On This Day in Comedy… In 1976 ‘What’s Happening!!’ Premiered On ABC!
What’s Happening!! premiered on ABC. Originally slated as a summer series, the sitcom received good ratings and returned in November of ’76 as a regular series. It was based on the Eric Monte film, Cooley High. What’s Happening!! was produced by Saul Turtletaub, Bernie Orenstein and Bud Yorkin following his split from partner, Norman Lear. […]
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