You ain't seen the best of me yet
Over view
The search for Fame has hit the streets of Los Angeles.
Cast
William R. Moses ... David Graysmark
Heidi Noelle Lenhart ... Suzanne Carson
Roselyn Sanchez ... Lili Arguelo
Christian Kane ... Ryan "Flyboy" Legget
Matt Winston ... Adam Lewis
Lesli Margherita ... Liz Clark
Andy Milder ... Marcus Carilli
Stephanie Dicker ... Reese Toussaint
T.E. Russell ... T.J. Barron
Review
Fame L.A. carries us on the west coast of the USA, near Venice beach, to follow the ups and downs of aspiring talents. Most of the characters are well written with more depth than we used to see.
Christian Kane portrays a young actor/singer trying to make it in the city of angels, who needs to struggle between his career and his brother who hit rock bottom. He is passionate, head-strong and somewhat idealist. It was an amazing surprise to hear beautiful songs performed by Christian during the show.
One of the most amazing episodes is The Key to success featuring Danny Wooten. Free from all conventions, his character Jeffrey is a brilliant tap dancer. He lives only to dance, his freedom of soul and mind is amazing, and somewhere he's what people dream of, a pure artist only dedicated to his art. I was amazed by Danny Wooten's sensitive performance of this unconformist dancer.
The show had some qualities, with great episodes and a few forgettable ones. But at the end of the day I'll remember "Can you hear me now", the last duet of the show, and recalls all the talented singers, dancers and artists who really thrilled me. Even if the show only sparkles at times, this is the feeling I'll keep with me. The passion and doubts of artists on their journey among the stars in a city where fame can be double-edged.
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"Pilot" (1/3) Episode 1.01
Ryan Legget arrives in the Who's Who club in Venice, to visit his brother Brent. He soon realizes he is having drug problems.
Guests
Brent David Fraser ... Brent Legget
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Joseph Rye
... Black
Thomas Burr ...
Danny "Toe Jamm" Wooten ... Jeffrey
Michelle Merkin ... Woman
Lorne B. Green ... First director assistant
Bridget Morrow ... Make up woman
David Paul Francis ... Bannerjee
Dion Allen ... Fritz
Darryl Anthony ... Blew
Shawn Rivera ... Elijah
Kenny Terry ... Ray
Air date
October 4, 1997
"Pilot" (2/3) Episode 1.02
Ryan is in search of his vanished brother. Later, a hopeless Brent burst on stage and threatens to kill himself.
Guests
Brent David Fraser ... Brent Legget
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Diane Dilascio ... Julie Joyce
Joseph Rye
... Black
Thomas Burr ...
Danny "Toe Jamm" Wooten ... Jeffrey
Jason Yribar ... Patrick
Trayne Thomas ... Beggar
Marguerite Derricks ... Choreographer #1
Peggy Holmes ... Choreographer #2
Dion Allen ... Fritz
Darryl Anthony ... Blew
Shawn Rivera ... Elijah
Kenny Terry ... Ray
J. J. Chaback ... Juror
Arthur Senzy ... Sgt. Cahill
Air date
October 11, 1997
"Pilot" (3/3) Episode 1.03
Brent leaves town for rehab. Suzanne discovers that her song was ripped off.
Guests
Brent David Fraser ... Brent Legget
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Diane Dilascio ... Julie Joyce
Joseph Rye
... Black
Thomas Burr ...
Danny "Toe Jamm" Wooten ... Jeffrey
Jason Yribar ... Patrick
David Paul Francis ... Bannerjee
Marguerite Derricks ... Choreographer #1
Peggy Holmes ... Choreographer #2
Siedah Garrett
Air date
October 11, 1997
"Almost a Big Night" Episode 1.04
The gang at the Who's Who have high hopes when a famous director is expected at the club to watch their showcase.
Guests
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Jeffrey Wood ...
Richard Abraham ... Quinn Foster
Ron Litman ... Charlie
Darryl Anthony ... Blew
Dion Allen ... Fritz
Shawn Rivera ... Elijah
Kenny Terry ... Ray
Air date
October 25, 1997
"Sieze the Day" Episode 1.05
Reese pretends to be Ryan's agent to get him an audition for a movie.
Guests
Sam anderson ... Larry Peters
Susan Blommaert ... Bobbie Benedetti
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Valarie Pettiford ... Sylvia
Anna Bocci ... Fille
Charlie Brumbly ... Student
Dan Bucatinsky ... Drew Douglas
Dean Butler ... Producer
Sirena Irwin ... Actress #1
Shanee Edwards ... Actress #2
Jodie Milks ... Young Lady
Caitlin McKenna ... Casting Assistant
Air date
November 1, 1997
"The Beat Goes On" Episode 1.06
Marcus pretends to be a producer to seduce a young actress he just met. Special guest star Taj Mahal.
Guests
Julie Benz ... Vanessa Collins
Taj Mahal ... Carl
Deborah Lacey ... Ellysa
Kenny Ortega ...
Kenny Terry ... Ray
Darryl Anthony ... Blew
Dion Allen ... Fritz
Shawn Rivera ... Elijah
G. Ja-nee ... Producer
Sandy Brown ... Pam
Jenifer Hamilton ... Linette
Stacey Harper ... Caroline
Air date
November 8, 1997
"Reality Check" Episode 1.07
Lili struggles with her father who doesn't support her career.
Guests
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Richard McGreggor ... Rapper Climax
Efrain Figueroa ... Mr. Arguelo
Shelley Roberston ...
Shang Forbes ... DJ Deemo
Aixa McCloud ... Nurse
Steve Mattila ... Grahnam Enger
Jason Yribar ... Patrick
Mike Rad ... Musician
Air date
November 15, 1997
"Life Through the Lens" Episode 1.08
Robert shots Lili in her every day's life for his documentary while Ryan and Suzanne start a romance.
Guests
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Valarie Pettiford ... Sylvia
Diane Salinger ... Victoria
Efrain Figueroa ... Mr. Arguelo
Anne Betancourt ... Mrs. Arguelo
Victoria Flores ...
Mona
Sean Michael Boivan ... Freddy
Judy Jean Kwon ... Pearl
Thomas Crawford ... Manager
Air date
November 22, 1997
"Who Do You Love?" Episode 1.09
Brent returns from his rehab when Ryan gets his first appartment. Episode in memory of Sean "Cat" Antle.
Guests
Brent David Fraser ... Brent Legget
Sean O'Bryan ...
Linda Kim ... Dance teacher
Andrew Murphy ... Who's Who barman
Denise Jaffe ... Comedy Club barman
Air date
November 29, 1997
"The Guru" Episode 1.10
The Who's Who gang helps Suzanne to shoot a musical video to promote her song "American girl".
Guests
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Peter Michael Goetz ... Jack Hicks
Miles Wiltshire ... Reese's partner
Whitney Cline ... Actress #1
Maggie Marshall ... Actress #2
Bobby M. Johnson ... Actor #1
Michael Emanuel ... Old man
Air date
December 6, 1997
"The Christmas Episode" Episode 1.11
The spirit of Christmas surrounds the Who's Who.
Guests
Linda Brava ... Ilsa
Frank Kopyc ...
Samantha rogers ...
Kenny Terry ... Ray
Shawn Rivera ... Elijah
Dion Allen ... Fritz
Darryl Anthony ... Blew
Anthony Grant ... Wafeeq
Marynel Watters ... Mother
Andrew Murphy ... Who's Who barman
Air date
December 13, 1997
"Love Hurts" Episode 1.12
Lili, Reese and Liz compete to enter a prestigious dance class.
Guests
Diane Dilascio ... Julie Joyce
Valarie Pettiford ... Sylvia
David George ...
Jason Yribar ... Patrick
Bill Raulerson ... Plumber
John Benjamin Martin ... Policeman
Robin Lilly ... Displeased customer
David Lowe ... Impatient customer
Air date
January 10, 1998
"Haunting Refrains" Episode 1.13
Brent meets again an ex-girlfriend and discovers that her daughter may be his child.
Guests
Brent David Fraser ... Brent Legget
Roxana Zal ... Tina
Mark Dobies ...
Shane Edelman ...
Gabriel Jarret ...
Leeza Vinnichneko ... Svetlana
Kailey Hansen ... Skyler
Dimitri Diatchenko ... Yuri
Jere Jon ... Mike
Air date
January 18, 1998
"Baby Pictures" Episode 1.14
Reese reveals to the gang that she has spent her childhood in foster homes.
Guests
David Lee Smith ...
Efrain Figueroa ... Mr. Arguelo
Anne Betancourt ...
Mrs. Arguelo
Air date
January 24, 1998
"Duet" Episode 1.15
Ryan falls for a gorgeous woman with a secret past. Special guest star A.J. Langer.
Guests
A.J. Langer ... Emily Callaghan
Jeffrey Wood ...
Tiler Kalyn Peck ... Deedra
D'Juan Watts ... Juan
Kiami Davael ... Whitney
Air date
January 31, 1998
"The Key to Success" Episode 1.16
Jeffrey is free in his heart and soul. Lili discovers that this amazing tap dancer is homeless.
Christian Kane does not appear in this episode.
Guests
Danny "Toe Jamm" Wooten ... Jeffrey
Valarie Pettiford ... Sylvia
Bill Champlin ...
Tim Hadelman ... Nick Di Paolo
Mark Kelly ... The Heckler
Debra Ortega ... Sergeant
Brian D. Johnson ... Player #1
Evan Liss ... Player #2
John Corella ... Dancer
Julie Fitzgerald ... Waitress
Jeff Wiens ... Poet
Air date
February 7, 1998
"Music Lessons" Episode 1.17
Ryan dates an older woman, convinced the age difference won't tear them apart.
Guests
Romy Walthall ... Linette Archer
Siena Goines ...
Robert Lipton ... Michael
Renee Weldon ... Jessica
Evan Gore ... Receptionist
Logan Cantrell ...
Customer #1
Mieke Ter Poorten ...
Customer #2
Air date
February 14, 1998
"The Boys and the Band" Episode 1.18
Lili has a crush on her dancing partner.
Guests
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Jason Yribar ... Patrick
Darnell Williams ...
Steve Mattila ...
Debelah Morgan ...
Carrie Ann Quinn ... Kate
Air date
February 21, 1998
"Lili Vanilli" Episode 1.19
Lili gets a record deal and is horrified when she discovers that another singer will perform the vocals.
Note: The title and the story are a direct reference to the sudden rise and fall of the pop sensation of the 80s, Milli Vanilli.
Guests
Lisa Maris ...
Gwen McGee ...
Marguerite Derricks ...
Leslie Redden ...
Denise Pearson ... Elsa
Tara Mouri ... Singer #1
Maria Diaz ... Singer #2
Air date
February 28, 1998
"Green-Eyed Monster" Episode 1.20
Lili scores the lead part in a new musical but is soon replaced. She decides to give up her career and go back to her medicine studies.
Guests
Tia Texada ... Tasha
Diane Dilascio ... Julie Joyce
Anne Betancourt .... Mrs. Arguelo
Efrain Figueroa ... Mr. Arguelo
Debelah Morgan ...
Catherine Butterfield ... Producer
Taji Coleman ... Leila
Liz Imperio ... Dancer #1
Stacey Harper ... Dancer #2
Robert Montano? ...
D.A. Pawley ... Manager
Michael Maize ... Magician
Michael Higgins ... Choreographer
Air date
April 1998?
"Do or Die" Episode 1.21
Guests
Shawn Colvin ... Shawn Colvin
Harvey Fierstein ... Jeremy Pinter
Air date
April 1998?
"Brotherly Love" Episode 1.22
As the sun set on the city of angels, Ryan flirts with Suzanne, revealing his feelings to the young singer. Later, Brent seduces her and the two brothers clash when Ryan caught them.
Guests
Brent David Fraser ... Brent Legget
Carlton Wilborn ... Robert Hawkins
Air date
April 1998
Did you know that?
- Fame L.A. only has one season, and was inspired by the famous show Fame.
- Julie Benz guest stars in The Beat Goes On, but does not share a scene with Christian Kane.
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Sam Anderson, who played Holland Manners on Angel guest starred on the show.
- Tia Texada was seen in Malibu Shores with Charisma Carpenter.
Quotes
 Fame L.A.
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 Saranno famosi a Los Angeles
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(Fame L.A. (c) MGM. Page first uploaded septmber, 2007, written by Jademaliburoad.)
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