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WKRP in Cincinnati

  • TV Series
  • 1978–19821978–1982
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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7.9/10
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"WKRP In Cincinnati" Bottom Row,Jan Smithers,Loni Anderson,Howard Hesseman, Second Row,Frank Bonner,Gary Sandy,Tim Reid, Top Row,Richard Sanders,Gordon Jump Gary Sandy,
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The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
8.8K
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POPULARITY
1,821
102
  • Creator
    • Hugh Wilson
  • Stars
    • Gary Sandy
    • Gordon Jump
    • Loni Anderson
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  • Creator
    • Hugh Wilson
  • Stars
    • Gary Sandy
    • Gordon Jump
    • Loni Anderson
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    • 54User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Gary Sandy
    Gary Sandy
    • Andy Travisas Andy Travis
    90 episodes90 eps • 1978–1982
    Gordon Jump
    Gordon Jump
    • Arthur Carlsonas Arthur Carlson…
    90 episodes90 eps • 1978–1982
    Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson
    • Jennifer Marloweas Jennifer Marlowe…
    89 episodes89 eps • 1978–1982
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Dr. Johnny Feveras Dr. Johnny Fever…
    90 episodes90 eps • 1978–1982
    Richard Sanders
    Richard Sanders
    • Les Nessmanas Les Nessman…
    89 episodes89 eps • 1978–1982
    Frank Bonner
    Frank Bonner
    • Herb Tarlekas Herb Tarlek
    89 episodes89 eps • 1978–1982
    Tim Reid
    Tim Reid
    • Venus Flytrapas Venus Flytrap…
    87 episodes87 eps • 1978–1982
    Jan Smithers
    Jan Smithers
    • Bailey Quartersas Bailey Quarters
    86 episodes86 eps • 1978–1982
    Carol Bruce
    Carol Bruce
    • Lillian Carlsonas Lillian Carlson
    10 episodes10 eps • 1979–1982
    Allyn Ann McLerie
    Allyn Ann McLerie
    • Carmen Carlsonas Carmen Carlson
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–1982
    Sam Anderson
    Sam Anderson
    • Mason Nobleas Mason Noble…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979–1981
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Hirschas Hirsch
    4 episodes4 eps • 1981–1982
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Lucille Tarlekas Lucille Tarlek
    3 episodes3 eps • 1979–1980
    Hamilton Camp
    Hamilton Camp
    • Buddy Graversas Buddy Gravers…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978–1981
    Bill Dial
    • Buckey Dornsteras Buckey Dornster
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1979
    Michael Fairman
    Michael Fairman
    • Buddy Barkeras Buddy Barker…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1980
    Julie Payne
    • Buffy Denveras Buffy Denver
    2 episodes2 eps • 1979
    George Wyner
    George Wyner
    • D. Arnold Gonzeras D. Arnold Gonzer
    2 episodes2 eps • 1980
    • Creator
      • Hugh Wilson
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    Storyline

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    A hip, young program director pumps new life into a failing AM radio station, WKRP of Cincinatti, by changing format from Big Band to Hard Rock/Punk and bringing in two hot disc jockeys, over the protest of the owner... and some of the employees. —LA-Lawyer
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      Les wears a bandage on some part of his body in almost every episode. Eventually, he reveals that he has a very large dog at home. In real life, Richard Sanders was injured before taping the pilot episode, and had to wear a bandage on the air. He decided to make it Les' trademark.
    • Goofs
      Les Nessman is a bachelor, but he often is seen wearing a wedding ring.
    • Quotes

      Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.

    • Crazy credits
      The lyrics for the closing credits consist of gibberish words.
    • Alternate versions
      MTM Productions' license to use some of the songs for this show expired in the mid-1990s. Syndicated and home video versions since then, including that on the Nick-at-Nite cable network, have replaced some of those songs with stock music.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 32nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1980)

    User reviews54

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    "Oh, I don't know. I'll think of something."
    What can I add to what's already been said in the other comments? With the above quote and the unveiling of the KISS poster, WKRP IN CINCINATTI jumped in with both feet and made viewer (if not critical) history. Real people, losers who refused to be losers, teamed together to help and validate one another in great situations all in the little space of a couple of offices. Big theme and social consciousness issues without the big speech, hit you over the head approach. An ensemble cast with great writing and dialogue. Who cares whether or not it was low-budget? It was GREAT stuff. Favorite moments? Les wanting to commit suicide cuz the rumor is that he's gay. Herb painting his daughter's frog PINK. All the guys pitching in to get back the nudie shots the photographer took of Jennifer. The concert where the kids were crushed against the not yet opened gates. (I couldn't stop crying, watching that one.) Les feeding his dog, wearing the giant dog-trainer glove. The "phone police" blowing up the transmitter station. (That was my Dad's favorite.) But most of all for me, Venus teaching the cleaning lady's kid about the atom, using the analogy of gangs in the hood. The comedy capper on that one was Johnny waking up from behind some shelves and saying something like, "So that's how that works." And, yeah, folks -- Bailey was HOT and should've been showcased more. In closing, "Oh, yeah ... BOOGER!"
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1978 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • WKRp in Cincinnati
    • Filming locations
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Company Four
      • MTM Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes

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