12/5/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: What’s Happening (1976) Christmas

The 1976 Christmas episode of the sitcom What’s Happening!! is simply titled Christmas and aired on December 11, 1976, as the ninth episode of the first season.The episode centers on a misunderstanding regarding Christmas Day plans that ultimately leads to a heartwarming family reunion. Continue reading

4/22/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings | Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones and More

Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long (Billy Dee Williams) is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter (James Earl Jones) and Charlie Snow (Richard Pryor), who dreams of playing in the majors.  Continue reading