Aug 03, 1963The Bronx, New York, United States60 years old
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About Carlo Imperato
Fame is an American television series originally produced between January 1, 1982 and May 18, 1987 by Eilenna Productions in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television and sponsored by Yamaha musical instruments, which are prominently showcased in the episodes.
The show is 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—a fictional establishment, but based heavily on the actual Fiorello H.
LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
Most interior scenes were filmed in Hollywood, California.
In all seasons except the third, the show filmed several exterior scenes on location in New York City. The popularity of the series, particularly in the UK, led to several hit records and live concert tours by the cast.
Despite its success, very few of the actors maintained high-profile careers after the series was cancelled.
A number of the cast members were seen again briefly in Bring Back...Fame, a reunion special made for UK television in 2008.