Haywood Nelson, Duane, What's Happening! - Behind the Scenes (Hysterical Personal Interview!)

John talks with Haywood Nelson, Duane from What's Happening! in this behind the scenes, hysterical and personal interview! Haywood talks about how he influenced the name of the show, What's Happening!, his initial wild audition process for the show, working with Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor as well as audiitoning with Laurence Fishburne and Giancarlo Esposito! Duane discusses his special relationship with Fred Berry "Rerun" and the huge effect Fred had on his life. He also discusses the passing of Shirley Hemphill and Mabel King as well as Fred Berry. So much more including working with Marlo Thomas and how Gene Gene the dancing machine came about on the Gong Show. This is a fun interview and very touching as well, enjoy! Thanks a bunch Haywood! Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.