I liked Fame as much as anyone back in 1980 and, if memory serves, even watched a couple of seasons of the TV spinoff. But following a Broadway musical and a short-lived reality show, does anyone out there really think this story needs another 15 minutes? Apart from the folks at United Artists, that is:
Remember my name, indeed. When have they given us time to forget? Nonetheless, for those in the mood for a shot of nostalgia, YouTube offers a frightening trip down memory lane with the trailer for the original movie:
... and the opening credits of the TV show:
Too much is not enough.
--Christopher Orr