What’s Happening Now!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING!!, Danielle Spencer, 1976-1979.

Why Did Danielle Spencer, Dee from ‘What’s Happening??,’ Leave Hollywood?

The actress quit performing, and tackled an entirely different career.
What's Happening!! Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry, Ernest Thomas, 1976-79

‘What’s Happening!!’ in 2025: Updates on Where the Cast Is Now

Sadly, several of the stars have passed away.
WHAT'S HAPPENING!!, Danielle Spencer, (1986), 1976-79 custom graphic

Dr. Danielle Spencer, Dee From ‘What’s Happening!!,’ Dies at 60

Her passion for helping animals eclipsed her passion for acting.
Fred Berry, What's Happening, Credit: Everett Collection

The Foolish Reason Fred Berry From ‘What’s Happening!!’ Was Fired From the Spinoff

His character, Rerun, was beloved by fans … so why did he leave ‘What’s Happening Now!!’ so soon?