For a while in the seventies, Fred Berry was one of the biggest stars on American television. The former dancer, who became a star in the sitcom What's Happening ballooned until his weight became a threat to his health. He battled with food, drink, drugs and women, marrying 6 times to 4 women in total. Diabetes was diagnosed, he lost more than 100 pounds and turned to religion. Born in St Louis, Missouri in 1951, Berry danced with The Lockers but it was the sitcom deal in 1976 that gave him ...[Read Story]
Wattstax
(1973)