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- Ep 1
1.Harper's Bizarre
06-01-196830mThe Harper's Bizarre--""Chattanooga Choo-Choo"" Dino, Desi & Billy are the star judges of ""The HAPPENING 1968 Amateur Band Contest"".
- Ep 2
2.Leonard Nimoy / Sunshine Company
13-01-196830m--Leonard Nimoy (from ""Star Trek"") - interview --The Sunshine Company - ""Back on the Street Again"" --Judges in the amateur band contest - Dino, Desi & Billy
- Ep 3
3.Glen Campbell / Don Adams
20-01-196830m--Don Adams (of ""Get Smart"") --Glen Campbell - ""By the Time I Get to Phoenix"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Dino, Desi & Billy
- Ep 4
4.Brenton Wood / Eric Burdon & the Animals (on film)
27-01-196830m--Brenton Wood - ""Baby, You've Got It"" --Eric Burdon and the Animals (on film) - ""Monterey"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Dino, Des...
- Ep 5
5.Strawberry Alarm Clock
03-02-196830m--Strawberry Alarm Clock - ""Tomorrow"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders - ""Too Much Talk"" (On Film) --Happening News - Audrey Holst (teen editor from Fave magazine). --(New) j...
- Ep 6
6.Bobby Vee / Real Don Steele
10-02-196830m--Bobby Vee ""Maybe Just Today"" --Paul Revere and Raiders - ""Boogaloo Down Broadway"" --Real Don Steele (LA disc jockey) --Happening News - Phyllis Brides (of Tiger Beat m...
- Ep 7
7.Etta James / Pat Paulsen / Cowsills (on film)
17-02-196830m--Etta James - ""Tell Mama"" --Pat Paulsen (comedian) --Cowsills (on film) - ""We Can Fly"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sally Field (Flying Nun); Keith Allison; Saj...
- Ep 8
8.Stone Poneys (featuring Linda Rondstadt) / Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
24-02-196830m--Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - ""Euphoria"" --The Stone Poneys (featuring Linda Rondstadt) - ""Up To My Neck In Muddy Water"" --Clip from the movie ""Bonnie & Clyde"" --Judges in...
- Ep 9
9.John Fred and his Playboy Band
02-03-196830mJohn Fred and His Playboy Band--""Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)"" The New Judges of ""THE HAPPENING 1968 Amateur Band Contest"" are Jay North (""Dennis the Menace"" & ""Maya"")...
- Ep 10
10.Jim and Jean
09-03-196830m--Jim & Jean --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Jay North (Dennis The Menace), Jackie DeShannon; Tommy Roe
- Ep 11
11.James Brown / Aretha Franklin / Bill Medley
16-03-196830m""Soul Day"" with guests: --James Brown --Aretha Franklin --Bill Medley --Judges in the amateur band contest: Jay North (formerly of ""Dennis The Menace""), Jackie DeShan...
- Ep 12
12.Bobby Rydell
23-03-196830m--Bobby Rydell --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Jay North; Jackie DeShannon; Tommy Roe
- Ep 13
13.Freddy Cannon / Fabian / Rick Nelson
30-03-196830m--Fabian --Freddie Cannon --Rick Nelson --Amateur band contest finals The Judges of the Happening 1968 Amateur Band Contest are Jay North (Dennis Mitchell of ""Dennis Th...
- Ep 14
14.Marvin Gaye / Lawrence Welk
06-04-196830m--Marvin Gaye --Lawrence Welk --(New) judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; Jon Provost (New contest starts)
- Ep 15
15.Jonathan Harris
13-04-196830m--Jonathan Harris (actor, from ""Lost In Space"") --Surprise guest - The World's Oldest Hippie --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; Jon Provost
- Ep 16
16.Bobby Vee / The Who
20-04-196830m--Bobby Vee --The Who (on film?) --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; John Provost
- Ep 17
17.Box Tops
27-04-196830m--The Box Tops --Judges in the amateur band contest: Sal Mineo; Bobby Vee; John Provost
- Ep 18
18.Tommy Smothers / Esther & Abi Ofarim
04-05-196830m--Tommy Smothers (of the Smothers Brothers) --Esther & Abi Ofarim (singing duo) - possible song: ""Cinderella Rockefella"" --(New) judges in the amateur band contest: Brenton W...
- Ep 19
19.Bobby Hatfield
11-05-196830m--Bobby Hatfield - ""Hangups"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders --Judges in the amateur band contest: Brenton Wood; Bobby Sherman & Sajid Khan (Maya)

20.O.C. Smith / "Laugh-In" regulars
18-05-196830m--O.C. Smith - ""Sittin' by the Dock of the Bay"" --Plus, cast members from ""Laugh-In"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Brenton Wood; Bobby Sherman & Sajid Khan (of ""May...
- Ep 21
21.Lee Hazlewood
25-05-196830m--Lee Hazlewood - ""Rainbow Woman"" --Paul Revere and the Raiders --The semi-finals of the amateur band contest Judges: Brenton Wood; Bobby Sherman & Sajid Khan
- Ep 22
22.Andy Kim / Guy Marks
01-06-196830m--Andy Kim --Guy Marks ""Loving You Has Made Me Bananas"" --(New) judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian (Peyton Place); Christopher George (Rat Patrol) & Stephe...
- Ep 23
23.Jimi Hendrix (on film)
15-06-196830m--Jimi Hendrix (on film) --Judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian (Peyton Place); Christopher George (Rat Patrol) & Stephen Young (Judd)
- Ep 24
24.Stevie Wonder / Bob Crane
22-06-196830m--Stevie Wonder - ""Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Do-Da-Day"" --Bob Crane (of ""Hogan's Heroes"") --Judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian; Christopher George & Stephen Young
- Ep 25
25.Ray Stevens
29-06-196830m--Ray Stevens - ""Unwind"" --Paul Revere & The Raiders - ""Don't Take It So Hard"" --Judges in the amateur band contest: Michael Christian; Christopher George & Stephen Young
- Ep 26
26.Amateur Band Contest Finals
06-07-196830mAmateur Band Contest Finals Bands in contest: --The Sundown Collection (from Ft. Worth, TX) --The Morning Reign (from Salem, Oregon) --The Noteables (from Ames, IA) --Jud...
- Ep 27
27.The Peppermint Trolley Co. / Dick Cavett / Frank Sinatra Jr.
13-07-196830m--The Peppermint Trolley Co. - ""Baby, You Come Rollin' Cross My Mind"" --Dick Cavett --Frank Sinatra Jr. --(New) judges in the amateur band contest (all contending Olympic Sw...
- Ep 28
28.Frankie Valli / The Four Seasons
20-07-196830m--Frankie Valli - ""Stop and Say Hello"" --The Four Seasons - ""Saturday's Father"" --Paul Revere & The Raiders - ""Don't Take It So Hard"" --The Judges of The New Amateur...
- Ep 29
29.Merilee Rush
27-07-196830m--Merilee Rush - ""Angel of the Morning"" --The Judges in The New Amateur Band Contest are The U.S. Olympic Swimming Team.
- Ep 30
30.Paul Revere & The Raiders
03-08-196830mSpecial show spotlighting Paul Revere & The Raiders --Paul Revere and the Raiders perform ""Don't Take It So Hard"" & ""Love Make's the World Go Round"" --Also: Paul Revere, Mar...
- Ep 31
31.American Breed
10-08-196830m--American Breed - ""Any Way That You Want Me"" --Sajid Khan (actor, formerly of the TV series ""Maya"")
- Ep 32
32.The Beach Boys
17-08-196830m--The Beach Boys - ""Do It Again,"" ""Friends"" & ""Wake the World""
- Ep 33
33.Paul Revere and the Raiders
24-08-196830m--Paul Revere and the Raiders
- Ep 34
34.Sly & The Family Stone
31-08-196830m--Sly & The Family Stone - ""Life"" --Paul Revere & The Raiders - ""Gone"" & ""Movin' On""
- Ep 35
35.Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
07-09-196830m--Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart - ""Alice Long"" and ""I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight"" --Judges in amateur band contest: Gary Owens; Peter Deuel & James Doohan Bands in contest...
- Ep 36
36.The Everly Brothers
14-09-196830m--The Everly Brothers
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