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Gary Sandy | ... |
Andy Travis
(90 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Gordon Jump | ... |
Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson
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(90 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Howard Hesseman | ... |
Dr. Johnny Fever
(90 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Loni Anderson | ... |
Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe
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(89 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Richard Sanders | ... |
Les Nessman
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(89 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Frank Bonner | ... |
Herb Tarlek
(89 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Tim Reid | ... |
Venus Flytrap
(87 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Jan Smithers | ... |
Bailey Quarters
(86 episodes, 1978-1982)
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Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson tries to run a failing Cincinnati radio station owned by his "tough as nails" mother. His own incompetence is overshadowed by the strange employees that work at the station. From wild Disc Jockeys: Dr. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap to the geeky news director, Les Nessman and obnoxious advertising sales manager, Herb Tarlek. With the help of saner employees such as Bailey Quarters; the rather shy journalism major; Jennifer Marlowe, the beautiful receptionist who is the very opposite of a stereotypical "Dumb Blonde" and Andy Travis; the studly program director, Carlson tries gimmick after crazy gimmick to bring money into the station and make it a success. Written by Kate Tripper
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.