What's Happening!! Episode #0306: Basketball Brain

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Script for an episode of "What's Happening!!" used by Danielle Spencer. The script has a pale green cover with black typewritten text in the center which reads [WHAT’s HAPPENING!! / “Basketball Brain” / Written by / Ted Bergman / Directed by / Mark Warren]. There is text in the top proper left corner which reads [FINAL DRAFT / 8/30/78]. The name “Danielle” is handwritten above it. The handwriting on the top proper right side reads [SHIRLEY “the Waitress” HEMPHILL / 9.1.78]. The text at the bottom of the cover includes production information and episode details. There are several handwritten messages about “peace and love” and “best wishes”. There are three holes going down the proper right side of the piece of paper. There are metal fasteners in the top and bottom two holes. The first page of the script has a cast and character list as well as a list of sets for the episode.

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