What's Happening Cast: Then and Now (1976–2026) | Where Are They Today?

What happened to the What’s Happening Cast Then and Now 2026?
In this nostalgic and feel-good video, we revisit the unforgettable stars of the classic What’s Happening TV Series (1976) and reveal how they looked back then and where their lives and careers stand today. From the show’s debut in What’s Happening 1976 to its lasting legacy, fans will experience the ultimate What’s Happening Then and Now transformation journey.

Set in Los Angeles, What’s Happening followed the everyday lives of Raj, Dwayne and Rerun navigating school, family, and growing up, while guided by strong parental figures and sharp humor that defined a generation of television.

⭐ Cast of What’s Happening 1976:
Ernest Lee Thomas as Roger Thomas
Haywood Nelson as Dwayne Nelson
Danielle Spencer as Dee Thomas
Fred Berry as Frederick Stubbs
Debbi Morgan as Diane Harris
Shirley Hemphill as Shirley Wilson
Mabel King as Mabel Thomas
Earl Billings as Rob/ "Robbie"

This video explores each cast member’s journey, comparing their appearances before and after 2026, while highlighting career paths, cultural impact, and life beyond the series — delivering the complete What’s Happening Cast Where Are They Now 2026 experience.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy:
• Side-by-side images of What’s Happening Cast Now vs their younger selves
• Insights into the cultural importance of the What’s Happening TV Series
• A respectful tribute to What’s Happening Cast Who Died, honoring their legacy
• Throwbacks to unforgettable moments from What’s Happening Full Episodes
• A complete What’s Happening Now and Then breakdown of cast evolution

We also touch on What’s Happening Now (1985), the sequel series that continued the story into adulthood, showing how the characters’ lives evolved years after the original show ended — strengthening the full franchise legacy for longtime fans.

Whether you’re rediscovering the sitcom, searching for What’s Happening full episodes, or exploring the continuation in What’s Happening Now, this video delivers the ultimate nostalgic experience.

From iconic catchphrases to timeless humor, this is the definitive What’s Happening Actors Then and Now retrospective — celebrating one of television’s most beloved Black sitcoms.

Join us as we explore What’s Happening Then vs Now and honor a show that left a permanent mark on TV history.
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