''Fame L.A.'' is an American drama series that aired in syndication from 1997 to 1998. It told the story of a drama/dance school in Los Angeles where students honed their talents while overcoming various personal problems. It starred Heidi Noelle Lenhart,

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, William R. Moses, and

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, among others. Its producers included Patricia Green. Among its directors were

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and

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. A total of 22 sixty-minute episodes were produced. Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's national public service broadcaster, is currently airing their own version of the show, titled, ''Fame: The Musical''.

Cast

* William R. Moses as David Graysmark * Heidi Noelle Lenhart as Suzanne Carson *

as Lili Arguelo *

as Ryan Legget *

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as Adom Lewis *

as Liz Clark *

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as Marcus Carilli * T.E. Russell as T.J. Baron

Episodes

Awards

The series won two

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, for

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(Marguerite Pomerhn Derricks and Peggy Holmes for the pilot) and Outstanding Main Title Theme Music (Maribeth Derry,

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and series creator

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References

External links

* 1990s American drama television series 1997 American television series debuts 1998 American television series endings Primetime Emmy Award-winning television series First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Television series by MGM Television Television shows set in Los Angeles English-language television shows Fame (franchise) {{US-drama-tv-prog-stub