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Season 1 – WKRP in Cincinnati

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When a Cincinnati radio station switches from sedate music to top-40 rock 'n' roll, its staff of oddball characters has to switch gears quickly. New program director Andy Travis brings in a 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, blond bombshell Jennifer Marlowe -- who serves as the station's ultracapable receptionist -- and station manager Arthur Carlson, whose domineering mother owns WKRP, round out the eccentric bunch.

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01/28/2021 ♦️ I grew up on this show. The funniest and darkest moment of a tv comedy [Season 1, Episode 7 "Turkeys Away"]: Throwing live turkeys from a helicopter and them hitting the parking lot like sacks of wet cement. ♦️ See more Ed M @RT80499164 09/22/2018 Really good! Holds up great! See more Read all reviews
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Gary Sandy

Andy Travis

Gordon Jump

Arthur Carlson

Loni Anderson

Jennifer Marlowe

Richard Sanders

Les Nessman

Tim Reid

Gordon Sims

Frank Bonner

Herb Tarlek

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 18, 1978 Pilot A new program director arrives at WKRP and pushes for a switch to rock 'n' roll. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 25, 1978 Pilot WKRP's new format causes turmoil among advertisers and the owner. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 2, 1978 Les on a Ledge Les becomes suicidal when a sportswriter makes an abusive remark about his masculinity. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 9, 1978 Hoodlum Rock Andy takes a lot of heat for arranging to sponsor a British punk rock group's concert. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 16, 1978 Hold-Up A stereo store is held up while Johnny is there doing a live remote broadcast. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 23, 1978 Bailey's Show In spite of Bailey's lack of experience, Andy lets her produce a public affairs program. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 30, 1978 Turkeys Away Mr. Carlson comes up with a Thanksgiving promotional gimmick that involves a helicopter and live turkeys. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 6, 1978 Love Returns Andy's ex-girlfriend, now a famous recording star, comes to town. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 15, 1979 Mama's Review Mr. Carlson's mother makes a surprise appearance to go over the station's books. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 22, 1979 A Date With Jennifer Les' farm reporting wins him the coveted Silver Sow Award, but he can't find a date for the awards banquet. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 29, 1979 The Contest Nobody Could Win Johnny accidentally announces the prize in a promotional contest as $5,000 instead of the proposed $50. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 5, 1979 Tornado A tornado hits Cincinnati and catches the staff unprepared. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 19, 1979 Goodbye Johnny Johnny is offered a job in California at three times his present salary. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 26, 1979 Johnny Comes Back Johnny returns and finds that his old job has already been filled. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 5, 1979 Never Leave Me, Lucille Herb anticipates a swinging bachelor life after separating from his wife. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 19, 1979 I Want to Keep My Baby A baby is left in a basket on the doorstep of the radio station. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 26, 1979 A Commercial Break The staff tries to create an appealing advertising campaign for a mortician. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 2, 1979 Who Is Gordon Sims? Venus mysteriously refuses to let a photo of himself appear in a newspaper ad. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 23, 1979 I Do, I Do ... for Now Jennifer's childhood sweetheart arrives to make her keep her vow to marry him. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 30, 1979 Young Master Carlson When Arthur Carlson Jr. is kicked out of military school, his grandmother decides he should learn the radio business. Details Episode 21 Aired May 28, 1979 Fish Story Johnny and Venus participate in an alcohol-drinking experiment on the air. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 4, 1979 Preacher A 300-pound wrestler-turned-preacher causes problems by selling fake religious artifacts on his Sunday morning broadcast. Details
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WKRP in Cincinnati — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Michael Zinberg, Asaad Kelada, Jay Sandrich
Screenwriter
Hugh Wilson, Joyce Armor, Bill Dial, Judie Neer
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 18, 1978