Happening '68

Season 1

The Rock-and-Roll Variety Show that features Rock & Pop Acts, Celebrities, Games, etc. The show lasted for 2 seasons.

Where to Watch Season 1

36 Episodes

Harper's Bizarre
E1
Harper's BizarreThe Harper's Bizarre--""Chattanooga Choo-Choo"" Dino, Desi & Billy are the star judges of ""The HAPPENING 1968 Amateur Band Contest"".
Leonard Nimoy / Sunshine Company
E2
Leonard Nimoy / Sunshine Company--Leonard Nimoy (from ""Star Trek"") - interview --The Sunshine Company - ""Back on the Street Again"" --Judges in the amateur band contest - Dino, Desi & Billy
Glen Campbell / Don Adams
E3
Glen Campbell / Don Adams--Don Adams (of ""Get Smart"") --Glen Campbell - ""By the Time I Get to Phoenix"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Dino, Desi & Billy
Brenton Wood / Eric Burdon & the Animals (on film)
E4
Brenton Wood / Eric Burdon & the Animals (on film)--Brenton Wood - ""Baby, You've Got It"" --Eric Burdon and the Animals (on film) - ""Monterey"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Dino, Desi & Billy
Strawberry Alarm Clock
E5
Strawberry Alarm Clock--Strawberry Alarm Clock - ""Tomorrow"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders - ""Too Much Talk"" (On Film) --Happening News - Audrey Holst (teen editor from Fave magazine). --(New) judges in the amateur band contest: Sally Field (Flying Nun); Keith Allison; Sajid Khan (Maya)
Bobby Vee / Real Don Steele
E6
Bobby Vee / Real Don Steele--Bobby Vee ""Maybe Just Today"" --Paul Revere and Raiders - ""Boogaloo Down Broadway"" --Real Don Steele (LA disc jockey) --Happening News - Phyllis Brides (of Tiger Beat magazine) --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sally Field (Flying Nun); Keith Allison; Sajid Khan (Maya)
Etta James / Pat Paulsen / Cowsills (on film)
E7
Etta James / Pat Paulsen / Cowsills (on film)--Etta James - ""Tell Mama"" --Pat Paulsen (comedian) --Cowsills (on film) - ""We Can Fly"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sally Field (Flying Nun); Keith Allison; Sajid Khan (from ""Maya"") --Bands in Amateur Band Contest: (1) Mass Relief - ""Get Out of My Life Woman (I Don't Love You Anymore)"" (2) The Golden Medical Discovery - ""Under My Thumb"" Winner: The Golden Medical Discovery
Stone Poneys (featuring Linda Rondstadt) / Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
E8
Stone Poneys (featuring Linda Rondstadt) / Nitty Gritty Dirt Band--Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - ""Euphoria"" --The Stone Poneys (featuring Linda Rondstadt) - ""Up To My Neck In Muddy Water"" --Clip from the movie ""Bonnie & Clyde"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sally Field (Flying Nun); Keith Allison; Sajid Khan (Maya)
John Fred and his Playboy Band
E9
John Fred and his Playboy BandJohn Fred and His Playboy Band--""Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)"" The New Judges of ""THE HAPPENING 1968 Amateur Band Contest"" are Jay North (""Dennis the Menace"" & ""Maya""), Jackie DeShannon & Tommy Roe.
Jim and Jean
E10
Jim and Jean--Jim & Jean --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Jay North (Dennis The Menace), Jackie DeShannon; Tommy Roe
James Brown / Aretha Franklin / Bill Medley
E11
James Brown / Aretha Franklin / Bill Medley""Soul Day"" with guests: --James Brown --Aretha Franklin --Bill Medley --Judges in the amateur band contest: Jay North (formerly of ""Dennis The Menace""), Jackie DeShannon; Tommy Roe
Bobby Rydell
E12
Bobby Rydell--Bobby Rydell --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Jay North; Jackie DeShannon; Tommy Roe
Freddy Cannon / Fabian / Rick Nelson
E13
Freddy Cannon / Fabian / Rick Nelson--Fabian --Freddie Cannon --Rick Nelson --Amateur band contest finals The Judges of the Happening 1968 Amateur Band Contest are Jay North (Dennis Mitchell of ""Dennis The Menace"" & Terry Bowen of ""Maya""), Jackie DeShannon & Tommy Roe.
Marvin Gaye / Lawrence Welk
E14
Marvin Gaye / Lawrence Welk--Marvin Gaye --Lawrence Welk --(New) judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; Jon Provost (New contest starts)
Jonathan Harris
E15
Jonathan Harris--Jonathan Harris (actor, from ""Lost In Space"") --Surprise guest - The World's Oldest Hippie --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; Jon Provost
Bobby Vee / The Who
E16
Bobby Vee / The Who--Bobby Vee --The Who (on film?) --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; John Provost
Box Tops
E17
Box Tops--The Box Tops --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; John Provost
Tommy Smothers / Esther & Abi Ofarim
E18
Tommy Smothers / Esther & Abi Ofarim--Tommy Smothers (of the Smothers Brothers) --Esther & Abi Ofarim (singing duo) - possible song: ""Cinderella Rockefella"" --(New) judges in the amateur band contest: Brenton Wood; Bobby Sherman & Sajid Khan (of ""Maya"")
Bobby Hatfield
E19
Bobby Hatfield--Bobby Hatfield - ""Hangups"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Brenton Wood; Bobby Sherman & Sajid Khan (Maya)
O.C. Smith / "Laugh-In" regulars
E20
O.C. Smith / "Laugh-In" regulars--O.C. Smith - ""Sittin' by the Dock of the Bay"" --Plus, cast members from ""Laugh-In"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Brenton Wood; Bobby Sherman & Sajid Khan (of ""Maya"")
Lee Hazlewood
E21
Lee Hazlewood--Lee Hazlewood - ""Rainbow Woman"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders --The semi-finals of the amateur band contest Judges: Brenton Wood; Bobby Sherman & Sajid Khan
Andy Kim / Guy Marks
E22
Andy Kim / Guy Marks--Andy Kim --Guy Marks ""Loving You Has Made Me Bananas"" --(New) judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian (Peyton Place); Christopher George (Rat Patrol) & Stephen Young (Judd)
Jimi Hendrix (on film)
E23
Jimi Hendrix (on film)--Jimi Hendrix (on film) --Judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian (Peyton Place); Christopher George (Rat Patrol) & Stephen Young (Judd)
Stevie Wonder / Bob Crane
E24
Stevie Wonder / Bob Crane--Stevie Wonder - ""Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Do-Da-Day"" --Bob Crane (of ""Hogan's Heroes"") --Judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian; Christopher George & Stephen Young
Ray Stevens
E25
Ray Stevens--Ray Stevens - ""Unwind"" --Paul Revere & The Raiders - ""Don't Take It So Hard"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian; Christopher George & Stephen Young
Amateur Band Contest Finals
E26
Amateur Band Contest FinalsAmateur Band Contest Finals Bands in contest: --The Sundown Collection (from Ft. Worth, TX) --The Morning Reign (from Salem, Oregon) --The Noteables (from Ames, IA) --Judges: Tommy Roe; Johnny Tillotson; the Raiders
The Peppermint Trolley Co. / Dick Cavett / Frank Sinatra Jr.
E27
The Peppermint Trolley Co. / Dick Cavett / Frank Sinatra Jr.--The Peppermint Trolley Co. - ""Baby, You Come Rollin' Cross My Mind"" --Dick Cavett --Frank Sinatra Jr. --(New) judges in the amateur band contest (all contending Olympic Swimmers): Mike Burton; Ken Merten; & Debbie Meyer
Frankie Valli / The Four Seasons
E28
Frankie Valli / The Four Seasons--Frankie Valli - ""Stop and Say Hello"" --The Four Seasons - ""Saturday's Father"" --Paul Revere & The Raiders - ""Don't Take It So Hard"" --The Judges of The New Amateur Band Contest are 3 members of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team for the forthcoming 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
Merilee Rush
E29
Merilee Rush--Merilee Rush - ""Angel of the Morning"" --The Judges in The New Amateur Band Contest are The U.S. Olympic Swimming Team.
Paul Revere & The Raiders
E30
Paul Revere & The RaidersSpecial show spotlighting Paul Revere & The Raiders --Paul Revere and the Raiders perform ""Don't Take It So Hard"" & ""Love Make's the World Go Round"" --Also: Paul Revere, Mark Lindsay and the Raiders appear in comedy sketches.
American Breed
E31
American Breed--American Breed - ""Any Way That You Want Me"" --Sajid Khan (actor, formerly of the TV series ""Maya"")
The Beach Boys
E32
The Beach Boys--The Beach Boys - ""Do It Again,"" ""Friends"" & ""Wake the World""
Paul Revere and the Raiders
E33
Paul Revere and the Raiders--Paul Revere and the Raiders
Sly & The Family Stone
E34
Sly & The Family Stone--Sly & The Family Stone - ""Life"" --Paul Revere & The Raiders - ""Gone"" & ""Movin' On""
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
E35
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart--Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart - ""Alice Long"" and ""I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight"" --Judges in amateur band contest: Gary Owens; Peter Deuel & James Doohan Bands in contest: 1. The Heartbeats (from Lubbock, Texas) - ""Time Won't Let Me"" 2. The Fabulous Malibus (from San Francisco) - ""I Got the Feeling""
The Everly Brothers
E36
The Everly Brothers--The Everly Brothers