Name: Jay Jay
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- May 13, 2008 at 4:46PM
Shirley was a great comedian ...I had a chance to see her perform in Naperville IL. (when we had a comedy club) she had everyone on their feet ..it was one of the best comedy shows I had every seen...Thank you Shirley...may God Bless
Name: TY
Subject: Come on TV LAND!!
-- Apr 4, 2008 at 11:47PM
Let's show more of "WHAT'S HAPPENING!!!"
Name: INDI
Subject: THANK YOU
-- Feb 12, 2008 at 7:31PM
shirley made me laugh when she would tell re-run off, but she kept it together on and off the show i thank you shirly for your talent and inspiration
Name: Amekia
Subject: Shirley
-- Jan 27, 2008 at 8:17PM
Shirley is already missed everytime I watch What's happening show! Shirley was the one who had the show going on. She's a legend and always will be!
Name: TY
Subject: A GREAT ICON IS GONE
-- Dec 1, 2007 at 11:02PM
TV WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AS IT WAS IN THE 70'& the 80's with Shirley & Re-Run gone forever..........
Name: Melissa Jones
Subject: Shirley
-- Oct 30, 2007 at 11:40PM
I'm a big fan of Shirley and the gang, owning all 3 seasons of the show. I was disappointed to find that Shirley had expired and equally to sad to read how they found her, she was a funny character on the show. I will miss her.
Name: Jason
Subject: Shirley
-- Oct 18, 2007 at 1:35AM
miss ya shirly. loved your show and you were funny on the Jenny Jones 90's reunion.
Name: rodric smith
Subject: Shirley
-- Aug 22, 2007 at 9:12PM
My mom and dad actually grew up with shirley in Asheville, NC, and Shirley used to be called Spider! My Uncle Henry andher used to date in the early years..I will miss her here in Chicago!
Name: Erik T.
Subject: Dee
-- Jun 30, 2007 at 3:59PM
Danielle Spencer (AKA Dee Thomas), last I heard, is a veterinarian in the Los Angeles area.
She made a brief cameo appearance in the movie "As Good As It Gets" playing, oddly enough, a veterinarian.
I recently saw Ernest Thomas on an episode of "Everybody Hates Chris."
Haywood Nelson is nowhere to be found.
Name: mark [australia]
Subject: shirleys passing
-- Jun 21, 2007 at 2:15PM
just picked up whats happening now on dvd and i have all seasons of whats happening and shirley really makes the show really cant beleive that shes passed onto another plain, she will be sorley missed just like rerun[fred barry]
all i can say we all love you shirley and you will be surley missed.
god bless you shirley
Name: Quintin Ferguson
Subject: Shirley
-- Jun 21, 2007 at 12:37PM
I love shirley in what's happening. I did not know of her outside of that particular show. I was saddened when I heard that she had passed and especially by herself with no one there...It must still have been a lonely life for her. I liked Sirley so much....but still watch the reruns of the show on DVD.....I also miss Rerun and Mabel King.....What's happening with Dee though? Any word??.....
Name: ligquxrncv
Subject: ligquxrncv
-- Jun 19, 2007 at 10:13AM
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Name: Stephanie
Subject: Shirley H.
-- Jun 15, 2007 at 5:56AM
I grew up watching the show. Shirley was a funny and had talent. Thanks to DVD's I can still laugh and enjoy the show. I watch my DVD's all the time. Shirley lives on in her fans, they all do.
Name: Rick
Subject: Shirley H.
-- Jun 3, 2007 at 2:50AM
I bumped into Shirley one night back in the 80's in a liquor store in Pasadena, Ca. I was walking in and she was walikng out. I recognised her and said hello. She spoke to me for a minute or two, she was a nice lady.
Name: Shawn
Subject: shirely
-- Jun 2, 2007 at 9:25PM
I loved Shirely on Whats Heppening!! She was the reason i watched the show, I loved her attitude and the comments she would say to Rerun.
Name: Patty
Subject: Shirley
-- May 30, 2007 at 2:22AM
Hope to meet you one day...you were great! RIP
Name: Lynn
Subject: shirley
-- May 1, 2007 at 1:27AM
RIP Shirley just decided to look you up & I guess now I'll just have to look up to think about you.You were a very funny woman!
Name: K Marshall
Subject: Shirley
-- Apr 24, 2007 at 7:44PM
I pray that one day I will see you again in heaven
Name: cheryle
Subject: shirley
-- Apr 11, 2007 at 7:02PM
you were one of a kind. you really made me laugh and i miss that. may you rest in peace. thanks for the laughter.
Name: Will
Subject: Shirley
-- Apr 3, 2007 at 7:10PM
May you make the Angels in Heaven laugh, as you did me. Thank you Shirley.
Name: Loreatha
Subject: Shirley
-- Mar 24, 2007 at 9:39PM
Sorry to hear of your crossing over w/o the recognition you so dearly deserve from this side. Rest in peace, Shirl.
Name: Rikeisha
Subject: BYE SHIRL
-- Mar 16, 2007 at 3:28PM
Aww, I didn't know Shirl was gone...peaceful rest my sista...
Name: Dannielle
Subject: what is dwane wyanes sisters name
-- Jan 15, 2007 at 12:23AM
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Name: king
Subject: shirley
-- Jan 5, 2007 at 8:22AM
you where the greatest,and still with your rope place and the gang.god rest your soul.
Name: Reginald Roundtree
Subject: Shirley
-- Jan 2, 2007 at 3:17AM
You are still missed
Name: James
Subject: Shirley
-- Dec 27, 2006 at 11:11PM
You were the greatest!
The Funniest!
I loved to watch you and the entire "What's Happening Gang" I never missed a episode back in the '70's and as of today, I still watch all you guys on TV Land.
Name: Greg
Subject: One in a Million
-- Dec 13, 2006 at 1:15PM
Anyone out there have Shirley's TV Series "One in a Million"? Please email me at tigergreg2000 at yahoo dot com
Name: Stacy
Subject: Shirley H
-- Nov 22, 2006 at 6:06AM
I pray that Ms. hemphill is ressssssting peace. I enjoyed her on What's happening, andstill do on the DVD's. Her contribution to African-American Media Canon will notgo unrecognized. Her images were positive, in the very fact that she did not portray typical, violent nor oversexed AA females prevalent today. Take note: Future producers of tomorrow, Take a clue from Eric Monte(Creator of What's Happening)to create meaningful and positive characters that were of consequence and worthy discussion.
Name: Meade
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving Shirley!!!
-- Nov 20, 2006 at 2:23PM
You're the best!!!
Name: Ed
Subject: One of the Best!
-- Nov 16, 2006 at 6:31PM
For my 40th B-day, some friends took me to the Punchline Comedy Club in Sandy Springs (N. Atlanta) to see Shirley. I'll never forget that night! I have never laughed so hard for so long, with tears streaming down my face. What I would pay for just one more show, with Shirley tearing-up the audience. (Her cat and the hair-balls!) What a great comdeian!
Name: dulce
Subject: I miss her
-- Nov 9, 2006 at 5:54PM
I live NOW IN OLD COUNTRY I COME TO AMERICA ONCE A YEAR TO VISIT MY DAUGHTER I USED TO WHAT'S HAPENING ALL THE EHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT ILIKED SHIRLEY SO MUCH IN THAT SHOW I DIN'T NKOW THAT SHE DAD DIED. BBY THE WAY WHAT HAPPEN TO DEE I LIKED ALSO. REST IN PEACE SHIRL. DULCE
Name: Tristan
Subject: Miss you
-- Nov 8, 2006 at 8:51PM
Shirley, you're missed. Your face brought joy and kindness. We'll meet some day.
Tristan
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Name: kathy
Subject: concern
-- Oct 24, 2006 at 1:27PM
hi this was my show back in the day and shirl was the funny lady on that show i relly miss her and wish she was still here to make me laugh show the reruns and she will be cracking me up god bless shirl
Name: nanna
Subject: funny
-- Aug 29, 2006 at 8:32PM
i use to love to watch her shows she was funny and inteligent to me she was my favoriet character til she past away i hope her family is doing ok
Name: Angelica
Subject: My Inspiration
-- Aug 28, 2006 at 3:16AM
Shirly is a person that no one should talk bad about. She is my inspiration in school mostly. She has taught me to be happy with my self image and not care about wat other people think.
Name: Greg
Subject: One in a Million
-- Jul 27, 2006 at 2:31PM
If anyone has Shirley's short-lived series, please email me at tigergreg2000 at yahoo dot com. She was so funny! RIP Shirley
Name: marvin
Subject: shirley
-- Jun 19, 2006 at 8:47AM
i was also a young kid watching what's happening i mean where was the fanfare when she passed away. i think she probably wanted this way. because if you look at today's actor's and actress's. there is no love at all. hollywood does not care about anyone. use and abuse. remember all these people are just getting paid very well for doing a JOB. so why all the media hype. i mean do u see any cameras down on our jobs no.
Name: shannon
Subject: i loved shirley
-- Jun 18, 2006 at 3:25PM
i loved shirley on whats happening
Name: shannon
Subject: i loved shirley
-- Jun 18, 2006 at 3:25PM
i loved shirley on whats happening
Name: dewayne
Subject: great icon
-- Jun 18, 2006 at 4:48AM
When i was a about 5 and 6, My moms use to laugh like crazy everyday waiting to watch Shirley on Whats Happening. I lost my mother when I was 10 and for over 20 years, I've lived on memories of my mother laughing at Shirley.
Name: india07
Subject: she seemed nice.
-- Jun 8, 2006 at 3:56AM
the best person in a sitcom.
Name: n69n
Subject: I GOT EGO!!!
-- Jun 1, 2006 at 4:39PM
there is one Shirley hemphill bit that i think of every single day of my life...
she was talking about how she wouldnt pick up anyones underwear...she said "I GOT EGO!!!!"
i quote that @ least once a day.
Name: Greg
Subject: One in a Million
-- May 25, 2006 at 1:55PM
If anyone has Shirley's short-lived series, please email me at tigergreg2000 at yahoo dot com. She was so funny! RIP Shirley
Name: Luis
Subject: Shirley
-- May 2, 2006 at 7:03PM
One of the greatest shows of all time!! Shirley is what made me watch this show at age 4. i wasnt born when it was on live but this is one of my great memories from the 80's
Name: dawn
Subject: sshirley and dee
-- Apr 30, 2006 at 12:48AM
thanks for always making me laugh and smile I first learned about the television show because my mom watched it when she was a kid and she still does thanks for putting a smile on my face I'm twelve love dawn keep up the good work.
Name: Big Dee
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Apr 27, 2006 at 9:24PM
Thanks for the memories shirl!
Name: Ruth
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Apr 27, 2006 at 9:09PM
Shirley was that rare comedic genius that shows up very rarely. I truly loved her comedy and her style. I miss her comedy and her big heart. Shirley, please rest in peace.
Name: Charie
Subject: The Marathon
-- Apr 19, 2006 at 2:42PM
I think this was the best Marathon yet on TVLand...
Good to see Shirley~~ crackin' her jokes @ Rerun. (smile)
Name: J.
Subject: The Marathon
-- Apr 17, 2006 at 2:57AM
We're all watching Marathon. And like many people who posted, I didn't know she passed. Horrible that there wasn't much media, but then again, maybe I wasn't old enough to realized who she was. Funny lady with the t-shirts that said "robs place", and was hired at Ace Balloons because she was black...gonna miss you.
Name: Will
Subject: Shirley
-- Apr 17, 2006 at 12:21AM
Shirley was one of my favorite tv charactors of all time, she had such spunk, you just could not help but like her wise cracking attitude but with a heart of gold, great to see TVLand doing a weekend of Whats Happening, now that Shirley, Rerun and Mama are all gone, they do live on in TVLand and DVDs
Name: rgm
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 11:50PM
I too am watching the "What's Happening" marathon on TV Land. I am more saddened by the fact that people are only now aware of the passing of this comedienne, especially since she has been gone for at least 7 years. Needless to say this was one of the best sitcoms from my childhood.
Name: mjb
Subject: shirley
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 10:32PM
We have been watching the marathon this week-end as others with much love for shirley. We miss her so much she was so cool on the show. Shirley we will see you again. love always.
Name: Chris
Subject: Shirl
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 10:30PM
You know, I'am watching the Whats Happening!! marathon right now as we speak. The show has always been one of my favorites, even in my childhood. The one liners where brillant, what writing. I actually got to meet Shirley Hemphill when I was around eight years old, it was at Burbank Airport and she was even sassy in real life...she is truley missed
Name: Marie
Subject: The great Shirley
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 10:25PM
Miss you
Name: whitney
Subject: shirl
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 8:55PM
Shirl watch,n what's happenin' marathon right this minute has made me love you more and more!!!!
U Is Da BOMB!!!!
Also watching u on what's happening, seemed like you would be a great mother!!!
Name: pancho
Subject: shirl
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 8:54PM
i have been watching tvland what's happening marathon and I love it! Shirl was great! I am saddened to hear of her passing. She lives on in these episodes.
Name: pancho
Subject: shirl
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 8:52PM
i have been watching tvland what's happening marathon and I love it! Shirl was great! I am saddened to hear of her passing. She lives on in these episodes.
Name: Denise Brown
Subject: To You Shirley . .
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 6:06PM
As I watched the marathon of What's Happening this weekend, I'm reminded how much I enjoyed Shirl. I'm so sorry her life was cutoff so soon. Rest in peace, Shirl. But know you're still in the hearts of many!
Name: Marcus Jackson
Subject: "Whats happnin shirl"
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 5:57PM
I just wanted to let Shirl know that I miss and Love her. Although I didnt know her personally I feel as if I have lost a sister and a best friend. I love all work that shirley did especially "whats Happening" and the episode of good times when she and her sister robbed the evans.
Shirl you are deeply missed by me and I hope that you are my guardian angel and that you see that I am in good care.
Love ya.
Name: yevette mccall
Subject: shirley Hemphill
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 1:59PM
This weekend TV Land had a marathon of What's Happening and I am glad I had the opportunity to meet the entire cast again
Name: Valerie Bell
Subject: Shirely Hemphill
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 7:33AM
I'm so sorry I didn't get to meet you Shirley, and yet I feel like we were best of friends. Thank you for the joy you put in my life.
Name: Angel
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Apr 16, 2006 at 4:18AM
I am sittin here watchin "whats happening" as I type this.. I loved Shirley and was wondering what had happened to her. My husband had said she was doing stand up so i decided to look her up.. We had no idea she passed away in 99 :( she's truely missed
Name: Joey
Subject: Shirley Hemphill is a riot!
-- Apr 5, 2006 at 2:35PM
I have been watching reruns of What's happening on TVLAND. It brings back funny memories of when I first watched this show in late nineties. Shirley's character was soooooo funny. Although all of the cast wwere funny, Shirley was the most funny !
Joe Mendes
Name: Paulie
Subject: Funny to the bone
-- Mar 27, 2006 at 4:02AM
Watching the reruns lately and decided to see what Shirl was up to these days and am heartbroken to find out she's no longer with us.
I have memories of hanging out at my grandma's after school with my cousin Sil and watching reruns of the show only a few short years after it's original run.
We all laughed our butts off when Shirl made her faces and my Italian Grandma laughed too...even though she didnt understand a word, Shirl was funny to her...why?
because she was funny in her bones, not a schooled and trained funny, but a funny woman who made had a God-given natural gift.
So sad she passed, I hope she brings some laughter to people up in heaven.. will miss you Shirl...
Love
Paul E.
Dobbs Ferry
Name: John seymore
Subject: Shirley my girl
-- Mar 27, 2006 at 3:08AM
I was very sad indeed when i found out about shirley hemphill,she was the best.she will be miss very much,I know she got them jumping in heaven.
from John
e-mail( bluefield132@aol.com
Name: Charie
Subject: Shirley
-- Mar 23, 2006 at 5:49PM
I think in television they forget about the people whose life didn't sprinkle diamonds but Laughs & Love... And Shirley Hemphill was truly a woman of character.... Much Love for Shirley from Philly
Name: Dianna
Subject: Shirley
-- Mar 22, 2006 at 8:39PM
It is truly sad for me. I grew up watching Shirley Hemphill on "What's Happening" TV show. I recently found out that the person I was watching all this time on TV was my relative. At least I got to know her through television. It is sad that myself and other family members did not know that she was family until after her death. May Shirly rest in Heaven.
Name: Tim in Mpls
Subject: Shirley
-- Mar 14, 2006 at 6:00AM
2am in Minneapolis, couldnt sleep so i turned on the tube and saw Shir on a Good time's rerun. Mayeb a short run but a good run chile! Peace to Shirl, Fred and Mabs.
Name: Forman
Subject: Her trip to Vegas
-- Mar 8, 2006 at 10:50AM
My favorite Shirl line (talking to Rog about her impending trip to Vegas): "Bacon and egg breffis." Gotta love Shirl. "There was no pick in her hair"....hilari ous.
Name: BIG DADDY
Subject: SHRLY
-- Mar 4, 2006 at 5:37PM
WAS GOOD TA I JUST WANT TO SAY RIP SHIRLY ,FRED BERRY AND ,MS KING PS BABY WE LOVE YOU
Name: Mike
Subject: One Correction
-- Mar 1, 2006 at 2:16AM
Hi Adam. Thanks for the wonderful tribute. You're wrong about one thing, however. I saw Shirley's standup act in SFO in the early 80's, and she was VERY VERY funny. She had talent that went way beyond her TV role. She is missed by many.
Name: Keebla
Subject: Mising You
-- Feb 27, 2006 at 7:32PM
First off let me say that Ms. hemphill was a geat comedienne. I grew up watching What's Happening! and What's Happening, Now! I was checking the internet to find out when Ms. Mabel King was very saddened to learn of Ms. Hemphill's passing. I came to this sight and was reading the other yaks. Some should not have been listed. They show just how ignorant people can be. Whatever she may have done to you let it go. It will only get you in a fast seat to hell. I offer my condolences to her family and friends. My heart goes out to you. She will be missed something terrible.
Name: DeeDee
Subject: In Sympathy
-- Feb 23, 2006 at 11:10PM
There is a commercial of "What's Happening Now" and I was wondering what happened to Shirley. I was hoping to read that she was enjoying retirement. I had no idea she passed away. Bless her soul.
Name: jasmine
Subject: Sympothy
-- Feb 20, 2006 at 2:37AM
We all knew Shirley as the waitress at Rob's Place and a person that always saying fat jokes to Rerun (RIP) aslo a person who helped people when in need, so all my family is trying to say is, we loved Shirley and she is in our hearts and never forgotten
Name: jackie
Subject: my life
-- Jan 27, 2006 at 12:51AM
to the family of shirley know that allah blessed us in you during the hard time for our people she was a star that shined bright.,,,she is missed but never erased....love u shirl
Name: megginson05
Subject: shirley
-- Jan 25, 2006 at 3:20PM
to the family of shirley hemphill iam so sorry to have heard that the actress shirley had passed away. iam a fan of whats happening i didnt know until i decided to look up the show. i was shocked. my prayers are with the family, and i will keep you all in prayer.
Name: Robin
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Jan 16, 2006 at 4:10PM
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the comedic talent of Shirley. I was a little white girl (LOL) watching this show but it still made me laugh. God Bless you Shirley. Rest in peace. Robin
Name: Robin
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Jan 16, 2006 at 4:09PM
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the comedic talent of Shirley. I was a little white girl (LOL) watching this show but it still made me laugh. God Bless you Shirley. Rest in peace. Robin
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Subject: Melbourne Crown Casino wi
-- Jan 2, 2006 at 9:01PM
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Name: Gwen
Subject: What's Happening
-- Dec 27, 2005 at 11:34PM
Dec. 27,20005 at 10:30p.m.
I would like to say that I really enjoyed show's like this and "Good Times" I grew up watching good clean funny sitcoms and miss the ones who have passed away "R.I.P." --Rerun, Mama, Shirley...the good ole' days.
Name: James
Subject: Shirly Hemphill
-- Dec 22, 2005 at 7:53PM
Just a short note to say how sad it was when Shirley passed away on Dec 10,1999. She and the entire "What's Happening!!" gang sure made me laugh during my childhood years and even now as an adult.
God Bless you Shirley....
Love a BIG fan of yours...
James
Name: Jordan
Subject: What Happening Up There Shir I?? Shirley Hemphill(1947-1999)
-- Dec 20, 2005 at 11:11AM
Hey shirley this is jordan u do not no me because i was bord on Dec 19 1992 i fell so bad dat u died R.I.P shirley love Jordan
Name: Jordan
Subject: What Happening Uo There Shir I?? Shirley Hemphill(1947-1999)
-- Dec 20, 2005 at 11:08AM
hey shirley this is jordan u do not no me because i was born on 1992 i feel so bad dat u died R.I.P shirley love Jordan
Name: chic
Subject: What's Happening Up There Shirl?? Shirley Hemphill (1947-1999)
-- Dec 19, 2005 at 9:24AM
shirley probably should have checked here cholestrol sooner
Name: Meade
Subject: Shirley's Turkeys
-- Dec 16, 2005 at 12:00PM
No one could call out a turkey quite like Shirley. Just thinkin' about her makes me smile. And that's why i'm going to dedicate my victory in fantasy football this year to Shirley. I miss you girl!!
Name: John
Subject: Shirley Hemphill of* What's Happening!!*
-- Dec 2, 2005 at 3:11PM
What's Happening!! made me laugh 30 years ago...Here it is almost 30 years later and I am still laughing as I watch it on TV Land. That marathon was great to watch the other weekend! Brought back alot of memories!!
Shirley, Re-Run, Dwayne, Roger, Dee, and of course Mama as Mable, were the funniest group when they were together on television.
I miss Shirley...Mama...and of course Re-Run and his dancing. I wonder what the surviviors..Roger, Dwayne, and Dee are doing now days since their all grown up.
P.S. I love to see "Rob" when he does the "Afflack" commercials today on TV!
Name: mike n dawn
Subject: shirley hemphill
-- Dec 1, 2005 at 8:19PM
we miss ya shirl, look 4ward2 c'ing you in the next life, stay funny willya?
miikendawn
Name: David
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Dec 1, 2005 at 8:14PM
I'am now 50 years old..In 1976 when "What's Happening" was born...I never missed a episode. Now it is on TV Land and make a point to see all reruns again.
I loved you Shirley and the rest of the gang. You were a TV Legend....
R.I.P.
Name: lenore
Subject: What's Happening Up There Shirl?? Shirley Hemphill (1947-1999)
-- Nov 30, 2005 at 2:13AM
I'm also, a fan of what's happening and good times. I wish I knew where they are at now.
Name: Melody G
Subject: Whats Happening
-- Nov 24, 2005 at 1:19AM
TV land is just showing us what real tv is supposed to be, not like today. All these shows including Whats Happening is a reminder to us people that grew up in the 70's that we had it made! If only we could return to that era when we were young and didnt have a care in the world! Rest in peace to all those greats who made me laugh as a young kid, wish I had a time machine!
Name: shayholl
Subject: WHAT'S HAPPENING
-- Nov 14, 2005 at 1:52PM
I HAVE FOUND MYSELF WATCHING THIS FOR ABOUT A MONTH (ON MY LUNCH @ 1PM AND ON THE WEEKENDS). THIS IS TRUE AND REAL TELEVISON WHEN THE GOOD TIMES REALLY TOOK PLACE IN YOUR HEART AND YOU KNEW THE EVENT IS CLEAN AND REAL. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THIS CREW. GOOD T.V. (CLEAN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY), NOT LIKE TODAY (WATCHING WITH ONE EYE OPEN AND THE OTHER CRACKED)
Name: ROB G.
Subject: WHATS HAPPENING
-- Nov 11, 2005 at 4:22PM
I WAS A BIG FAN OF THIS SHOW, IN THE 70,S I WAS JUST A TEENAGER,BUT LOOKING BACK THIS PAST WEEK ON TV LAND SURE BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF THAT ERA WHEN LIFE WAS SO COOL,AND OUR WORLD WAS,NT A SICK PLACE TO LIVE AS IT IS TODAY. IM SORRY SO MANY HAVE PAST ON SINCE THEN,BUT MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM FROM THAT ERA. PEACE LOVE ROB.
Name: Melody
Subject: reruns
-- Nov 10, 2005 at 11:11AM
I enjoyed the marathon to the fullist. The old shows continue to be a favorite of mine.
Name: rbaucum
Subject: What's Happening
-- Nov 10, 2005 at 8:15AM
I was literally glued to the tv from Sunday to 5am Monday to prepare for work. Seeing Raj, Dee, Rerun and Shirley brought back soooo many memories. This generation dont know what they missed!
Name: monique1
Subject: What's Happening!!
-- Nov 9, 2005 at 9:36PM
I could hardly pull myself away from the TV all weekend long watching the marathon. I truly enjoyed, and enlightened my son to the one the joys of my childhood. Sadly, these days sitcoms just don't live up to the 70's and 80's.
Name: Steph
Subject: What's Happening always!!!
-- Nov 8, 2005 at 5:20PM
Did everybody watch the What's Happening!! marathon this weekend? I thoroughly enjoyed it! It brought back memories of a time when life was so "care free" and "innocent" . How I miss those days..sigh....Anyway , rest in peace, Ms. King, Shirley and Fred aka Rerun. You brought a lot of laughter into many peoples lives and for that reason and many more, you will be deeply missed.
Name: bubba
Subject: shirly
-- Nov 8, 2005 at 2:42PM
hey wat up srry whats happending lil shirl i love and the other tell ever one in heaven hey even god thanx for your web set bye peace lady
Name: ---16438
Subject: whats better
-- Nov 7, 2005 at 9:13PM
whats happending now or
whats happending
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sanford and son or
good times
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tvland or
bet
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o yea i love sherly alot shearly me and the other going to meet again 1 day bye love all
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sherly-
mama-
raj-
dee-
dwayne-
rerun-
or bubba thats me -
i am 999 years old
Name: bubba
Subject: voting black shows
-- Nov 7, 2005 at 9:04PM
whats happending-1000
sanford & son-966
thats my mama-94
whats
goodtimes-100
Name: NORTH BOY/CHARLES WORKMAN
Subject: OO BIG SHIRL
-- Nov 7, 2005 at 8:59PM
S-SEXY R E R U N
H-HAPPY
I-----
R-RESPECTFUL
L-LOVEABLE MABLE
Name: RONNELL
Subject: I LOVE YOU BIG SHIRL
-- Nov 7, 2005 at 6:55PM
I'VE WATCHED THE WHOLE MARATHON OF "WHAT'S HAPPENING"!! THIS PAST WEEKEND TO REMEMBER HOW GOOD SHE ACTED BEFORE HER HORRIBLE DEATH AND I WASS IN THE THIRD GRADE WHEN SHE HAD DIED
Name: Traci
Subject: Shirl & the Gang
-- Nov 7, 2005 at 3:04PM
I too watched the entire "What's Happening" marathon this past weekend and boy did it bring back many memories of my childhood. Thanks to TV Land for airing 48 hours of it. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing good ole' Shirl, Rerun, Rog, Dee and Mamma.
Name: Crystal
Subject: Shirley & the Gang
-- Nov 7, 2005 at 1:46PM
I watched the "What's Happening!" marathon this past weekend and I must applaud TVLand for the great memories.
My 11 year old son and I watched the show a majority of the weekend and he got hooked already. This was his first time ever hearing about "What's Happening!"
I knew that Shirley, Mabel King and Fred Barry all passed away within 5 years of each other (Mabel & Shirley 1999, Fred, 2003) and now I'm wondering if the rest of the gang are doing fine.
Name: Denise Ware
Subject: Shirley/What's Happening
-- Nov 7, 2005 at 3:04AM
I too have been watching the TVLand Marathon of "What's Happening". I watched all weekend long with the exception of when I had to go to work. It was really fun watching the gang, and wondering "what happened to everyone". Then I read up and found out that Shirley (along with Mable and Fred"Rerun" ;) had all passed on. It was really sad. Shirley is being missed right at this moment, she was a fabulous actress/comedian. I found out that Dee is now a veternarian, and "Raj" has made some appearances on other shows, but what's happening with Dwayne (he is so cute)? Thanks TvLand for the marathon and I plan on watching the show every nite at 10.
Name: pawlla lawrence
Subject: Shirley
-- Nov 6, 2005 at 10:54PM
I have been watching What's Happening on and off all weekend, thanks TvLand, it has brought back memories. I have looked up the cast and am saddened by so many deaths. It was a great show.
Name: charles workman
Subject: shirly
-- Nov 6, 2005 at 9:14PM
she was the best women that played on whats happend!! am still watching that thanx tvland for playing that show god bless here sweet heart i love her and the others/what ever happend to dee on that show and raj
Name: Annette
Subject: Shirley
-- Nov 6, 2005 at 8:58PM
I enjoyed watching TV Land all weekend of whats happening. Its fun I was in the 11th grade. And couldnt wait til I came home to watch this funny sitcom I loved everyone on the show.especially Shirley.I really do miss her and everyone.Mable,Fred, Shirley.
Name: K
Subject: Shirley
-- Nov 6, 2005 at 8:54PM
I just watched (listened mostly) to the marathon of Whats Happening!!
I got curious and looked up the cast. Was saddened to read of so many deaths.
I liked Shirley's role but also felt bad for all the insults she must have taken personnally through-out the scripts regarding her appearance.
It takes a strong woman to play a role that consistantly berated her looks.
Never met her, never knew her but through her role was saddened to hear of her passing.
Name: Carrie
Subject: Shirley
-- Nov 6, 2005 at 8:02PM
I enjoyed watching her, especially this week-end on T.V. Land. It bought me back to my youth and her upbeat sense of humor, that helped keep the show going. I also saw some of her stand up work and she was always very talented. Though she did not get the recognition that she deserved. I will always keep the memories and this week-end let me know that I do really miss her presence.
Name: Carrie
Subject: Shirley
-- Nov 6, 2005 at 8:02PM
I enjoyed watching her, especially this week-end on T.V. Land. It bought me back to my youth and her upbeat sense of humor, that helped keep the show going. I also saw some of her stand up work and she was always very talented. Though she did not get the recognition that she deserved. I will always keep the memories and this week-end let me know that I do really miss her presence.
Name: An LS.n Reader
Subject: What's Happening Up There Shirl?? Shirley Hemphill (1947-1999)
-- Nov 6, 2005 at 6:56PM
This was my favorite sitcome when I was a teenager. I have recorded them all from the channel TV land. they did a whole week-end of it.. But can you tell me what is going on with all them and you now? You and Dee kept me laughing.
Name: harold
Subject: shirley
-- Oct 19, 2005 at 2:22PM
shirley and i were roomates at the st.moritz hotel in hollywood ca. we share jokes and i and my songwriting partner anthony would walk her to the comedy store because she wanted someone
to walk her back to the hotel, because she was affraid to be out so late after her show ,that was before she became famous,anthony saunders,haroldshirl ey spent a lot of time together back in those days ,anthony is gone but i will always treasure those special moments.
Name: Kathy
Subject: Shirley
-- Sep 27, 2005 at 1:11AM
I remember when Shirley came to Los Angeles and started at the Comedy Store in the early 70s. She use to hang in the back of the club and listen to the other comedians. She wasn't a drinker nor did she use drugs she would have one or two soft drinks. She was focus on learning her craft. I often gave her a ride home and would some-times stop to get donuts. I really like Shirley as a person and was so happy to see she made it.
Years later, I was in Ventura at my favorite Strawberry stand and Shirley drives up in a brand new Mercedes and she came up to me. After all those years she remembered me and was geninuely excited to see me and I was excited to see her.
Name: Hugo
Subject: Shirley
-- Jul 18, 2005 at 6:47PM
Shirley Hemphill used to play at "The Laff Stop" here in Houston at the River Oaks Shopping Center. Though I never saw her shows, I was so honored to meet her when she used to fill her car up with gas at the old Gulf Station[later Chevron] on the corner on Montrose/West Dallas...my former partner used to work there and she came by occasionally during her Houston excursions. She was a very nice lady and an angel to all us she crossed paths with. She was always down to earth and she never acted like a Hollywood brat. God Bless You eternally Shirley and Thank YOU for all the joy you brought into our lives.
Name: Bobby
Subject: Hemphill's Hallo
-- Jul 6, 2005 at 3:15AM
I watched Shirley Hemphill as a child, and she made me a man. I'll never forget scrubbing with the Brillo and thinking about that afro and those, you know ... I lost my innocence to SH, but I gained my manhood, and I will never, ever, forget those greasy vulva.
Name: Dannyboy
Subject: Big Ups Shirl
-- Jun 2, 2005 at 8:32PM
oooooooooh Sister child. Eyes been in mourning for years over yaw death. Shirl you was somem' The way you be tellin Rerun to stop diddling dee, hitting Helen Willis over the head with a pillow for marrying a cracker, those necked poker games with Florence on your nights off, eating Florida's pussie out when James done be out of town...special moments boo, eyes never will forget dem. So while your traveling around in your hooptie in the sky, drop a few Cosby kids off for me. Love you bitch.
Name: shannon
Subject: miss her
-- May 8, 2005 at 10:28PM
I grew up watching "What's Happening!" and always felt as though they were a part of my family. I never thought of it as a "black" show, but as a "funny show". Shirley, Mabel and Rerun are the best. God rest them.
Name: fredtgreat
Subject: Update
-- Apr 19, 2005 at 12:30AM
A mentally ill freind of mine, from California, thinks he is SHirley. He even uses an abstract funky Warholized avatar of her in some forums we pollute.
Frequent.
Name: Chris
Subject: laughing on
-- Apr 11, 2005 at 11:26AM
You really influenced my life with the great acting that you have portrayed. I have What's Happening on tapes and the first season dvd. Every time I see an episode I keep lauging. As long as I live I will not forget you and the What's Happening gang. You are the first lady of comedy in my book. RIP
Name: ray
Subject: absolutely funny
-- Mar 23, 2005 at 10:07AM
Me and my wife recently purchased the first season dvd of what's happening.We can't put it down. I was very shocked when my wife told me shirley died before fred berry. Will miss you dearly but will keep your memory alive by watching all the dvd's of the show.
Name: Carol
Subject: So funny
-- Mar 20, 2005 at 10:20AM
She made me laugh one night on A&E when she talked about her boyfriend wanting to touch her Coochy PoP....very funny...
Name: Randy
Subject: I knew her
-- Mar 3, 2005 at 6:16PM
I knew her when she live in Asheville with here family. I work at Hardee's where she came in all the time and got to know that way. She was for real. Always very nice. And always came in looking for me. I miss her a great deal. Love you Shirley!!
Name: ReRunner
Subject: 1 in a Million
-- Jan 26, 2005 at 3:56PM
I actually got to go to a taping of that show when I was a boyscout.
funny stuff.
Name: SHERRY
Subject: SHIRLEY HEMPHILL
-- Dec 24, 2004 at 1:56PM
I REALLY MISS SHIRLEY!! I JUST GOT THE 1ST SEASON OF WHAT HAPPENIN FOR XMAS. YOU CAN PURCHASE IT AT CIRCUIT CITY OR BEST BUY. THEY ALSO HAVE THE 2ND SEASON ON DVD ALSO. SHIRLEY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEART111
Name: Davida Hemphill
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- Dec 22, 2004 at 1:27PM
even though we were famliy and i did't know at all I knew you so rest in peace and much love.
Name: tiny
Subject: shirley hemphill
-- Nov 3, 2004 at 2:38AM
shirl, you made me laugh. Always. And I miss you. Thanks.
Name: alan
Subject: luv shirley hemphill
-- Sep 23, 2004 at 4:26PM
whats happening just was not whats happing with out u shirly we will always rember u see one day
Name: nedra
Subject: shirley hemphill
-- Jul 28, 2004 at 6:41PM
shirley had a unique sassy style about her , and she was very funny.
shirley was and still is my favorite actress , and she is greatly missed , yet she is still loved by all.
Name: Cookie
Subject: Shirley
-- Apr 10, 2004 at 7:56PM
Hey Mama, In a recent conversation with my sis pertaining to "whats happening?" - she did not know of your passing- she was saddenend by this and kept saying no way -no way- yes Shirley - your are loved!!!!!!!!!
Donna & Cookie
Name: Thomas
Subject: Shirley
-- Jan 30, 2004 at 8:13PM
You were hilarous! All of you where on What's Happening. I look forward to meeting you in Paradise with our Lord Jesus. Take care hun.
Name: Charles Fubu
Subject: Big Shirl
-- Oct 25, 2003 at 10:28PM
Hey Big Shirl! We have been missing you! Keep them laughing up there until I get there! Love You! Charles
Name: Bill Ragle
Subject: Sweet Shirly
-- Oct 25, 2003 at 2:38AM
what else can we call someone like this? like me, this Dear, not forgottan sweet girl, had sugar, type 2, it really took its toil, on her kidneys. bless her always, I to am a white male. who acts just like our Shirly did, around people. listen, this gal shot from the hip. ya know what i mean? in other words, you didnt mess with Shirly, Dear one, I have Pictures of you, all over my house. you were, and always will be the best. Hollywood didnt know, what they really had. but I knew from the start. Lord have mercy, if she would have wanted me. id a married her. real fast. you will never die. our Sweet Shirly. you have had my heart, for many years now. and down deep, I know I have yours. Love only you my Shirly, Bill
Name: Derek Lamar
Subject: Shirley
-- Oct 24, 2003 at 3:35AM
Awful show... and my wife and I watched it all the time... and occasionally I will look at her and say... "Hey, hey, hey".... and that goes for all of them.
Name: David
Subject: What's Happening reruns
-- Oct 23, 2003 at 11:01AM
I do know where you can buy reruns of the show.
Name: Chuck R
Subject: What's Happening Up There Shirl??
-- Oct 23, 2003 at 5:14AM
Shirley & Rerun I will miss you both.
I had the pleasure of meeting both of you at different times in DC and will never forget you both.
On April 1 1997 Shirley was doing a appearance on the Don and Mike show in Northern Va. I was competing to win a dinner with Tara Banks.
That was when Shirley showed up. You see since it was April fools day there was no Tara. So the station gave all the contestants a free dinner with Shirley.
We all had a great time as she told us stories Hollywood in the 70's. The diabetes was slowing her down and she required a walker but she was still full of life. She smile the whole time she was there.
I met "Rerun" in DC when he was part of the UniverSoul Circus in 2001
My sister-in-law worked for them. It was backstage between shows and I remember they had a little hot dog stand for the entertainers. We talked wile he ate his hot dog and I got a photo of us both. You could tell he was saddened when our conversation turned to Shirley.
Both of you were super-nice people and will be missed.
Chuck
Name: Steve B.......
Subject: Shirley
-- Oct 22, 2003 at 9:53PM
I'm a white male of 50 and watched your "What's Happening" show on a regular basis. You were the best...........We will never forget you....Rerun is now with you again........Keep em laughing :)
Name: Gav and Pat
Subject: What's Happening Up There Shirl?? Shirley Hemphill (1947-1999)
-- Oct 14, 2003 at 8:45PM
Willenium???
Name: bige
Subject: pop lock
-- May 27, 2003 at 12:27PM
I REMEMBER WHEN RERUN WANTED TO DANCE WITH THE ROCKETS, AND RAJ TOOK HIS PLACE AS THE (MOON).THAT'S WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I EVER SAW!
Name: Adam Levbarg Responds
Subject: Re: Shirley
-- Jan 23, 2003 at 3:42PM
Wacko
Name: 262
Subject: Shirley
-- Jan 23, 2003 at 3:17PM
FBI agents has been illegally experimenting with West Covina Postal employees with laser weapons, laser lights, and laser technology- aqua lasers. Shirley had a post office box 787. FBI agents were also illegally laser spying on people who owned post office boxes. FBI agents were covering and continues to cover up illegal laser research since 1995. Postal employees also died or injured while in bed or on toilet, in front of their homes, while gardening, etc. FBI agents are using thin aqua laser beams to make one dizzy, have diahrrea, etc. No one is investigating them, or trying to stop them.
Name: Troy
Subject: Shirleyt
-- Jan 7, 2003 at 11:02AM
Pray to the temple of Shirley Hemphill
Name: Vern Smoot
Subject: Shirley
-- Dec 20, 2002 at 6:23PM
Her nose was disfigured during an attack in Afghanistan.
Name: ebony clark
Subject: R.I.P .SHIRLEY
-- Dec 17, 2002 at 5:27PM
SHIRLEY YOU ARE TRULY MISSED. I CRIED SO MUCH BECAUSE YOU WAS MY FAVORITE ACTRESS .I SEND MY CONDOLENCES OUT YOU THE HEMPHILL FAMILY.
Name: KENNEDY
Subject: SHIRLEY
-- Nov 24, 2002 at 2:28PM
I REMEMBER WHAT'S HAPPENING SO VIVDILY;BUT MY FAVE EPISODE IS WHEN SHIRLEY PRETENDED TO BE ''MRS.THOMAS''IN ORDER FOR DEE TO DO A HAMBURGER COMMERCIAL;ALSO WHEN RAJ,TRIED TO IMPRESS IRENE CARA BY PAYING BOTH THEIR TABS,HE SAID.I GOT MONEY IN MY SAVINGS ACCOUNT,MONEY IN MY CHECKING ACCOUNT.......THEN SHIRLEY QUIPPED,YOU GOT MONEY IN YOUR POCKET?(LAUGH)SHIRLE Y WAS THE EPITOME OF WHAT'S HAPPENING.REST IN PIECE,TO THE ORIGINAL QUEEN OF COMEDY!!!
Name: mand the ruler
Subject: Say it ain't so
-- Aug 23, 2002 at 11:26AM
Hell nah... she ain't dead. It's like the dran Elvis thang. There have been sightings in and around the LA area. She just neded to go underground and all. The limelight just got a bit to much for her
Name: Don
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- May 13, 2002 at 2:10PM
The article was both
informative and a bit
too flippant.
I enjoyed watching
Shirley on "What's
Happening?!" ; and
"One in a Million".
She was tough, caring
and life smart in both
shows.
May she always rest in peace...
Name: Pia Atkinson Burgos
Subject: Shirley Hemphill
-- May 13, 2002 at 12:15PM
I noticed that years before here death, Her appearance had changed. It looked as if her nose had been disfigured. do you know what happened? was it a result of an injury or a medical condition??
Name: Jackie
Subject: Rerun your still the man!!!!!!
-- Apr 28, 2002 at 5:31AM
I know Shirley is dead has been since 12/10/1999.But, Fred Berry is still the star in every ones eyes. Hey I have yet to see Shirley in person,but I see Rerun every day and he's still the man.I'll love to see a new show called "WHAT'S HAPPENING
IN THE YEAR 2002.
JACKIE,
RERUN'S RELATIONSHIP BANKER
Name: Raj
Subject: Shirley Lives!
-- Feb 27, 2002 at 11:10PM
I refuse to believe Shirley is dead. Check the spelling on the tombstone. Shirley Lives! And I don't mean in that lame "she'll always live in our hearts" kind of way Mrs. Garrett explained death to Tootie on "Facts of Life." I always wished Shirley would bust up in their and whip those "Facts" girls into shape!
No, Shirley really is alive. And if you believe hard enough, Shirley can heal you.
Name: Rerun
Subject: the REAL story
-- Jan 14, 2002 at 2:23PM
All this attention on Shirley when all she did was get me a burger and point out when I put mah big foot in mah bigger mouth. I was the head clown in that show and was in charge of setting up such bad comedic clean-up artist like Shirley, Raj and his little sister, Dee.
In the episode "Saturday's Hero," I was given the spotlight and I ran with it. As a footbal star, I was able to show my true acting prowess whilst leaving Urkel's grandfather, Raj, in my comedy dust. In the episode titled "The Burger Queen" the audience watched me get my dance on as I almost won a contest to become a spokeman for a burger chain. If Dee didn't front like she had some talent and win that contest, I'd be all over your TV getting girls like Billy Dee.
People need to recognize who the real talent was on that show, I set up the jokes, I made Dwayne Wayne's old man Raj look good and I made your ABC sitcom interesting!
I'm finna get a lawyer.
Sincerely,
Freddie "Rerun" Stubbs
Name: don
Subject: what's happening sitcom
-- Nov 13, 2001 at 12:23PM
where can i get copies of what's happening episodes
Name: fredtgreat
Subject: rerun
-- Oct 4, 2001 at 6:56PM
rerun used to shove little earl up his ass
Name: Keith
Subject: WarBabies - WHERE can i find them?
-- Aug 1, 2001 at 10:53PM
I'm looking for ANY info on that comedy troup! I want the video of their tv special (the one with the flavoured feminine hygene product!) or mp3s - ANYthing i can get. The web doesn't seem to have much! If you can help email at kjournal@madmail.com
thanks!
Name: The Editors Respond
Subject: Re: textwrap
-- Jun 21, 2001 at 4:40PM
Indeed. An oversight in the original design. And unfortunately the original design consists of all flat pages, so altering them by the hundreds is chancey. Never seemed worth the effort. Anyway, check out the new site at www.leisuresuit.net. Those yak shack textareas have your precious code.
I should also mention that this textarea formatting awkwardness occurs in Netscape but not IE, and we've long maintained that anyone masochistic enough to browse using Netscape deserves whatever trouble they get.
Name: chai-z
Subject: textwrap
-- Jun 21, 2001 at 4:03PM
you need to add the attribute wrap="virtual&q uot; - this will allow the text to wrap in the box so you can see what you're typing, but preserve the formatting when posted.
Name: chai-z
Subject: war babies
-- Jun 21, 2001 at 3:58PM
i came across this
while searching for info
on the War Babies improv
comedy group. i'm gonna
trust you're intent is
sincere, and read past
the ubiquitous glibness
that seems to haunt
expressions of sentiment
in these dark days of the
postmodern. i do like
what you said about
recognizing someone who
came into their own, it's
a good place to be. and
in response to mike
jasper's comment, nope,
the internet's not all
that coz i still can't
find my high school
sweetheart either.
Name: Reagan
Subject: dewayne
-- Apr 23, 2001 at 2:34AM
What ever happened to Dewayne from " what's happening?
Name: Al
Subject: "What's Happening Up There Shirl?"
-- Sep 11, 2000 at 12:52AM
Maybe I'm a bit emotional at the moment, but your article seemed a tad bit on the insensitive side. It was, however, very well written. I didn't even realize that Shirley had died.
Name: Mike Jasper
Subject: What's Happening Up There, Shirl?
-- Jul 2, 2000 at 12:39AM
Damn.
I was wanting to get in touch with an old girlfriend, a comedy writer in LA. I thought, the Internet. You can get ahold of anyone on the Internet.
Then I remembered: While Claire (my ex) might not be readily accessible, I could get to her by contacting a mutual friend, Shirley Hemphill. After all, she was big in her day and still a touring comic.
Shirley could lead me to Claire.
So I plugged Shirley Hemphill into a search engine and found this article.
No. You can't get ahold of everyone on the Internet.
Name: Georgia
Subject: What's Happening Up there Shirl??
-- May 3, 2000 at 10:21PM
Great Article... I really enjoyed it. Really well written and to agree with Qualoo, it kept my attention. We'll miss you Shirly!
Name: QUALOO
Subject: Shirl
-- May 2, 2000 at 5:31PM
Boy, you sure know how to keep one's attention! I felt kind of the same way when Clayton Moore died. A childhood hero known to us "war babies" as The Lone Ranger. Keep up the good work!
Name: Vicki
Subject: What's Happening Up There Shirl??
-- May 1, 2000 at 10:39AM
Excellent writing! Loved it :-)
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