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Les Nessman (Character)
from "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978)

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WKRP in Cincinnati: : -- After winning the coveted Silver Sow Award for farm news reporting, Les asks Jennifer to be his date for the banquet - and she says yes!
WKRP in Cincinnati: : -- An advertising campaign for funeral packages clashes with the station's rock and roll aesthetic.
WKRP in Cincinnati: : -- A tornado unexpectedly hits Cincinnati, allowing Mr. Carlson to demonstrate his leadership abilities and allowing Jennifer to reveal a hidden talent.
WKRP in Cincinnati: Season 1: Episode 11 -- An old flame is rekindled for Andy, while Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap are offered as prizes in the station's "Win a Date with a D.J." contest.
WKRP in Cincinnati: Season 1: Episode 9 -- Mr. Carlson is thrown for a loop when his tyrannical mother - WKRP's owner - arrives to review the station's recent changes.

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  1. "The New WKRP in Cincinnati"
        - Chicago Story (1993) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - Treasure of Sierra Smith (1993) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - Johnny Goes Hollywood (1993) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - Fever in the Morning (1993) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - Murder by Les (1993) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
          (17 more)

  2. "WKRP in Cincinnati"
        - Up and Down the Dial (1982) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - To Err Is Human (1982) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - The Impossible Dream (1982) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - The Creation of Venus (1982) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
        - Dear Liar (1982) TV episode, Played by Richard Sanders
          (84 more)

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Comedy
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title / Cincinnati Ohio / Disc Jockey / Radio See more »

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Quotes:
From "WKRP in Cincinnati: Young Master Carlson (#1.20)" (1979)
Arthur Carlson Jr.: [less pays Arthur Carlson Jr. to learn what Mrs. Carlson says about him] She says that you're obtuse.
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: [reading dictionary] Adultry... Admire...
Les Nessman: Let me see that.
[takes dictionary away from Herb]
Les Nessman: Obtuse...
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: [snatching dictionary back from Less] Addle-minded!
Les Nessman: [snatching back the dictionary] Obtuse!
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: [Herb attempts to snatch dictionary, but Less slams Herb's hand in the book] Addle-ow!
Bailey Quarters: [entering] Hi, guys.
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: Oh, hi, Baily. Met Carlson's son?
[...]
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