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What's Happening!! : Season 1

Ernest Thomas (Actor), Haywood Nelson (Actor), Alan Rafkin (Director), Bill Foster (Director) | Format: DVD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
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Cool out and return to the days of tight pants, afro picks, and... empty wallets. What's Happening was the African American answer to Happy Days and featured a theme almost as catchy as Quincy Jones's bouncy number for Sanford and Son (this time by the great Henry Mancini). The popular L.A.-based sitcom premiered in 1976 during the height of the disco craze and the action centers around bespectacled teenager Raj (Ernest Thomas, the show's Richie Cunningham) and fun-lovin' pals Dwayne (Haywood Nelson) and Rerun ("'cause every summer he gotta go back to school to repeat what he did all winter"; played by Fred Berry). The boys are kept in check by Raj's hardworking single mother, Mrs. Thomas (Mabel King), bratty kid sister Dee (Danielle Spencer), and sassy waitress Shirley (Shirley Hemphill). (Sadly, King and Hemphill passed away in 1999; Berry in 2003.)

When not in school--and the show takes place largely outside the halls of academia--the gang hangs out at the soda shop, "bumps" to the latest grooves, and trades quips with local cuties, like Debbi Morgan's Diane. That's about it. Of course, the trio does get into (minor) trouble each week and learns a valuable lesson before the end of each episode, but What's Happening mostly revolves around the fun they would conjure up out of the tiniest of budgets. Consequently, money--or the lack of it--figures prominently throughout the series. If What's Happening wasn't as groundbreaking as Good Times or as acerbic as The Jefffersons, it was directed at a slightly younger, more innocent audience. Kids throughout the nation came to rely on Raj, Dwayne, and especially the beret-and-suspender-sporting Rerun for all the latest catch phrases (like "Hey, hey, hey!") and funky moves. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Childhood Favorite! July 10 2004
By Thebookwoman
I was eleven years old when What's Happening premeired on television and this was a show that my friends and I enjoyed watching. This show has a very good cast, Ernest Thomas as Roger (Raj), Danielle Spencer as Raj's kid sister Dee, Mabel King as their mother, Haywood Nelson as Dwayne, Fred Berry as Rerun and Shirley Hemphill as Shirley but I think my favorite character was Dee because Danielle Spencer the actress who played her is around the same as me and the character was just very funny. I highly recommend this DVD set!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hey!!! Hey!!! Hey!!! July 3 2004
By A. Brown
Absolutely hilarious!!!!!!! This show is one of my all time favorite. I love the character "Dee." The first season is a winner. You can't go wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great show July 1 2004
By Ed
I wasn't even born when this show was on tv, but let me tell you, it is one of the funniest sitcoms that i've seen. Once you get into the first few episodes and learn the characters, you will be addicted. The characters grow on you, personally Dee has to be my fav, she is just so funny.
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5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING
This is one of my favorite all-time sit-coms, with Dee and her sarcasm that I love so much, with Shirley and her wits I also love, this has got to be one of those comedies that... Read more
Published on Jun 27 2004 by Monica D. Affleck
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun-Fun-FUNNY...NOT Filth-Filth-FILTHY!
This is one of the funnest shows ever to watch. I pre-ordered this as soon as I found out it was going to be released. The characters are people you'd like to have a neighbors. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by Rulon Shumway
5.0 out of 5 stars This Was The Show Back Then!!!!!!
I Watched What's Happening back then when I was a child growing up in the 70's. TV shows back then were better shows. These Shows of today stinks Too High Heaven! Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by ROBIN BAILEY
5.0 out of 5 stars Off da chain!!!!!!!!!
This purchase was one of the best sets that I've ever bought. It is hilarious and an absolute must-have for anyone's DVD collection. Read more
Published on May 10 2004 by "msjames10"
5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Hey Hey
I can't tell which is better - the show, or the memories they bring back. Excellent selection of episodes, all sure to make you laugh. I'm glad I bought it.
Published on April 29 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than I remember
This show is really funny. It is amazing to watch it today and realize that most of the jokes would not even be allowed because of PC. As an ensemble cast the chemistry is perfect. Read more
Published on April 21 2004 by Carl Mack
5.0 out of 5 stars Real TV
I would recommend this DVD to anyone. It's non-stop laughter. I just got it in the mail two weeks ago and I've already repeated several of my favorite episodes. *****(five stars)
Published on April 8 2004 by T.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Where are the next 2 seasons?
This is a slice of television history that must be taken and passed among generations new and old to enjoy. Read more
Published on April 3 2004 by Clarissa Bolding
3.0 out of 5 stars No Extras Means No Perfect Score
This is one of the best series ever on TV. I watch this DVD all the time and it still cracks me up. Sadly, Fred Berry died last year, robbing the world of the character Rerun. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2004 by Peter07
5.0 out of 5 stars This Show is timeless....
For us 30 somethings who grew up on this show, we couldn't be more excited, because we know how truly funny and special it is. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004
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