Mama Carlson announces plans to change WKRP's format.Mama Carlson announces plans to change WKRP's format.Mama Carlson announces plans to change WKRP's format.
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- TriviaThe final first-run show of WKRP to air on CBS was #7 in the weekly Neilson ratings for all series, specials and sports events. Prior to the airing, the series had already been canceled.
- GoofsAndy tells Mrs. Carlson that Von Sanker "walked into the station this afternoon...", but it's clearly long before noon since Johnny is still on the air and his shift is 6-10am.
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[Johnny has just arrived at Mother Carlson's front door unexpected]
Hirsch: [to Johnny, not knowing who he is] No, madam does not believe in handouts! No!
Dr. Johnny Fever: No, no. Just tell her Johnny Fever dropped by for a little chat.
Hirsch: [cautiously] Johnny Fever! You're the DJ who's caused her so much discomfort over the years.
Hirsch: [pointing in the direction of the living room with great aplomb] Please make yourself comfortable!
Dr. Johnny Fever: You must be...
Hirsch: The houseboy. I'll interrupt madam's meditation on the verandah. It is *Dr.* Johnny Fever?
Dr. Johnny Fever: Yes.
Hirsch: [yelling outside to the verandah] Madam, your physician is here.
- Alternate versionsIn the 90's redistribution package, the first song playing in the first scene in the booth (underscoring a scene with Herb, Johnny and Venus) seems to have been replaced with instrumental music.
- ConnectionsReferences The Gong Show (1976)
- SoundtracksWKRP In Cincinnati Main Theme
(uncredited)
Composed by Tom Wells
Lyrics by Hugh Wilson
Performed by Steve Carlisle
[Series main theme song played during the opening title card and credits]
This final episode accurately depicted the direction in which the AM frequency was heading, mirroring actual events in real life. During that time, numerous AM stations across America were transitioning from music-based formats, including Top 40, to non-music programming. Formats like All-News, talk radio, sports talk, and interviews experienced a surge in popularity on the AM frequency. Interestingly, AM stations like WABC 77AM in New York transitioned from music to News/Talk in 1982, coinciding with the conclusion of WKRP. Six years later in 1988, WNBC 66AM also went from music format to talk radio, with a major focus on sports discussion. It is important to mention that during this transition period, the radio station also underwent a name change to WFAN.
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- Dec 14, 2023