WKRP in Cincinnati

1978

Seasons & Episodes

  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0

8| 0h30m| TV-PG| en
Synopsis

When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters is forced to switch gears quickly. New programming director Andy Travis brings in a new DJ named Venus Flytrap to work with the station's burned-out veteran, Dr. Johnny Fever. Neurotic newsman Les Nessman, eager beaver Bailey Quarters, sleazy salesman Herb Tarlek, blonde bombshell Jennifer Marlowe, who serves as the station's ultra-capable receptionist, and station manager Arthur Carlson, whose domineering mother owns WKRP, round out the eccentric bunch.

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Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!
Cooktopi The acting in this movie is really good.
Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
sarahtobin This is the best TV show ever aired. The episodes are all so classic and memorable. The characters are perfect. They all seem to compliment each other. Herb, Les, Johnny, Bailey, Jennifer, Mr.Carlson, Andy, Venus. Whenever I watch them it feels like I am with family. I love this show. If you haven't seen it yet, go out and get it. It is great for the family. Here is a list of some of the best episodes. Pilot 1, Pilot 2, Turkey's Away, Fish Story, Preacher, Fire, Daydreams, Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide (1 and 2), Tornado, An Explosive Affair (1 and 2), A Simple Little Wedding, Baseball, Frog Story, And so many, many more... OVERALL RATING:11/10
S.R. Dipaling ...on Cincinnati's WKRP!For four seasons on CBS(1978-82),this fitfully funny show set around an AM radio station whose switch to a Rock'n Roll format causes ripples in the staid,conservative make-up of the company ran and became an equally(or more)popular staple on syndication. I am just old enough to recall getting into this show(this and ABC/NBC's "TAxi")as a young schoolboy,not fully understanding every entendre or social clash,but still appreciating the show's ability to modulate between verbal humor and physical pratfalls.The characters were made distinctive as well as funny,which may go to why they are quite memorable:Arthur Carlson(Gordon Jump,a fellow Kansan and at his peak best here);the stammering,unsure president of the station,Les Nessman(Richard Sanders),the hugely insecure and pompously jingoistic news director/anchor;Jennifer MArlowe(Loni Anderson),the buxom,sexy secretary who is living awfully good on a receptionist's salary(wink!);Herb TArlek(Frank Sanders),the odious and lecherous ad sales guy,always hitting on Jennifer despite being firmly married with kids;Venus Flytrap(Tim Reid,funkified,70s fab),the ultra-cool soul brother who rules the night airwaves;Bailey Quarter(JAn Smithers),the wallflowerish news writer begging for a chance to get to be a reporter;Andy Travis(GAry SAndy),the cool format programmer who is th4e catalyst for the show;and "Dr."JOhnny Fever(Howard Hesman,in a role that he's probably most identified with),the 60s-refugee whose carer gets a shot in the arm from the format change. Distinctive writing as well as choice casting made this assembly perfect.I could go on about how much I enjoyed this show(and I did),but instead,I'll just say those to those who enjoyed this show or those who want to check it out,get the DVDs where you can find them and tune in to the CArp!
donheen I remember during its second season a real life event happened in Cincinatti where 11 people were killed at Riverfront Stadium during a Who concert. Wkrp I thought handled this extremely well on one of their shows. I thought they handled this very well like the class act they were. One of their more memorable serious shows. The boss had come in the nest day and hadn't heard what had happened. The Music group The Who was performing a concert on December 3, 1979 and when the doors were opened for general admission there was a crowd serge and 11 people were trampled to death. It led to several changes of how concerts were promoted and also pretty much the end of general admission first come first serve seating
chucksmobilemusic There were more lyrics to the WKRP theme that were sung by Steve Carlisle on his WKRP album:Heading up that highway leaving you behind Hardest thing I ever had to do Broke my heart in two but baby pay no mind The price for finding me was losing youMemories help me hide my lonely feelings Far away from you and feeling low It's getting late my friend, my love I miss you so Take good care of you I gotta goFrom these further lyrics it would appear obvious that the entire song was a letter to a former lover from someone who works at the station, most likely Andy Travis.This was a kick-ass song that still sounds good today.