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Baby remember my name … and remember some of the best scenes in Fame and you’ll be sure to score high on this trivia quiz.
The theme song, the characters, the dancing and singing…there is so much to love about Fame. But how well do you remember the theme song? Which of these lyrics are NOT a part of the theme song?
Baby, look at me and tell me what you see
I can catch the moon in my hands, don’t you know who I am?
I feel it coming forever, people will see me try
“I feel it coming forever, people will see me try, is NOT the correct lyric.†The correct lyric is “I feel it coming together, people will see me and cry (Fame!)â€
Light up the sky like a flame
Favorite characters! Gene Anthony Ray played the streetwise dancer in both the film and TV version of Fame. What was the character’s name?
Principal Bob Dyrenforth
Ian Ware
Leroy Johnson
Gene Anthony Ray played Leroy Johnson, the streetwise dancer. Ray was similar to the character he portrayed. He was born in Harlem, New York and began performing early in life, street dancing.
Dwight Mendenhall
Lee Curreri played the intense keyboard prodigy in both the film and TV version of Fame. What was the character’s name?
Ian Ware
Paul Seeger
Bruno Martelli
Lee Curreri played Bruno Martelli, the intense keyboard prodigy. Lee was similar to the character he played. In real life Lee is a composer, music producer and keyboardist, he was also involved in the music for the long running TV series.
David Reardon
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The theme song should be memorable as It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980, and the Golden Globe Award the same year. Who sang it?
Debbie Allen (Lydia Grant in the original movie)
Janet Jackson
Irene Cara (Coco Hernandez in the original movie)
The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original movie. For TV, a re-recorded version of the theme, using similar instrumentation to the 1980 track, was used and sung by co-star Erica Gimpel, who played Coco. Janet Jackson was on the TV show in the fourth season, but never sang the theme song.
None of the above
This TV show tells the story of the students and faculty at the New York Art School. What was it based on?
A student’s diary who attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
A year’s worth of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School weekly newspapers
A teacher’s memories of her student’s at the New York Art School
The 1980 motion picture "Fame"
The TV show Fame was based on the successful 1980 motion picture “Fameâ€. And that movie was based heavily on the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
You may not have heard of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, but you can make a good guess at what it was.
A private high school for those with the highest aptitude for the arts
An international high school drawing talented visual and performing arts students from all corners of the world
A public high school teaching visual and performing arts, situated near Lincoln Center in Manhattan
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts is a public high school specializing in teaching visual arts and performing arts, situated near Lincoln Center in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of the Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City.
None of the above
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First Episode: Which characters are talking to Julie?“Julie maybe people in Grand Rapids get crushes. That's not the way it is in New York City.â€Julie: “What do they get in New York City?â€â€œHerpes mostly.â€
Coco and Bruno
Doris and Montgomery
In the script Julie is talking to Doris and Montgomery
Miss Sherwood and Miss Grant
None of the above
In the same first episode, Metamorphosis, which teacher says this to Leroy? “Discrimination? Well, how 'bout that? Five whole syllables, there's hope for you yet.â€
Ms. Sherwood
Ms. Sherwood says to Leroy, “Discrimination? Well, how 'bout that? Five whole syllables, there's hope for you yet.â€
Ms. Grant
Mr. Shorofsky
Mr. Crandall
How many cast members from the original movie appeared in the television series?
The entire cast
10
6
4
There were four cast members from the original movie who appeared in the television series. Lee Curreri portrayed the character Bruno Martelli, Gene Anthony Ray portrayed Leroy Johnson, Albert Hague who played German music teacher Benjamin Shorofsky, and Debbie Allen who played dance instructor Lydia Grant.
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Although Lydia Grant (Debbie Allen) only appeared briefly in the movie, her character was expanded in the TV series. Debbie Allen’s role was also expanded on the show. Besides acting, what else did Ms. Allen do?
Choreographer
Directed several episodes
Co-produced for one season
All of the above
The correct answer is all of the above. Debbie Allen was the show's original choreographer, in addition to directing several episodes, and co-producing one season.
Some of the characters where carried over from the movie, but played by different actors. Why did Irene Cara turn down the role of Coco Hernandez in the TV show?
She wanted to continue in movies and not on television
She had a big role in a Broadway play
She wanted to focus on her singing career
Irene declined the offer to play Coco Hernandez as she wanted to focus on her singing career. Erica Gimpel portrayed the character instead on TV.
None of the above
Back to favorite episodes! In Season two, the episode, “Not in Kansas Anymore†includes which of these activities?
Doris falls and bumps her head and has an elaborate dream in which she is on a quest to become a star
“Ding Dong the Witch is Dead†is sung by Debbie Allen and the ensemble
“Over the Rainbow†is sung by Debbie Allen and Valerie Landsburg
All of the above
The correct answer is all of the above occurs in the “Not in Kansas Anymore†episode.
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In the episode Reggie and Rose, which actress guest stars as a cafeteria worker whose layoff gives her a new lease on life: her daughter persuades her to get her high-school diploma -- at the School of the Arts.
Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett starred as Rose, a cafeteria worker whose layoff gives her a new lease on life. Carol Burnett’s real-life daughter Carrie Hamilton played Reggie Higgins who convinces Rose to get her high-school diploma at the School of the Arts.
Debbie Allen
Rita Moreno
Ann Meara
What song from the episode entitled "Passing Grade", was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Original Song.
"Hi-Fidelity"
"Starmaker"
"I Still Believe in Me
"I Still Believe in Me", from the episode entitled "Passing Grade", was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Original Song. "Hi-Fidelity" and "Starmaker", reached the top ten in the U.K. “Simply the Best†is a song by Tina Turner.
“Simply the Bestâ€
In 1983 and 1984 the TV series received Golden Globe Awards for which of these?
Television, Best Series, Musical/Comedy
In 1983 and 1984 the TV series received Golden Globe Awards for Television, Best Series, Musical/Comedy. Debbie Allen also won awards for Best Actress, Director and Choreographer.
Best original song
Best actor in a TV Series Musical/Comedy
All of the above
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Between what years did Fame air?
1972 - 1975
1982 - 1987
Fame initially aired on NBC on January 7, 1982. Despite great critical reviews ratings were less than impressive, and NBC cancelled it after only two seasons. However, the series was revived for first-run syndication in 1983, where it continued airing until May 18, 1987.
1980 - 1985
1990 - 1995
When Mrs. Berg learns that her old lover is coming to visit her, realizing that her lie of running the school has come back to haunt her, what happens?
The kids help her pose as school principal
The kids help Mrs. Berg pose as the school principal when her old lover comes to visit.
She decides to tell her old lover when he arrives at the school
She and her husband take a quick vacation to sunny Florida so she won’t be in the area when her old lover visits
None of the above
Eric Pierpoint portrayed a teacher at The School of Arts, what was his name?
David Reardon
Paul Seeger
Eric Pierpoint portrayed acting teacher Paul Seeger.
Greg Crandall
None of the above
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In the episode "First in Line" Olivia Barash makes her first appearance as Maxie Sharp what happened after that?
She was unhappy with her song and asked to redo the scene
She had a wardrobe malfunction during rehearsal
She refused to sing the song “First in Line†because of a sinus infection
She was promoted to regular in the very next episode
In the episode "First In Line" Olivia Barash makes her first appearance as Maxie Sharp. She was signed as a guest star in this episode, but was promoted to regular in the very next episode.
In the episode “Gonna Learn How to Fly- Part 1†who says this to Bruno when learning Bruno’s father is dying? “For the rest of your life, he'll be the first person to hear every song you write.â€
Debbie
Julie
Mr. Shorofsky
When Mr. Shorosfshy learns that Bruno’s Father is dying he says, “For the rest of your life, he’ll be the first person to hear every song you write.â€
Leroy
Doris has just completed her audition and Mr. Shorofsky says, “Very nice Miss Schwartz. We'll let you know.†Who says, “You keep her out of this show and I'll yank that beard out by its roots.â€
Leroy
Mr. Reardon
Mr. Reardon says to Mr. Shorofsky: “You keep her out of this show and I'll yank that beard out by its roots.â€
Danny
Maxie
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In the episode “Appearances†two characters have to portray a love scene in Hamlet, who are the two characters?
Chris and Doris
Chris and Holly
Chris and Holly had to perform a love scene in Hamlet. After listening to everyone’s advice as to who Hamlet was in love with, Chris decides Hamlet was in love with himself and walks off. After considering this, Holly says, “I can believe that.â€
Danny and Doris
Danny and Holly
When Doris has a makeover, who says, “Scotty beam me up, that’s Doris!â€
Bruno
Bruno say “Scotty beam me up, that’s Doris!â€
Danny
Leroy
Mr. Shorofsky
A new substitute teacher arrives and Dwight recognizes the woman as his babysitter from years ago and remembers how the woman used to be a very famous singer, but something made her stop performing. What is the name of the episode?
Silence is Golden
All Grown Up
Home Again
The correct name of the episode is Home Again. In it, Dwight and Doris help the substitute teacher get back on her feet.
None of the above
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When Danny looks for advice on what to do when he becomes attracted to Doris, he asks, “What do you do when you find yourself attracted to your best friend?†Who says, “Touch me and you’re dead Amatullo!�
Chris
Chris said, “Touch me and you’re dead Amatullo!†Later in the scene after observing Danny and Doris he says, “Friends should not be allowed to touch!â€
Leroy
Bruno
Mr. Reardon
Who is Mr. Shorofsky talking to when he says this? “Twenty years ago when the four mop-tops from Liverpool appeared on the Ed Sullivan show, I thought “Gott in Himmel, it’s the end of civilization!†Now, twenty years later, I love their stuff. In twenty years I’m sure I’ll appreciate yours. Why wait?â€
Bruno
Cassidy
Mr Shorofsky was answering Cassidy’s question as to why he was selected for the festival.
Chris
Ian
Who says this famous quote from the movie, “You’ve got big dreams? You want fame? Well fame costs. And right here is where you start paying, in sweat.â€
Principal Quentin Morloch
Principal Bob Dyrenforth
Ms. Lydia Grant
In the opening credits, Ms. Lydia Grant says this line to her students.
Ms. Elizabeth Sherwood
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When Steven Spielberg signs Cassidy’s hand, what does she decide to do?
Get it tattooed
The correct answer is get it tattooed. Here’s the actual conversation:Suzy Detroit: Steven Spielberg signed your hand?Cassidy: Paper lacks any real intimacy.Chris: So what happens when you wash your hand?Cassidy: Wake up Chris. I'm having it tattooed on first thing in the morning.
Never wash her hand again
Take a picture of her hand and post it on Instagram
None of the above
What was the name of the character who played a Shakespearean actor and school alumnus who tries to use the school’s anniversary show to revitalize his career?
Trevor Kane
Trevor Kane, played by Anthony Newley, is a Shakespearean actor and alum who tries to revitalize his career through performing at the school’s anniversary show.
Ken Slinkski
Dr. Watson
Ralphie Chee
What happens in the episode “Danny De Bergerac�
Danny’s attraction to Nichole increases when she gets into a fight with Jesse
In the episode “Danny De Bergeracâ€, Danny’s attraction to Nichole increases when she gets into a fight with Jesse.
Chris asks Danny to speak to Doris for him, because he is too nervous
Danny asks Bruno to write a song for Nichole that explains he is love with her
None of the above
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What character did Janet Jackson play?
Cleo
Janet Jackson played Cleo Hewett in Season Four of Fame.
Nichole
Kate
Maxie
In the fifth season opener, a new girl named Dusty joins the school and tries to adjust to her new life. Who is she?
Jesse’s ex girlfriend
Cleo’s cousin
Leroy’s neighborhood friend
A girl from Pueblo, Colorado
The bubbly yet shy Dusty is a girl from Pueblo, Colorado whose father doesn’t like that she is living in New York and wants her back home as soon as possible.
Nia Peeples, who played Nichole went on to do more acting, in what other shows did she star?
She played Pam Fields, mother of Emily Field on “Pretty Little Liarsâ€
She played Karen Taylor Winters on “The Young and the Restlessâ€
She played Sydney Cooke on Walker, Texas Ranger
All of the above
Nia Peeples plays Pam Fields, the mother of Emily Fields on hit TV drama, Pretty Little Liars (TV series), she also played Karen Taylor Winters on The Young and the Restless, and portrayed Sydney Cooke on Walker, Texas Ranger.
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In the final episode, when Chris is being interviewed for the video yearbook, he's asked who is his favorite entertainer? What does he answer?
Johnny Carson
Himself
Chris’ favorite entertainer is himself. In his words, “This might sound a little conceded, but it’s me.â€
Christopher Walken
David Cassidy
What character when interviewed said, “Growing up, I always felt like the world was a black tuxedo, and I was a pair of brown loafers. I just didn’t seem to fit in anywhere…â€
Bruno
Montgomery
The correct answer is Montgomery. He also said, “… then I started classes at School of the Arts, and I instantly felt comfortable here … I also found out that I had this special talent – I was a good actor. All of a sudden … (smiles) I was somebody.â€
Holly
Coco
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