Inside Fame on Television

<p> <I>Fame</I> the hugely popular 1980 musical film inspired by New York's High School of the Performing Arts was adapted as a weekly NBC television series in 1982. Though cancelled by the network after two seasons the TV version of <I>Fame</I> rose from the ashes to enjoy a long and successful run in syndication. Among the series' cast members were such gifted performers as Debbie Allen and Janet Jackson.</p><p> For five of the six years that <I>Fame</I> flourished on television Michael A. Hoey was closely involved in the series' production. He has written a compelling behind-the-scenes history of the filming of the hit series incorporating interviews with a number of the creative principals as well as recounting his own experiences.</p>