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"WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978): :  -- 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" (1978): :  -- An advertising campaign for funeral packages clashes with the station's rock and roll aesthetic.
"WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978): :  -- A tornado unexpectedly hits Cincinnati, allowing Mr. Carlson to demonstrate his leadership abilities and allowing Jennifer to reveal a hidden talent.
"WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978): Season 1: Episode 8 -- 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" (1978): 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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18 September 1978 (USA) more
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The staff of a struggling radio station have a chance at success after the new programming director changes the format to rock music full summary
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Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations more
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Cast

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Gary Sandy ... Andy Travis (90 episodes, 1978-1982)
Gordon Jump ... Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson (90 episodes, 1978-1982)

Howard Hesseman ... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella (90 episodes, 1978-1982)

Loni Anderson ... Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe (89 episodes, 1978-1982)
Richard Sanders ... Les Nessman / ... (89 episodes, 1978-1982)

Frank Bonner ... Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek (89 episodes, 1978-1982)

Tim Reid ... Venus Flytrap (87 episodes, 1978-1982)
Jan Smithers ... Bailey Quarters (86 episodes, 1978-1982)
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30 min (90 episodes)
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Series writer Bill Dial made several appearances as the station's engineer Bucky Dornster. more
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Factual errors: Unlike real DJs, the cast of WKRP never wore monitor headphones while broadcasting music. more
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[Venus is showing off his flashy wardrobe]
Venus Flytrap: I only came downtown to have one of my suits serviced.
Dr. Johnny Fever: I'll bet a suit like that stays in the shop most of the time.
Venus Flytrap: I got suits I can't get parts for.
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Red Wigglers: The Cadillac of Worms!, 16 March 2003
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Dr. Johnny Fever. Venus Flytrap. The Big Guy. Les Nessman with the news! Remember the WKRP carp fish mascot fighting the WPIG pig mascot in the men's room? In real life things were much more friendly. The cast and crew of WKRP still meet each year which is a remarkable thing.

WKRP has the most vivid (and funny) off-camera moment in the history of TV sitcoms: Herb and Mr. Carlson dropping live turkeys from a helicopter above a shopping center parking lot. "My God, the humanity!"

WKRP was the Cadillac of late 70's sitcoms. Ignored by TV critics and the Hollywood establishment, but much loved by TV viewers and that is what counts. The last first-run episode of WKRP was the 7th highest rated network program for the week it aired.

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