On this day in comedy on August 5, 1976 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 […]
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On this day in comedy on July 1, 1947 Comedienne, Actress, Shirley Ann Hemphill was born in Ashville, North Carolina. Hemphill wanted to be a standup so bad she sent her tape to Flip Wilson personally and he personally responded. They met and he encouraged her to get on the circuit and pay her dues. She […]
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On this day in comedy on April 28, 1979 What’s Happening!! series finale aired on ABC Originally premiering on August 5, 1976 this sitcom was slated as a summer series, but received such good ratings it returned in November of that same year as a regular series. It was based on the Eric Monte film, […]
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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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As you already know, the comedy industry has taken a big hit during the coronavirus. So many comedians are trying to figure out ways to entertain themselves and their audience. With that being said, comedians Deon Cole (of black-ish fame) and Tony Roberts (of Uncle Buck fame) decided earlier today to entertain their fans by conducting […]
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