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Fame•Season 5•Episode 17

The Comedian

6.7/10 · 19 votesMar 22, 198660 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

When Danny and Chris gain local success with their comedy act, Comedian Sandy Webb, who is running a comedy workshop at the School of the Arts, steals their act and prompts the break up of the pair and Danny's dismissal of comedy. Reggie starts joking

Directed byReza Badiyi

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Seasons6

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Cast15

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Lydia Grant

Cynthia Gibb

Cynthia Gibb

Holly Laird

Gene Anthony Ray

Gene Anthony Ray

Leroy Johnson

Carlo Imperato

Carlo Imperato

Danny Amatullo

Nia Peeples

Nia Peeples

Nicole Chapman

Jesse Borrego

Jesse Borrego

Jesse Velasquez

Billy Hufsey

Billy Hufsey

Christopher Donlon

C

Carol Mayo Jenkins

Elizabeth Sherwood

Ann Nelson

Ann Nelson

Mrs. Berg

Carrie Hamilton

Carrie Hamilton

Reggie Higgins

Albert Hague

Albert Hague

Benjamin Shorofsky

L

Loretta Chandler

Dusty Tyler

Crew1

R

Reza Badiyi

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Comedian" is episode 17 of Fame season 5. It scored 6.7/10 from 19 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Reza Badiyi, it aired on March 22, 1986.

Next: E18 · Stagefright Best of Season 5