WKRP in Cincinnati 

The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Creator:

Hugh Wilson

Stars:

Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Gary Sandy	...	Andy Travis 90 episodes, 1978-1982
Gordon Jump	...	Arthur Carlson / ... 90 episodes, 1978-1982
Loni Anderson	...	Jennifer Marlowe / ... 89 episodes, 1978-1982
Howard Hesseman	...	Dr. Johnny Fever / ... 90 episodes, 1978-1982
Richard Sanders	...	Les Nessman / ... 89 episodes, 1978-1982
Frank Bonner	...	Herb Tarlek 89 episodes, 1978-1982
Tim Reid	...	Venus Flytrap / ... 87 episodes, 1978-1982
Jan Smithers	...	Bailey Quarters 86 episodes, 1978-1982

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

workplace comedy | radio | disc jockey | radio station | sitcom | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sylvia Sidney played "Mama" Carlson in the pilot. Carol Bruce took over the role for the rest of the series. Executive producer/creator Hugh Wilson said Sidney was not pleasant to work with, didn't get along with the cast or producers, and thought the show was ridiculous.

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Goofs

Les Nessman is a bachelor, but he often is seen wearing a wedding ring.

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Quotes

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

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Crazy Credits

The lyrics for the closing credits consist of gibberish words.

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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.

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Connections

Referenced in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.61 (2008)

User Reviews

"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!"

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 September 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

WKRP in Cincinnati

Filming Locations:

Cincinnati Enquirer Building - 617 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Company Four, MTM Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (90 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1