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In this clip, Ernest Lee Thomas opened up about learning about his hit show "What's Happening!!" being cancelled in 1979, which he revealed he heard about at a newspaper stand. Ernest admits that he started using drugs, including freebasing, after going into a deep depression when the show ended. Ernest also spoke about being evicted, having no money, and staying at a YMCA before Muhammad Ali came to save him.

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