That," popular among Montgomery and the rest of his peers, is cacophony, Bruno composes a mindless song parodying Mr. Shorofsky to prove his point. Montgomery secretly records the song and submits it to The Physic Powers, a local new wave band who express an interest in Bruno. Montgomery openly reveals his intentions to profit from Bruno's pending work with the group. With a flimsy record contract in the works, the gang expresses its concern with Montgomery's exploitation of Bruno just when Mr. Shorofcky makes Bruno realize that he shouldn't compromise his integrity for money. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli). Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg). | ||||
14 | A Big Finish | April 15, 1982 | Robert Douglas | William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
After finishing her morning jog, Miss Sherwood discovers a dog in the school with the janitor Tim. When she asks him of the dog's whereabouts, he denies seeing a dog. We learn shortly that he is indeed aware of the animal. Doris' allergies act up in the presence of dogs or people who have been around them confirming Miss Sherwood's discovery of a dog in the school. Miss Sherwood confronts Tim who gets upset by the accusation of being a liar. Curious, Doris gets Bruno and Danny to try to find where the dog is being kept. They discover old Broadway dancer Birdie Whelan has been living in the janitor's quarters after falling short of his rent. He's the owner of the dog and old dance rival Tim has been hiding him there. The kids decide to keep their secret to spare Tim's job and Birdie's living space but of course in the school of the arts, that doesn't happen. They plan a benefit to raise money for the two. The kids arrange a benefit for Tim and Birdie but Miss Sherwood informs them that they would be expelled for courting favour for an employee. Determined to do the benefit, Doris revamps the benefit as a fundraiser for Clumpy, the dog. On a lighter note, Birdie is aware of Leroy's dancing talents and encourages him to listen to Miss Grant. Meanwhile, Mr. Shorofsky has order a table tennis table in which he plans to move into Miss Grant's classroom. Mr. Shorofsky creams Julie and Mr. Crandall and breeches his agreement to store the table against the wall. Miss Grant sets up a match between Mr. Shorofsky and Lang Peyton-Smythe, a neighbour of hers, and she beats him. | ||||
Guest starring Art Carney (as Tim O'Bannion) and Ray Walston (as Birdie Whelan). Co-starring Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle) and Lang Yun (as Lang Peyton-Smythe). | ||||
15 | Reunions | April 19, 1982 | John Patterson | Steve Kline |
Mr. Shorofsky's old girlfriend, and survivor of the Holocaust decides to pay him a visit. Leroy wants his mother to be present for parents' day, but neither of them can afford to have her flown in from Detroit. The gang decides to surprise Leroy. | ||||
Guest starring Signe Hasso and James Purcell (as Wally Zawicky). Co-starring Ben Slack (as Store Owner), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), E. Danny Murphy (as Pool Player), and Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg). | ||||
16 | A Special Place | May 6, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Parke Perine |
When Bruno learns that a famous composer stole his original music, he decides to find and confront him. Budget cutbacks call for the termination of one of the school's teachers: either Sherwood or Crandall. Crandall gets cut, but the teachers meet with city board representatives to offer putting off their raises in order to keep Crandall. The kids gather around Crandall at his goodbye party and sing "Starmaker." Crandall's job is saved for one year in exchange for the school not getting approved new lighting in the auditorium. To celebrate, the kids sing and dance to "Hot Lunch" (played in the original film). Coco does not appear in this episode. | ||||
Guest starring Jeff Pomerantz (as Paul Forbes), Michael Thoma (as Greg Crandall). Co-starring Sam Weisman (as the composer), Ann Nelson (as Mrs Berg) and Barbara Ann Grimes (as Mrs Polsdorfer). |
The Crew
Executive Producer: William BlinnWilliam Blinn
William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame...
Consulting Producer: David DeSilva
Producer: Mel Swope
Associate Producer: Michael A. Hoey
Michael A. Hoey
Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :...
Executive Story Consultant: ?
Story Consultant: ?
The Episodes
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1 | And the Winner is... | September 30, 1982 | - | Max Tash |
When Bruno's script is chosen for the school production, he finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew when he can't decide who to cast. Problems arise when Bruno casts himself in the lead role. | ||||
Co-starring Jonathan Fox (as Norman), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Stephanie E. Williams (as Stephanie Harrison), and Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), Larry Zerner (as Stage Manager), Rachel Bard (as Substitute Teacher) | ||||
2 | Your Own Song | October 7, 1982 | Stan Lathan Stan Lathan Stan Lathan is an American television director, film director, television producer and television director.-Career:Lathan’s career began with public television in Boston where he co-created and directed one of the first and longest running urban themed magazine shows, Say Brother... |
Leah Markus |
Coco finds difficulty trying to get along with Troy Phillips, a disabled new student. | ||||
Guest starring Jimmy Osmond Jimmy Osmond James Arthur "Jimmy" Osmond is an American singer, actor, and businessman.-Biography:Jimmy Osmond is the youngest of his siblings and an occasional member of their musical group, The Osmonds. He is the ninth and last child of George and Olive Osmond, and his siblings are Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne,... (as Troy Phillips) and Krista Errickson (as Diana). Co-starring Laura Pritchartt (as Karen), Jorge Rivas (as Tommy), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), Nancy Berggren (as Teacher), Jack Eiseman (as Clerk). Featuring Roberta Stuart (as Helen Phillips). |
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3 | Feelings | October 14, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Christopher Beaumont Christopher Beaumont Christopher "Chris" Beaumont , is an Australian still life painter, influenced by Spanish masters.- Biography :Beaumont holds an MB., BS. degree from the University of Melbourne... |
Julie is given the impression that her dad is considering a reconciliation with her mother only to find that her father plans to marry another woman. After losing his part as the lead in a school production for repeated tardiness, Leroy considers dropping out of school to join a dance troupe. | ||||
Co-starring Jim McKrell (as Julie's Father), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), Stephanie E. Williams (as Stephanie Harrison), and Eartha D. Robinson (as Eartha). | ||||
4 | Class Act | October 21, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
A famous dancer, who happens to be in town preparing for a show, charms Lydia and is invited to the school as a guest speaker to give the kids some insight into being famous. When Lydia begins a relationship with him, she has to deal with the downside of his lavish lifestyle. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli), Glynn Turman (as Ben Pettit), and Beverly Hart (as Lisa). Co-starring David Packer (as Waiter), Theodore Stone (as Drummer), and Laurie Rose (as Belly Dancer). | ||||
5 | Teachers | October 28, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Ken Cauthern |
Bruno has to choose between Shorofsky and his father's wishes when he's offered a chance to audition for a scholarship to Juilliard. Lydia butts heads with her employer Richard Simmons at her new second time job as an aerobics teacher. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli) and Joan Crosby (as Renee). Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), Eric Morris Eric Morris (actor) Eric Morris is an American acting teacher and actor who founded his own theory of acting based on the works of Lee Strasberg and Martin Landau... (as Panel Member), Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), David Greenlee (as Dwight), and Wayne Dvorak (as Waiter). Special Guest Star Richard Simmons Richard Simmons Milton Teagle Simmons , known professionally as Richard Simmons, is an American fitness personality who promotes weight-loss programs, most famously through his Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos and DVDs and is known for his eccentric, outgoing and frequently flamboyant personality... (as Himself). |
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6 | Beginnings | November 4, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Ralph Farquhar and Kevin Rodney Sullivan Kevin Rodney Sullivan Kevin Rodney Sullivan is an American film and television actor and film director. He is married to wife Nita Sullivan, and has a daughter, Nicole L. Sullivan.-Early Life and Acting Career:... |
Leroy's girlfriend, Stephanie, and the rest of the gang suspect that their ballet teacher is racist. Miss Grant confirms this when she confronts the teacher. Bruno is chosen to escort the new kid, a young musical prodigy, around the school. | ||||
Guest starring Sydney Penny (as Susan) and Richard McGonagle (as Simon Marshall). Co-Starring Joni Palmer (as Joni), Marguerite Pomerhn (as Marguerite), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), and Stephanie E. Williams (as Stephanie Harrison). Special Guest Star Marge Champion (as Ann Carlton). | ||||
7 | Solo Song | November 11, 1982 | Mel Swope | Linda Elstad |
Jim Hamilton, a blind substitute teacher, interferes with Lydia's preparations for a school performance that members of the school board are expected to attend. | ||||
Guest Starring Terry Alexander (as Mr. Belmont). Co-Starring Charles Alvin Bell (as Mr. Collins), Bill Quinn (as Janitor), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), Cynthia Cypert (as Young Lady), and Tim Wead (as Oedipus). Special Guest Star Tom Sullivan Tom Sullivan (singer) Tom Sullivan is an American performer, author, and motivational speaker.-Personal life:Sullivan was born and raised in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, the son of Marie C. and Thomas J. Sullivan, who owned a saloon. His premature birth caused him to need oxygen treatment while in an incubator... (as Jim Hamilton). |
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8 | Winners | November 18, 1982 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Steven Hensley & J. Miyoko Hensley |
Coco auditions for a major film role. Doris, influenced by Coco's many successes, goes on a crash diet in an attempt to be one step closer to perfect. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli) and Duncan Ross (as Charles McKay). Co-Starring Edwin Avedissian (as Eddie), Lila Teigh (as Wife), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), and Marguerite Pomerhn (as Marguerite). | ||||
9 | Words | November 25, 1982 | Peter Levin Peter Levin -Career:Since 1967, Levin has amassed a large number of credits directing episodic television and television films. Some of his television series credits include Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, James at 15, The Paper Chase, Family, Starsky & Hutch, Lou Grant, Fame, Cagney & Lacey, Law & Order and... |
Christopher Beaumont Christopher Beaumont Christopher "Chris" Beaumont , is an Australian still life painter, influenced by Spanish masters.- Biography :Beaumont holds an MB., BS. degree from the University of Melbourne... |
Coco is being pressured by her boyfriend to have sex. As he's preparing to join the Navy, Coco tries to get him to go back to school. When Miss Sherwood finds blacked out words in Jennie's book, she learns that her student is a victim of censorship under her stepfather's ruling. | ||||
Co-starring Tracey E. Bregman (as Jenny), Thom Fox (as Julio), David Greenlee (as Dwight), and Richard Venture (as Mr. McClain). | ||||
10 | Childhood's End | December 2, 1982 | Marc Daniels Marc Daniels Marc Daniels , born Danny Marcus, was an American television director.-Life and Career:After serving in World War II, Daniels was hired by CBS to direct its first dramatic anthology program, Ford Theater. He mastered live television directing, and was hired to direct the first 38 episodes of I... |
Parke Perine |
After the recent death of her grandmother, Coco questions her ambitions to be a performer. When Julie's cello goes missing, the gang decides help her find it. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli). Co-starring Leonard Gaines (as Pawn Broker), Merrill Leighton (as Nurse Connelly), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). Featuring Ted Noose (as Det. Kessler), Lily Mariye (as Dr. Chen), Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), James Hardie (as Stage Manager), Eartha Robinson (as Eartha), Dawn Reilly (as Lynn) | ||||
11 | Homecoming | December 9, 1982 | Peter Levin Peter Levin -Career:Since 1967, Levin has amassed a large number of credits directing episodic television and television films. Some of his television series credits include Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, James at 15, The Paper Chase, Family, Starsky & Hutch, Lou Grant, Fame, Cagney & Lacey, Law & Order and... |
Ken Berg |
When Doris unexpectedly runs into her estranged brother at school, she sets out to reunite him and their father after years of not speaking to each other. When Mrs. Berg mistakenly invites Lydia's old ballet teacher to a school performance, Lydia incorporates ballet moves into her Jazz routine in order to impress her former teacher. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli), Bruno Kirby (as Marty Shwartz), Gerald S. O'Loughlin (as Mr. Schwartz), and Madlyn Rhue (as Mrs. Schwartz). Diana Webster (as Louise Stefanovich), Judith Searle (as Dr. Reynolds), Tom Middleton (as Joel Bates), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). | ||||
12 | A Tough Act to Follow | December 16, 1982 | Jack Bender Jack Bender Jack Bender is an American television and film director, actor, television producer and also a screenwriter. Bender was an executive producer and lead director on the ABC television series, Lost. He directed the series finale of Lost. Bender has also directed on other popular shows such as The... |
Virginia Aldridge |
Danny has a hard time dealing with the sudden death of his favorite teacher, Mr. Crandall. David's father tries to renew their relationship after David makes it clear he wants nothing to do with him. | ||||
Co-starring Stuart Charno (as Clerk), Andrew Ethier (as Lester), Thomas McGreevey (as Tom Reardon), Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Stephanie E. Williams (as Stephanie Harrison), and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). | ||||
13 | Relationships | January 6, 1983 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Scott Brody Scott Brody Scott B. Brody is a former national soccer player and current nationally licensed soccer coach in Florida-Career:... |
Bruno, Leroy and Doris scheme their way into a country and western dance club in an attempt to put a new spin on their school production of "Romeo and Juliet." Doris meets and falls for a regular performer at the bar. Bruno starts seeing a 30-year-old waitress from the bar. Miss Sherwood hooks up with a man through a dating service. | ||||
Special Guest Star Greg Evigan (as Will). Guest Stars Pamela Susan Shoop (as Nancy), Bruce French Bruce French (actor) Bruce French is an American actor who has more than 30 years of acting credits to his name.French attended the University of Iowa and majored in speech and theatre... (as Mr. Mitchell), Hoke Howell (as Stetson). Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg). |
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14 | Star Quality | January 13, 1983 | Gwen Arner Gwen Arner - Partial Director filmography :*Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman *Homicide: Life on the Street *Beverly Hills, 90210 *Law & Order *The Trials of Rosie O'Neill *The Outsiders... |
Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
Leroy is at risk of being failed out of school when he doesn't turn in his report. Leroy discovers he's being followed around school by a little boy. With the help of the talented dancing little boy and his father, a former tap dancer himself, Leroy comes up with the idea to base his report on the life of the former dancer. A television commercial actor is brought in to give advice to the students. | ||||
Special Guest Star Arte Johnson (as Cliff). Co-starring Vernon Washington (as Charlie Washington), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg) and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). And Introducing Chris Lewis (as Lewis Washington). | ||||
15 | Sunshine Again | January 20, 1983 | Harry Harris Harry Harris (director) Harry Harris was an American TV and film director.Harris moved to Los Angeles in 1937 and got a mailroom job at Columbia Studios. After attending UCLA, he became an apprentice sound cutter, assistant sound effects editor, and then an assistant film editor at Columbia Pictures... |
Kelly Woods Adams and Reneé Orin Hague |
Bruno's father is troubled by the thought of aging as his birthday nears. Bruno and Shorofsky promise the dress rehearsal for a school show to different people. Doris is uncomfortable with her grandmother moving in with her and her family. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli) and Madlyn Rhue (as Mrs. Schwartz). Co-starring Ivor Barry (as Maitre'd), Nia Peeples (as Girlfriend), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). Special Guest Appearance Nancy Walker (as Rachel) and Betty White (as Catherine). | ||||
16 | Love is the Question | January 27, 1983 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Leah Markus |
Troy Phillips, who has a crush on Julie, tells everyone at school that they slept together after a night of studying ended with the two fast asleep on the couch at Troy's place. After Mr. Reardon's old college friend, a sleezy reporter, stays with him for a short time, a picture of Mr. Reardon in a speedo on his water polo team comes out in a gossip tabloid. | ||||
Guest starring Dana Kimmell (as Melanie), and David Ruprecht (as Bernie). Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg). Featuring Roberta Stuart (as Mrs. Phillips), and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). Special Guest Star Jimmy Osmond Jimmy Osmond James Arthur "Jimmy" Osmond is an American singer, actor, and businessman.-Biography:Jimmy Osmond is the youngest of his siblings and an occasional member of their musical group, The Osmonds. He is the ninth and last child of George and Olive Osmond, and his siblings are Virl, Tom, Alan, Wayne,... (as Troy Phillips). |
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17 | Blood, Sweat and Circuits... | February 12, 1983 | Richard Kinon | Lee Curreri Lee Curreri Lee Curreri is an American actor and musician. He was born in The Bronx, New York.He played piano with In vitro musical group, and the Iona College Singers.... |
Miss Sherwood challenges Bruno to create art solely with a computer. Bruno willingly accepts the challenge until he learns that the computer was brought in to replace Mrs. Berg. Leroy suggests that they hide the computer and when the computer goes missing, Leroy is blamed. | ||||
Guest starring Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli). Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Renee Orin (as Mrs. Kiley), David Sheehan (as Mailman), and Ron Troncatty (as Mover). Special Guest Star Brenda Vaccaro (as Herself). | ||||
18 | Friendship Day | February 17, 1983 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Judy Farrell Judy Farrell Judy Farrell is an American actress and former wife of actor Mike Farrell. Judy Farrell made her first appearance on M*A*S*H in Season 5's "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" as Nurse Able, and would be seen in future episodes as well... and Donny R. Lee |
Preparations for "Friendship Day" at the school have everyone on edge. With Doris in charge, her domineering behaviour turns the student body against her. Julie's mother and Bruno's father think that Bruno and Julie are planning to have sex. | ||||
Guest starring Judy Farrell (as Charlotte Miller), Elizabeth Daily (as Smokey), and Carmine Caridi (as Angelo Martelli). Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), Marguerite Pomerhn (as Marguerite). | ||||
19 | Not in Kansas Anymore | February 24 83 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Teleplay by William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... Story by Paul Rubell Paul Rubell Paul Rubell is a film editor. His career spans 25 years in both film and television.Rubell obtained his bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of California, Los Angeles. Rubell worked for a time with editor Lou Lombardo. His first editing credit was for the film The Final Terror... and William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
Miss Sherwood has Doris pulled from the school revue when her midterm essay doesn't turn up. Doris insists she's submitted it but her protests fall on deaf ears. Angered, Doris slips, bumps her head on a step, and dreams she's entered the "Land of Oz" with Miss Sherwood as the Wicked Witch, Miss Grant as the Good Witch, Leroy, Danny, and Bruno play the Scarecrow, the Lion, and the Tin man, and Mr. Shorofsky plays the Wizard of Oz. | ||||
Guest starring Elizabeth Daily (as Darlene Smolinsky). Co-starring Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo (as Michael), and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). | ||||
20 | The Kids from Fame in Concert | March 3 83 | - | - |
Contains excerpts from the Fame cast's live concert billed as "The Kids from Fame" in the United Kingdom. note: this episode is not featured on the DVD of Fame, Season 2. |
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Guest starring Milton Berle Milton Berle Milton Berlinger , better known as Milton Berle, was an American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater , in 1948 he was the first major star of U.S. television and as such became known as Uncle Miltie and Mr... (as Himself). |
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21 | ...Help from My friends | March 10 83 | Georg Stanford Brown Georg Stanford Brown Georg Stanford Brown is an Afro-Cuban-American actor and director, perhaps best known as one of the stars of the ABC police television series The Rookies from 1972–76... |
Parke Perine |
After a hallway of school lockers is vandalized, Dwight finds a suicide note. Doris tries to enlist her friends to help her find the author of the note. | ||||
Guest starring Connie Needham (as Kelly Hayden). Also starring Lee Montgomery (as Timmy Ellis) and Janet Wood (as Janet Hammond). Co-starring Russ Marin (as Mr. Karpinsky) and David Greenlee (as Dwight). | ||||
22 | Ending on a High Note | March 31 83 | Jack Bender Jack Bender Jack Bender is an American television and film director, actor, television producer and also a screenwriter. Bender was an executive producer and lead director on the ABC television series, Lost. He directed the series finale of Lost. Bender has also directed on other popular shows such as The... |
Christopher Beaumont Christopher Beaumont Christopher "Chris" Beaumont , is an Australian still life painter, influenced by Spanish masters.- Biography :Beaumont holds an MB., BS. degree from the University of Melbourne... |
Lydia blackmails Leroy and Danny into assisting her friend Brother Timothy in order to be a part of the school's Alumni production alongside a famous Alumnus. It turns out that the help he was looking for was a coach for his church basketball team. When the dates for the dress rehearsal for the show and the game conflict the boys are torn between the team and the production. | ||||
Guest starring Connie Needham (as Kelly Hayden). Co-starring Peter Jurasik (as Brother Timothy), Rick Podell (as Coach Jordan), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (as Lucas Boyd), Keith Coogan (as Andy), John Salazar (as Mitchell), Richard Doyle Richard Doyle (actor) Richard Doyle , sometimes credited as Richard Doyal, is an American actor and voice actor.- Early life :Richard Doyle was born in 1945 in Brockton, Massachusetts... (as Priest), and Frank Picard (as Brother Marcel). |
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23 | U.N. Week | April 7 83 | Mel Swope | Parke Perine |
The school hosts "U.N. Week" with Emerson High School and the kids find getting along to be difficult as the kids from Emerson High act snobbishly toward them. As Lydia secretly helps Mr. Reardon prepare for an audition, rumours start to spread of an affair between the pair. note: Danny Amatuello does a hand gesture in front of his partner, but the gesture is unseen and when his partner is about to reveal what the hand gesture was, the screen is frozen and Ms. Sherwood speaks up. |
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Guest starring Connie Needham (as Kelly Hayden). Co-Starring Robert Hitt (as Mr. Cannon), Kristen Vigard (as Alicia), Ann Nelson (as Mrs. Berg), David Greenlee (as Dwight), Dean Devlin (as Brad), Otis Sallid (as Brent), and Nancy Cartwright (as Muffin). |
The Crew
Executive Producer: William BlinnWilliam Blinn
William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame...
Charles Koppelman
Charles Koppelman
Charles Koppelman is the chairman of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and was Martha Stewart's right-hand man on NBC's The Apprentice: Martha Stewart in 2005.-Career:...
and Martin Bandier (Episode 4)
Consulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Ken Ehrlich
Ken Ehrlich
Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television...
Uzi Peled and Avshalom Katz (Episode 4)
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and Scott Stambler
Linda Gerrity and Frank Merwald (Episode 4)
Executive Story Consultant: Christopher Beaumont
Christopher Beaumont
Christopher "Chris" Beaumont , is an Australian still life painter, influenced by Spanish masters.- Biography :Beaumont holds an MB., BS. degree from the University of Melbourne...
Story Consultant: ?
The Episodes
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1 | Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 1 | October 15 83 | William F. Claxton | William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
The show takes place at the start of the new school year. When Bruno's father unexpectedly dies, he is forced to drop out of school with no means of funding his schooling. Two new students Christopher Donlan, a dance major, and Holly Laird, a drama major, immediately find difficulty being accepted most notably by their more seasoned competition, Leroy and Doris. Quentin Morloch, the new vice-principal, takes over with the intent to rule with an iron fist. Coco, Danny and Doris find out that even though her mother still lives in New York City, Julie is married and now lives in Texas. | ||||
Guest starring Judy Farrell Judy Farrell Judy Farrell is an American actress and former wife of actor Mike Farrell. Judy Farrell made her first appearance on M*A*S*H in Season 5's "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" as Nurse Able, and would be seen in future episodes as well... (as Charlotte Miller). Co-starring Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), Richard Stanley (as Intern), D.J. Sydney (as Nurse), Jeffrey Budin (as Trombone Player), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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2 | Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 2 | October 22 83 | William F. Claxton | William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
After Bruno leaves school, Mr. Shorofsky finds him a job as a waiter at "Caruso's," a coffee house where Bruno is free to play his music. Leroy and Christopher decide to settle their feud with a fist fight. With Bruno's friends ready to help welcome Bruno at his new job, Doris is unwilling to take part in the celebration. When Miss Grant decides to downgrade Christopher to a different class, Leroy works with him in an effort to keep him in the same class as he is in. | ||||
Co-starring Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg), Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Seth Kaufman (as Waiter), and Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso). |
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3 | Hail to the Chief | October 29 83 | Robert C. Thompson | Ralph Farquhar and Kevin Rodney Sullivan Kevin Rodney Sullivan Kevin Rodney Sullivan is an American film and television actor and film director. He is married to wife Nita Sullivan, and has a daughter, Nicole L. Sullivan.-Early Life and Acting Career:... |
When Quentin Murloch and the rest of the school find out the President of the U.S. plans to show up to watch the school's fundraiser performance, certain elements of the show are reevaluated, including a monologue by Danny. With the President expected to attend the show, Leroy refuses to perform. Miss Sherwood is being considered a security risk. (Special Guest Star and Female impersonator, Charles Pierce, plays a bag lady). | ||||
Guest starring Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens is an American actor, primarily seen on television.He appeared as Paul Northridge in one episode of The Waltons and in three reunion movies. In A Wedding on Walton's Mountain, his character married the character of Erin Walton... (as David Reardon), Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Soloman Rhue was an American character actress.Rhue was born in Washington, D.C. From the 1950s to the 1990s, Rhue appeared in some twenty films, including Operation Petticoat and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World... (as Angela Schwartz), Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso), Rene LeVant (as Agent Crane). Special Guest Appearance by Charles Pierce (as Bag Lady). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), Robert Dowdell (as Air Force Major), Donegan Smith (as Agent Schroeder), Charles Douglass Charles Douglass Charles "Charley" Douglass , born Charles Rolland Douglass, was an American sound engineer, credited as the inventor of the laugh track.-Early years:... (as Young Man), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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4 | The Kids from 'Fame' in Israel | November 5 83 | Yossi Zemach | - |
This episode features the cast of "Fame," billed as "The Kids from Fame," along with the season three regular dancers in a special concert performance taped while on tour in Tel Aviv Tel Aviv Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with... , Israel Israel The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea... . The concert features performances, by the cast, of songs from the television series. The concert took place in an indoor stadium in Tel Aviv before a live capacity audience. Along with the concert, the cast from "Fame" are shown visiting historical landmarks within the city during the 35th birthday celebration of the nation. (Debbie Allen staged and choreographed the entire concert). |
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Starring Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... , Lee Curreri Lee Curreri Lee Curreri is an American actor and musician. He was born in The Bronx, New York.He played piano with In vitro musical group, and the Iona College Singers.... , Erica Gimpel Erica Gimpel Erica Fawn Gimpel , American television actress. She is best known for her roles on television shows Fame as Coco Hernandez and on Profiler as Angel Brown. She is also known for her major recurring roles on the television shows ER as Adele Newman and on Veronica Mars as Alicia Fennel... , Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato is an American actor, best known for his role as School of Performing Arts student Danny Amatullo in the 1982 Fame TV series.-Early life:... , Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... , and Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer. He was best known for his portrayal of dancer Leroy Johnson in both the 1980 film Fame and the 1982–1987 Fame television series based upon the film.-Early life and career:Born in Harlem, New York, Ray grew up in the... . |
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5 | Knockout | November 12 83 | William F. Claxton | William Blinn William Blinn William Frederick Blinn is an American screenwriter and television producer.-Career:Born in Toledo, Ohio, Blinn began his career in television in the 1960s. As a screenwriter, Blinn has written episodes of Rawhide, Here Come the Brides, Gunsmoke, The Rookies, and Fame... |
When Christopher is challenged by, Keach Howard, the last man Chris defeated, to a boxing match, Chris is adamant about not fighting and remaining focused on his dancing. When Keach meets Dwight and finds out that he is friends with Donlan, he beats him up. Chris seeks to avenge his friend injury. Leroy becomes a mentor to Billy Hall, a fellow dancer in Miss Grant's class who Leroy sees a lot of himself in. | ||||
Guest starring Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso) and Warren Vanders Warren Vanders Warren Vanders was an American character actor on television and in films. He was initially a substitute teacher before breaking into the industry.... (as Gordie). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Randy Shields (as Keach Howard), Derrick Brice (as Billy Hall), and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). Featuring Gilbert Combs (as Opponent), Eartha D. Robinson (as Singer), Margaret Williams Margaret Williams Margaret Williams is a former municipal politician in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She served as a councillor from 1991 to 2000, representing the city's first ward.... (as Singer), Darryl Tribble (as Singer), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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6 | Rules | November 18 83 | Marc Daniels Marc Daniels Marc Daniels , born Danny Marcus, was an American television director.-Life and Career:After serving in World War II, Daniels was hired by CBS to direct its first dramatic anthology program, Ford Theater. He mastered live television directing, and was hired to direct the first 38 episodes of I... |
Virginia Aldridge |
Bruno, unwittingly, falls for Lisa Connors, a student-teacher for Mr. Shorofsky. Although the two are comfortable with their relationship, members of the faculty do not feel that relationship is appropriate. Mr. Morloch expresses an interest in Miss Sherwood. | ||||
Guest starring Jennifer Holmes Jennifer Holmes (actress) Jennifer Holmes is an American television actress.Holmes is best known for her role as Leslie Vanderkellen, a fabulously rich, world-class skier who takes the job of hotel maid to find out what it is like to be normal, on the first season of Newhart... (as Lisa Connors) and Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso). Co-starring Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). Featuring Seth Kaufman (as Rick) and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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7 | Consequences | November 26 83 | Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
Billy Field Billy Field Billy Field is an Australian singer and songwriter, best known for his hit singles "True Love" , "Bad Habits" and "You Weren't In Love with Me" . "You Weren't In Love with Me" also peaked at #67 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1982... |
When Mr. Morloch announces that all students participating in any school production must have a minimum C average, the students become upset about their scores. Against Mr. Morcloch's objections, Mr. Sherwood assigns the students the responsibility of the teacher with Leroy making the tests and Danny grading them. Danny is forced to make a tough decision when he suspects a friend has cheated. | ||||
Guest starring Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens is an American actor, primarily seen on television.He appeared as Paul Northridge in one episode of The Waltons and in three reunion movies. In A Wedding on Walton's Mountain, his character married the character of Erin Walton... (as David Reardon). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Dave Nicolson (as Mr. Todd), Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), Derrick Brice (as Billy Hall), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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8 | Break Dance | November 10 83 | Michael Peters Michael Peters Michael Douglas Peters was an American choreographer.-Biography:Peters was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in New York City to an African American father and Jewish mother. His first major breakthrough came when he did choreography for Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby" in 1975... |
Michael McGreevey |
When Tino, the leader of the gang, the Enforcers, asks Danny to find him a choreographer, Danny enlists Christopher and Michael to coach rival gangs, the Enforcers and the Silhouettes in a "break dance" competition. Rather than fighting, the gangs are using the dance competition to settle a dispute between the two parties. Doris has trouble ridding herself of "Snake," a gang member who has a crush on her. Coco, inspired with Bruno's life out of school, has to decide whether or not to drop out with the chance to tour with a traveling act. (This would be the final episode that Erica Gimpel, "Coco," would appear in as a regular with her name remaining in the opening credits until the end of the season). | ||||
Guest starring Bill Forsythe William Forsythe (actor) William Forsythe is an American actor, known for playing "tough guy" roles. He is also a writer, and has several short stories that are set to be published.-Early life:... (as Snake). Also starring Russ Marin Russ Marin Russ Marin was an American film and television actor active from the early 1970s to the early 1990s.Among the many shows he guest starred include Mannix, Bonanza, The Secrets of Isis, Wonder Woman, The Waltons and Falcon Crest and Murder She Wrote.-External links:... (as Louie Bacca). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), and Thomas Guzman-Sanchez (as Tino). Featuring Kelly Minter Kelly Minter Kelly Minter is a Christian worship leader, author, speaker, songwriter, and musician. The daughter of a pastor, Minter grew up in Northern Virginia and as a teenager was more interested in sports than music. When she was a senior in high school, Minter was offered and then lost a college... (as Angel Rodriguez), Frances Lee Morgan (as Liz), Steven Daniells Silva (as Silhouette), and Ice-T ICE-T * Ice-T, an American rapper and actor* ICE T , a tilting model of the German InterCityExpress series of high-speed trains... (as One of the 'Enforcers') [Uncredited]. |
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9 | Secrets | January 7 84 | Victor French Victor French Victor Edwin French was an American actor and director.-Early career:Born in Santa Barbara, California,... |
Parke Perine |
When Dwight shows up to school with severe bruises on his body, Danny along with the rest of the school believe he is a victim of bullying. Danny appoints himself as Dwight's bodyguard against his wishes. Against her requests, Larry Marshall, an undercover cop, joins Lydia's dance class in an attempt to bring rumoured drug trafficking within the school to a halt. | ||||
Guest starring Shawn Stevens (as Larry), Nancy Cartwright (as Muffin), Mariclare Costello Mariclare Costello Mariclare Costello is a television, stage, and movie actress. Her most notable role was Rosemary Hunter Fordwick on the television series The Waltons from 1972 to 1977. In 1977, after her role on the Waltons, she played matriarch Maggie Fitzpatrick on the short lived drama show, The Fitzpatricks... (as Mrs. Mendenhall), and James Callahan James T. Callahan James Thomas Callahan was an American film and television actor who appeared in more than 120 films and television shows between 1959 and 2007... (as Doctor). Also starring Mills Watson Mills Watson Mills Watson is an American actor.Watson was born in Oakland, California. He is possibly best known for his role as Deputy Perkins, first on B.J. and the Bear and later on The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo. He also played Uncle Buster in the sitcom, Harper Valley P.T.A. Watson has twice played ... (as Richard Mendenhall). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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10 | Equals | January 14 84 | Michael Peters Michael Peters Michael Douglas Peters was an American choreographer.-Biography:Peters was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in New York City to an African American father and Jewish mother. His first major breakthrough came when he did choreography for Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby" in 1975... |
Teleplay by Lee H. Grant Story by Paul & Sharon Boorstin and Lee H. Grant |
Holly falls for Billy Christiansen, a new piano player who plays at "Caruso's." Upon getting ready to ask him out, she learns that he is a physically handicapped, wheelchair bound, paraplegic. Mr. Morloch tries to get Miss Grant to give his friend and former baseball star, "Lefty" Rogers (played by famed R&B Singer Peabo Bryson) in pursuit of a career in recording jingles for television commercials, singing and dancing lessons. | ||||
Special Guest Star Peabo Bryson Peabo Bryson Peabo Bryson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, born in Greenville, South Carolina... (as Lefty Carl Rogers). Guest starring Merritt Butrick Merritt Butrick Merritt R. Butrick was an American actor, known for his roles on the 1982 teen sitcom Square Pegs, in two Star Trek feature films, and a variety of other acting roles in the 1980s.-Early life and career:... (as Billy) and Dave Shelley (as Caruso). Featuring Gloria Charles (as Waitress) and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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11 | Fame Looks At Music '83 Fame Looks At Music '83 Fame Looks At Music '83 was a special concert episode for the third season of the hit TV series Fame. The concert took place on December 27, 1983 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California before a live capacity audience. The broadcast was aired on January 28, 1984... |
January 28 84 | Walter C. Miller Walter C. Miller Walter C. Miller is a television producer and director, whose works span from the mid 1960s until the present day. He has won numerous Emmy Awards throughout his career.... |
Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television... |
This special features the cast of "Fame," billed as "The Kids from Fame," along with the season three regular dancers in their first concert in the U.S. which takes a look back at popular music in the year 1983 (See 1983 in music 1983 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1983.-January-April:*January – ZTT Records is founded.*January 8 – The UK singles chart is tabulated from this week forward by The Gallup Organization... ). The concert took place on December 27, 1983 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California before a live capacity audience. Among other musical performances, this particular episode featured a medley of songs from motion pictures and a special tribute to Michael Jackson. (Guest starring is Irene Cara, who sang "Fame Fame (Irene Cara song) "Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford that was released in 1980, and achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original movie... " - the song an Academy Award winner - originally for the film of the same title which she also starred in as the original Coco). |
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Starring Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... , Cynthia Gibb Cynthia Gibb Cynthia Gibb is an American actress and former model who has starred in film and on television. She is 5'-2" tall.-Biography:... , Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey is an American actor and singer.-Career:Billy Hufsey emerged as a minor television singing sensation in the mid-1980s, playing the role of Christopher Donlon on the syndicated drama Fame. He went on to play the role of another singing hopeful, Emilio Ramirez, on the daytime drama Days... , Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato is an American actor, best known for his role as School of Performing Arts student Danny Amatullo in the 1982 Fame TV series.-Early life:... , Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... , and Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer. He was best known for his portrayal of dancer Leroy Johnson in both the 1980 film Fame and the 1982–1987 Fame television series based upon the film.-Early life and career:Born in Harlem, New York, Ray grew up in the... . Guest starring Irene Cara Irene Cara Irene Cara is an American singer and actress. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling." She is also known for her recording of the song "Fame", and she also starred in the 1980 film Fame.She married Hollywood stuntman... (as Herself). |
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12 | Appearances | February 4 84 | William F. Claxton | Ali Marie Matheson and Kerry Ehrin Kerry Ehrin Kerry Ehrin is a television writer. She has worked on the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights. She was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best New Series at the February 2007 ceremony for her work on the first season of Friday Night Lights... |
While working on a scene together, Holly and Christopher are prompted by their friends to try going out with each other. Danny falls for Marya, a student hoping to be admitted into the School of the Arts. When they discover that her dancing ability - or lack thereof, isn't enough to get her in, Danny pursues Miss Grant asking her to "pull some strings." | ||||
Guest starring Claudia Wells Claudia Wells Claudia Grace Wells is a Malaysian-born American actress.Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she spent her early childhood years growing up in Punto Fijo, Cariubana, Falcón, a Venezuelan city, later graduating from high school in San Francisco, California, where she was also raised... (as Marya). Co-starring Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle) and Seth Kaufman (as Waiter). |
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13 | Bottle of Blues | February 11 84 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Adam Rodman |
When Doris' ex-boyfriend, Sandy Gordon, who was expelled for his drinking problem, is allowed readmission into the School of the Arts, she's overjoyed until she learns that he was hiding his continuing battle with alcoholism from her. Doris enlists her friends to help him beat his addiction. | ||||
Guest starring Scott Colomby (as Sandy Gordon) and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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14 | Lisa's Song | February 18 84 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Karen Davis Karen Davis Karen Davis is the president of United Poultry Concerns, Inc., which she founded in 1990 as a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl and includes a sanctuary for domestic fowl.... |
When Doris tries to get her classmates to do a production of the reputedly haunted play, "The Gypsy Queen," she and Miss Grant are convinced that they have seen a ghost. While trying to obtain a better understanding of the occult, they discover that Mrs. Berg is a "spirit medium." | ||||
Co-starring Christie Houser (as Lisa Danielle), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), Seth Kaufman (as Rick the Waiter), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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15 | A Way of Winning | February 26 84 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Douglas Brooks West and Carole Coates |
When Mr. Morloch learns about Leroy's previous track success, he tries to persuade him to go for a college track scholarship much to Lydia's dismay. While doing character research for a role as an elderly woman in her acting class, Doris finds an older man falling for her. | ||||
Guest starring Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens is an American actor, primarily seen on television.He appeared as Paul Northridge in one episode of The Waltons and in three reunion movies. In A Wedding on Walton's Mountain, his character married the character of Erin Walton... (as David Reardon), Lew Ayres Lew Ayres Lew Ayres was an American actor, best known for starring as Paul in All Quiet on the Western Front and for playing Dr... (as Bert Kline), Michael Bell (as Hoskins), and Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso). Co-starring Jim Bridges (as Eddie). |
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16 | Stages | March 4 84 | Richard Kinon | Billy Field Billy Field Billy Field is an Australian singer and songwriter, best known for his hit singles "True Love" , "Bad Habits" and "You Weren't In Love with Me" . "You Weren't In Love with Me" also peaked at #67 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1982... |
When Holly's mother, Suzie (played by guest star, Donna McKechnie) moves in with her, she finds that her mother is getting in the way of things. When Danny tries to hypnotize Leroy and Christopher, Mr. Morloch is inadvertently put under a post-hypnotic spell and Mrs. Sherwood wants to have some fun with it. | ||||
Guest starring Donna McKechnie Donna McKechnie Donna McKechnie is an American musical theater dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer. She is known for her professional and personal relationship with choreographer Michael Bennett, with whom she collaborated on her most noted role, "Cassie" from the musical A Chorus Line, for which she... (as Susan Laird), Johnny Haymer Johnny Haymer Johnny Haymer was an American actor who played Staff Sergeant Zelmo Zale, a recurring character in the television series M*A*S*H. Another high-profile role was that of the painfully unfunny stand-up comedian in the Woody Allen film Annie Hall... (as Gianni), and Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Charlie Brill Charlie Brill Charlie Brill is an American actor.His first motion picture was in The Beast of Budapest. He also appeared in Blackbeard's Ghost, The Amazing Dobermans and Off the Wall.... (as Jennings), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), Derrick Brice (as Dancer), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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18 | Catch a Falling Star | March 25 84 | Richard Kinon | Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens is an American actor, primarily seen on television.He appeared as Paul Northridge in one episode of The Waltons and in three reunion movies. In A Wedding on Walton's Mountain, his character married the character of Erin Walton... |
A former night club performer, and close friend to Leroy's uncle, Eddie Macon (played by guest star, George Kirby), is discovered by Mr. Sherwood hiding out in a closet in her classroom. Now homeless and alcohol dependent, Leroy and Mr. Reardon attempt to help him while casting him in a school production. Holly helps Doris with a make-up in an attempt to impress a boy that she's interested in. | ||||
Guest starring George Kirby George Kirby George Kirby was an American comedian, singer, and actor from Chicago, Illinois.Kirby broke into show business in the 1940s at the Club DeLisa, a South Side establishment that employed a variety-show format and preferred to hire local singers, dancers, and comedians... (as Eddie Macon) and Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens is an American actor, primarily seen on television.He appeared as Paul Northridge in one episode of The Waltons and in three reunion movies. In A Wedding on Walton's Mountain, his character married the character of Erin Walton... (as David Reardon). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Steffen Zacharias (as Harland), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), and Richard Kantor (as Tony). |
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19 | A Friend in Need | April 1 84 | David W. Hahn | Parke Perine |
Blind substitute teacher, Jim Hamilton (Played by guest star, Tom Sullivan), returns to the School of the Arts. This time he's returning as the director for a school production. He expresses a romantic interest in Lydia. After she turns down his advances, Jim backs out of the production leaving Lydia to believe that it's because of her. Morloch takes over as the director for the production while Lydia and the kids attempt to get the real reason for Jim's resignation. | ||||
Special Guest Star Tom Sullivan Tom Sullivan (singer) Tom Sullivan is an American performer, author, and motivational speaker.-Personal life:Sullivan was born and raised in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, the son of Marie C. and Thomas J. Sullivan, who owned a saloon. His premature birth caused him to need oxygen treatment while in an incubator... (as Jim Hamilton). Guest starring Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso). Co-starring John Fragnoli (as Allan Kerk), Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael) and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). Featuring Patti Lotz (as Marsha Wood) and Cynthia Pingree (as Other Woman). |
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20 | The Deal | April 29 84 | Robert Thompson | Teleplay by Paul Rodriguez Paul Rodríguez Paul Rodriguez is a Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor.-Personal life:Rodriguez was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, México to Mexican agriculture ranchers.. His family migrated to East Los Angeles, where he enlisted in the military; he was stationed in Iceland and Duluth, Minnesota... Story by Ray Simmons and Paul Rodriguez Paul Rodríguez Paul Rodriguez is a Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor.-Personal life:Rodriguez was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, México to Mexican agriculture ranchers.. His family migrated to East Los Angeles, where he enlisted in the military; he was stationed in Iceland and Duluth, Minnesota... |
When Caruso's landlord, Sal Di Angelo, threatens to turn the coffee house into a parking lot, Bruno proposes that he keep the coffee house open if he arranges an admission to the School of the Arts for Sal's friend, a young opera singer named Alisha Morgan. Mrs. Berg's husband is suspicious of Mrs. Berg and Mr. Shororfsky's relationship. (Phoebe Yadon-Lewis is introduced in her role of Alisha Morgan). | ||||
Introducing Phoebe Yadon-Lewis (Alicia Morgan). Guest starring Lawrence Tierney Lawrence Tierney Lawrence Tierney was an American actor, known for his many screen portrayals of mobsters and hardened criminals, which mirrored his own frequent brushes with the law.... (as Mr. Berg), Dave Shelley (as Don Caruso) and William Prince William Prince (actor) William LeRoy Prince was an American actor who appeared in numerous soap operas and made dozens of guest appearances on primetime series as well as playing villains in movies like The Gauntlet and Spontaneous Combustion.-Biography:Prince was born in Nichols, New York, the son of Myrtle , a nurse... (as Sal Di Angelo). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), John Bloom John Bloom (actor) John Bloom was an American actor. Standing at seven-feet-four-inches tall, he is most famous for his roles as Frankenstein's Monster in the low-budget horror movie Dracula vs. Frankenstein, and the unfortunate recipient in The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant... (as Big Marco), Richard Noyce (as The Tall Man), Ed Berke (as Maury), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). Featuring Deane Hagen (as Drummer). |
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21 | Home Again | May 6 84 | Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer Robert Scheerer is an American film and television director, actor and producer. His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame... |
Teleplay by Christopher Beaumont Christopher Beaumont Christopher "Chris" Beaumont , is an Australian still life painter, influenced by Spanish masters.- Biography :Beaumont holds an MB., BS. degree from the University of Melbourne... Story by Melissa Manchester Melissa Manchester Melissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Beginning in the 1970s, she has recorded generally in the adult contemporary genre. She has also appeared as an actress on television, in films, and on stage.... & Kevin DeRemer and Christopher Beaumont Christopher Beaumont Christopher "Chris" Beaumont , is an Australian still life painter, influenced by Spanish masters.- Biography :Beaumont holds an MB., BS. degree from the University of Melbourne... |
Miss Daniels, a former singer who stopped singing because of stage fright, fills in for Miss Sherwood as and English substitute. Miss Daniels tries to keep her past a secret, but Dwight remembers her from his childhood and gets Mr. Shorofsky's to help her overcome her fear. (Melissa Manchester, Grammy Award recipient for Best Female Vocalist, plays Miss Daniels in her dramatic television. She performs two of her hits: "City Lights" from her 1983 album "Emergency" and "Better Days" from her 1976 album "Better Days & Happy Endings.") | ||||
Special Guest Star Melissa Manchester Melissa Manchester Melissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Beginning in the 1970s, she has recorded generally in the adult contemporary genre. She has also appeared as an actress on television, in films, and on stage.... (as Miss Denora 'Dene' Griffin Daniels). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). Featuring Seth Kaufman (as Waiter). |
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22 | Signs | May 13 84 | William F. Claxton | Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... and Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
While showing off for a girl in class, Christopher back flips and hits his head, resulting in severe hearing loss. He is forced to transfer to a school for deaf students. Christopher refuses help from his old friends but Theresa, a friend from his new school, helps him accept some help from a friend. Lydia and Shorofsky try mixing singers and dancers in the same production. | ||||
Also starring John Warner Williams (as Dr. Louis Henderson). Co-starring Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), Jackie Kinner (as Theresa), Mark Dana (as Mark), Julianne Gold (as Amy), Richard Kendall (as Teacher), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). Featuring Kim Layton (as Kim). |
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23 | Heritage | May 20 84 | Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television... and Jay Grossman |
Lydia is hired to teach dance to a basketball team. While getting involved with the star player, S.T. Gray, he refuses to come to her class. Lydia has to decide whether to report him. Mr. Shorofsky is disappointed with Doris rejecting her heritage when she turns down the opportunity to perform at a Holocaust Survivors benefit. (Norm Nixon, San Diego Clippers guard and Debbie Allen's real-life husband, guest stars as S.T. Gray.) | ||||
Guest starring Norm Nixon Norm Nixon Norman Ellard "Norm" Nixon is a retired American professional basketball player for the NBA, who spent twelve seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers.-Early life:... (as S.T. Gray), Happy Hairston Happy Hairston Harold "Happy" Hairston was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He was a member of 1971–72 NBA championship Lakers team that won 33 games in a row, a record not duplicated in any other American professional sport. Hairston was a 6'7" ... (as Kevin Taylor), Bob Seagren Bob Seagren Robert "Bob" Seagren was an American pole vaulter, the 1968 Olympic champion.A native of Pomona, California, Bob Seagren was one of the world's top pole vaulters in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won six National AAU and four NCAA titles indoors and outdoors. Indoors he posted eight world... (as Coach Axler), Milton Selzer Milton Selzer Milton Selzer was an American stage, film, and television actor.-Early life:Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Selzer and his family moved to Portsmouth, New Hampshire where he was raised. After graduating from Portsmouth High School, he attended the University of New Hampshire before serving in World... (as Leo Finkelstein), and Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Soloman Rhue was an American character actress.Rhue was born in Washington, D.C. From the 1950s to the 1990s, Rhue appeared in some twenty films, including Operation Petticoat and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World... (as Mrs. Schwartz). Co-starring Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), Jerry Chambers Jerry Chambers Jerome Purcell "Jerry" Chambers is a retired American professional basketball player. At 6'5" and 185 pounds, he played as a forward.... (as Player #1), Rick Barry Rick Barry Richard Francis Dennis Barry III , better known as Rick Barry, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is considered by many veteran basketball observers to be one of the greatest pure small forwards of all time as a result of his very precise outside shot, uncanny court vision,... (as Player #2), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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24 | The Home Front | May 27 84 | William F. Claxton | Matt Geller |
Christopher's home troubles are affecting his performance in school and he is unable to tell his friends about his problems or seek their help. With his father unemployed, Chris is forced to take on the role of a parent to his young siblings. When the students fall behind in their efforts in class, Mr. Morloch holds a class on a Saturday. | ||||
Introducing Phoebe Yadon-Lewis (Alicia Morgan). Guest starring Victor French Victor French Victor Edwin French was an American actor and director.-Early career:Born in Santa Barbara, California,... (as Mr. Donlon). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo Michael DeLorenzo is an American actor, director and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Eddie Torres on the Fox Thursday night television series New York Undercover which was aired from 1994-1998.... (as Michael), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle), Chris Beaumont Chris Beaumont Christopher Paul Beaumont in Sheffield, England, is a retired English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several teams in the Football League.-References:... (as Interviewer), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). Featuring Ami Foster Ami Foster Ami Foster is a former American child actress. Foster is best remembered for playing Margeaux Kramer on the American television program Punky Brewster.-Biography:... (as Tracy Donlon), Jerry Supiran Jerry Supiran Jerry Michael Supiran is a former American child actor. Supiran is best known for playing Jamie Lawson on the situation comedy Small Wonder, which aired from 1985 to 1989.... (as Keith Donlon), and Eartha D. Robinson (as Eartha). |
The Crew
Executive Producer: Patricia Jones & Donald ReikerConsulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen
Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities...
Supervising Producer: Ken Ehrlich
Ken Ehrlich
Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television...
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and Tom Carlin
Tom Carlin
Tom Carlin is the head men's soccer coach at Villanova University. He has coached the Wildcats since 2008, posting a 16-18-2 mark. His teams have made back-to-back Big East tournament appearances under his watch. He previously served as an assistant with the Wildcats in 1997...
Executive Script Consultant: Ira Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer...
Creative Consultant: Carol Gary
Story Consultant: ?
The Episodes
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1 | Indian Summer | September 29 84 | William F. Claxton | Teleplay by Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker & Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... Story by Norman Chandler Fox |
In the first week of school after the summer vacation has ended, love becomes a top priority at the School of the Arts. After they both share their grief over love gone wrong, Doris and Danny find consolation in each other and end up trying their hand at love together as a couple. Leroy is concerned as he discovers that his girlfriend may be pregnant. Holly has a crush on Mr. Reardon and Miss Sherwood starts dating a married man. (Janet Jackson Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years... , Nia Peeples Nia Peeples Virenia Gwendolyn "Nia" Peeples is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Nicole Chapman on Fame... , and Jesse Borrego Jesse Borrego Jesse Borrego is an American actor. Better knownfor playing Cruz Candelaria in Blood in, Blood out and later guest starring as George King in Dexter. Borrego, a Mexican American, was born in San Antonio, Texas. He considered going into the US Air Force to become a pilot... join the cast in the roles of Cleo Hewitt, Nicole Chapman, and Jesse Velasquez). |
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Guest starring Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens Morgan Stevens is an American actor, primarily seen on television.He appeared as Paul Northridge in one episode of The Waltons and in three reunion movies. In A Wedding on Walton's Mountain, his character married the character of Erin Walton... (as David Reardon) and Ric Mancini (as Mr. Amatullo). Co-starring Jim Weston (as Mark Lewis) and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). Featuring Pinky Pinky Pinky refers to the little finger, the smallest finger on a normal human hand.It can also refer to:-Computing:* pinky, a lightweight version of the UNIX finger protocol* Emacs Pinky, a painful condition in GNU Emacs users' pinky fingers-Gaming:... (as Pinky). |
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2 | Czech-Mate | October 6 84 | William F. Claxton | Teleplay by Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker & Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... Story by Sandy Fries |
The school presidential campaign has Danny and Doris butting heads. Campaign managers, Nicole and Jesse find that share a lot in common. Chris falls for Sasha, a student attending the School of the Arts as the daughter of a Czech diplomat who is on assignment for the U.N. Leroy finds that Cleo has a crush on him. | ||||
Guest starring Daphne Ashbrook Daphne Ashbrook Daphne Lee Ashbrook is an American actress.-Personal life:Daphne Ashbrook was raised in the San Diego, CA area. Her parents are San Diego theatre actress D'Ann Paton and late actor/Director Buddy Ashbrook... (as Sasha) and Sam Slovick Sam Slovick Sam Slovick is an American actor, musician, and writer.As an actor, he appeared in the movies Red Dawn and Home for the Holidays and the TV series Fame.... (as Cassidy). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Andrew J. Lederer Andrew J. Lederer Andrew J. Lederer is a New York-based comedian who has also starred in low-budget movies and worked in writing and production.-Early life:Growing up in New York City, Andrew appeared as a vocal soloist with the Brooklyn Borough-Wide Chorus, both in live performance and on CBS-TV... (as Student), Adam Gregor (as Fydor), and Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg). |
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3 | Spontaneous Combustion | October 13 84 | Michael Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
Teleplay by Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker & Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... Story by Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker |
While dancing in the hallway, the kids injure Miss Sherwood putting her in the hospital. Because of this, the Board of Education enforces a directive that states that dancing be prohibited in unspecified areas. With Mr. Morloch enforcing this new directive, the kids become determined to rule out the new rule. (This episode marks the first time Ann Nelson Ann Nelson This article is for Ann Elizabeth Nelson the physicist, not actress Ann Nelson who played Mrs. Berg on Fame . Ann Elizabeth Nelson is a particle physicist at the University of Washington. She was a student of Howard Georgi and has been a member of the university's Particle Theory Group since 1994... (as Mrs. Berg) is credited as a regular in the opening credits). |
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Guest starring Sam Slovick Sam Slovick Sam Slovick is an American actor, musician, and writer.As an actor, he appeared in the movies Red Dawn and Home for the Holidays and the TV series Fame.... (as Cassidy). Co-starring Ben Hammer (as Bill Drake) and Andrew J. Lederer Andrew J. Lederer Andrew J. Lederer is a New York-based comedian who has also starred in low-budget movies and worked in writing and production.-Early life:Growing up in New York City, Andrew appeared as a vocal soloist with the Brooklyn Borough-Wide Chorus, both in live performance and on CBS-TV... (as Obnoxious Student). |
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4 | I Never Danced for My Father | October 20 84 | Kevin Hooks Kevin Hooks Kevin Hooks is an American actor, and a television and film director; he is notable from his roles in Aaron Loves Angela and Sounder, but may be best known as Morris Thorpe from TV's The White Shadow.... |
Joanne Pagliaro |
After some reluctance to let his estranged father back into his life, Leroy discovers that his father really cares for him. Danny tries to convince his father that his aspirations to become a comedian aren’t futile. | ||||
Guest starring Alan Weeks Alan Weeks Alan Frederick Weeks was a British television sports reporter and commentator.-Personal life:... (as Vernon Johnson) and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Special Appearance by Louis Giambalvo Louis Giambalvo Louis Giambalvo is an American actor, frequently seen on television in guest roles.His television credits include: Barney Miller, Hart to Hart, St... (as Mr. Amatullo). Co-starring Betty Karlen (as Mrs. Amatullo). |
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5 | The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll | October 27 84 | Walter C. Miller Walter C. Miller Walter C. Miller is a television producer and director, whose works span from the mid 1960s until the present day. He has won numerous Emmy Awards throughout his career.... |
Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television... |
Billed as "Kids from Fame," the cast from "Fame" perform in their first concert of the season alongside the season four regular dancers. This concert marks their second in the U.S. and their first with Janet Jackson, Jesse Borrego, and Nia Peeples in the cast. The theme of the concert is a tribute to the history of Rock 'N' Roll through the 50s and 60s including music from the Beatles to the Beach Boys. The concert took place at the Jones Beach Amphitheater on Long Island, New York. Notable performances include a Beetles medley by Gene Anthony Ray, Jesse Borrego, Billy Hufsey, and Carlo Imperato and an Elvis tribute by Billy Hufsey. | ||||
Starring Jesse Borrego Jesse Borrego Jesse Borrego is an American actor. Better knownfor playing Cruz Candelaria in Blood in, Blood out and later guest starring as George King in Dexter. Borrego, a Mexican American, was born in San Antonio, Texas. He considered going into the US Air Force to become a pilot... , Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey is an American actor and singer.-Career:Billy Hufsey emerged as a minor television singing sensation in the mid-1980s, playing the role of Christopher Donlon on the syndicated drama Fame. He went on to play the role of another singing hopeful, Emilio Ramirez, on the daytime drama Days... , Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato is an American actor, best known for his role as School of Performing Arts student Danny Amatullo in the 1982 Fame TV series.-Early life:... , Janet Jackson Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years... , and Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... , Nia Peeples Nia Peeples Virenia Gwendolyn "Nia" Peeples is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Nicole Chapman on Fame... , and Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer. He was best known for his portrayal of dancer Leroy Johnson in both the 1980 film Fame and the 1982–1987 Fame television series based upon the film.-Early life and career:Born in Harlem, New York, Ray grew up in the... . |
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6 | Blizzard | November 3 84 | William F. Claxton | Paul & Sharon Boorstin |
A blizzard traps the staff and students in the school, provoking various problems. With the added problem with heat conservation due to a broken furnace, Doris fights with her mother for independence, a new relationship between Nicole and Jesse is challenged while the two are trapped in a classroom, and Leroy goes out into the blizzard to make an audition. While Mr. Morloch looks for a burglar in the school, he instead finds out that the burglar is actually a pregnant teenager. (This show was dedicated to the memory of Armando Huerta). | ||||
Guest starring Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Soloman Rhue was an American character actress.Rhue was born in Washington, D.C. From the 1950s to the 1990s, Rhue appeared in some twenty films, including Operation Petticoat and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World... (as Angela Schwartz) and Sally Klein (as Jamie Wagner). |
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7 | The Monster That Devoured Las Vegas | November 10 84 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
Disaster strikes at the School of the Arts. While trying to get the attention of a student, Mr. Morloch inadvertently upsets the cast with the scare of a hex. By whistling in the auditorium before the night of the performance, as depicted in a showbiz dictum, Mr. Morloch is held responsible for a serious of disastrous events by the students and teachers in the cast. | ||||
Guest starring Sam Slovick Sam Slovick Sam Slovick is an American actor, musician, and writer.As an actor, he appeared in the movies Red Dawn and Home for the Holidays and the TV series Fame.... (as Cassidy), Tuesday Knight Tuesday Knight Tuesday Lynn Knight is an American actress. The daughter of composer Baker Knight, she is perhaps best remembered for her role as Kristen Parker in the 1988 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Also an accomplished musician, Tuesday recorded the song "Nightmare," used during... (as Suzi Detroit), Lee Ving Lee Ving Lee Ving Lee Ving Lee Ving (born Lee James Capellaro; April 10, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is an American musician, most famous for his role as lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Los Angeles-based punk rock band Fear, and actor. In the late 1960s Ving joined Sweet Stavin Chain Blues Band... (as Fred), and Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Milton "Psycho" Horowitz). |
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8 | The Return of Doctor Scorpio | November 17 84 | William F. Claxton | Judy Merl & Paul Eric Myers |
Trevor Kane, a School of the Arts Alumnus and acting has-been, returns to the School of the Arts to make an appearance in a play that Doris is directing. When he questions his abilities as an actor, the gang set out to assure him that he is adequate. | ||||
Special Guest Star Anthony Newley Anthony Newley Anthony George Newley was an English actor, singer and songwriter. He enjoyed success as a performer in such diverse fields as rock and roll and stage and screen acting.-Early life:... (as Trevor Kane). Guest starring Sam Slovick Sam Slovick Sam Slovick is an American actor, musician, and writer.As an actor, he appeared in the movies Red Dawn and Home for the Holidays and the TV series Fame.... (as Cassidy). Co-starring David Westgor (as Michael Green), Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle) and Tommy Rall Tommy Rall Thomas Edward "Tommy" Rall is an American ballet dancer, tap dancer and acrobatic dancer who was a prominent featured player in 1950s musical comedies... (as Not Kane). |
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9 | The Ballad of Ray Claxton | November 24 84 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Paul L. Ehrmann |
After a morning news program airs an interview with Nicole, she receives a letter from a young man, Ray Claxton, who is serving time in a juvenile detention hall. Jesse is bothered by Nicole's closeness to Claxton as she decides to pay him regular visits at the prison, though she claims she's only visiting due to her admiration of his music and songwriting skills. | ||||
Special Guest Star Gail Strickland Gail Strickland Gail Strickland is an American character actress.Strickland was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Theodosia and Lynn Strickland, who owned a tire shop... (as Becky Guest). Guest starring Tom Schanley Tom Schanley Tom Schanley is an American actor who has appeared in a number of television shows and feature films.His television credits include roles in Castle, Dexter, The Forgotten, Criminal Minds, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, The Yellow Rose, Fame, T.J... (as Ray Claxton). |
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10 | Nothing Personal | December 1 84 | - | - |
After the lead of the freshman show is injured, Cleo fills in just six days before the show and gets a bad review in the school newspaper. Jesse and Nicole play cat and mouse with ads in the personals section. | ||||
11 | The Rivalry | December 15 84 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Billy Field Billy Field Billy Field is an Australian singer and songwriter, best known for his hit singles "True Love" , "Bad Habits" and "You Weren't In Love with Me" . "You Weren't In Love with Me" also peaked at #67 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1982... |
Holly's professional dancer mom, Suzi, pays her a visit and serves as a temporary teacher for Miss Grant who is out to audition for a role in an out-of-school production. A rivalry between Lydia and Suzi ensues which brings the two head-to-head in a dance off for a spot in the upcoming teachers' show. | ||||
Guest starring Donna McKechnie Donna McKechnie Donna McKechnie is an American musical theater dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer. She is known for her professional and personal relationship with choreographer Michael Bennett, with whom she collaborated on her most noted role, "Cassie" from the musical A Chorus Line, for which she... (as Suzi Laird). Featuring Lawrence Lott (as Mr. Wendell) and Madelyn Cates (as Mrs. Lewandoski). |
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12 | Dreams | January 5 85 | Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television... |
Norman Chandler Fox |
Through being fined for performing on the street without a license, it is discovered that Jesse is an illegal alien. When the Immigration Department makes it clear that they intend to deport him, Doris commits to marrying him in an effort to keep him in the country. When that fails, Mr. Shorofsky makes the offer to adopt him. However, it is Nicole who may have the solution. | ||||
Guest starring George Murdock George Murdock George Peter Murdock was a notable American anthropologist. He is remembered for his empirical approach to ethnological studies and his landmark works on Old World populations.-Early life:... (as Mr. Pulaski), Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Soloman Rhue was an American character actress.Rhue was born in Washington, D.C. From the 1950s to the 1990s, Rhue appeared in some twenty films, including Operation Petticoat and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World... (as Angela Schwartz), John Milford John Milford John Milford was an American actor in theatre, television, and films, playing scores of roles, often as a western villain.... (as Mr. Schwartz), and David Proval David Proval David Aaron Proval is an American actor, known for his roles as Tony DeVienazo in the Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets opposite Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel and as Richie Aprile on the HBO television series The Sopranos .-Biography:Proval was born in Brooklyn, New York, of Jewish heritage,... (as Doran). Featuring Lynn Seibel (as Griffith), Charles Walker (as Police Officer), and Harry Lewis (as Justice of the Peace). |
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13 | Tomorrow's Children of the Sixties | January 12 85 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Patricia Jones and Donald Reiker |
During Careers Day, guest speaker Sgt. Joe Garver, is invited to speak to the students about the military. With the intent to inspire the kids to consider careers in the military, Garver starts up an R.O.T.C. program in the school with the help of Mr. Morloch's support. Miss Sherwood runs a theme of 'poetry of the 1960s' while the kids plan to do a production of "Hair" as a benefit concert for the Nuclear Freeze campaign. (Joan Baez has a guest performance). | ||||
Special Guest Star Joan Baez Joan Baez Joan Chandos Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician and a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peace and environmental justice.... (as Herself). Guest Starring Richard Romanus Richard Romanus Richard Romanus is an American actor of Lebanese descent. Among other roles, he has appeared in Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets, and provided voices for Ralph Bakshi's animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin'. He played Lorraine Bracco's ex-husband, later husband again, in three episodes of The... (as Joe Garver). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight) and Conroy Gedeon (as Newsperson). Featuring Diane Racine (as Mrs. Gimble). |
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14 | The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II | January 26 85 | Walter C. Miller Walter C. Miller Walter C. Miller is a television producer and director, whose works span from the mid 1960s until the present day. He has won numerous Emmy Awards throughout his career.... |
Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television... |
This episode was the second half of the concert starring the cast of "Fame" and the season four regular dancers. Filmed at the Jones Beach Amphitheater on Long Island, New York, this episode included a tribute to Stevie Wonder featuring covers of his hits ranging from "Fingertips (Part 2)" to "Ribbon in the Sky." Janet performs her brothers' hit "I Want You Back," Nia Peeples covers Pat Benatar's "Fire and Ice," and Jesse Borrego takes on Prince's "When Doves Cry." | ||||
Starring Jesse Borrego Jesse Borrego Jesse Borrego is an American actor. Better knownfor playing Cruz Candelaria in Blood in, Blood out and later guest starring as George King in Dexter. Borrego, a Mexican American, was born in San Antonio, Texas. He considered going into the US Air Force to become a pilot... , Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey is an American actor and singer.-Career:Billy Hufsey emerged as a minor television singing sensation in the mid-1980s, playing the role of Christopher Donlon on the syndicated drama Fame. He went on to play the role of another singing hopeful, Emilio Ramirez, on the daytime drama Days... , Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato Carlo Imperato is an American actor, best known for his role as School of Performing Arts student Danny Amatullo in the 1982 Fame TV series.-Early life:... , Janet Jackson Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years... , and Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... , Nia Peeples Nia Peeples Virenia Gwendolyn "Nia" Peeples is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Nicole Chapman on Fame... , and Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray Gene Anthony Ray was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer. He was best known for his portrayal of dancer Leroy Johnson in both the 1980 film Fame and the 1982–1987 Fame television series based upon the film.-Early life and career:Born in Harlem, New York, Ray grew up in the... . |
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15 | Take My Wife... Please | February 2 85 | William F. Claxton | Michael McGreevey |
Two love triangles develop at the School of the Arts: Cleo starts dating Danny in an attempt to make Leroy jealous. Meanwhile, when Christopher has a hard time with Shakespeare in drama class, his teacher, Trevor Kane’s (played by Anthony Newley), appoints Christopher the acting partner of his ex-wife, actress Daphne Simone (played by Deborah Wakeham) – who is seeking Mr. Kane's coaching for a Broadway play. When Christopher develops feelings for Daphne, Mr. Kane learns that he too still has feelings for her. | ||||
Special Guest Star Anthony Newley Anthony Newley Anthony George Newley was an English actor, singer and songwriter. He enjoyed success as a performer in such diverse fields as rock and roll and stage and screen acting.-Early life:... (as Trevor Kane). Guest starring Deborah Wakeham (as Daphne Simone) and Sam Slovick Sam Slovick Sam Slovick is an American actor, musician, and writer.As an actor, he appeared in the movies Red Dawn and Home for the Holidays and the TV series Fame.... (as Cassidy). |
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16 | Parent's Week | February 9 85 | Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
Carol Gary |
In the midst of Parent's Week, turmoil hovers over the kids. Danny has a hard time dealing with his parents' separation. Nicole's parents put pressure on her when she enters the New York Science Fair while Morloch encourages Christopher to hang out with Cassidy in an attempt to make him "normal." | ||||
Guest starring Betty Karlen (as Mrs. Amatullo), Sam Slovick Sam Slovick Sam Slovick is an American actor, musician, and writer.As an actor, he appeared in the movies Red Dawn and Home for the Holidays and the TV series Fame.... (as Cassidy), and Ernie Lively Ernie Lively Ernie Lively is an American actor.Lively was born Ernest W. Brown in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1979, he married talent manager Elaine Lively and took her name. They are the parents of actors Blake Lively and Eric Lively, and he is stepfather of her children from her previous marriage Lori Lively,... (as Bart Cassidy). Special Appearance by Louis Giambalvo Louis Giambalvo Louis Giambalvo is an American actor, frequently seen on television in guest roles.His television credits include: Barney Miller, Hart to Hart, St... (as Mr. Schwartz). Co-starring Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes is an American actress whose career spans four decades.- Life and career :Jennifer Rhodes grew up in Rosiclare, Illinois, a small town on the Ohio River.She also has one sister, Kim Rhodes. She became interested in theater while attending Southern Illinois University and moved to... (as Joyce Chapman) and Irene Forrest (as Wendy Cassidy). Featuring Judith Jordan (as Josie). |
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17 | Danny De Bergerac | February 16 85 | Arthur Allan Seidelman Arthur Allan Seidelman Arthur Allan Seidelman is an award-winning American television, film, and theatre director and an occasional writer, producer and actor.Born in New York City, he received his BA from Whittier College and an MA in Theatre from UCLA. He subsequently studied with Sanford Meisner, who became a... |
Paul Wolff Paul Wolff Paul Wolff is a screenwriter, actor, producer and popular screenwriting instructor at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. He has taught at the university for over fourteen years... |
When he does a re-write for a "street" version of "Cyrano De Bergerac," Christopher casts Nicole as Roxanne, Jesee as Christian, and Danny as Cyrano. Although Nicole is seeing Jesee, Danny has admitted that he has feelings for her. Mr. Morloch is reacquainted with an old college roommate whose wife he used to be with and may still have feelings for. | ||||
Guest starring Scott Marlowe Scott Marlowe Scott Gregory Marlowe was a versatile American actor of film, television, and stage, who was born and died in Los Angeles, California.-Early film career:... (as Bob Demeter), Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes is an American actress whose career spans four decades.- Life and career :Jennifer Rhodes grew up in Rosiclare, Illinois, a small town on the Ohio River.She also has one sister, Kim Rhodes. She became interested in theater while attending Southern Illinois University and moved to... (as Joyce Chapman), and Marta Kristen Marta Kristen Marta Kristen is an American actress.The naturally blonde-haired Kristen is best-known for her role as Guy Williams's and June Lockhart's beautiful daughter, Judy Robinson, in the television series Lost in Space... (as Dede Callahan). Co-starring Ted Sorel Ted Sorel Ted Sorel was an American actor whose numerous credits included Guiding Light, Law & Order and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also appeared in film and Broadway productions.-Biography:... (as Ted Chapman). Featuring Gus Corrado (as The Waiter). |
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18 | Team Work | February 23 85 | Donald Reiker | Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
When Christopher and Danny collaborate in a comedy act, Christopher is discovered and experiences fame. Along with the pros of fame, Chris becomes tainted when he abandons his partner and attempts to sabotage Leroy as he becomes competition. When Nicole moves in with Holly for a week, tension builds between the pair. | ||||
Guest starring Vincent Baggetta (as Jimmy Brock) and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Co-starring Lynnda Ferguson (as The Photographer) and Bronwyn Thomas (as Michelle). Featuring Doreen Andrade and Alexia Robinson (as The Back Up Girls), Carl Carlsson (as Paper Cutter), and Rough Cut Rough Cut Rough Cut is a 1980 American heist film directed by Don Siegel. The screenplay was written by Larry Gelbart, based upon the novel by Derek Lambert.-Plot:... . |
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19 | Coco Returns | March 2 85 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Carol Mendelsohn Carol Mendelsohn Carol Mendelsohn is a TV writer, notable for her work on the crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Education:Mendelsohn grew up in Chicago. She attended the Latin School Of Chicago. Also she went to Smith College, but later transferred and in 1973 graduated from Cornell University... |
After her turn as professional on Broadway, Coco Hernandez returns to get her diploma at the School of the Arts. Nathan Adler (Played by Milton Berle), a famous retired director, is chosen to direct a school production and casts Coco as the lead in the play. This poses a clash between director and lead actress. | ||||
Guest starring Erica Gimpel Erica Gimpel Erica Fawn Gimpel , American television actress. She is best known for her roles on television shows Fame as Coco Hernandez and on Profiler as Angel Brown. She is also known for her major recurring roles on the television shows ER as Adele Newman and on Veronica Mars as Alicia Fennel... (as Coco Hernandez). Special Guest Star Milton Berle Milton Berle Milton Berlinger , better known as Milton Berle, was an American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater , in 1948 he was the first major star of U.S. television and as such became known as Uncle Miltie and Mr... (as Nathan Adler). Featuring Francesca P. Roberts (as The Nurse). |
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20 | Wishes | March 30 85 | Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
Michael McGreevey |
Mr. Morloch temporarily makes Miss Sherwood Vice Principal when he has to leave the school to attend a conference for school administrators. She discovers the challenges of being an administrator. In an attempt to make some money to pay for his rent, Leroy signs up for a television game show and as a result finds himself in a bit of trouble. Doris starts dating a guy that she thinks is perfect. | ||||
Guest starring Yves André Martin (as David Anderson), Stuart Pankin Stuart Pankin Stuart Pankin is an American film and television actor.-Early life:Pankin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended Dickinson College, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Columbia University.-Career:... (as Harry Burke), and Ismael 'East' Carlo Ismael 'East' Carlo Ismael 'East' Carlo is a Puerto Rican actor, sometimes credited as East Carlo, Ismael East Carlo or Ismael Carlo.-Life and career:Carlo was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, and raised in Spanish Harlem, New York.... (as Perez). Co-starring Paul Eiding Paul Eiding Paul Eiding is an American voice actor, voice instructor, and actor, perhaps best known as the voice actor behind Perceptor in the original Transformers cartoon, Roy Campbell in the Metal Gear series, the narrator in Diablo, Judicator Aldaris in StarCraft, and Max Tennyson in Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien... (as Edgar Popjoy). Featuring Nat Bernstein (as Ira). |
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21 | Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? | April 6 85 | Lorraine S. Ferrara | Carol Gary |
When Doris is mugged on her way to her grandmother's house, she finds that the experience induced trauma her in many aspects of her life. Having a crush on Holly, Dwight learns to overcome his shyness around her as the two become close friends. | ||||
Guest starring Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Rhue Madlyn Soloman Rhue was an American character actress.Rhue was born in Washington, D.C. From the 1950s to the 1990s, Rhue appeared in some twenty films, including Operation Petticoat and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World... (as Angela Schwartz) and Frances Bay Frances Bay Frances Bay was a U.S.-based Canadian character actress, best known for playing quirky, elderly women on film and television... (as Grandma George). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight) and Jon Jacobs (as Policeman). Featuring Hayley Taylor-Block (as The Little Girl) and Tony Marz (as The Little Boy). |
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22 | Reflections | May 4 85 | Valerie Landsburg McVay Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... |
Patricia Jones and Donald Reiker |
It's the end of the year and Prom is near. Doris has decided on a Hawaiian theme for the Prom to the disapproval of the rest of the kids. With her parents' recent divorce, Holly deals with the stresses of her failed home life by starving herself. A recovering anorexic herself, Miss Grant, recognizing the signs, offers some helpful words of advice to which Holly ignores. It may take severe consequences to expose her to the dangers of anorexia. | ||||
Guest starring Donna McKechnie Donna McKechnie Donna McKechnie is an American musical theater dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer. She is known for her professional and personal relationship with choreographer Michael Bennett, with whom she collaborated on her most noted role, "Cassie" from the musical A Chorus Line, for which she... (as Suzi Laird), Barry Jenner Barry Jenner Barry Francis Jenner is an American actor.He had early roles on two daytime programs, as Tony Cooper on Somerset and as Evan Webster on Another World , where he was involved with Olive Gordon in an infamous storyline plot to kill long-time character John Randolph... (as Jim Laird), and Gigi Vorgan (as Tina). Co-starring Shirley Prestia (as The Nurse). |
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23 | Who Am I, Really? | May 11 85 | Ray Danton Ray Danton Ray Danton , also known as Raymond Danton, was a radio, film, stage, and television actor, director, and producer whose most famous role was The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond... |
Michael McGreevey |
The School of the Arts welcomes Diane, a visiting photographer who has arrived under the pretense of working on a project involving the kids. Nicole has always known that she was adopted and through a sense of connection that she feels with Diane, Nicole discovers that Diane is in fact her biological mother. Diane and Nicole begin hanging out with each other much to the dismay of Nicole's parents and Jesse. Expected to deliver his annual State of the School address, Mr. Morloch enlists an unwilling Chris, when he loses his voice, to present his speech for him. | ||||
Guest starring Julie Carmen Julie Carmen Julie Carmen is an American actress, dancer and a licensed psychotherapist.She came to prominence onscreen in the 1980s, winning the Venice Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in John Cassavetes' film, Gloria. Her acting training was with Sanford Meisner at Neighborhood... (as Diane Petit) and Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes is an American actress whose career spans four decades.- Life and career :Jennifer Rhodes grew up in Rosiclare, Illinois, a small town on the Ohio River.She also has one sister, Kim Rhodes. She became interested in theater while attending Southern Illinois University and moved to... (as Joyce Chapman). Co-starring Ted Sorel Ted Sorel Ted Sorel was an American actor whose numerous credits included Guiding Light, Law & Order and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also appeared in film and Broadway productions.-Biography:... (as Ted Chapman). |
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24 | The Ol' Ball Game | May 18 85 | Donald Reiker | Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
When Danny is challenged by an old rival - and his school, Zackary Taylor High - to a softball game against his school, Danny accepts the challenge, although worried about putting the team together. At first, things go well, but when the girls decide to play and beat the boys during their first practice, the humiliated team backs down leaving the girls to take the place of the boys on Danny's team. | ||||
Guest starring Rob Morrow Rob Morrow Robert Alan "Rob" Morrow is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of Don Eppes on Numb3rs and as Dr. Joel Fleischman on Northern Exposure, a role which garnered him three Golden Globes and two Emmy Award nominations for "Best Actor in a Dramatic Series."-Personal life:Morrow was born in... (as Joey Laurenzano), Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie), and Burke Byrnes (as Buzzy Fentin). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight). Featuring Paul La Greca (as Irving Abromowitz). |
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25 | School Is Out | May 25 85 | Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television... |
Teleplay by Patricia Jones and Donald Reiker Story by Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich Ken Ehrlich, is an American television producer and director.Ehrlich has produced network television programs since 1974, when he created the PBS music series, Soundstage, for Chicago Public television... |
With summer approaching quickly, the kids are feeling down as they find that they'll miss the school and each other during their summer holiday. This especially holds true for Cleo who will be leaving the school as her family is set to move to California. Upon discovering the news of her departure, Cleo, Jesse, and Nicole sit and reminisce about the memories created at the School of the Arts the previous year. (Janet Jackson Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years... makes her final appearance as Cleo Hewitt in this episode and although not featured in this episode, this episode also marks Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... 's final appearance as Doris Schwartz as an official cast member). |
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The Crew
Executive Producer: Patricia Jones & Donald ReikerConsulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Claylene Jones
Co-Producer: Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen
Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities...
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and Randall Torno
Executive Story Consultant: Ira Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer...
Creative Consultant: Carol Gary
Story Consultant: ?
The Episodes
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1 | A Place to Belong | October 12 85 | Ray Danton Ray Danton Ray Danton , also known as Raymond Danton, was a radio, film, stage, and television actor, director, and producer whose most famous role was The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond... |
Paul and Sharon Boorstin |
As the School of the Arts opens up again for the new school year, things are stirred up, yet again. New student, Dusty Tyler (played by Loretta Chandler), finds herself feeling out of place. Similarly, veteran and recent graduate Leroy Johnson - who has just been asked to be Miss Grant's assistance - feels he doesn't belong as he's no longer a student and not quite a teacher. He's further upset when he's chosen to chose someone among his friends to play the lead role in the school's new production. After mocking Dusty for reading the lines of Romeo from "Romeo and Juliet," Mrs. Persky gives Danny and Christopher the task of playing the role of two sisters in full costume. (Joining the cast this season is Loretta Chandler (as Dusty Tyler). | ||||
Guest starring Randee Heller Randee Heller Randy M. "Randee" Heller is an American television and film actress. Her most notable roles were in the film The Karate Kid and one of its sequels, as Daniel Larusso's mother, and on the 1970s serial sitcom Soap as Jodie Dallas's roommate Alice, one of the first recurring lesbian characters in... (as Peggy Persky). Featuring Tom McDermott (as The Stage Manager). |
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2 | Leroy and the Kid | October 19 85 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Abe Polsky |
With an unexpected visit from his feisty, eight-year-old, streetwise niece, Tina, Leroy reluctantly allows her to stay with him at his apartment while her father, Leroy's brother, Lamar, has taken off without a trace. With Miss Grant and Mr. Shorofsky trying to put together a show with the help of a backer, Stanley Beckerman, and with Lisa's behaviour getting her suspended from school, Leroy is forced to take her to school with him where Jim Parker, Beckerman's assistant, decides that without Tina there will be no show. With Tina unenthused with the idea of being featured in the show to help her uncle out, she uses the desperation of the faculty to bribe Leroy, Miss Grant, and Mr. Shorofsky, though her reluctance to help Leroy out may put the show at risk. Danny finds out that he can't get actors’ equity because there is already a Danny Amatullo registered. Christopher struggles to understand his role as Hamlet. | ||||
Special Guest Appearance by John Carradine John Carradine John Carradine was an American actor, best known for his roles in horror films and Westerns as well as Shakespearean theater. A member of Cecil B DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, he was one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood history... (as Danny Amatullo). Guest starring Jack Carter Jack Carter (comedian) Jack Chakrin , known by his professional name of Jack Carter, is a Jewish-American comedian, actor and host. Brooklyn Born Carter had long-running comedy act similar to fellow rapid pace contemporaries Milton Berle and Morey Amsterdam... (as Stanley Beckerman), Caryn Ward Caryn Ward Caryn Ward is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. She is perhaps best known for her recurring role as Erica Harrison on the sitcom The Game.-Early life and career:... (as Tina), and Todd Susman Todd Susman Todd Susman is an American actor. His better-known roles include Officer Shifflett on Newhart and the unseen P.A. system announcer on the television series M*A*S*H, a role he shared with Sal Viscuso... (as Jim Parker). |
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3 | Bronco Bob Rides Again | October 26 85 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Michael McGreevey |
While in Central Park, Danny encounters his favourite old western actor Bronco Bob and his partner in the classic films, Prince the Miracle Horse and is star struck. Danny eventually finds that his hero is down on his luck and depends on the sale of pictures of him and Prince to make a living. Danny is concerned and determined to help. Things get worse when an old acting rival, Myron "Black Bart" Leach, spitefully tries to repossess Prince with the pretext that Bronco has ceased payment on the horse. In an attempt to pay for the horse and restore Bronco's pride, Danny involves the School of the Arts in the production of a show to raise the funds. This, however, may not solve the dispute over Prince's rightful ownership. | ||||
Guest starring Myron Healey Myron Healey Myron Daniel Healey was an American actor. He began his Hollywood, California, career during the early 1940s in bit parts and minor supporting roles at various studios.-Early years:... (as Bronco Bob), Leo Gordon Leo Gordon Leo Vincent Gordon was an American movie and television character actor as well as a screenplay writer and novelist. He specialized in playing brutish bad guys during more than forty years in film and television.... (as Myron Leach), and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight). Featuring John Svar (as Timmons). |
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4 | Selling Out | November 2 85 | Ray Danton Ray Danton Ray Danton , also known as Raymond Danton, was a radio, film, stage, and television actor, director, and producer whose most famous role was The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond... |
Joanne Pagliaro |
With the emergence of a prestigious song-writing contest, the students at the School of the Arts are focused on creating the winning song for the chance at indispensable exposure and potential superstardom. With inspiration from his grandfather's teachings to him as a child in his native Mexico, Jesse wins the competition with a heart-felt original piece. Though initially excited, Jesse discovers a popular downside to the entertainment business when music business big shots, Alan Stewart and Mitch Randall, decide to change many of Jesse's original ideas. Mr. Shorofsky struggles with "selling out" as well when he auditions a mediocre violin enthusiast and former football jock Bradley Elliot, Jr., whose father is willing to make a generous donation that could reform many budget-related deficiencies at the school. | ||||
Guest starring Christian Clemenson Christian Clemenson Christian Clemenson is an American film and television actor. He is well known for his portrayal of Jerry "Hands" Espenson in the television series Boston Legal, for which he won the 2006 Emmy Award for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series.-Early life:Clemenson spent his childhood in Humboldt,... (as Alan Stewart), Robert Fieldsteel (as Mitch Randall), and Joshua Cadman (as Bradley Elliot Jr.). Featuring Natividad Vacio Natividad Vacío Natividad Vacío was an American character actor in films and television from the 1950s through the 1980s. Born in Texas, he was of Hispanic ancestry and nearly always played a Hispanic character in his 65 film and television appearances.... ( Jesse's Grandfather) and Jeannie Marie Austin (as The Stage Manager). |
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5 | White Light | November 9 85 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
When Christopher falls for Julie Chandler, a beautiful, talented student, the two feel like finding each other was the best thing that's happened for either of them. After a noticeable decline in Julie's performance at school, Chris discovers that Julie is secretly a coke addict. Although he insists she quit, she tells him she needs a boost to better her academia and he helps her by making deals with her supplier Hunk Pepitone. When Chris attempts to put an end to her abuse, Julie refuses to end her drug use. In a battle between her and the drug, the drug may come out on top. After his parents' separation, Danny feels uneasy when his mother, Gina Amatullo, starts dating Lou Mackie. | ||||
Guest starring Wendy Smith Howard (as Julia Chandler), Betty Karlen (as Gina Amatullo), Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie), and David Proval David Proval David Aaron Proval is an American actor, known for his roles as Tony DeVienazo in the Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets opposite Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel and as Richie Aprile on the HBO television series The Sopranos .-Biography:Proval was born in Brooklyn, New York, of Jewish heritage,... (as Hunk Pepitone). |
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6 | Savage Streets | November 16 85 | Nicholas Sgarro | Carol Gray Carol Gray Carol Gray is the Director of the Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is best known for her creation of social stories, short stories used as a teaching tool for autistic children that describe a potentially challenging situation, skill, or concept in... |
There is an eruption of gang warfare in Jesse's barrio (neighborhood) and when local gang rivals, The Ravens and The Skulls rehash and old fuel with the return of The Skulls' tough leader, Popeye, The Ravens' leader, George, uses threats to make Jesse join their gang. Nicole, having "visions," senses danger and tries to dissuade Jesse but her warnings go ignored. When Popeye kills Jesse's good friend, Hector, Jesse joins the gang to avenge Hector's murder. One of the Ravens and the younger brother of George, Luis, befriends Mr. Shorofsky when he expresses an interest in the trumpet. | ||||
Guest Starring Esai Morales Esai Morales Esai Manuel Morales is an American actor. He is well known for his role as Bob Morales in the 1987 biopic La Bamba. He also appeared in the PBS drama American Family and in the Showtime series Resurrection Blvd.. However, he is best known for his roles as Lt... (as George) and Abel Franco (as Hector). Featuring Eddie Castrodad (as Luis), Featuring Rick Elias Rick Elias Rick Elias is a Nashville based singer and songwriter.From 1993 to 2002, Elias was a member of Rich Mullins' A Ragamuffin Band.Rick was a founding member of Rich Mullins and a Ragamuffin Band. Today Rick spends his time writing and producing music in Nashville TN., and continues to perform solo... (as Popeye), and Leo Garcia Leo Garcia Leo Garcia was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and 1988. He was born November 6, 1962 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He debuted on April 6, 1987 and managed 1 RBI in his debut. His last game in the majors was June 1, 1988. He is currently the... (as Raphael). |
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7 | His Majesty Donlon | November 23 85 | Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey Michael A. Hoey is a British author and film and television writer, director, and producer. He is the son of Dennis Hoey, who played Inspector Lestrade in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series.- Film and television :... |
Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
Prince Frederic "Freddy" (Played by Billy Hufsey in addition to his regular role as Christopher) of Vatonia has arrived in New York to make a speech for an important United Nations' event. Upon learning that his life is being threatened and upon the discovery of a perfect look-a-like Christopher, by his assistant William, an arrangement is made for the two to switch identities for 48 hours. Christopher is willing to go along with the charade until he is attack by two gunmen, disguised as Freddy’s guards, attempting to kill the prince. (Nia Peeples also plays double roles as she plays her regular character Nicole and the prince's fiancé Maryanne of Gimblestien). | ||||
Guest starring Henry Beckman Henry Beckman Henry Beckman was a Canadian stage, film and television actor. He appeared in well over 100 productions in the United States and Canada, including recurring roles as Commander Paul Richards in the 1954 Flash Gordon space opera television series, Bob Mulligan in the ABC sitcom I'm Dickens, He's... (as William Rosenkrantz). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Adam Gregor (as Rolf), and John Lykes (as Ivor). |
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8 | Broadway Danny Amatullo | November 30 85 | Lawrence Dobkin Lawrence Dobkin Lawrence Dobkin was an American television director, actor and television screenwriter whose career spanned seven decades.... |
Frank South |
Upon learning that a noteworthy agent, Moe Starkey, attends a local restaurant regularly, the kids head to the restaurant to get his attention headed by Danny disguised as a waiter. After the gang performs Prince Prince (musician) Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of... 's "Baby, I'm a Star," Moe decides that Danny would make a great agent despite Danny's life-long aspiration to be an actor. Danny chooses to work for Moe as an agent and because of this strays from his acting duties in the school's latest production. |
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Guest starring Randee Heller Randee Heller Randy M. "Randee" Heller is an American television and film actress. Her most notable roles were in the film The Karate Kid and one of its sequels, as Daniel Larusso's mother, and on the 1970s serial sitcom Soap as Jodie Dallas's roommate Alice, one of the first recurring lesbian characters in... (as Peggy Persky), Nancy Lenehan Nancy Lenehan Nancy Lenehan is an American actress who has appeared in film and television since the 1980s. Her most recent starring role was on the short-lived sitcom Worst Week. She also co-starred as Sandy Kelly, the matriarch in the sitcom Married to the Kellys... (as Brenda Haskell), Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie), Jack Kehoe Jack Kehoe Jack Kehoe is an American film actor appearing in a wide variety of films, including the crime dramas Serpico, The Pope of Greenwich Village, and Brian De Palma's 1987 The Untouchables, as well as the 1976 comedy Car Wash, and 1988 cult classic Midnight Run... (as Moe Starkey), and Carl Carlsson (as Ernie Shank). Featuring John Hallow (as The Maitre'D). |
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9 | Ebenezer Morloch | December 13 85 | Nicholas Sgarro | Robert Caplain |
With Mr. Morloch's usually strict nature, during the Christmas holiday, his enforcement of school board regulations has everyone thinking of him as a "Scrooge." On the eve of Christmas, while working on the school's budget, Mr. Morloch falls asleep in his office where he dreams he is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come who come to show him the importance of Christmas cheer. When he awakes, Mr. Morloch has clearly had a change of heart and embraces the holiday spirit. (This episode marks Ken Swofford's final appearance as Quentin Morloch) | ||||
Guest Starring Isabelle Walker (as Francine). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight). |
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10 | Choices | January 4 86 | Donald Reiker | Patricia Jones and Donald Reiker |
It's time for mid-year auditions and with the arrival of the new principal, Bob Dyrenforth (Played by Graham Jarvis), we learn that Mr. Morloch has left the school to coach a semi-pro ball team in Buffalo. Holly reveals that she's leaving school because she's been offered a role on a soap opera that will be filmed in Hollywood. Nicole is particularly upset by Holly's departure. When Holly suggests that Nicole go to auditions like she did, Nicole does just that and gets a small role in a Broadway show. When Mr. Dyrenforth unknowingly receives tickets to the same show, he discovers that Nicole is breaking an important school rule and he forces her to choose between attending the school or doing the show. Auditioning dance hopeful, Henry Lee, tries to use his neighborhood connection with Leroy to get into the school with mediocre talent. (This episode marks Cynthia Gibb Cynthia Gibb Cynthia Gibb is an American actress and former model who has starred in film and on television. She is 5'-2" tall.-Biography:... ’s final appearance as Holly Laird while Carrie Hamilton Carrie Hamilton Carrie Louise Hamilton was an American actress, singer, and playwright. She was the daughter of comedienne/actress Carol Burnett and producer Joe Hamilton.-Life:... , Page Hannah Page Hannah Page Hannah is an American television and film actress. She is married to Lou Adler and the couple have four sons, Manny, Ike, Pablo, and Oscar. She is the sister of actress Daryl Hannah... , and Graham Jarvis Graham Jarvis Graham Jarvis was a Canadian character actor in US films and TV from the 1960s.Born in Toronto, Jarvis attended Williams College before moving to New York to pursue a career in theater... officially join the cast as Reggie Higgins, Kate Riley, and Mr. Bob Dyrenforth). |
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Guest starring Randee Heller Randee Heller Randy M. "Randee" Heller is an American television and film actress. Her most notable roles were in the film The Karate Kid and one of its sequels, as Daniel Larusso's mother, and on the 1970s serial sitcom Soap as Jodie Dallas's roommate Alice, one of the first recurring lesbian characters in... (as Peggy Persky), Bruce Solomon Bruce Solomon Bruce Peter Solomon is an American television and film star, best known for the roles of Sgt. Foley in the TV show "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" and Kenny Zuckerman in Beverly Hills, 90210.-Television and film:... (as Dr. Lindstrom), Don Cheadle Don Cheadle Donald Frank "Don" Cheadle, Jr. is an American film actor and producer. Cheadle rose to prominence in the late 1990s and the early 2000s for his supporting roles in the Steven Soderbergh-directed films Out of Sight, Traffic, and Ocean's Eleven... (as Henry Lee), Alan Blumenfeld Alan Blumenfeld Alan Blumenfeld is a veteran American character actor best known for his role in NBC's TV series Heroes as Maury Parkman, the telepath father of Matt Parkman played by Greg Grunberg... (as Charlie), and Kathy Graber (as Cathy). Featuring Larry Spinak (as Oedipus), Dan Schneider Dan Schneider (TV producer) Daniel James "Dan" Schneider is an American songwriter, actor, writer, and producer of films and television. He is the co-president of his own production company called Schneider's Bakery.... (as Cyrano), Pinky Pinky Pinky refers to the little finger, the smallest finger on a normal human hand.It can also refer to:-Computing:* pinky, a lightweight version of the UNIX finger protocol* Emacs Pinky, a painful condition in GNU Emacs users' pinky fingers-Gaming:... (as The Star Spangled Banner Student), Susan Moore (as The Flight Attendant), and Al Alu (as Mr. Hefferan). |
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11 | The First Time | January 11 86 | Robert C. Thompson | Carol Mendelsohn Carol Mendelsohn Carol Mendelsohn is a TV writer, notable for her work on the crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Education:Mendelsohn grew up in Chicago. She attended the Latin School Of Chicago. Also she went to Smith College, but later transferred and in 1973 graduated from Cornell University... |
A series of unlucky events has Mr. Dyrenforth convinced that he is jinxed. Mrs. Berg and Miss Sherwood try to encourage him to remove himself from his pessimism. With evident tension between them, Nicole and Jesse re-examine a sensitive topic. Jesse is upset because Nicole is unwilling to have sex with him. The two decide to split up due to the disagreement on the topic and with a school dance approaching both need a date. Jesse goes with Kate and Nicole goes with Joe Douglas jealously erupts and causes a mild brawl which inadvertently leaves Mr. Dyrenforth soaked in punch. The two reconcile when Mr. Dyrenforth has a talk with Jesse about his jealous outburst and suggests that he wait for Nicole. The two make up and plan to spend the night together in a mountain cabin but a series of unfavorably events leaves the two with whiplash, making Nicole realize that it’s best they wait. Danny and Reggie go to the dance together and find that they share a liking toward each other. | ||||
Guest starring Will Bledsoe (as Joe Douglas) and Britt Leach Britt Leach Britt Leach is an American character actor. He is best known for his role in the films Goin' South, Fuzz, The Last Starfighter, Weird Science, The Great Outdoors, Baby Boom, and Silent Night, Deadly Night... (as The Innkeeper). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight) and Melissa Tufeld (as Marianne). |
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12 | A River to Cross | February 1 86 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Frank South |
As preparations are being made for the school’s production of Huck Finn Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in England in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written in the vernacular, characterized by... , Bobby cast as Jim, expresses an uneasiness with the content of the play and leaves the show after dealing with his suppressed frustration. Bobby gathers some of the kids and tries to have the play pulled, so concerned staff members, Miss Grant, Mrs. Sherwood, and Mr. Dyrenforth, have the opposing kids weigh out their differences. With the help of Leroy, Mr. Dyrenforth is determined to keep the play running. This starts a protest led by Bobby which creates a racial division in the school. The preparations for the play continue with a re-write courtesy of Mr. Dyrenforth but the censorship only creates more opposition as Leroy quits the play. When Mr. Dyrenforth bans the book, Miss Sherwood assigns "Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury. The novel presents a future American society where reading is outlawed and firemen start fires to burn books... " to her class which gives Danny the idea to stage a book burning Book burning Book burning, biblioclasm or libricide is the practice of destroying, often ceremoniously, books or other written material and media. In modern times, other forms of media, such as phonograph records, video tapes, and CDs have also been ceremoniously burned, torched, or shredded... where Leroy helps him show the students the pointlessness of censorship. In a dream, Leroy encounters Jim, the slave from "Huckleberry Finn" who tells him that it’s his job to, in his portrayal of Jim, show that his character isn’t a fool. |
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Special Appearance by Stan Shaw Stan Shaw Stan Shaw is an American actor.Born in Chicago, Illinois, he is the son of Bertha Shaw and saxophonist Eddie Shaw, and cousin of the late soul singers Sam Cooke and Tyrone Davis Brother of Vaan Shaw... (as Jim) and Introducing Kenny Ransom (as Bobby Carter). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight). |
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13 | Such Good Friends | February 8 86 | Leo Penn Leo Penn Leo Z. Penn was an American actor and director, and father of musician Michael Penn and actors Sean Penn and Chris Penn.-Early life:... |
Carol Gary |
Tina, Leroy’s visiting niece, arrives at the School of the Arts to tell Leroy that she accidentally burned down his apartment while making Ravioli-Os. When Leroy learns of the damage Tina has caused, he seeks a temporary care giver for Tina. Mrs. Berg volunteers to put Tina up while Leroy stays in Miss Grant’s spare room at her place. When Lydia is asked out to dinner by her old boyfriend, Carl, she asks Tina to tell Leroy to see if he can stay with a friend for the night. Tina instead tells Leroy that Miss Grant is expecting him to make dinner. Waking up the following morning, after being stood up, Leroy bumps into Carl in the kitchen. Leroy tries to reprimand Tina’s actions when he learns of her scheme but Mrs. Berg saves her from the spanking. When Carl comes to the school to pick Lydia up for a date, Tina tells him that she went out with another man. After being stood up, Lydia and Leroy practice their dance when Leroy kisses her to which Lydia is dismayed. Tina encourages Leroy to pursue Lydia in hopes of her adoption and a marriage between them while warding off Carl. Mr. Shorosky, who has been throwing his table tennis matches with his younger girlfriend, Liu Chin, tries to win her over by beating her while Miss Sherwood struggles to get her book, four years in the making, published. | ||||
Guest starring Caryn Ward Caryn Ward Caryn Ward is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. She is perhaps best known for her recurring role as Erica Harrison on the sitcom The Game.-Early life and career:... (as Tina) and Harrison Page Harrison Page Harrison Page is an American television and film actor who has appeared in many popular shows, including Cold Case, JAG, ER, Ally McBeal, Melrose Place, Quantum Leap, The Wonder Years, 21 Jump Street, Murder She Wrote, Fame, Gimme a Break!, Benson, Hill Street Blues, Webster, The Dukes of Hazzard,... (as Carl). Co-starring Takayo Fischer Takayo Fischer Takayo Fischer is an American stage, film and TV actress, as well as voice-over actress and singer.-Personal life:Fischer was born in Hardwick, California, the daughter of Issei Chukuro and Kinko Tsubouchi... (as Liu Chin). |
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14 | Holmes Sweet Holmes | February 15 86 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Carol Mendelsohn Carol Mendelsohn Carol Mendelsohn is a TV writer, notable for her work on the crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Education:Mendelsohn grew up in Chicago. She attended the Latin School Of Chicago. Also she went to Smith College, but later transferred and in 1973 graduated from Cornell University... |
After a rehearsal for the school’s production of "Sherlock Holmes," a pipe in the dressing room bursts. Mr. Dyrenforth makes arrangements for repair with Artie Horowitz, a contractor, who is also the father of Miltie Horowitz, but the board is unwilling to fund the expensive repair work and Mr. Dyrenforth is forced to close the school relocating the students to another building. Danny discovers that the broken pipe was sawed deliberately and figures that Ralph, the Janitor, is trying to sabotage the school in order to build a parking garage in its place. After seeing Miltie paying Ralph off, Danny is convinced of a father-son swindle. They get Page, Miltie's reluctant love interest to distract him while Danny checks out the janitor's space in the boiler room. After being knocked out by a fallen panel from the room, Danny discovers Ralph's dead body and is knocked out by someone when tries to escape. Danny wakes up convinced that he is Sherlock Holmes and sets out to solve the mystery. Just as Danny proves that Ralph is responsible for the entire ploy, Ralph hits him over the head... | ||||
Guest starring Robert Costanzo Robert Costanzo Robert Jason Costanzo is an American actor. He has an acting career spanning over thirty years and is often found playing surly New York types such as crooks or low level workers and mixes both drama and comedy roles... (as Artie Horowitz/Ralph), Paul Bartel Paul Bartel Paul Bartel was an American actor, writer and director. Bartel was perhaps most known for his 1982 hit black comedy Eating Raoul, which he wrote, starred in and directed.-Life and career:... (as Claude Hunsicker), and Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie Horowitz). Featuring Thor Nielsen Thor Nielsen Thor Nielsen is a Danish sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1980s to the late 1990s. He won six medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds , three silvers , and a bronze .Nielsen also competed in two Summer Olympics,... (as The Mysterious Stranger). |
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15 | Double Exposure | February 22 86 | Bill Duke Bill Duke William Henry "Bill" Duke, Jr. is an American actor and film director with over 30 years of experience. Known for his physically imposing frame, Duke's work frequently dwells within the action/crime and drama genres but also includes comedy.-Early life:Duke was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, the... |
Paul & Sharon Boorstin |
With auditions for a presentation of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" underway, competition heats up between Danny and Jesse for the lead role, but in order to make the cut for the play, all students have to pass the Biology midterm. The yearbook money goes missing twice and Dwight has enlisted his fellow hall monitors to get to the bottom of the theft. While developing shots that Reggie took for the yearbook, Nicole and Reggie discover Jesse going into an office cabinet where the now missing yearbook money was stored. When Nicole confronts him thinking he took the yearbook money, he admits that he took the answers to the test. He throws the answers away only to retrieve them from the trash later. He gets the part and all is well until Nicole discovers the answers in his jacket. After Danny discovers the truth about the test, he vows to make Jesse suffer. In his assertion, he discovers he’s got his own case of a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" split personality. | ||||
Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight). |
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16 | The Inheritance | March 1 86 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Hollis Rich |
Tina’s father, Lamar returns but only to borrow money from Leroy under the pretense of establishing a life for Tina. Tina’s nanny, Mrs. Castillo, dies and Tina is revealed to be the sole beneficiary in Mrs. Castillo’s will. When Lamar learns of the $22,000 estate that has been passed on to his daughter, he returns for her offering to use the money to get him and his daughter a house. Leroy doesn’t trust his brother to do right by Tina with the money and when Lamar’s conscious gets to him, he opts to leave admitting that he only came for the money. Dwight is directing a play about the Dewey Decimal System in which his inspiration for the lead character’s wife, Anna Dewey, is based on his love interest and former School of the Arts student Holly and his directorial vision and obsession is driving Kate, who’s been cast as Anne Dewey, and the rest of the cast up the wall. (Cynthia Gibb makes a voice-over appearance as Holly over the phone). | ||||
Guest starring Caryn Ward Caryn Ward Caryn Ward is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. She is perhaps best known for her recurring role as Erica Harrison on the sitcom The Game.-Early life and career:... (as Tina), Al Ruscio Al Ruscio Al Ruscio is an American character actor who has appeared in numerous television series and film. He graduated from Salem High School .-Career:... (as Sergeant Levin), Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in a number of films and television programs, including Claudine , Cooley High , Roots , Welcome Back, Kotter , Bangers and Mash , and The Jacksons: An American Dream .Lawrence's name, at least as shown in the credits of Welcome... (Lamar), and Lupe Ontiveros Lupe Ontiveros Lupe Ontiveros is an American film and television actress. Ontiveros has acted in numerous films and television shows, most often playing a maid or, more recently, an all-knowing grandmother; she estimates she has played a maid between 150 and 300 times on screen.-Early life:Ontiveros was born... (as Mrs. Castillo). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight). Featuring Tony Rader (as The Waiter). |
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17 | The Comedian | March 22 86 | Reza Badiyi Reza Badiyi Reza Sayed Badiyi was an Iranian-American film director. Badiyi was well known for directing episodes of many popular television series... |
Adam Leslie |
Comedian Sandy Webb is running a comedy workshop at the School of the Arts where he encourages Danny and Chris to tell jokes that are personal. His advice proves to be fitting as their act becomes a hit at Lou Mackie's bowling alley. Danny is dumbfounded when he realizes that Sandy stole his act from him while on "The Phil Braverman Show." After making an indirect apology, he steals more of Danny's jokes on another show. The pair confronts him when he gets a gig at "The Funny Club" and he insists they forget the incident. Danny begins to take his anger out on his peers which prompts the break-up of Danny and Chris' act. Danny decides to change his major to music until while making his mother feel better about her pending divorce; he rediscovers why he wanted to do comedy in the first place. Reggie, a naturally funny person, is upset with the fact that she can't help being funny even when playing the serious role of Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth (Shakespeare) Lady Macbeth is a fictional character in Shakespeare's Macbeth . She is the wife to the play's protagonist, Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman. After goading him into committing regicide, she becomes Queen of Scotland, but later suffers pangs of guilt for her part in the crime... . Instead of playing her role seriously, she plays her part with a comedic approach. |
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Guest starring Sal Viscuso Sal Viscuso Sal Viscuso is an American actor.His most notable role was as the uncredited, unseen P.A. system announcer in the long-running TV series M*A*S*H. He also made several one-shot appearances as other characters throughout the series, usually as a patient at the 4077th... (as Sandy Webb), Betty Karlen (as Gina Amatullo), and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Featuring Steve Susskind Steve Susskind Steve Susskind was an American actor who appeared in numerous small parts in sitcoms, such as Frasier, Married with Children, Scrubs, and NewsRadio... (as The Bowler), Kevin McDermott Kevin McDermott Kevin McDermott is a Scottish singer–songwriter who, with his group 'The Kevin McDermott Orchestra' , has released eight albums over the past twenty years. His first album Mother Natures Kitchen was released in 1989.... (as The Audience Member), and Ron Meyers (as The Juggler). |
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18 | Stagefright | March 29 86 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Michael McGreevey |
After jumping on stage early during a 1950s-style play, Chris develops severe stage fright. He keeps his problem a secret while pouring his heart out to his hero, Elvis (portrayed by Robert Firth), who only he sees. When Danny learns of his troubles, he tries to help Chris overcome his fear. Jesse attempts to beat the record for the longest tapping duration but he's got some competition with Dwight's cousins Leonard. Kate wants to transfer into Miss Turner's class because she can't take Miss Grant's rough teaching style. | ||||
Guest starring Robert Firth Robert Firth Robert Firth was a United States federal judge.Born in Harrison, New Jersey, Firth received an A.B. from Indiana University in 1940 and was in the United States Navy Lieutenant during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. He received an LL.B. from Harvard Law School in 1948. He was a U.S. Naval Reserve... (as Elvis) and Will Bledsoe (as Joe Douglas). Co-starring Larry Spinak (as Leonard Mendenhall). Featuring Bebe Neuwirth Bebe Neuwirth Beatrice "Bebe" Neuwirth is an American actress, singer and dancer. She has worked in television and is known for her portrayal of Dr. Lilith Sternin, Dr. Frasier Crane's wife , on both the TV sitcom Cheers , and its spin-off Frasier... (as Phyllis Turner) and Joe Gieb (as Tap Dance Competitor). |
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19 | Self Defense | April 5 86 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Marilyn Anderson and Renee Orin |
When Mr. Dyrenforth arrives at school, he discovers the first of a series of vandalism attacks that are soon to plague the School of the Arts. Jesse gets angered when he learns that Nicole has a secret admirer who keeps sending her flowers. The destruction, orchestrated by two unknown vandals and the unwanted adoration of a secret admirer has Nicole shaken and after seeing Miss Grant show off her karate skills in a "trashy" film, Dusty, Kate, Reggie, and Nicole ask Miss Grant to teach them karate. While the damage to the school continues, the girls become focused on developing as martial artists in their newly established karate class led by Miss Grant. Following a night out with the girls at Lou's, Nicole is forced to walk home alone and upon presuming that she's being followed, only to learn that her soon-to-be attacker was an innocuous basketball-bouncing passerby, loses her confidence – that is until she and Dwight meet the vandals. | ||||
Guest starring Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie) and Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie Horowitz). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight) and Tony Monaco (as Dale). Featuring Michael Shaner (as Vandal #1) and Evan James Malmuth (as Vandal #2). |
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20 | W.S.O.A. | April 26 86 | Winslow Phelps | Patricia Jones and Donald Reiker |
As a deejay for W.S.O.A., a radio station at the School of the Arts, Jesse handles many phone calls from listeners – most of which are somewhat trivial. One of his callers, Roberta, requests a song called "You Don't Know Me" daily to which he dismisses until she reveals that the request is being made to pacify her pending suicide. Ann Strong, a psychologist for the school board advises Jesse to continue talking to her to appease her depression by assuring her that her pain will pass. Jesse and Roberta arrange to meet, but under the condition that he arrive alone. After not showing up, the kids start a search for the girl in hopes to save her. When she finally calls she reveals that she's taken pills already, Jesse has one final chance to convince her to live. When Mr. Dyrenforth finds the kids' dressing too revealing, he calls on Dwight to enforce the new dress code. | ||||
Guest starring Kathleen Wilhoite Kathleen Wilhoite Kathleen Wilhoite is an American film and television actress, as well as a singer-songwriter. She also voiced the title character in the animated series Pepper Ann... (as Roberta) and Jesse Welles Jesse Welles Jesse Welles is an actress. She is best known for her voice work in the animated films Wizards and Hey Good Lookin , directed by Ralph Bakshi. She played a lead role in three Rockford Files episodes: "Roundabout" , "Two Into 5.56 Won't Go" and "A Different Drummer"... (as Ann Strong). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight). Featuring Sheri Allen (as The Girl) and Ric Cane (as The Waiter/Lt.). |
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21 | Contacts | May 3 86 | Allan Arkush Allan Arkush Allan Arkush is an American cult film and television director and frequent collaborator of Joe Dante.... |
Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
Christopher and Kate secretly start going out and with her encouragement, Christopher takes a job as a waiter in hopes of establishing contacts. Upon arriving to work for Laura, an agent, she mistakes him for an actor and has him read. His reading impresses her and she offers to set up an audition for him. After kissing Laura, Chris tells her that he and Kate aren't romantically involved. This puts their relationship in jeopardy. Leroy is hired to do choreography for Jack Goodman, a producer for a summer stock company, but when Jack revokes salary from Leroy and his friends Leroy turns down the job which upsets the gang. | ||||
Guest starring Lenore Kasdorf Lenore Kasdorf Lenore Kasdorf is an American actress.-Biography:Kasdorf was born in New York City to an army colonel father. She is best known for her role as the alluring and promiscuous nurse Rita Stapleton Bauer, whom she played from 1975 to 1981 in the soap opera Guiding Light, and for her performance as Mrs... (as Laura Mattingly) and H. Richard Greene (as Jack Goodman). Co-starring Brenda Bolte (as Nancy). Featuring Fred McGrath (as Charlie), John William Evans (as The Older Actor), and Shaun Earl (as Jason). |
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22 | To Tilt at Windmills | May 10 86 | Donald Reiker | Patricia Jones and Donald Reiker |
When Miss Sherwood is sent home with a cold, Mr. William Quigley substitutes to teach the class about Don Quixote. With the school in demand for supplies, among them textbooks that have been sitting in a warehouse for nine months, Mr. Quigley decides pick up the textbooks with Jesse's help. In an effort to revolt against the "Great Enemy," this enemy first being red jello, he initiates a protest and destruction of the mandatory I.Q. tests. When Mr. Dyrenforth questions the sanity of the substitute, he gets the board involved which has Mr. Quigley suspended. Upon learning of his suspension, Mr. Quigley’s eccentricity propels him to make an unusual outburst which puts him in an asylum. Mr. Quigley consoled Dusty when she wasn't picked for a lead in a school play but after he’s taken away, she believes that he filled her with false hope. It takes Jesse to make him and everyone else realize what he’s done for the school. | ||||
Guest starring Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy (actor) Kevin McCarthy was an American stage, film, and television actor, who appeared in over two hundred television and film roles. For his role in the 1951 film version of Death of a Salesman, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of... (as Mr. William Quigley). Co-starring David Greenlee David Greenlee David Greenlee is an American voice actor and actor best known for his portrayal of the nerdy hall monitor Dwight in the 1982 television series Fame from season 2 through to season 5 .-Anime Roles:... (as Dwight), Tim Haldeman (as Swaboda), Corinne Carroll (as Margaret), Eric Poppick (as Gottlieb), Jon Jacobs (as Motorcycle Cop), and Julie Ariola (as Receptionist). Featuring The USC Trojan Marching Band (Un-credited). |
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23 | Losin' It | May 17 86 | Michael Vejar | Melinda Bell |
When Henry Lee returns, Leroy is convinced that Miss Grant is giving favors. While demonstrating a routine, Leroy seriously injures his knee. He goes through an operation and intense rehabilitation to restore his knee but when he returns to teach dance he hesitates fearing that he'll injure his knee again. Instead of dancing Leroy lashes out at Henry. Lydia is determined to push Leroy back into dancing because she's convinced that he'll never dance again if doesn't face his fear. Reggie has a crush on Max but is scared stiff to speak to him even while on a date and incessantly seeks Kaye's company for comfort. | ||||
Guest starring Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney -Early life:Mulroney was born in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Ellen, a housewife and amateur actress originally from Manchester, Iowa, and Michael Mulroney, a law professor at Villanova University School of Law, originally from Elkader, Iowa. He has a sister, Moira, and three brothers, Conor,... (as Max) and Don Cheadle Don Cheadle Donald Frank "Don" Cheadle, Jr. is an American film actor and producer. Cheadle rose to prominence in the late 1990s and the early 2000s for his supporting roles in the Steven Soderbergh-directed films Out of Sight, Traffic, and Ocean's Eleven... (as Henry Lee). Co-starring Conrad Bachmann (as Doctor Clay). Special Cameo Appearance by Russ Tamblyn Russ Tamblyn Russell Irving "Russ" Tamblyn is an American film and television actor, who is arguably best known for his performance in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets gang.... (as The Choreographer). Featuring Hideo Ebara (as The Sushi Chef) and Primo López (as The Taxi Driver). |
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24 | The Incident | May 24 86 | Win Phelps | Teleplay by Michael McGreevey |
Jesse is in the hospital unconscious with a concussion. The events leading up to Jesse's hospitalization are a mystery. What is known about the incident involves Mr. Torrence who was excited about putting on a play. Mr. Torrence is the prime suspect and admits to hitting Jesse. He expressed an interest in Nicole to play his lead, Lisa, after seeing her perform. Jesse became jealous thinking that something was going on between Nicole and Mr. Torrence, especially after Nicole received a bracelet from him. What is clear about the night of "the incident" starts with Jesse insisting that she return the bracelet. When Nicole refused he left only to do discover the two kissing when he returned. Somehow Jesse falls off of the stage and with conflicting accounts of what happened from Mr. Torrence, Nicole, Jesse - through Mrs. Berg who claims she's a medium Mediumship Mediumship is described as a form of communication with spirits. It is a practice in religious beliefs such as Spiritualism, Spiritism, Espiritismo, Candomblé, Voodoo and Umbanda.- Concept :... , and Christopher, Mr. Dyrenforth, Miss Sherwood, and Christopher try to figure out what actually happened. |
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Guest starring Robin Thomas Robin Thomas Robin Thomas is an American film and television actor.He was born Robin Thomas Grossman in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. His best-known television roles are as Mark Singleton in the soap opera Another World , and as Geoffrey Wells on the 1980s series Who's the Boss?... (as Mr. Torrence). |
The Crew
Executive Producer: Harry and Renee LongstreetConsulting Producer: David De Silva
Producer: Ira Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer...
and Michael McGreevey
Co-Producer: Denny Salvaryn
Associate Producer: Frank Merwald and; Randall Torno (episodes 1-2), Karina Friend (episodes 3-20, 23, and 24), Maureen Crowe (episode 21)
Executive Story Consultant: Susan Goldberg
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The Episodes
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1 | Back to Something New | October 6 86 | Win Phelps | Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
As with every new school year, a few changes have taken place at the commencement of the new year: Christopher has graduated and is moving on to unknown future, Miss Sherwood has finally published her novel and has moved to Maine Maine, New York Maine is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 5,459 at the 2000 census.The Town of Maine is on the western border of the county and is northwest of Binghamton.Maine is home to the Greater Binghamton Airport... , Kate has transferred to a school in Boston, and Ian Ware, an English Rock 'N' Roll major, is the newest freshmen to join the rest of the gang. Most disturbingly, Mr. Shorofsky has returned from his summer vacation feeling it wasn’t long enough effectively leaving him unenthused about returning to teach. Christopher gets employment as a commercial actor and gets a small place in hopes of making some money from his commercial work but when he is replaced by another actor, his confidence quickly diminishes. Giving up on his dreams, Chris lashes out at his friends when they offer him help. In an attempt to get Mr. Shorofsky’s critique on his work, Jesse discovers a change in him. Likewise, Ian is puzzled when he realizes he’s traveled 3000 miles to work with a professor who’s on the brink of retirement. Lastly, in an odd attempt at self-discovery, Reggie dresses up as different characters each day depending on her feeling that day. (Michael Cerveris Michael Cerveris Michael Cerveris is an American singer, guitarist and actor. He has performed in many stage musicals and plays, including in several Stephen Sondheim musicals: Assassins, Sweeney Todd, Road Show, and Passion... joins the cast this season as Ian Ware). |
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Guest starring Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Featuring Robert King (as The Commercial Director) & J. Michael Higgins (as The Commercial Actor). |
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2 | The Last Dance | October 13 86 | Oz Scott Oz Scott Osborne "Oz" E. Scott is an American screenwriter, television producer, film, television, and theatre director.-Career:Born in Hampton, Virginia, Scott attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and earned a MFA before he began his career in Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage. While at the Arena Stage, he... |
Susan Goldberg |
When Christopher's cousin, Vince, puts him in charge of entertainment for his wedding, he recruits Jesse and Nicole to dance as a couple at the wedding. Feeling that things have changed between them, Nicole breaks up with Jesse. The two choose to fulfill their commitment and work on their dance for the wedding but despite their understanding, Jesse is persistent and wants to get back with her. When Leroy informs Nicole that Jesse offered to drop out for her they get back together but things aren’t the same. Danny starts dating Jillian Becket, the daughter of officer Becket, who just started attending the school but she feels crowded when her father and brothers Sean and Patrick’s protectiveness becomes overwhelming. (Elisa Heinsohn Elisa Heinsohn Elisa Heinsohn is an actress who starred as Jillian Beckett in the sixth season of the television series version of Fame. She was Meg Giry in the original Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera in 1988.... officially joins the cast this episode in the role of Jillian Becket). |
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Guest star Sandy McPeak (as Officer Becket). Guest starring Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Special Cameo Appearance by Denny Dillon Denny Dillon Denise "Denny" Dillon is an American comedian and former cast member of Saturday Night Live. At 4'11" , Dillon is the shortest cast member in the show's history... (as Corky, the Cashier). Co-starring Todd Jeffries (as Sean Becket), Trevor Henley (as Patrick Becket), Bill Applebaum Bill Applebaum Bill Applebaum is an American actor and writer. He started working on stage in Chicago at The Second City Theater, where he helped start the Second City ETC Theater in 1984. He has worked in hundreds of commercials, tv shows, films and on stage... (as Vince Donlon), and Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Featuring Paul Comi Paul Comi Paul Domingo Comi is an American film and television actor. Mr. Comi was invited to join and is active voting member of the Actor's Branch of the :Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.- Biography :... (as The Minister), Ernie Brown (as Gramps), Gillian Schreiber (as Audrey), and Randy Allaire (as The Student Singing Scales). |
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3 | New Faces | October 20 86 | Win Phelps | Harry and Renee Longstreet |
Lydia is reacquainted with Paul Seeger, an old acting friend who is filming a small part in a movie being shot in New York. After discussing his talent and the fact that he's never satisfied with any job opportunity that he receives, Lydia gets Paul a job as an acting teacher at the School of the Arts. Upon arriving to teach at the school, Paul is extremely hard on Jesse and the other students, something that upsets the kids. Despite the students having a sudden change of heart and wanting him to stay, he decides to leave to read for a part. When Lydia discovers that Paul has turned down yet another role, she shows him that he's guilty of career sabotage. Mr. Dyrenforth appoints Danny to give Hannah Cooper, an eleven year-old child prodigy, a tour of the school. They form a friendship but Hannah begins to feel like Danny just wants to show her off and she refuses to play for anyone. (Eric Pierpoint Eric Pierpoint Eric Pierpoint is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as George Francisco on Fox Network's Alien Nation. He has appeared on all of the Star Trek spin-offs. He played five characters in the four series from 1993 to 2005.He is the son of retired CBS news correspondent Robert... joins the cast as Paul Seger). |
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Guest starring Tanya Fenmore (as Hannah Cooper). Co-starring Dennis Howard Dennis Howard Dennis Howard is an American politician from Oklahoma that served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture under former Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating. Concurrent with his service as Secretary, Howard served as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture... (as The Producer), Nancy Burnett (as The Casting Woman), and Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Featuring Tom Parsekian (as The Assistant Director), Brian J. Anderson (as The Production Assistant), Judi Goldhand (as The Wardrobe Woman), and David Breithbarth (as The Actor). |
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4 | Judgement Day | October 27 86 | Oz Scott Oz Scott Osborne "Oz" E. Scott is an American screenwriter, television producer, film, television, and theatre director.-Career:Born in Hampton, Virginia, Scott attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and earned a MFA before he began his career in Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage. While at the Arena Stage, he... |
Michael McGreevey |
On the anniversary of Leroy’s becoming a teacher at the School of the Arts, the students and faculty members throw him an anniversary party at Lou’s. After a year of teaching, Leroy also experiences a major student-teacher conflict when after the results are posted for the casting of the school’s latest musical, Susan is upset because she feels that Leroy picked Debby because she is Black. Based on this, Mr. Dyrenforth receives unsigned letters claiming that Leroy has discriminated against the white students in favour of the black students. Susan confronts Leroy and accuses him directly of prejudice and after performing for her student evaluation, Leroy questioning his initial decision. When Leroy doesn’t budge, she convinces Danny, who she’s dating, that Leroy is exercising favortism. Feeling the plague of such hurtful accusations, Leroy loses his regard for Black pride and replaces Debby with Susan in the lead. Miss Grant, however, feels that Leroy has been pressured and encourages him to trust his instincts. Mr. Shorofsky is having trouble dealing with Ian’s fascination with Rock 'N' Roll music and he gets Lou to try and stir his interest in Classical music. | ||||
Guest-starring Lycia Naff Lycia Naff Lycia Naff is an American dancer, actress, journalist and motorcycle enthusiast. She is best known as an actress for a 2 episode-role as Ensign Sonya Gomez on Star Trek: The Next Generation and for her brief appearance as an alien who opens her blouse to reveal three breasts in the hit science... (as Susan Pareno), Michelle Whitney-Morrison (as Debby Reid), and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). |
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5 | All Talking, All Singing, All Dancing | November 3 86 | Win Phelps | Richard Manning Richard Manning Richard Manning is an award-winning environmental author and journalist, with particular interest in the history and future of the American prairie, agriculture and poverty. He writes frequently about trauma and poverty for the National Native Children's Trauma Center based at the University of... & Hans Beimler |
With the Kimble foundation awarding $20,000 to the winner of a competition between plays, Mr. Dyrenforth decides to fund Jesse's 30's-style musical called "Shining Lights." With a hard-working cast and crew and the proposed budget growing, Mr. Dyrenforth informs them that the school board will not approve the budget and thus cancels the show. The show is saved when Lou Mackie donates the funds necessary to produce the show. All is well during the dress rehearsal when suddenly Nicole comes down with laryngitis. In a final attempt to save the play, Jesse replaces Nicole with an apprehensive Jillian and includes the love song that Reggie and Ian have been working on in the play. | ||||
Guest starring Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie Horowitz) and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). |
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6 | Hold That Baby | November 10 86 | Oz Scott Oz Scott Osborne "Oz" E. Scott is an American screenwriter, television producer, film, television, and theatre director.-Career:Born in Hampton, Virginia, Scott attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and earned a MFA before he began his career in Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage. While at the Arena Stage, he... |
Michael McGreevey and Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
As Chris anticipates a successful audition, his sister Eve leaves her 9-month old son Spike with him when she has to leave suddenly to aid her injured husband. With his girlfriend Shelley leaving him, losing out on his audition, and being locked out of his apartment because of a "no-babies" policy, Chris learns the ups and downs of parenting especially when saddened by his sister’s return. With Mrs. Berg off to attend her brother's 50th wedding anniversary, Mr. Dyrenforth is left to his own devices learns that her job is a lot harder than he anticipated. Nicole, Dusty, Reggie, and Jullian form a band, The Cuties, which Miltie appoints himself manager of despite the fact that the girls have already dismissed his services but disagreements between the girls make them realize the hardships of being in a band. | ||||
Guest starring Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie Horowitz) and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Special Cameo Appearance by Russ Tamblyn Russ Tamblyn Russell Irving "Russ" Tamblyn is an American film and television actor, who is arguably best known for his performance in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets gang.... (as The Choreographer). Guest starring Deborah Geffner Deborah Geffner Deborah Geffner is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her role as Victoria in Bob Fosse's award winning movie All That Jazz which she filmed concurrently with performing in A Chorus Line on Broadway She worked again with Fosse in his movie Star 80... (as Eve), and Diana Barton (Shelley Dumbrowski). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie) and Randy Allaire (as Randy). |
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7 | A Different Drummer | November 17 86 | Michael Switzer | Hollis Rich |
When Reggie is asked to do a scene from a play for drama class, she decides to ease her boredom with something edgy but when she gives her book report of "The Old Man and the Sea The Old Man and the Sea The Old Man and the Sea is a novel written by American author Ernest Hemingway in 1951 in Cuba, and published in 1952. It was the last major work of fiction to be produced by Hemingway and published in his lifetime. One of his most famous works, it centers upon Santiago, an aging fisherman who... " handing out fish sticks and holding a fish with a raincoat on, Mr. Dyrenforth puts and end to it. Dusty's dad, Reverend Tyler who is running a benefit for the homeless in New York City, comes to visit her from Colorado and is put off by the risqué behaviour and surroundings of the school. Inspired by the benefit Dusty and Reggie go out to meet the homeless. Jesse introduces them to Silvia, a professional beggar who helps at a shelter. With Nicole, Jullian, and Ian they stage a demonstration, dressed as homeless people, outside the Guggenheim Museum and when she's caught without a permit, Reggie is arrested. Mr. Dyrenforth suspends when she stages a protest. With the loss of corporate support, the benefit is canceled and Reverend Tyler intends to bring Dusty back home with him. |
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Guest starring Albert Hall (as Reverend Tyler) and Marilyn Chris Marilyn Chris Marilyn Chris is an American actress most notably known for her role as Wanda Webb Wolek on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live.-Career:... (as Sylvia). Co-starring Carolyn Mignini (as Miss Elliot). Featuring L. Kenneth Richardson (as The Policeman). |
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8 | Mr Wacky's World | November 24 86 | Win Phelps | Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... and Michael McGreevey |
Danny's feeling inadequate as a performer as he finds very few roles coming in. While trying to get his own show on the Public-access television Public-access television Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels... cable TV channel, Danny walks on to the set of the popular Public-access program "Mister Whacky's World" and gets cast on the show as Noodles. Danny becomes a local star and the show is set to go national but with Mr. Wacky expecting Danny to remain his stooge, Danny is a bit conflicted with signing the contract. Jesse asks Dusty to sing a song he wrote and while working together, he inadvertently gives Dusty the impression that he is romantically interested in her. She invites him to a U2 concert and on their way home, all is well but when he backs off from her while she attempts to kiss him, she gets hurt. |
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Guest starring Gerrit Graham Gerrit Graham Gerrit Graham is an American actor and songwriter. He's appeared in such films as Used Cars, TerrorVision, National Lampoon's Class Reunion, and Greetings, where he worked with Brian DePalma for the first time... (as Mr. Wacky), Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Featuring Randy Bertish (as The Boy Student) and Oliver Givens (as Oliver The Prop Man). |
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9 | All I Want for Christmas | December 8 86 | Alan Myerson Alan Myerson -Career:Myerson began working in theatre in New York City, then directing The Second City in Chicago. He founded The Committee in San Francisco in 1963... |
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Leroy is studying for a biology mid-term while maintaining his teaching duties. Tina pays Leroy a surprise visit for Christmas when her dad goes out of town. Leroy is excited to spend Christmas with Tina but she feels that Christmas is a joke. Determined to prove her wrong, Leroy plans to buy her a $300 doll house that she’s expressed an interest in. On his way to buy the dollhouse, Leroy is pick-pocketed. Unable to receive an advance from the board, Leroy takes up a job doing extra chores for Lou, and pawns his things. While trying so hard to get Tina want she wants Leroy ends up spending no time with her and she is unimpressed with the material things that her worked so hard to get her. Mr. Shorofsky is hospitalized for Christmas when he finally decides to have his tonsils removed. He is put in room with two other kids Timmy and Matthew, who think he’s Santa Claus, when a hot-shot producer steals his room. Jesse and Ian stage a surprise performance in hopes of getting the producer’s attention. | ||||
Guest starring Caryn Ward Caryn Ward Caryn Ward is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. She is perhaps best known for her recurring role as Erica Harrison on the sitcom The Game.-Early life and career:... (as Tina), Zachary Bostrom (as Timmy), Elden Ratliff (as Matthew), Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie), Tony DiBenedetto (as Mr. Quimby), and John Ingle John Ingle John Ingle is an American actor known for his role as scheming patriarch Edward Quartermaine on the ABC daytime drama, General Hospital.-Career:... (as The Man In Hospital Suite 2B). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie) and Myrna White (as The Nurse). Featuring Jaclyn-Rose Lester (as The Older Youngster), Carl Bressler (as The Pickpocket), and Garette Ratliff (as Youngster #1). |
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10 | Fame and Fortune | December 29 86 | Michael Switzer | Robert Caplain |
As a disk jockey for the school's radio show and a big fan of 60s rock diva Frannie Fortune, Nicole makes it a priority to play her idol's records frequently. While paying Nicole a visit at the school, Frannie is impressed by her talent and invites her to sing back-up for her during a demo recording session for a song titled "Damaged." With Frannie's diva behaviour ruining the session, the producer expressing an interest in Nicole's voice, gives her the song instead. Upon learning of her replacement, Frannie is upset with Nicole stating that "what goes around comes around." After revealing that he hasn't had a date in months, Mr. Dyrenforth inspires Jesse, Danny, and Leroy to give his love life a boost. Unbeknownst to their plans, he's baffled to find his picture plastered on the side of a construction site and more so when he learns that women have shown an interest in him. (Nia Peeples Nia Peeples Virenia Gwendolyn "Nia" Peeples is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Nicole Chapman on Fame... makes her final appearance as Nicole Chapman in this episode). |
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Guest starring Bonnie Bramlett Bonnie Bramlett Bonnie Bramlett is an American singer and sometime actress known for her distinctive vocals in rock and pop music. This began in the mid 1960s as a backing singer, forming the husband-and-wife team of Delaney & Bonnie, and continuing to the present day as a solo artist.-Life and career:Bramlett... (as Frannie Fortune). Co-starring Jim Piddock Jim Piddock James Anthony "Jim" Piddock is an English actor, writer, and producer who began his career on the stage in England, before emigrating to the U.S. in 1981.-Life and career:... (as The Record Producer), Frederic Tucker (as The Recording Engineer), and Patricia Lee Willson (as Ellen). Featuring Randy Allaire (as Randy) and Shaun Earl (as Shaun). |
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11 | Go Softly Into Morning | January 5 87 | Win Phelps | Renee Schonfeld Longstreet |
After an eventful party involving plenty of alcohol, Miss Grant is frustrated when Danny and Nicole don't show up for an important rehearsal. That frustration turns to shock when it is revealed that Nicole was killed while she and Danny were being driven by a drunken Mickey Garth. While her friends from school and from Lou's are hit with the news, they all have a difficult time dealing with Nicole's death and an even harder time forgiving Mickey. Clearly suffering the most is Jesse and when he learns that Mickey will probably be charged only with involuntary manslaughter receiving only probation, he vows to personally kill Mickey. Feeling that everyone hates him but unaware of Jesse's intent, Mickey hides and leads a climatic cat and mouse chase. | ||||
Guest starring Sean Gregory Sullivan (as Mickey Garth), Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... (as Lou Mackie), Betty Karlen (as Gina Amatullo), Willard E. Pugh Willard E. Pugh Willard Earl Pugh is an American actor with numerous film and television credits. He has appeared in notable mainstream Hollywood films such as The Color Purple and Air Force One as well as genre films such as RoboCop 2 and Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy... (as Mike Lifton), Will MacMillian (as Kenneth Garth), and Phil Peters (as Detective Murray). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie) and Randy Allaire (as Vince). Featuring Laura Feder (as The Ballerina), Lance Sloane (as Randy), and Jeanette O'Connor (as The Nurse). |
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12 | Love Kittens Go to High School | January 26 87 | Luis Soto | Susan Goldberg |
Film director Jeff Stave has convinced the school board to allow him to shoot his new movie "Love Kittens Go to High School" at the School of the Arts. Jillian is given the task of student assistant to Mr. Stave but she finds him obnoxious and arrogant. She is particularly annoyed when she finds him picking on her while on the job and as he uses her for an acting demonstration in her drama class where he is guest teacher. She slowly realizes their mutual infatuation for each other but after reality sets in, she learns that they are from two different worlds. After hostile beginnings, Maxie Sharp, a sixteen-year-old actress playing the lead role in the movie, develops a friendship with Jesse. After spending time with him and envying his normal life, she is inspired to enroll at the School of the Arts as a full-time student. With Shaun choreographing the final dance scene, the kids get to dance in the film's final scene. Mr. Stave asks Mr. Dyrenforth to play the principal in the film. | ||||
Guest starring Olivia Barash Olivia Barash Olivia Barash is an American actress. She has appeared in many films, including the cult film Repo Man, as well as television series in her career, including Little House on the Prairie, Charlie's Angels, Soap, Fame, and St. Elsewhere... (as Maxie Sharp), John Putch John Putch John Putch is an American actor, director and screenwriter. He is best known for his recurring role as Bob Morton on the 1980s sitcom One Day at a Time and as Sean Brody in the film Jaws 3-D.-Career:... (as Jeff Stave), Jim Doughan (as The Assistant Director), and Bill Kalmenson (as The Cameraman). Featuring Shaun Earl (as Earl Derringer), Robert Neary (as Football Player), and Randy Allaire (as Vince). |
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13 | The Crimson Blade | February 2 87 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Richard Manning Richard Manning Richard Manning is an award-winning environmental author and journalist, with particular interest in the history and future of the American prairie, agriculture and poverty. He writes frequently about trauma and poverty for the National Native Children's Trauma Center based at the University of... & Hans Beimler |
Jesse is playing the title character in the school's production of "The Crimson Blade" while Miltie is playing the wicked governor. Miltie shows an interest in Maxie but she is dating Doug, a hall monitor and after seeing the special treatment that Jesse is getting for playing the hero, Miltie is inspired to be a real-life hero dressed as the Crimson Blade; saving Maxie when Doug refuses to leave her alone when she rejects his advances, helping Ian and Jullian out of an unfair write-up by Doug, and shredding his innumerable citations. With all fingers pointing at Jesse, Doug, Maxie, and the rest of the gang are unaware that the Crimson Blade is actually Miltie. With Mr. Dyrenforth due for appendicitis, the school board appoints Ms. Fleming to run the school while he’s away. In her stint as principal, Ms. Fleming creates a doctrine that prevents the students from singing or dancing in the halls in an attempt to quite the school environment. Believing that Crimson Blade’s antics are encouraging insubordination, Ms. Fleming cancels the play. Naturally, the kids fight back. (Olivia Barash Olivia Barash Olivia Barash is an American actress. She has appeared in many films, including the cult film Repo Man, as well as television series in her career, including Little House on the Prairie, Charlie's Angels, Soap, Fame, and St. Elsewhere... and Dick Miller Dick Miller Richard "Dick" Miller is an American character actor who has appeared in over 100 films, particularly those produced by Roger Corman, and later in films of directors who started their careers with Corman, including James Cameron and Joe Dante, with the distinction of appearing in every film made... join the cast and gain a credit at the beginning of the show as Maxie Sharp and Lou Mackie). |
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Guest starring Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie Horowitz), Darren Dalton Darren Dalton Darren Jack Dalton is an American actor, screenwriter, and film producer.-Acting career:Dalton's career began in 1982 when cast as Randy Anderson by Francis Ford Coppola during a nationwide talent search for the ground breaking teen ensemble The Outsiders.After The Outsiders Dalton reunited with C... (as Doug Logan), and Alison LaPlaca Alison LaPlaca Alison LaPlaca is an American actress best known for the role of acid-tongued yuppie Linda Phillips in the Fox sitcoms Duet and its spin-off Open House, both of which aired in the late 1980s.... (as Ms. Audrey Fleming). Co-starring Keith Mills Keith Mills Sir Keith Mills DL is an English entrepreneur who was knighted in the 2006 New Year Honours in recognition of his services to sport.-Early life:... (as Dr. Korngold) and Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Featuring Richard D. Murphy (as The Student). |
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14 | Pros and Cons | February 9 87 | Michael Switzer | Elizabeth K. Doswell |
After returning from her high school reunion, Lydia is despondent when Mrs. Berg and Mr. Seger ask her about seeing her old fling Billy Waters. Mr. Seger gets her to admit that she's still fond of him. Following a brief search to find Billy, he turns up instead after hearing that Lydia's been asking for him. She's thrilled that he's in town but she learns in time that with his job as a stock broker, he's a very busy man. According to special investigator Elias Sellers, Billy is one of the biggest scam artists in pursuit. Instead of removing herself from him, she gets involved with his stock swindling act. With a broken furnace at Lou's Lanes, Lou inadvertently ends up calling Ian's dad to fix it. Ian is uneasy when his friends start enjoying his father's company. | ||||
Guest starring Julius J. Carry III as (Billy Waters) and Grainger Hines Grainger Hines Grainger Hines, born in Greenwood, South Carolina, is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He starred in numerous television shows. "True Blood", Boston Legal, Nip/Tuck, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, Las Vegas, Saving Grace, Ghost Whisperer, In the Heat of the Night, Airwolf, Star Trek: The... as (Elias Sellers). Special Appearance by Michael Preston Michael Preston Michael Preston is an international film and television actor, sometimes credited as Mike Preston.-Career:... as (Jack Ware). Co-starring Patrik Baldauff (as Clifton Bauer) and Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). |
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15 | The Big Contract | February 16 87 | Harry S. Longstreet | Melinda Bell |
When Lou's estranged brother Duke shows up unexpectedly at the bowling alley, Lou is far from thrilled. Lou becomes furious when he learns that Chris signed a contract to do an album for his brother who he reveals to be involved in criminal activity. Duke convinces Chris that his brother's accusations are false and they begin working on the album. Chris and Lou fall out when Chris accuses his former boss of jealousy but he slowly sees Duke's slimy nature and opts to get out of his contract. Mr. Dyrenforth appoints Mr. Seger supervising teacher of the school newspaper committee in an effort to encourage his extracurricular involvement. He agrees to do it convinced that it will be a simple task but he soon learns that with Reggie and Maxie disagreeing on almost everything, it's anything but easy. | ||||
Guest starring Russell Johnson Russell Johnson Russell David Johnson is an American television and film actor best known as "The Professor" on the CBS television sitcom Gilligan's Island... (as Duke Mackie) and Gary Wood Gary Wood Gary Fay Wood was an American football quarterback in the National Football League from 1964 until 1969.The 5' 11 quarterback was drafted out of Cornell University in the 1964 NFL Draft by the New York Giants in the eighth round... (as Grover). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie), Lew Gallo Lew Gallo Lew Gallo was an American character actor and producer from Mount Kisco, New York, best known for his role as Maj. Joseph Cobb on the 1960s ABC World War II series Twelve O'Clock High. He also made appearances on other series including Rawhide, Dr. Kildare, The F.B.I., Gunsmoke, The Twilight... (as Rupert Ritzik), Larry Spinak (as Duane Doberman), and Teri Hafford (as Attractive Woman). |
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16 | Stradi-various | February 23 87 | Michael Rhodes | Ralph Phillips Ralph Phillips Ralph Phillips may refer to:*List of Looney Tunes characters#Ralph Phillips*Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, American criminal*Ralph S. Phillips*Ralph Phillips Lowe, former Governor of Iowa... |
The episode starts with Chris, Jesse, Danny, and Reggie fighting over a violin. Mr. Shorofsky explains… Frustrated with looking for a new apartment, Mrs. Berg lifts Mr. Shorofsky’s spirits when she hands him a package originally sent to him in 1947. In the package is a very special violin. According to Mr. Shorofsky, the violin was believed to be magical. The myth tells the story of a girl who was lonely. Her father decided to build her a magic violin and with its power, her doll turns into a prince. With a stalled romantic life, Danny is envious of Chris and wants to be like him. After hesitantly wishing on the violin for an apartment, he gets an immediate call for a place. The kids are convinced of its magic powers. When Reggie wishes for Ian to be more romantic it comes true, when Danny wishes to have more luck with the ladies, like Chris, that also comes true, and when Jesse dreams of Morey Amsterdam, his dismal stand-up act becomes a hit getting him an audition with the Comedy stop. Chris isn’t too happy about his change in fortune and with Ian’s affection annoying Reggie, the fight in the opening sequence begins. After damaging the violin, Mr. Shorfosky reveals that the violin that they damaged came from a pawn shop. | ||||
Guest starring Tasia Valenza Tasia Valenza Tasia Valenza is an American actress who has most recently found acclaim as a voice actor.- Television :... (as Denise Hudson) and Special Appearance by Morey Amsterdam Morey Amsterdam Morey Amsterdam was an American television actor and comedian, best known for the role of Buddy Sorrell on The Dick Van Dyke Show in the early 1960s.-Early life:... (as Morey/Rick). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie), Alan Abelew (as Dugan), and Al Pugliese (as Pratt). Featuring Katie Rich (as The Brunette). |
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17 | That Was the Weekend That Was | March 16 87 | - | - |
Christopher, Leroy, Jillian and Miltie create frustration for Jesse who, with a key borrowed from Shorofsky, lets them all into the school on a Saturday to complete a weekend project. | ||||
18 | Ian's Girl | March 23 87 | Win Phelps | Peggy Goldman |
Mr. Shorofsky wants to enter Ian into a competition for classical guitarists in Segovia Segovia Segovia is a city in Spain, the capital of Segovia Province in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is situated north of Madrid, 30 minutes by high speed train. The municipality counts some 55,500 inhabitants.-Etymology:... but being an insubordinate musician, Ian is adamantly uninterested. Ian's old band, The Driven, flies from England to visit their old band-mate. This gives resurgence to his old relationship with his old girlfriend and band-mate Joanna. With his visitors reminding him of how much he's changed and learning of Joanna's pending departure to Boston, he begins to regret his decision to have left in the first place. After Mr. Shorofsky underhandedly enters Ian into the competition, he decides to go back to England with Joanna. After learning of his importance to Reggie, the school, and his friends, he may be persuaded to stay. Lou recruits Laura, Danny, and Chris to organize his campaign for President of the Metropolitan Bowling Operators Association but later opts to back out. His competition, Casper Wintergreen unaware of Lou's resignation, tries to buy him off which inspires Lou to re-enter the election. |
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Guest Starring Traci Lind Traci Lind Traci Lind is an American film actress who is known for playing Alex Young in Fright Night II and Missy McCloud in My Boyfriend's Back. She also starred in The Road to Wellville and The End of Violence. She was billed in Fright Night II as Traci Lin... (as Joanna), Fred Willard Fred Willard Fred Willard is an American actor, comedian, and voice over actor, best known for his improvisational comedy skills. He is known for his roles in the Christopher Guest mockumentary films This is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration as well as... (as Casper Wintergreen), and Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Co-starring Gregory Cooke (as Will), Sandor Black (as Tony), and Steve Cooper Steve Cooper Steve Cooper was an English footballer best known for his time spent with Airdrieonians. His headed goal in the semi-final at Hampden against Hearts ensured that his Airdrie side made it to the 1995 Scottish Cup final and he played the full 90 minutes against Celtic as the Diamonds lost 1-0 to a... (as Nick). |
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19 | Best Buddies | March 30 87 | Jaime Rogers | Richard Manning Richard Manning Richard Manning is an award-winning environmental author and journalist, with particular interest in the history and future of the American prairie, agriculture and poverty. He writes frequently about trauma and poverty for the National Native Children's Trauma Center based at the University of... & Hans Beimler |
Danny’s childhood friend Ron surprises him when he tells him he’s working for Lou at Lou’s Lanes. Following their bout of re-acquaintance, Ron reveals to Danny that he’s gay and though Danny assures him that they’ll remain friends, his discomfort with the revelation is more than apparent. When Danny tries to set Ron up with Maxie, he insists that Danny accept who he is. Ron has left home because after revealing to his father that he is gay, his father has become suspicious of him. Feeling like he can’t depend on his family, he finds solace in Danny but as things move forward, Danny becomes increasingly consumed with his friend’s homosexuality. When Ron confronts Danny with his homophobia, Danny calls Ron a faggot sending Ron into exile. Dippy Dave, the owner of a store that sells stereos, has recruited Miss Grant to choreograph a routine for his new commercial. She asks Leroy to help with his ideas for the choreography but with the imminent case of creative differences, the two decide to branch off a provide Dippy Dave with two routines to choose from.. | ||||
Guest Starring Ivan Kane (as Ron Stefano), Richard Bright Richard Bright (actor) Richard James Bright was an American actor best known for his role as Al Neri in the The Godfather films.-Early life & work:... (as Al Stefano), and Wynn Irwin (as Dippy Dave). Co-starring Tom Breznahan (as Charlie), Randy Allaire (as Vince), and Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). |
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20 | The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much | April 20 87 | Michael Rhodes | Elizabeth K. Doswell |
Chris is determined to be a hero, inspired by a local hero, he develops a theory that says you get what you expect. Jullian is typing Chris' resume on a computer at her job at General Overdyne, a big company uptown, and accidentally accesses a top secret database sending the information to Chris. Chris becomes concerned when his apartment is mysteriously ransacked and re-arranged. Two men apprehend Chris on several occasions in an Ice Cream truck. Realizing the significance of the video, Chris switches the tape with Dusty's tape and he decides to contact the CIA Central Intelligence Agency The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers... , upon learning of switched tapes, a chase ensues. With an up and coming student video contest, Reggie's set to cover a fictional confrontation between Steve McQueen Steve McQueen Terrence Steven "Steve" McQueen was an American movie actor. He was nicknamed "The King of Cool." His "anti-hero" persona, which he developed at the height of the Vietnam counterculture, made him one of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and 1970s. McQueen received an Academy Award nomination... and Dorothy Dandridge Dorothy Dandridge Dorothy Jean Dandridge was an American actress and popular singer, and was the first African-American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress... portrayed by Mr. Seger and Miss Grant, Ian is to observe Chris's theory at work, and Dusty is documenting noses but with the subjects of each said video being difficult, finishing their videos on time proves problematic. |
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Guest Starring Sam Ingraffia (as Ostrin), Nicholas Worth Nicholas Worth Nicholas Worth was an American character actor who portrayed General Marzaq and Premier Romanov in Westwood Studios' Command & Conquer series of games, Emperor: Battle for Dune, and also voice-acted as Colonel Bulba/Mr. Jones in Freedom Fighters... (as Gallupo), and Trevor Henley (as Patrick Beckett). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Featuring Beau Bishop (as Messenger), Jillian Katz (as Melissa), Lisa Fuller (as Rocket Cola Girl), and Wayne Collins, Jr. (as Ice Cream Brat). |
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21 | Reggie and Rose | April 27 87 | Kevin Rodney Sullivan Kevin Rodney Sullivan Kevin Rodney Sullivan is an American film and television actor and film director. He is married to wife Nita Sullivan, and has a daughter, Nicole L. Sullivan.-Early Life and Acting Career:... |
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Getting kicked out of English class again, the gang tries to persuade Reggie to apologize to her teacher. Reggie doesn’t feel she needs to apologize for anything but Rose, the cafeteria lady, makes her understand the importance of impartiality. With the school board making budget cutbacks, Mr. Dyrenforth is forced to lay off Rose. Reggie expectedly protests Rose’s termination. Realizing that she can’t do anything about Rose’s job, Reggie persuades her to audition as a student at the School of the Arts. After getting in, she starts out feeling awkward and out of place but quickly joins ranks with the others and receives praises from members of the faculty. After avoiding the discussion about trying out for Mr. Shorofsky’s friend’s summer stock company, Mr. Shorofsky finally gets Reggie to discuss it in class and she openly turns it down. Rose tells her that it would be a foot in the door and Reggie, persuaded, convinces Rose to audition with her. When it comes down to the audition, Rose chokes and decides to give up on the stock company and the school but with her School of the Arts experience, she discovers her passion for performing and continues to perform outside of the school. | ||||
Special Guest Star Carol Burnett Carol Burnett Carol Creighton Burnett is an American actress, comedian, singer, dancer and writer. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she made her television debut... (as Rose). Special Cameo Appearance by Denny Dillon Denny Dillon Denise "Denny" Dillon is an American comedian and former cast member of Saturday Night Live. At 4'11" , Dillon is the shortest cast member in the show's history... (as Corky The Cashier). Featuring Randy Allaire (as Vince), and Lew Gallo Lew Gallo Lew Gallo was an American character actor and producer from Mount Kisco, New York, best known for his role as Maj. Joseph Cobb on the 1960s ABC World War II series Twelve O'Clock High. He also made appearances on other series including Rawhide, Dr. Kildare, The F.B.I., Gunsmoke, The Twilight... (as Andrew Rotter's Voice). |
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22 | Of Cabbages and Kings | May 4 87 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer... |
The National Cultural Center has selected The School of the Arts to contribute an item to a time capsule that will be opened a century later. Reggie and Jullian are in charge of the screening of donated items but each student wants to donate something that is significant to only them. Miss Grant comes up with the idea to make a film documenting work and life at the School of the Arts but after filming the piece, still nobody can agree on an item. With the students enthused about the honour, Miltie of course is instead up to his usual schemes. Mr. Dyrenforth warns him about his potentially being kicked out of the school. When asked to compose an original piece for his assignment, Miltie goofs off. Mr. Shorofsky threatens to fail him if he doesn’t comply. Struggling to write his song, Miltie tries to pass a fourteenth century ballad off for his own. | ||||
Guest starring Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie Horowitz). Featuring Larry Moss Larry Moss Lawrence “Larry” Charles Moss is an American artist who works mainly with latex balloons. Renowned in his field for his large and technically challenging sculptures, he has orchestrated the creation of several large scale installations in North America and Asia, including a successful Guinness... (as The Foreign Man) and George Milan (as Rosen). |
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23 | Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore | May 11 87 | Harry S. Longstreet | Renee and Harry Longstreet |
On the day that progress reports are to be mailed to parents, Jullian asks Mrs, Berg to keep her failure notice for a few days. After receiving a letter from a former lover Lewis, who’s planning to visit her in New York, Mrs. Berg requests an indefinite leave of absence. When Jullian meets with Mrs. Berg at her home, Mrs. Berg advises her to face up to her parents in light of one of her lies from the past coming back to haunt her. After visiting Mrs. Berg, Jullian not only learns of her past as an actress but she also learns that she told her former lover she was the principal of the school. The kids come up with a plan to have Mrs. Berg impersonate a principal. After attempting to go through with the charade and later declining the suggestion, Lewis surprises her when he turns up unannounced. Mrs. Berg decides to go through with the act and manages to concoct a convincing history for Lewis during dinner but when he comes to visit her at school; their plan to keep Mr. Dyrenforth away may blow up in their faces. Working as a teacher’s assistant in Chemistry class, Reggie covers for Gordon, a squeamish animal-lover, through his refusal to dissect a frog. With the teacher Miss Maguire insisting that he complete the dissection, Reggie and Gordon stage a protest in favour of a computer program that allows the students to perform virtual dissections. | ||||
Guest Starring Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie Horowitz), Diane Civita (as Miss Maguire), Jan Rubes Jan Rubes Jan Ladislav Rubeš CM was a Czech-Canadian bass opera singer and actor.-Life and career:Rubeš was born in Volyně, Czechoslovakia, the son of Ružena and Jan Rubeš. Not too long after World War II, he graduated from the Prague Conservatoire and joined the Prague Opera House as a bass singer... (as Lewis), and Greg Longstreet (as Gordon). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie), Mary Kane Mary Kane Mary D. Kane is a Maryland attorney who was the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2010, as the running mate of Bob Ehrlich.-Education:... (as Faye), Patrick Gorman Patrick Gorman This article is about the American actor. For the British actor, see Pat Gorman.Patrick O. Gorman is an American theatre, film and television actor.... (as Morris), and Cam Clarke Cam Clarke Cameron Arthur "Cam" Clarke is a prolific American voice actor and singer, well known for his work in animation and video games. Clarke is well known for providing the voices of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Shotaro Kaneda in the 1989 original English-dub of Akira. He often voices... (as Charlie). Featuring David Kock (as Burns), Glenn Casale (as The Mailman), Marie Capitti (as Marie), Lisa Hudson (as Lisa), and Elizabeth Sharp (as The Student). |
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24 | Baby, Remember My Name | May 18 87 | Debbie Allen Debbie Allen Deborrah Kaye “Debbie” Allen is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, television director, television producer, and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities... |
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The school of the arts is experimenting with their first video yearbook but they don’t have a theme. Mr. Dyrenforth advises the kids to take advantage of alumni week interviewing past students Bruno, Coco, Doris, Montgomery, Holly, and Chris. Mr. Dyrenforth informs Leroy that he needs to undergo a compulsory re-evaluation as he lacks a credential. After two years teaching at the school, Miss Grant suggests that Leroy leave the school to pursue his dancing. She gets her friend, big-time actor, and school of the arts alumnus Michael Taftner to consider Leroy for the lead for the alumni week show but after working with Leroy, Michael doesn’t feel he can’t cut it and decides to replace him. With Leroy overhearing Michael’s decision to dismiss him, Miss Grant is the only one who believes in Leroy’s ability to pull off the lead. Christopher has been invited back to the school as guest speaker for Mr. Seger’s class but when he lies about his success since graduating, he and Mr. Seger butt heads. | ||||
Guest starring Lee Curreri Lee Curreri Lee Curreri is an American actor and musician. He was born in The Bronx, New York.He played piano with In vitro musical group, and the Iona College Singers.... (as Bruno) and Russ Tamblyn Russ Tamblyn Russell Irving "Russ" Tamblyn is an American film and television actor, who is arguably best known for his performance in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets gang.... (as Michael Taftner). Special Cameo Appearance by Cynthia Gibb Cynthia Gibb Cynthia Gibb is an American actress and former model who has starred in film and on television. She is 5'-2" tall.-Biography:... (as Holly), Erica Gimpel Erica Gimpel Erica Fawn Gimpel , American television actress. She is best known for her roles on television shows Fame as Coco Hernandez and on Profiler as Angel Brown. She is also known for her major recurring roles on the television shows ER as Adele Newman and on Veronica Mars as Alicia Fennel... (as Coco), Carol Mayo Jenkins Carol Mayo Jenkins Carol Mayo Jenkins is an American actress who is most famous for having played Elizabeth Sherwood in seasons 1-5 of the T.V. series Fame... (as Sherwood), Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg Valerie Landsburg is an American actress, television and film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Doris Schwartz in the 1982 series Fame, interpreting, for television, the role that Maureen Teefy had originated in the film. She was also the lead singer... (as Doris), P. R. Paul (as Montgomery), and Robert Romanus Robert Romanus Robert Romanus , also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is best remembered for his role in the 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High as the ticket scalper Mike Damone, and as Natalie Green's boyfriend Snake on The Facts of Life... (as Miltie). Co-starring Carolyn J. Silas (as Laura Mackie). Featuring Tita Omeze (as The Student). |