In 1982, NBC-TV put on the air a television series based on the hit movie "Fame". The show focused on several students and several teachers. The trials and tribulations of working in an ensemble cast. Lori Singer was cast as Julie. Julie was studying music, more specifically the cello. Although, Julie had her chance at singing, acting, and dance.

Week after week, the storylines of each cast member would weave in and out of the other's storylines. For some reason the episode that sticks out in my mind, is one where someone steals Julie's cello. Each show would have several musical numbers, with choreography involving as many of the cast members as possible.

The program produced three music albums called "The Kids From Fame", "The Kids From Fame - Songs", and "The Kids From Fame -Live!". Released in 1982 & 1983, the albums didn't do much on the Hot100 charts. There was also a one-hour special featuring the stage act of "The Kids From Fame - Live!". Lori sang a little, danced a little and performed on the cello.

Lori was on the show for two years, at which point the network decided it didn't need the program anymore. The show went into original syndication, but Lori opted out. Deciding instead, to follow the feature film route.

For an in-depth FAME site please go the Unofficial FAME Webpage.

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