What made this so funny to many people is the fact that the song "Handy Man" was very popular at the time in 1977 or 1978. James Taylor's version was a beautiful slow ballad and Dwayne's version is really bad, I mean he really destroyed the song! LOL! That's what makes this video so funny, if you've never heard the original song, or if you're not a baby boomer or generation X-er, I'm not sure if this video will have an effect on you!
I can't believe no one in the class was laughing, not even Raj or Rerun. I would've been busting out laughing. They were all looking at him with serious faces like wtf is he doing.
Damn, he's so adorable lol. I used to looooovvveeee him! lol If you knew me, you'd know that for sure! But I think this show was the best show in the 70s. It's actually funny, not corny like Good Times lol
I actually heard the REAL version of this song just the other day--for the first time in ever. I first saw this episode about 30 years ago, and after hearing the original version on the radio, I had to come find THIS!
Is what you are saying in your post that you were once a contestant on the Gong Show and that this is what the experience was like? Or are you simply saying that Dwayne was simply acting like the type of person who tends to appear on the Gong Show? If you were ever on the Gong Show, I would be very interested in knowing what type of act you did!
This is a part of us all.....it may have been a sitcom but each one of us were stars on this show....black & white, red, green, w/e folks........whats happnin is we're all in this together man...... RIGHT ON!!
This was one of my favorite moments from this show. I only saw it ONCE as a kid, but I never forgot it! Gotta admit that despite all the comedic moments here, he gets at TEN for throwing the mike up and catching it behind his back at about 1:15!
It's 6:54am I have watched this video over 20 times since I found it last night. THIS SHIT RIGHT IS PRICELESS. This my video of all time from beginning to end. I couldn't hold straight face and not stop crying. Gonna watch it again right now!!!
maaaaan...this is CLASSIC!!!! I have no clue of how Dwayne or the classmates kept a straight face on this. LOL We would've had mad retakes if it was me. LOL
This video always cheers me up. Beautiful acting by everyone in this because they were able to not laugh at this; I couldn't hide the laughter like they did.
they all are very good actors and actressess if they can sit there and not laugh their asses off. Maybe they had to shoot and reshoot that scene to get it as it is. This is best of What's Happening. Hooh! get back.....priceless.
Those were some serious dance moves UGH GET BACK! comma comma comma comma ca comma yeah yeah yeah LOL Dwayne meant business! ...great upload jackritter01.
I dont know how all the actors in this scene kept a straight face!!! im sure when the director yelled, cut!! they all just had to be on the floor laughing like craaazy!!!!
OH, crap--left out the best part. I saw this rerun and they asked the class what they thought. Rerun was trying to be nice and he said something like, "I, uhm liked it, because he put in a lot of notes no one else thought of." LMAO
the teacher said, "somebody has to make a comment"
so rerun said, "I felt that Dwayne sang a song"
and she asks, "do you want to expand on your criticism?"
and he says, "weeeellll.... yes! I felt that he was very good and and very creative. he put certain notes in that no one ever thought to use before. BUT IT WAS GOOD!"
I especially liked the tricky part where he runs off after he says: "they'll come running to me." Unfortunately no one had the wherewithall to tackle him and hold him down until he came to his senses. lol..he was still the cutest of the guys.
I wa s at work listening to the radio and Stevie Wonder came on (You are the Sunshine of my life..and I immediately thought about when Dwayne sang that song..then my thoughts went right to HANDYMAN...I was on the floor rolling..my co-worker came to relieve me for my break...and he was laughin ..probably wondering what the hell I was laughin at...
Lmfao at the supermarket ! Heard the original song !!! Lmfao dwayne fucked it up.......
taskzulu 1 week ago
.....I love Dwayne.Had a huge crush on him as a kid. Cute face,adorable personality.....and those tight jeans...
TRANZEURO 2 weeks ago
lol dam i almost foget this was only 1:32 long i was getting wrapped up
touggie2000 1 month ago
uhhh get back
touggie2000 1 month ago
One of the greatest scenes of What's Happening. :)
kisscactus 1 month ago
uhuh, uhuh, ... unh unh!!
georgegodley 1 month ago
Im dieing laughing watching this w/my head phones on. People t looking at ne like im crazy but who cares?!
spring95q 1 month ago
i needed this laugh today!
psessions10 2 months ago
Freaking Hilarious!! ROTFL
niglissa 2 months ago
This is hysterical!!!
dshelton3 2 months ago
What made this so funny to many people is the fact that the song "Handy Man" was very popular at the time in 1977 or 1978. James Taylor's version was a beautiful slow ballad and Dwayne's version is really bad, I mean he really destroyed the song! LOL! That's what makes this video so funny, if you've never heard the original song, or if you're not a baby boomer or generation X-er, I'm not sure if this video will have an effect on you!
healthfitnessfriend 3 months ago 2
yo... funny as shit! i used 2 fall out when i saw dis episode. dis show was da truth! i need a dolorean (spell check).
77koop 3 months ago
I can't believe no one in the class was laughing, not even Raj or Rerun. I would've been busting out laughing. They were all looking at him with serious faces like wtf is he doing.
blackgirl86 3 months ago
One of the most hilarious parts of watching this is if you've heard James Taylor's version. This is just pure comedy. Classic.
MsHaleywood 4 months ago
He was very very funny.
pictureisup1 4 months ago
Damn, he's so adorable lol. I used to looooovvveeee him! lol If you knew me, you'd know that for sure! But I think this show was the best show in the 70s. It's actually funny, not corny like Good Times lol
paigea92 4 months ago
Is this the part were James died?
easyway2001 4 months ago
@easyway2001 If he did. I'm for sure it was because of this.
Akee1990 4 months ago
I still he thought he was HOT!! Sing off key and all!!:-D
CharliesAngel35 6 months ago
I used to have a crush on Dwayne when I was 5, and this was in 2003!
PurpleGurl1200 6 months ago
@PurpleGurl1200 i still have a crush on dwayne
vcottier 5 months ago
The class acted like Dwayne does this all the time. LOL
llehcin 6 months ago 4
Dewayne...is retarded...LOL my mother said she had a big crush on him back in the day
misterjgl 6 months ago
@misterjgl it's dwayne
balotelli456 5 months ago
HILARIOUSLY PAINFUL TO WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!
phinchy007 6 months ago
Dwayne is crazy lol !! Hey hey hey
BrocMajorz718 7 months ago
This is the best for a quick laugh...
MommyReporter 7 months ago
Cute!
1981bendover 7 months ago
Man, this dude's a trip
dwnsouthchiller7 7 months ago in playlist classic moments
Uh!! Get back! Lol
geeman856 7 months ago
It's herd to believe that he and Prince are half brothers isn't it?
1970glplmrsr1970 8 months ago
@1970glplmrsr1970 WOW!!!!!!! WHERE DID YOU GET THAT INFO FROM? I DIDN'T KNOW THAT.......
phinchy007 6 months ago
Jimmy jones was the original artist of
shazzeeo 8 months ago
The episode must've been conceived when James Taylor's version was on the radio. LOL!
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
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themirandafam 8 months ago
@themirandafam just copy and paste the url or even EASIER...hit the SHARE button right under the vid,kid
SaintIzzle 7 months ago
So cute!! Had the biggest crush on Dwayne when I was like 6 years old ;)
vegbird1 10 months ago
@vegbird1 me too.....he was always fine...
DenzLife 8 months ago
I actually heard the REAL version of this song just the other day--for the first time in ever. I first saw this episode about 30 years ago, and after hearing the original version on the radio, I had to come find THIS!
Odawg96 11 months ago
@Odawg96
Who was the original artist of this song?
Smartboy8877 9 months ago
@Smartboy8877
James Taylor.
ride80 9 months ago
@ride80
That you for the information!
Smartboy8877 9 months ago
LMAO, look at how they lookin' at him! That's funnier than him butchering this song! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AquaHarmony 11 months ago
@AquaHarmony
I agree that the expressions on their faces are pretty funny! I especially like the way that Rerun rolls his eyes at him!
Smartboy8877 9 months ago
Dwayne is so hilarious and cute
vcottier 1 year ago
Love it! Love What's happen and Dwayne! This reminds me of being a contestant on the Gong Show!!!!!!! :) LOL
happels 1 year ago
@happels
Is what you are saying in your post that you were once a contestant on the Gong Show and that this is what the experience was like? Or are you simply saying that Dwayne was simply acting like the type of person who tends to appear on the Gong Show? If you were ever on the Gong Show, I would be very interested in knowing what type of act you did!
Smartboy8877 9 months ago
This is hilarious...and those notes are all over the place!
0813Heather 1 year ago
This is a part of us all.....it may have been a sitcom but each one of us were stars on this show....black & white, red, green, w/e folks........whats happnin is we're all in this together man...... RIGHT ON!!
LizRichieBand 1 year ago
WOW There are no words. Gotta love Dwayne, he really puts his heart into it.LOL
classic
kiloebe 1 year ago
Miss these shows...Barney Miller, Fish, Good Times, Welcome Back Kotter...etc.
msljyoung 1 year ago
Wasn't Dwayne simply DREAMY. He was so funny in this scene but super adorable as always.
kevseb66 1 year ago 3
@kevseb66 the most underrated CUTIE on 70s tv...this boy was 17 and soooo sexy
viewtube6e 10 months ago
@viewtube6e You are sooooo correct!!! Super sexy with a great body. Those tight jeans always drove me nuts.
kevseb66 10 months ago
@kevseb66 WOW i though i was the only one who noticed and drooled
over that. AMen!
viewtube6e 10 months ago
this so good
mayoresmusic 1 year ago
thats the worst song i ever heard
smj32501 1 year ago
man at 1:14 rog was lookin like wtf....lmao!!
boom2gee 1 year ago
they were great people to listen to that
married1959 1 year ago
...Who is this Kid ? I'll sign em right now to a record deal
gmccall22 1 year ago
This was one of my favorite moments from this show. I only saw it ONCE as a kid, but I never forgot it! Gotta admit that despite all the comedic moments here, he gets at TEN for throwing the mike up and catching it behind his back at about 1:15!
Odawg96 1 year ago
No no no Fuck dat look at Re-run he has the realest serious facial expression hahahahahahah 0:57
QBez1 1 year ago
He was so cute to me. i had the biggest crush on him!
deepdarkcocoa 1 year ago 2
Dwayne was getting it in LMAO
sammybmore 1 year ago
This was the best... Put his back into it and he said it with his chest... But the class reaction was priceless
30myisha 1 year ago
He has a really hot butt!
pucktk 1 year ago 2
at 0:39 the girl in the back is trying her damnest not to laugh!!!
nuffshotz70 1 year ago
This is one of the funniest scenes ever from American sitcoms.
jeffhm27 1 year ago
i like how all the kids in the class including raj and rerun has this expression on their faces like look at this fool here lol!!
yungcarl22 1 year ago
It's 6:54am I have watched this video over 20 times since I found it last night. THIS SHIT RIGHT IS PRICELESS. This my video of all time from beginning to end. I couldn't hold straight face and not stop crying. Gonna watch it again right now!!!
nuffshotz70 1 year ago
Dwayne does have a nice butt
vcottier 1 year ago
Join his facebook page. He appreciates his fans. Haywood Nelson.
YonkersMom1 1 year ago
Did everyone see Debbie Morgan in the class?!
feliciamonique1 1 year ago 2
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MIRRORMIRRORTV 1 year ago
@feliciamonique1 Yeah that was her.Hey you gotta start somewhere.And what a great start that was.
tlofee 1 year ago
F-ing classic Dwayne, I love it.
jeffhm27 1 year ago 2
LMAO!! 0:54...1:03 and his spins
and everybody's expressions are priceless! i couldnt hold a straight during this scene...either hella retakes or take me out the scene lol
Diamondgrl2007 1 year ago 2
Ugh! Getback! Thanks for posting, this is my favorite scene from What's Happening!!
KBlackeagle 1 year ago 4
LMAO every single reaction shot from the class says the same thing: "Nigga PLEASE."
bps3013 1 year ago 13
maaaaan...this is CLASSIC!!!! I have no clue of how Dwayne or the classmates kept a straight face on this. LOL We would've had mad retakes if it was me. LOL
promizz 1 year ago 25
that sucked and was GREAT at the same time!
fnava1 1 year ago
Now this is what you call talent. Damn this dude can sing and dance..Look out Michael Jackson
gmccall22 1 year ago
Dwayne was good looking. But, I was looking for him to say "Hey, hey, hey!"
NoirFan01 1 year ago
did yall see how raj was lookin at him??? lmao!!!!
boom2gee 1 year ago
This was very funny!
pictureisup1 1 year ago
this is beyond awesome
stwla888 1 year ago
rofl
mystifying1 1 year ago
it looked like his classmates wanted to kill him...LOL
ShawnieMac 1 year ago
Damn....who knew Dwayne had such a sick uprock?
amsyco 1 year ago
If it wasn't for the singing, I'd think he was having a seizure! LOL
VideoVixen24 1 year ago
Every time he gets to the comma, comma, comma part, I HOWL!
soulbrotha63 1 year ago
@soulbrotha63 did u see his face??? he was soooooooo serious! i started laughing & couldnt stop...omg!
afoolnluv35 1 year ago
@afoolnluv35 yeah! hahaha!
soulbrotha63 1 year ago
after all these years this scene still cracks me up.
nobletwentyfourseven 1 year ago
he was so cute
sexytrannienj 1 year ago
I damn near wet my pants, laughing at this!
DarkCelticPrince 1 year ago
I can watch this over and over again and its still funny!
loveisok 1 year ago
0 love love love this episode..0:15-0:17 cracks me up
P03TICS0UL91 1 year ago
I love this video--love the part where he says--"hey, get back --ugh!"
friendofTN 1 year ago
he stole my heart with this episode : ) "Get back!" lol.
MissNophi2U 1 year ago
best spins in the business
drmotorboat 1 year ago
he is some kind of cute- when he's quiet.
ASirensLullaby 1 year ago
This video always cheers me up. Beautiful acting by everyone in this because they were able to not laugh at this; I couldn't hide the laughter like they did.
rjam1974 1 year ago
Can you imagine how hard it was for those extras in the classroom to hold in their laugh during taping?
Apsu72 1 year ago
"...tell all your friends, they'll come runnin' to me-HEE-HEE-HEE.." Could this be where Michael Jackson got his famous HEE-HEE-HEE ad lib?
THOUSANDAlRE 1 year ago 2
Ugh Get back
lol
vcottier 1 year ago
And another stereotype goes down in flames.
seanr456 1 year ago
Raj's face has me in stitches. hahaha
Gr8P 1 year ago
Lol
millymille1 1 year ago
If i was in that classroom, i would've bust out laughing. LOL
BlkAngel1746 1 year ago
"Uh..Get Back!!" (w/James Brown kick) #EPIC!!!
unique74muzik 1 year ago 3
You are the sunshine of my life, hey hey hey.
buzzlewie 1 year ago
lmao!!!! soooooo funny
tweetiebird23 1 year ago
NASSSSSSTY @ 0:50 ...idk if rerun pickin his nose was a part of the script...if so..what a way for the show to b lifelike..
ArthurGainey 1 year ago
1:19 dwayne looks like he's in pain
pvtpyle74 1 year ago
LAMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TonygMus2 1 year ago
they all are very good actors and actressess if they can sit there and not laugh their asses off. Maybe they had to shoot and reshoot that scene to get it as it is. This is best of What's Happening. Hooh! get back.....priceless.
fairfax17 1 year ago 3
As funny as the first time I saw it years ago... lol
skrapdiggy 1 year ago
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fairfax17 1 year ago
LMAO!Dwayne was the man.Hey,HEY,hey.
Incalmalixetho8 2 years ago
Those were some serious dance moves UGH GET BACK! comma comma comma comma ca comma yeah yeah yeah LOL Dwayne meant business! ...great upload jackritter01.
mnjcherry 2 years ago 4
You better sing your song.
heisgreatly2bpraised 2 years ago
Ughhhhhhh...get back...classic!!
hwoodswinging24 2 years ago 4
hehehe man, they don't make nice, innocent shows like this anymore!
lonelywarrior777 2 years ago
I've been looking for this. Thanks for posting it.
shellyshelly71 2 years ago
Just watched this episode on HULU. Don't know how they kept a straight face...
sheeba11 2 years ago 4
I was thinking about this episode today. Everytime I see Dwayne perform this song , I crack up!!! Thanks for posting, it made my day.
NubianFeenx 2 years ago 8
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ChrislovesKrystal 2 years ago
poor guy, he looks like he's in pain lol.
ebanderson72 2 years ago 2
Wow!!! This was one of the best sitcoms of all times. Dwayne own this scene. I like when he did the "ugh get back" LOL!!
avonbarksdalewife 2 years ago 19
BEST RINGTONE EVAR!
bps3013 2 years ago
the mic behind the back move was the SH!T LMAOOOO
djb10 2 years ago
LMAO
hegy1993 2 years ago
LMAO his singin made my brain sad but he looked so cute doing it!!!
ASirensLullaby 2 years ago
Man did that bring back memories. I loved that show! One of my favorites was when Dwanye stood up to the bully.
datanyc004 2 years ago 5
LOL OH CRAP i LOVE this episode! and this is my favorite part of it. this is so funny,
keyaro 2 years ago
The guy that's playing the keyboard is crackin me up.
Mrsstanford4life 2 years ago
LMBO!!! OMG!! Can he spin any harder???!!! The expressions on Rog's face are CLASSIC.
MsMatthew24 2 years ago 5
This was hilarious. Especially when their teacher made them comment on Dwayne's performance, and Rerun said I felt Dwayne sang a song.
seanjohn21276 2 years ago 3
Classic episode!
Agentxg7g 2 years ago 2
OMG!!!! This is when T.V. show were good. Man I miss stuff like this. I can't stop like laughing
Mrsstanford4life 2 years ago 7
Mrsstanford4life-
Totally agree...
Glad these are available on DVD.
68NYC 2 years ago
0:53 look at the guy's face in the black jacket on the front row!!!!!!!! lmaooooooo
STUNNA4DAZE 2 years ago 5
handyman o handyman....tears still roll down my eyes when i watch this! hilarious!
ushocntdnce 2 years ago 5
Uhh, get back :}
3lakedrive 2 years ago 4
I dont know how all the actors in this scene kept a straight face!!! im sure when the director yelled, cut!! they all just had to be on the floor laughing like craaazy!!!!
reallygoodatmusic 2 years ago 4
This is so dang funny, everytime i see it i just roll!!
purpleletha 2 years ago 3
his ass had me screamingbg laughing at him
lkj99911 2 years ago
OH, crap--left out the best part. I saw this rerun and they asked the class what they thought. Rerun was trying to be nice and he said something like, "I, uhm liked it, because he put in a lot of notes no one else thought of." LMAO
whippedboy 2 years ago 3
naw... you're close, though.
the teacher said, "somebody has to make a comment"
so rerun said, "I felt that Dwayne sang a song"
and she asks, "do you want to expand on your criticism?"
and he says, "weeeellll.... yes! I felt that he was very good and and very creative. he put certain notes in that no one ever thought to use before. BUT IT WAS GOOD!"
lol. One of my favorite episodes =)
rshupp09 2 years ago
Without a doubt, one of the greatest moments from that series. Kills me each time I see it.
dmoreno91 2 years ago 5
This never gets old =)
rshupp09 2 years ago 2
glad im not alone
pianoboy01 2 years ago 3
he has a nice butt in this vid.....does anyone agree??? lol
pianoboy01 2 years ago 25
His butt is nice in EVERY video. :)
Nativechica 2 years ago 11
I'm glad that I'm not the only person who has been thinking that while watching this show
Abena20 2 years ago 3
I love dwayne (haywood)...I finally admitted it. haha
Nativechica 2 years ago 5
@pianoboy01 ...no, fag
SaintIzzle 1 year ago
@SaintIzzle stfu. its the truth. 12 thumbs up means its tru.
pianoboy01 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
@pianoboy01 If you are a "boy"...and you say a man has a nice ass......or "butt"
You are whats known as a fag. Tell a random guy on the street he has a nice butt.
and report back to us from the hospital.
SaintIzzle 1 year ago
@SaintIzzle now you kno that you kno that he has a nice butt fag or not. homophobe
pianoboy01 1 year ago 2
@pianoboy01 someone finnally agrees wit me
vcottier 1 year ago
@pianoboy01 26 fags agree. lol
SaintIzzle 1 year ago
@SaintIzzle omg u still on this video??? u must really like his ass. lol
pianoboy01 1 year ago
I especially liked the tricky part where he runs off after he says: "they'll come running to me." Unfortunately no one had the wherewithall to tackle him and hold him down until he came to his senses. lol..he was still the cutest of the guys.
ekocentric 2 years ago
This is a classic!!!!!!!!
EAZY56ST 2 years ago 3
LMBAO!!
1212LeoSnake 2 years ago
He looks like he has to pee! LOL
NostalgicNatasha 2 years ago 2
Lol @ 31 sec.
thagoodness 2 years ago 2
SO darn funny!!!
tanquantwal 2 years ago 2
i never knew re-run was dead :(
mrsashlewis 2 years ago
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rshupp09 2 years ago
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rshupp09 2 years ago
I always found Dwayne cute
hyakuretsukyaku 2 years ago 10
Glad that's ova. HeyDwaye Take somemore singn' lessons!
Akee1990 2 years ago
haha xD
FluffMichaelJackson 2 years ago
I like how the piano player is bobbing with him like he's really doing a good job or something!!! lol
Sideswipe1125 2 years ago 8
Hahahaha this is too funny. I like the part at 1:04 where he goes low hahahah
Michlock93 2 years ago
I wa s at work listening to the radio and Stevie Wonder came on (You are the Sunshine of my life..and I immediately thought about when Dwayne sang that song..then my thoughts went right to HANDYMAN...I was on the floor rolling..my co-worker came to relieve me for my break...and he was laughin ..probably wondering what the hell I was laughin at...
hwoodswinging24 2 years ago
lmao "ERRR get BACK!!" hilarious
mrsashlewis 2 years ago 3
No that's "Ugh, GET BACK!!"
steeltownbrown52 2 years ago 3