Debbie Allen (Early Career, Fame TV series)

Debbie Allen is a prolific powerhouse in Hollywood today. She’s a talented director, actress, writer, choreographer, dancer and businesswoman & good for us that she shows no signs of slowing. Debbie Allen’s success is testimony to her childhood, great timing and a work ethic that is profound. This episode follows Debbie’s early career up through her leadership on the TV series Fame (1982 to 87), an award winning show that made every artsy high school student in America want to attend a performing arts school. Remember, it was the 80s!

Originally published in August 2015