Underplayed Gems

Happening '68 (1968)

Happening '68 poster
Country
United States
Length
2 seasons, 76 episodes
Elsewhere
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The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

This is a 1960s rock-and-roll variety show co-hosted by singers Mark Lindsay and Paul Revere. It features guest performers lip-synching their latest songs, band contests with celebrity judges, and other segments aimed at teenage viewers.

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What happens

Happening '68 is a rock-and-roll variety show produced by Dick Clark Productions, which aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network. The show followed American Bandstand on Saturday afternoons. Happening '68 premiered on January 6, 1968 and was popular enough that ABC added a weekday spin-off. It's Happening ran on Mondays through Fridays from July 15, 1968 through October 25, 1968. When 1968 ended, Happening '68 became just Happening, which was canceled in October 1969. Happening '68 was co-hosted by Mark Lindsay and Paul Revere. Their band Paul Revere and the Raiders made frequent appearances. There were guest performers lip-synching their latest releases, band contests with celebrity judges and other bits to attract teenage audiences. The prize for each winning band was a contract with ABC Records. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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