FRED BERRY For a while in the 1970s, Fred Berry was one of the biggest stars on American television. The former dancer, who became a star in the sitcom What's Happening!! (1976) ballooned until his weight became a threat to his health. He battled with food, drink, drugs and women, marrying 6 times to 4 women in total. Diabetes was diagnosed, he lost more than 100 pounds and turned to religion. Born in St Louis, Missouri, in 1951, Berry danced with The Lockers, but it was the sitcom deal in 1976

Rerun (Fred Berry) offers to marry a young woman (Irene Cara) so she can have a green card. From Season 2, Episode 1 'Rerun Gets Married' - Diane brings a new girl in town, Maria, to Raj's surprise 17th birthday party. Raj tries to woo her, but Rerun already has a date with her--only to find out she's really only interested in him to get her green card. Watch More of What's Happening!! on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WatchWhatsHappening Subscribe: www.youtube.com/classictvrewind Available on Amazon:

Shirley (Shirley Hemphill) is called in at school when Raj and Rerun (Ernest Thomas and Fred Berry) are caught cheating on their final test, but something much more profound is going on. From Season 2, Episode 21 'Shirley Is a Mother' - Shirley plays mother to Roger and Dee when Mama visits a relative in Phoenix. Watch More of What's Happening!! on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WatchWhatsHappening Subscribe: www.youtube.com/classictvrewind Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B0rWN5 ABOUT WHAT'S HAPP