Happening’ 68 was a rock music TV show that aired oN Saturday afternoons.  The show’s hosts were Mark Lindsay and Paul Revere.  Happening ’68 featured guest artists lip-synching their latest hits.

One regular feature was a garage band contest with celebrity judges.  The show featured music, interviews and topics of interest to teenagers.  In 1969 the show changed its name to Happening.

Happening ’68 Season 1 Episode 21 May 25th, 1968

Music: 
Paul Revere and the Raiders – Free / Mo’reen (Spanish Version)
Lee Hazlewood – Rainbow Woman

Amateur rock and roll garage band contest semi-finals, from San Jose, CA: The Jaguars, from Salem, OR: Morning Reign and from Glendora, CA: The Brahman Band.  The judges for the band contest are Brenton Wood, Bobby Sherman and Sajid Khan.

Hollywood makeup artist Mike Hancock shows some makeup tips and tricks for a mod makeup style.  Also cool fashions from the Style Faire.  Model “Sheila” models a swimsuit ensemble.  Includes original commercials.

Happening Season 2 Episode 16 Mar. 22, 1969
It’s “Monkee Day” (without Peter) on Happening!

Music:
Paul Revere and the Raiders – Time After Time.  During song, the Monkees carry away the Raiders’ instruments and generally create mayhem.

Amateur rock and roll garage band contest semi-fianls: from Evansville, IN: The Unpredictables, from Cumberland, MD: The Transactions, and from Salins, CA: The New Miracles.  The judges for the band contest are Dennis Cole, Merilee Rush, and Tommy Roe.

The Monkees interview Paul Revere and Mark Lindsay and the Riaders and basically the whole thing breaks down into complete chaos!  Also, Happening fashion tips.

Happening Season 2 Episode 21, Apr. 26, 1969

Music:
Friends of Distinction – Grazing In The Grass
The Beach Boys – I Can Heart Music.

Amaetur rock and roll garage band contest Semi Finals.  From Durham NC, The Dukes.  From Detroit MI, Ruddy Merry.  From Salt Lake City, UT, the Genesis.

Band Contest Judges are Stefan Arngrim (from TV show “Land of the Giants”), Bridget Hanley & David Soul (both from “Here Comes The Brides”).  Special guest Mickey Rooney is interviewed by members of the teen audience.  Includes original commercials.

Happening Season 2 Episode 23 May 10th, 1969

Music: 
The Grass Roots – The River Is Wide / Lovin’ Things
The Spiral Staircase – More Today Than Yesterday.

Amaetur rock and roll garage band contest features from Concord, CA, The Blue City Band and from Vicksburg, MS, Westward Oranage. Band Contest Judges are Vicki Lawrence (“Carol Burnett Show”), Kevin Schultz (“The New Adventures of Huck Finn”) and Mark Slade (“The High Chaparral”).  Also happening fashions from the Style Faire.

Video Quality: Varies from good to very good black & white quality, 8.0-9.0 using our Quality Rating Table located on our website home page. Running Time: 111 minutes.
Disc Format: 1 PAL DVD-R disc.