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Herb Tarlek (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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Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek

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

  2. "WKRP in Cincinnati"
        - Up and Down the Dial (1982) TV episode, Played by Frank Bonner (as Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek)
        - To Err Is Human (1982) TV episode, Played by Frank Bonner (as Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek)
        - The Impossible Dream (1982) TV episode, Played by Frank Bonner (as Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek)
        - The Creation of Venus (1982) TV episode, Played by Frank Bonner (as Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek)
        - Dear Liar (1982) TV episode, Played by Frank Bonner (as Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek)
          (84 more)

Additional Details

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

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Quotes:
From "WKRP in Cincinnati: Commercial Break (#1.17)" (1979)
Andy Travis: OK, let me ask you this. Can't we do a cheap-o commercial? I mean, hire professional musicans, but maybe, sing the jingle ourselves?
Venus Flytrap: Can anyone around here sing?
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: Any jerk can sing. These are the copy points that you gotta work in to it. OK, now: A: All weather floral arrangements.
Venus Flytrap: What does that mean?
Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: That's a plastic flowers.
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: B: Maintenance-free artificial turf.
Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: Plastic Grass.
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: C: They accept all major credit cards.
Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: That would be your plastic money.
Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: Plus, six convenient locations, open weekends, all night hot line, group discount rates and free parking.
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