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EXCLUSIVE: Ernest Lee Thomas: Martin Lawrence Got His Start on What's Happening Now!! Mar 14, 2021 11:07 AM 1,620 views   -------- In this clip, Ernest Lee Thomas opened up about his fight to get "What's Happening Now!!" on the air. He explained after a lot of rejection from executives and losing his manager and agent, he was told that a 2-year deal for the shwo was on the table. Excited, Ernest wanted to get original cast member Fred "Rerun" Berry back, but Ernest reveals that Berry wanted $1 million, which they couldn't do. Ernest also spoke about Martin Lawrence getting his first big brea...

EXCLUSIVE: Ernest Lee Thomas on Bill Cosby Dissing Him and "What's Happening!!" Co-Stars Jessica Todd 2,427 views   -------- In this clip, Ernest Lee Thomas detailed his interacitons with Bill Cosby, the first being on the set of Cosby's variety show "Cos," which was failing in the ratings at the time. Ernest explained that he and his "What's Happening!!" co-stars Fred Barry and Haywood Nelson were invited to be on Cosby's show to increase the ratings, and they were so excited when they saw him on the set. However, Ernest reveals that they were crushed when Cosby walked right past them witho...

Part 6: Ernest Lee Thomas on Falling into Drug Spiral After "What's Happening!!" EndedPart 4: Ernest Lee Thomas on Getting Lead Role as "Raj" on 'W...

Part 5: Ernest Lee Thomas on Brother Coming Out as Transgender, Dying of AIDSPart 3: Ernest Lee Thomas on Parents Holding "Go Back to Africa" Signs...