What's Happening Now!: The Improbable Dream (Original screenplay for the 1985 television episode)

  • Burbank, CA: Columbia Pictures Television, 1985
By Anne-Marie Johnson, Debbie Lee Carrington, Ernest Thomas, Danielle Spencer (starring); Gary Shimokawa (director); David Silverman, Stephen Sustarsic (screenwriters)
Burbank, CA: Columbia Pictures Television, 1985. Final Draft script for Season 1 Episode 15 of the 1985-1988 sitcom television series.

A follow-up to the successful 1976-1979 series "What's Happening!!," about the lives of three African American men as they try to navigate young adulthood, jobs, romance, and life in Watts, Los Angeles. In this installment, Carolyn dreams that her friends have transformed into figures from "The Wizard of Oz" after being knocked unconscious. Originally aired on December 14, 1985, in syndication.

Blue titled Columbia wrappers, dated October 25, 1985, noted as FINAL DRAFT. Title page present, dated October 25, 1985, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters David Silverman and Stephen Sustarsic and director Gary Shimokawa. 47 leaves, with last page of text numbered 43. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, lightly toned on the edges, bound with two gold brads.

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