DANCING IN THE WINGS | Debbie Allen and FAME Dancers (1985)

“Dancing in the Wings” is a rare syndicated television special starring Debbie Allen and the Fame Dancers, originally aired in the US in the fall of 1985. Original TV Guide description: Debbie Allen stars in, co-wrote, and choreographed this story of a dance company preparing for its first tour. Sammy Davis Jr. is on hand-as The Spirit of Dance personified-to offer encouragement to the young dancers. Debbie Allen, Sammy Davis Jr., Lainie Kazan, Alfonso Ribeiro, Shirley Hemphill. Dancers: Derrick Brice | Paula Brown | Christophe Caballero | Michael DeLorenzo | Leanne Gerrish | Barbara Koval | Hector Mercado | Dwayne Phelps | Marguerite Pomerhn | Eartha Robinson | Michael Rooney | Bronwyn Thomas | Darryl Tribble | Rocker Verastique Also featuring an appearance by a young Tori Spelling. Production Credits: Director: Robert Iscove Executive Producers: Debbie Allen and Raymond Katz Producers: Debbie Allen, Win Phelps, and Michael B. Seligman Writers: Debbie Allen and Ralph Farquhar Choreographer: Debbie Allen Editor: Bill Breshears Music Producer: Barry Fasman Art Director: Ira Diamond Costume Designer: Marilyn Matthews Lighting: Greg Brunton Production Companies: Allan Katz Productions and Seligman Productions Distributor: LBS Communications U.S. Release Date: September 13, 1985 -- Follow @rememberfame on Instagram!