The thing I really appreaciate about the show….
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — WKRP in Cincinnati
bdtaylor-24215 — 9 years ago(October 23, 2016 04:52 PM)
is the effort of authenticity. Look at the promo posters in the background, the jackets for the records being played. I also like how after Lennon died there is an image of him in the booth, and it's not always the same one. My father was in radio for nearly 40 years beginning in 1973. I can say this TV show is a snapshot of how radio really was at that time. Back before heavy-handed formatting the personalities got to play what they wanted.
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snelling — 9 years ago(November 03, 2016 07:09 AM)
I still watch this and see new things and enjoy it immensely. This is a great re-watchable sitcom, I mean what other show would reference Ward Bond? The unspoken running gags alone make this worthwhile. The serious undertones sprinkled throughout are brilliant. One of the best shows of all time. Not sure why it was accidentally cancelled after all the effort put into it. I heard the "suits" at MTM just forgot to put it on the new schedule. What kind of BS is that?
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morrell2000 — 9 years ago(November 05, 2016 11:17 AM)
The show was definitely quite hip and maybe a little irreverent in the late 70's and early 80's. It may have also been that Johnny Fever said 'booger' quite a few times. I'm not sure, but maybe it just wasn't what she considered quality entertainment. So many executives didn't believe in the show either. I think Hugh Wilson was about ready to end the show anyways after season four. Too much of a struggle?
