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Season 3 – Fame

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Students at New York's famous High School for the Performing Arts pour their hearts and souls into their training to become stars in their chosen field in this TV series adaptation of a 1980 motion picture of the same title. They include Danny, an aspiring comic; Coco, an ambitious singer and dancer; and Leroy, who hopes his dancing will take him far away from the ghetto. A number of other students came and went throughout the series' six-season run. Their teachers and mentors include dance instructor Lydia Grant and music professor Mr. Shorofsky. The show aired on NBC for its first season before moving into syndication for the final five.
Fame — Season 3

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Debbie Allen

Lydia Grant

Lee Curreri

Bruno Martelli

Cynthia Gibb

Holly Laird

Erica Gimpel

Coco Hernandez

Albert Hague

Mr. Benjamin Shorofsky

Billy Hufsey

Christopher Donlon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 15, 1983 Gonna Learn How to Fly Bruno is forced to leave school when his father dies suddenly; a new freshman class and vice principal (Ken Swofford) arrive. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 22, 1983 Gonna Learn How to Fly Shorofsky finds Bruno a waiter's job in a place where he can play music; Leroy and Christopher settle differences in a fight. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 29, 1983 Hail to the Chief Plans for a fund-raising performance are radically altered when news arrives that the president of the United States is planning to attend. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 5, 1983 The Kids From Fame in Israel The kids from "Fame" tour Israel's historic landmarks and perform live in concert as part of the nation's 35th birthday celebration. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 12, 1983 Knockout Christopher is forced to don boxing gloves for a grudge match with an old rival; Leroy tries to convince a new student to remain in school. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 19, 1983 Rules The faculty protests Bruno's relationship with Shorofsky's new student teacher (Jennifer Holmes); Miss Sherwood tries dating Mr. Morloch. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 26, 1983 Consequences Miss Sherwood puts Leroy and Danny in charge of creating and grading a test in order to teach them the responsibilities of being a teacher. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 10, 1983 Break Dance Christopher and Michael encourage two rival gangs to compete with "break dancing"; a lovestruck gang member, named Snake, pursues Doris. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 7, 1984 Secrets Danny volunteers to be the bodyguard of beaten and bruised Dwight; an undercover narcotics officer (Shawn Stevens) poses as a dance student. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 16, 1984 Equals Holly falls for a handicapped pianist (Merritt Butrick); Morloch asks Lydia to give an ex-baseball star (Peabo Bryson) performing lessons. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 28, 1984 Fame Looks at Music '83 Irene Cara joins Debbie Allen, Cindy Gibb, Billy Hufsey, Carlo Imperato, Valerie Landsburg and Gene Anthony Ray in a retrospective of 1983's music. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 4, 1984 Appearances Holly and Christopher date for the first time; Danny helps a girl hoping to avoid returning to the Soviet Union by becoming a dance student. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 11, 1984 Bottle of Blues Doris' old boyfriend (Scott Colomby) re-enters the School of the Arts, but she is disappointed to discover he still has a drinking problem. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 18, 1984 Lisa's Song During rehearsals of "The Gypsy Queen," Doris experiences frightening, ghostly visions that medium Mrs. Berg helps to explain. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 26, 1984 A Way of Winning Morloch wants Leroy to pursue a college track scholarship; Doris' impersonation of an elderly woman attracts a senior suitor (Lew Ayres). Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 4, 1984 Stages Holly's mother tries to revive her singing career after moving in with her daughter; Danny unwittingly hypnotizes Mr. Morloch. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 18, 1984 Sheer Will Danny refuses to cooperate with his doctor (Fionnula Flanagan) or to tell his friends about his cancer. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 25, 1984 Catch a Falling Star With Reardon's help, Leroy attempts to rehabilitate a drunken derelict (George Kirby) who once performed in nightclubs with Leroy's uncle. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 1, 1984 A Friend in Need Lydia rejects a blind vocal coach's (Tom Sullivan) romantic advances then blames herself when he resigns from directing the school play. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 29, 1984 The Deal Caruso's landlord (William Prince) threatens him in an effort to get a young friend (Phoebe Yadon-Lewis) admitted to the School of the Arts. Details Episode 21 Aired May 6, 1984 Home Again Sherwood's substitute teacher, a singer who gave up a promising career because of stage fright, tries to keep her identity a secret. Details Episode 22 Aired May 13, 1984 Signs A careless accident results in a head injury and severe hearing loss for Christopher. Details Episode 23 Aired May 20, 1984 Heritage A pro basketball player (Norm Nixon) refuses to attend Lydia's dance class; Doris decides not to perform in a Jewish benefit. Details Episode 24 Aired May 27, 1984 The Home Front Chris' unemployed father (Victor French) forces him to baby-sit, leaving Chris no time for schoolwork and rehearsals. Details

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Season Info

Director
Robert Scheerer, Richard Kinon, Debbie Allen, William F. Claxton, Michael A. Hoey, Michael Peters
Executive Producer
William Blinn
Screenwriter
Karen Davis, Adam Rodman, Ron Rubin, Christopher Beaumont, Billy Field, Parke Perine, William Blinn, Ken Ehrlich, Matt Geller, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Jay Grossman, Kerry Ehrin
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 15, 1983