WHAT'S HAPPING NOW!! - THE COMPLETE SERIES (SYN 1985-88) RARE!!! BROADCAST QUALITY!!! Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry, Shirley Hemphill, Anne-Marie Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Danielle Spencer
The laughs continue in this hit sequel to the beloved 1976–79 ABC sitcom What’s Happening Now!! — bringing the gang back together for a whole new chapter of grown-up mischief and heart. Originally airing in first-run syndication from September 7, 1985 to March 26, 1988, the series reunites fans with Roger “Raj” Thomas (Ernest Thomas), now a struggling writer who buys into Rob’s Place — renamed simply Rob’s — and runs the restaurant alongside the sharp-tongued and hilarious Shirley (Shirley Hemphill). Helping keep Raj grounded is his new wife Nadine (Anne-Marie Johnson), a compassionate social worker, as they settle into Raj’s childhood home. Meanwhile, the original trio has officially entered adulthood — with Dwayne (Haywood Nelson) working as a computer programmer and Rerun (Fred Berry) hustling as a used-car salesman. Though they’ve grown up, their knack for getting into outrageous situations hasn’t changed a bit. Fans will love seeing Danielle Spencer return in guest appearances as