The Classic TV Archive - US Comedy Series
WKRP in Cincinnati
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
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WKRP IN CINCINNATI
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Company Four Production
in association with
MTM Enterprises
for
CBS (Mondays 8:00-8:30pm ET)(season 1)(1978-79)(22 episodes)
CBS (Mondays 9:30-10:00pm ET)(season 2)(1979-80)(24 episodes)
CBS (Saturdays 8:00-8:30pm ET)(Sseaon 3)(1980-81)(22 episodes)
CBS (Wednesdays 8:30-9:00pm ET)(season 4)(1981-82)(22 episodes)
Created by Hugh Wilson
Produced by Hugh Wilson (season 1)
Produced by Rod Daniel and Bill Dial (season 2)
Produced by Blake Hunter, Steven Kampmann, Peter Torokvei (season 3)
Produced by Blake Hunter, Peter Torokvei, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
(season 4)
Script Supervisor Marilynn Marko
Story Editors Lissa Levin, Dan Guntzelman, Steve Marshall
US Comedy series 1978-82 90 episodes x 30 min color videotape
starring
Gary Sandy as Andy Travis
Gordon Jump as Arthur Carlson
Loni Anderson as Jennifer Marlowe
Frank Bonner as Herbert R. Tarlek, Jr
Howard Hesseman as Dr. Johnny Fever (Caravella)
Tim Reid as Venus Flytrap (Gordon Simms)
Jan Smithers as Baily Quarters
Richard Sanders as Les Nesman
Recurring Cast:
Carol Bruce as Lillian Carlson
Allyn Ann McLerie as Carmen Carlson
Edie McClurg as Lucille Tarlek
Ian Wolfe as Hirsch
############# WKRP in Cincinnati #############
############## season 1 1978-79 ##############
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CBS Mondays 8:00-8:30pm Eastern/ 22 episodes
prod. nos. 8001-8024 (nos. 8001, 8013, 8017 not used)
Produced by Hugh Wilson
1.1 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "PILOT (Part-1)"
prod. no. 0311-0303-0768
18Sep78 CBS Mon
directed by Jay Sandrich.
Writer: Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast: Sylvia Sidney (Mrs. Carlson).
Synopsis:
New program director Andy Travis tries to convince WKRP's owner
that rock and roll will cure the station's ailing ratings.
1.2 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "PILOT (Part-2)"
prod. no. 8008
25Sep78 CBS Mon
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Script: Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Richard Stahl (Coe), Delos V. Smith, Jr. (Mr. Milker),
Nedra Volz (Mrs. Burstyn).
Synopsis:
Andy faces a fiscal crisis: Carlson won't finance a breaking-in
period for the new format, and listeners and advertisers are
complaining about the changes.
1.3 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "LES ON A LEDGE"
prod. no. 8010
02Oct78 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
Les is barred from locker-room interviews when rumors start after a
player calls him a "queer little fellow". Les decides to end it all.
1.4 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "HOODLUM ROCK"
prod. no. 8007
09Oct78 CBS Mon
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Script by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Ned Wertimer (Steve Pievy), Chuck Waters (Waiter), Peter Elbing (Blood),
Michael Des Barres (Dog), Jim Henderson (Nigel).
Synopsis:
Andy arranges for the station to sponsor a concert with a rock
band who attack their audiences.
1.7 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "HOLD-UP"
prod. no. 8002
16Oct78 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Tom Chehak.
Guest Cast:
Hamilton Camp (Del Murdock), Garry Goodrow (Bob Burnat),
Bill Dial* (Buckey Dornster), Hugh Wilson* (Policeman #1).
Synopsis:
Johnny's live broadcast from a stereo shop is disrupted by a holdup
man who is actually an out of work DJ.
1.6 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "BAILEY'S SHOW"
prod. no. 8004
23Oct78 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script: Joyce Armor & Judie Neer.
Guest Cast:
Woodrow Parfrey (Dr. Hy Monroe), Kathryn Ish (Mrs. Woodruff),
Casey Brown (Mrs. Olson).
Synopsis:
Bailey's idea for a new public-opinion show backfires when the call
for potential guests brings out the weirdest people in town.
1.7 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "TURKEY'S AWAY"
prod. no. 8011
30Oct78 CBS Mon
directed by Michael Zinberg
Script by Bill Dial.
Guest Cast:
Michael Fairman (Shoe Store Owner).
Synopsis:
Carlson thinks up a wacko Thanksgiving promotional gimmick involving
live turkeys, a helicopter, and a shopping mall.
1.8 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "LOVE RETURNS"
prod. no. 8006
06Nov78 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Bill Dial.
Guest Cast:
Barrie Youngfellow (Linda Taylor), Hugh Gillin, Mickey McMeel.
Synopsis:
Andy may have to leave WKRP when he rekindles his love for a
touring rock star.
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13Nov78 CBS Mon - no details
20Nov78 CBS Mon - no details
27Nov78 CBS Mon - no details
04Dec78 CBS Mon - no details
11Dec78 CBS Mon - no details
18Dec78 CBS Mon - no details
25Dec78 CBS Mon - no details
01Jan79 CBS Mon - no details
08Jan79 CBS Mon - no details
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1.9 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "MAMA'S REVIEW"
prod. no. 8020
15Jan79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Hamilton Camp, Garry Goodrow,
Delos V. Smith, Nedra Volz.
Synopsis:
In a series of flashbacks, Andy and Carlson update WKRP's owner
on recent station happenings.
1.10 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "A DATE WITH JENNIFER"
prod. no. 8021
22Jan79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Richard Sanders, Michael Fairman.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
Les invites Jennifer to the Silver Sow awards banquet, then suspects
she only accepted out of pity.
1.11 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE CONTEST NOBODY COULD WIN"
prod. no. 8019
29Jan79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Casey Piotrowski
Guest Cast:
Vincent Schiavelli, Tracey Walter.
Synopsis:
Johnny accidentally offers listeners $5000 instead of $50 as a
radio-contest prize.
1.12 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "TORNADO"
prod. no. 8016
05Feb79 CBS Mon
directed by Will MacKenzie
Script by Blake Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Rene Enriquez, Bill Saito, David Chow.
Synopsis:
A tornado strikes Cincinnati while Japanese businessmen with a
Spanish-speaking interpreter are touring the station.
[--] 12Feb79 - CBS Mon - no details
1.13 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "GOODBYE JOHNNY (Part-1)"
prod. no. 8005
19Feb79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Blake Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Edie McClurg (Lucille Tarlek), Janet Meshad.
Synopsis:
Johnny is offered a better-paying job in California, so the staff
devises a scheme to keep him in Cincinnati.
1.14 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "JOHNNY COMES BACK (Part-2)"
prod. no. 8009
26Feb79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Blake Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Philip Charles MacKenzie, Jeff Altman, Sam Anderson.
Synopsis:
Conclusion. Johnny returns to WKRP wanting to get his job back.
Instead, he is assigned to the predawn show.
1.15 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "NEVER LEAVE ME, LUCILLE"
prod. no. 8023
05Mar79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script: Bill Dial.
Guest Cast:
Edie McClurg (Lucille Tarlek), Jim Begg (Waiter).
Synopsis:
Temporarily separated from his wife, Herb envisions a fanciful
bachelorhood. Jennifer works hard to get them back together.
1.16 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "I WANT TO KEEP MY BABY"
prod. no. 8015
12Mar79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Mary Betten (Mrs. Brown), Michael Flanagan (Hudspeth), Danny Openden.
Synopsis:
Johnny refuses to relinquish an abandoned baby left at WKRP until
he can contact the mother.
[--] 19Feb79 - CBS Mon - no details
1.17 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "A COMMERCIAL BREAK"
prod. no. 8024
26Mar79 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Richard Sanders, Michael Fairman.
Guest Cast:
Fred Stuthman (Ferryman)
Synopsis:
Andy has doubts about an upbeat ad campaign for a mortician.
1.18 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "WHO IS GORDON SIMMS"
prod. no. 8012
02Apr79 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Script by Tom Chehak.
Guest Cast:
Nicholas Worth (Sargent).
Synopsis:
Venus refuses to pose for a newspaper ad because he's wanted by
the law, for deserting from the army after Vietnam.
[--] 09Apr79 - CBS Mon - no details
[--] 16Apr79 - CBS Mon - no details
1.19 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "I DO, I DO... FOR NOW"
prod. no. 8014
23Apr79 CBS Mon
directed by Will MacKenzie
Script by Tom Chehak.
Guest Cast:
Hoyt Axton (T.J.), Buzz Sapien (man in elevator).
[Note: Sapien is the stage manager for the show]
Synopsis:
Jennifer tries to discourage a former beau from her hometown,
by pretending that she's married---to Johnny Fever.
1.20 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "YOUNG MASTER CARLSON"
prod. no. 8022
30Apr79 CBS Mon
directed by Will MacKenzie
Written by Blake Hunter & Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Sparky Marcus (Little Arthur).
Synopsis:
Mother Carlson insists her grandson be allowed to roam around the
station after he's booted out of military school.
[--] 07May79 - CBS Mon - no details
[--] 14May79 - CBS Mon - no details
[--] 21May79 - CBS Mon - no details
1.21 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "FISH STORY"
prod. no. 8018
28May79 CBS Mon
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Guest Cast:
Lee Bergere (Pig), Jerry Hardin (Trooper), M.G. Kelly, Jack O'Leary.
Synopsis:
Andy tells a journalist that WKRP is just a "run-of-the-mill" station,
even though Herb is running around in a carp suit, and Bailey gets
arrested in a men's restroom. Meanwhile, Johnny and Venus are doing
an on-air test of the effects of alcohol.
1.22 [--] WKRP in Cincinnati: "PREACHER"
prod. no. 8003
04Jun79 CBS Mon
directed by Michael Zinberg.
Script by Bill Dial.
Guest Cast:
Michael Keenan (Little Ed Pembrook), John Chappell (Rev. Drinkwater),
Arthur Malet (Father O'Riley), Jeremiah Morris (Rabbi Fishback),
Suzanne Kent/Mary Steelsmith/Cynthia Szigeti (Merciful Sisters of Melody).
Synopsis:
A wrestler turned preacher uses his radio sermon to sell merchandise,
and Andy tries to get rid of him.
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CBS Mondays 9:30-10:00pm Eastern / 24 episodes
prod nos. 9001 - 9031
(prod. nos. 9009, 9013-18 inc, 9024,9030 not used)
Produced by Rod Daniel and Bill Dial
2.1 [23] WKRP in Cincinnati: "FOR LOVE OR MONEY (Part-1)"
prod. no. 9008A
17Sep79 CBS Mon
directed by Will Mackenzie.
Script by Mary Maguire.
Guest Cast:
Julie Payne (Buffy Denver).
Synopsis:
Johnny Fever's ex-girlfriend sues him for half the money he
earned while they were living together.
2.2 [24] WKRP in Cincinnati: "FOR LOVE OR MONEY (Part-2)"
prod. no. 9008B
24Sep79 CBS Mon
directed by Will Mackenzie.
Script: Mary Maguire.
Guest Cast:
Julie Payne (Buffy Denver).
Synopsis:
Conclusion. Buffy admits she planned to sue Johnny on the advice
of her (former) lawyer-boyfriend.
[--] 01Oct79 CBS Mon - no details
[--] 08Oct79 CBS Mon - no details
2.3 [25] WKRP in Cincinnati: "BASEBALL"
prod. no. 9011
15Oct79 CBS Mon
written and directed by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
William Dial* (Bucky Dornster)
Synopsis:
A softball game against radio station WPIG is a matter of life
and death to Les.
2.4 [26] WKRP in Cincinnati: "BAD RISK"
prod. no. 9002
22Oct79 CBS Mon
produced by Rod Daniel and Bill Dial
directed by Will MacKenzie.
Written by Gene Fournier & Tom Joachim.
Guest Cast:
William Glover (Hopkins), Helena Carroll.
Synopsis:
Herb's part-time insurance job profits when he oversells to
Les---who promptly has an accident.
2.5 [27] WKRP in Cincinnati: "JENNIFER FALLS IN LOVE"
prod. no. 9003
29Oct79 CBS Mon
directed by Will Mackenzie.
Script: Paul Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Thomas Calloway (Steel).
Synopsis:
Jennifer falls for a handsome repairman who is only after her for
her money.
2.6 [28] WKRP in Cincinnati: "CARLSON FOR PRESIDENT"
prod. no. 9006
05Nov79 CBS Mon
directed by Will MacKenzie.
Written by Jim Paddock.
Guest Cast:
Howard Witt (Tillman), Lillian Garrett-Bonner, Howard Morton, Dick McGarvin.
Synopsis:
Carlson regrets running for city council after he impulsively
smears an opponent in a TV debate.
2.7 [29] WKRP in Cincinnati: "MIKE FRIGHT"
prod. no. 9001
12Nov79 CBS Mon
directed by Will Mackenzie.
Script by Dan Guntzelman.
Guest Cast:
Christian Seaborn (Neece), Tim Culbertson (Trucker).
Synopsis:
A garbage strike prompts Johnny to jokingly advise listeners to
use the steps of City Hall as a dump. He is shocked by the number
of people who follow his suggestion.
[--] 19Nov79 CBS Mon - no details
2.8 [30] WKRP in Cincinnati: "PATTER OF LITTLE FEET"
prod. no. 9010
26Nov79 CBS Mon
directed by Wil Mackenzie.
Script by Blake Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Allyn Ann McLerie (Carmen Carlson).
Synopsis:
Carlson is overjoyed that his wife is expecting, but Mother Carlson
doesn't share his feelings.
2.9 [31] WKRP in Cincinnati: "BABY, IF YOU EVER WONDERED"
prod. no. 9007
03Dec79 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Written by Bill Dial.
Guest Cast:
Andy has notions about firing the staff to improve the ratings.
2.10 [32] WKRP in Cincinnati: "BAILEY'S BIG BREAK"
prod. no. 9005
10Dec79 CBS Mon
directed by Will MacKenzie.
Written by Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
It's not happy news to Les when Bailey is promoted to share his
newscasting spot.
2.11 [33] WKRP in Cincinnati: "JENNIFER HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"
prod. no. 9022
17Dec79 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Script by Dan Guntzelman & Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast:
George Gaynes, Don Diamond (Delivery Man #1),
Steve Marshall* (Delivery Man #2).
Synopsis:
The staff is worried that Jennifer is spending Christmas alone.
2.12 [34] WKRP in Cincinnati: "SPARKY"
prod. no. 9012
24Dec79 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Written by Peter Torokvei & Steven Kampmann.
Guest Cast:
Sparky Anderson, Hugh Gillin, Andrew Bloch (Derek).
Synopsis:
Baseball manager Sparky Anderson joins the staff as host of a
sports talk show.
2.13 [35] WKRP in Cincinnati: "GOD TALKS TO JOHNNY"
prod. no. 9021
31Dec79 CBS Mon
directed by Will Mackenzie
Script by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
Johnny hears strange voices, but nobody believes him.
2.14 [36] WKRP in Cincinnati: "A FAMILY AFFAIR"
prod. no. 9025
07Jan80 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Script by Tim Reid.
Guest Cast:
Allison Argo (Carol), Don Pulford.
Synopsis:
Andy's sister is set up on a date with Johnny, but soon is
spending her time with Venus.
2.15 [37] WKRP in Cincinnati: "HERB'S DAD"
prod. no. 9023
14Jan80 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Written by Peter Torokvei & Steven Kampmann.
Guest Cast:
Bert Parks (Herbert R. Tarlek, Sr)
Synopsis:
Herb's dad, feeling younger than his years, runs away from a rest
home to head for California.
2.16 [38] WKRP in Cincinnati: "PUT UP OR SHUT UP"
prod. no. 9020
21Jan80 CBS Mon
Written by Steve Marshall, Blake Hunter, Steven Kampmann
directed by Will MacKenzie.
Guest Cast:
Synopsis:
Bailey persuades Jennifer to call Herb's bluff and accept a date.
2.17 [39] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE AMERICANIZATION OF IVAN"
prod. no. 9026
28Jan80 CBS Mon
directed by Hugh Wilson.
Teleplay: Dan Guntzelman, Steve Marshall / Story: Hugh Wilson,
Guest Cast:
Michael Pataki (Ivan), Alex Rodine, Sam Anderson.
Synopsis:
At a press conference, a Russian hog expert tells Bailey that he
wants to defect in Cincinnati.
2.18 [40] WKRP in Cincinnati: "LES' GROUPIE"
prod. no. 9019
04Feb80 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Teleplay by Steve Marshall / Based on a story by Paul Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Kristina Callahan (Darlene), Alice Nunn (Mrs. Nedelman).
Synopsis:
Les soon regrets letting a groupie move in when she starts
rearranging his life, and his furniture.
2.19 [41] WKRP in Cincinnati: "IN CONCERT"
prod. no. 9029
11Feb80 CBS Mon
directed by Linda Day.
Script: Steven Kampmann.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
The staff helps to promote The Who concert, then engages in some
serious soul-searching after lives are lost in a crowd stampede.
2.20 [42] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE DOCTOR'S DAUGHTER"
prod. no. 9004
18Feb80 CBS Mon
directed by Frank Bonner.
Script written by Lissa Levin.
Guest Cast:
Patrie Allen (Laurie), Milt Oberman, Derrel Maury (Justin).
Synopsis:
Johnny has a hard time expressing disapproval of his estranged
daughter's boy friend.
[--] 25Feb80 CBS Mon - no details
2.21 [43] WKRP in Cincinnati: "FILTHY PICTURES (Part-1)"
prod. no. 9027A
03Mar80 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Script by Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman / based on a story by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
George Wyner (Photographer).
Synopsis:
A photographer hired by herb sneaks nude shots of Jennifer after
she and Andy pose for a publicity poster.
2.22 [44] WKRP in Cincinnati: "FILTHY PICTURES (Part-2)"
prod. no. 9027B
03Mar80 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Script by Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman / based on a story by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
George Wyner (Photographer).
Synopsis:
Conclusion. Jennifer's station buddies set out to save her
reputation---but they bungle the job.
2.23 [45] WKRP in Cincinnati: "VENUS RISING"
prod. no. 9028
10Mar80 CBS Mon
directed by Nicholas Stamos.
Written by Steve Marshall & Dan Guntzelman.
Guest Cast:
Terry Kiser, Brenda Elder.
Synopsis:
Venus considers taking a higher-paying job until he learns why
the station wants him.
2.24 [46] WKRP in Cincinnati: "MOST IMPROVED STATION"
prod. no. 9031
31Mar80 CBS Mon
directed by Rod Daniel.
Script by Michael Fairman & Richard Sanders.
Guest Cast:
Colleen Kelly (Celeste).
Synopsis:
Staff members are jealous when Johnny wins a broadcasting award.
############# WKRP in Cincinnati #############
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CBS Saturdays 8:00-8:30pm Eastern / 22 episodes
prod nos 0001 to 0027
(prod. no. 0005 /0006 - no details/ not used)
Produced by Blake Hunter, Steven Kampmann, Peter Torokvei
3.1 [47] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE AIRPLANE SHOW"
prod. no. 0010
01Nov80 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Written by Richard Sanders (& Michael Fairman)
Guest Cast:
Michael Fairman (Buddy).
Synopsis:
To beat the competition, Les takes to the air in a World War I
biplane flown by a half-crazed stunt pilot, but he threatens to
kill them both unless a veterans day parade is organized.
3.2 [48] WKRP in Cincinnati: "JENNIFER MOVES"
prod. no. 0008
08Nov80 CBS Sat
directed by Linda Day
script by Hugh Wilson
Guest Cast:
Judith-Marie Bergan, Terry Wills (Ken Dahlquist), Ken Kimmins,
Dan Barrows, Milt Tarver (cop), Georgia Schmidt.
Synopsis:
Jennifer's new house is not just any house---everyone who enters
it winds up slightly demented.
3.3 [49] WKRP in Cincinnati: "REAL FAMILIES"
prod. no. 0003
15Nov80 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Peter Torokvei
Guest Cast:
Edie McClurg (Lucille Tarlek), Stacy Heather Tolkin (Heather Tarlek),
N.P. Shoch, Jim Hudson, Daphne Maxwell, Peter Marshall.
Synopsis:
Herb and his family are followed by two obnoxious hosts of a
TV show called "Real Families".
3.5 [50] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE BABY"
prod. no. 0004
22Nov80 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Blaker Hunter
Guest Cast:
Allyn Ann McLerie (Carmen Carlson), Andy Romano (doctor), Edward Marshall,
Jacque Lynn Colton, Dolores Albin, Darian Mathias.
Synopsis:
Carlson is nervous as he stands vigil over his wife's natural
childbirth.
3.5 [51] WKRP in Cincinnati: "HOTEL OCEANVIEW"
prod. no. 0002
29Nov80 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Steven Kampmann
Guest Cast:
Linda Carlson (Nickey), Larry Hankin, Joyce Brothers (Vicky von Vickey).
Synopsis:
During a business trip to Dayton with Carlson and Andy, Herb is approached
by a high school classmate who has undergone a remarkable transformation.
3.6 [52] WKRP in Cincinnati: "A MILE IN MY SHOES"
prod. no. 0012
06Dec80 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Written by Dan Guntzelman.
Guest Cast:
Noble Willingham, Walter Janowitz (old man), Jessica Nelson (juror),
Joseph Reale (juror).
Synopsis:
When Herb goes on jury duty, Andy takes over at sales, and Venus
becomes the acting program director.
[--] 13Dec80 CBS Sat - no details
3.7 [53] WKRP in Cincinnati: "BAH, HUMBUG"
prod. no. 0007
20Dec80 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Lissa Levin
Guest Cast:
Parley Baer, Don Diamond, Merie Earle.
Synopsis:
A fantasy episode with station staffers portraying the ghosts of
Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", to Carlson's Scrooge-like persona
on Christmas.
[--] 27Dec80 CBS Sat - no details
3.8 [54] WKRP in Cincinnati: "BABY, IT'S COLD INSIDE"
prod. no. 0018
03Jan81 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Blake Hunter
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson).
Synopsis:
When the station's furnace goes off, Momma Carlson warms up with
a few drinks, and then warms up to the staff.
3.9 [55] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE PAINTING"
prod. no. 0011
10Jan81 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
script by Steven Kampmann
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
Herb purchases a painting from Carlson's charity auction, then
asks his co-workers to help him pay for it.
3.10 [56] WKRP in Cincinnati: "DAYDREAMS"
prod. no. 0021
17Jan81 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
script by Peter Torokvei.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
Carlson practices his convention speech on his staffers, who find
refuge from his boring bombast in daydreams.
3.11 [57] WKRP in Cincinnati: "FROG STORY"
prod. no. 0001
24Jan81 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Bob Dolman (aka Robert H. Dolman)
Guest Cast:
Kenneth Tigar (Dr. Hunsinett), Stacy Heather Tolkin (Bunny Tarlek).
Synopsis:
Herb accidentally spray-painted pink his daughter's frog (Greenpeace),
and it may very well croak, unless Les' podiatrist friend can help.
3.12 [58] WKRP in Cincinnati: "VENUS AND THE MAN"
prod. no. 0025
31Jan81 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Keny Long (Arnold), Veronica Redd (Cora).
Synopsis:
The station's cleaning woman asks Venus to help straighten out
her son, who plans to quit school.
3.13 [59] WKRP in Cincinnati: "DR. FEVER AND MR. TIDE (Part-1)"
prod. no. 0022A
07Feb81 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel.
Script: Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast:
Mary Frann (Producer).
Synopsis:
Johnny adopts a loutish name and an obnoxious style when he
moonlights as a TV disco host.
3.14 [60] WKRP in Cincinnati: "DR. FEVER AND MR. TIDE (Part-2)"
prod. no. 0022B
07Feb81 CBS Sat
directed by Rod Daniel
Script by Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast:
Mary Frann (Producer).
Synopsis:
Conclusion. Johnny has mixed feelings about his successful TV
disco-host persona.
3.15 [61] WKRP in Cincinnati: "ASK JENNIFER"
prod. no. 15
14Feb81 CBS Sat
directed by Linda Day
Script by Joyce Armor & Judie Neer.
Guest Cast:
Eileen Barnett (Arlene), Wayne Morton, Mickey Cherney, Feather Austen.
Synopsis:
Herb is charged with finding the ideal host for a phone-in
advice show.
3.16 [62] WKRP in Cincinnati: "I AM WOMAN"
prod. no. 0014
21Feb81 CBS Sat
directed by Linda Day
script by Lissa Levin.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
Bailey stages a campaign to save the station's building from
impending demolition.
3.17 [63] WKRP in Cincinnati: "SECRETS OF DAYTON HEIGHTS"
prod. no. 0009
28Feb81 CBS Sat
directed by Frank Bonner
Written by Jon Smet
Guest Cast:
Bill McLean (Harvey), Sam Anderson.
Synopsis:
Les is refused press credentials for a Presidential news
conference.
[--] 07Mar81 CBS Sat - no details
3.18 [64] WKRP in Cincinnati: "OUT TO LUNCH"
prod. no. 0024
14Mar81 CBS Sat
directed by Dolores Ferraro
Teleplay: Peter Torokvei; story: Ben Eisco.
Guest Cast:
Craig T. Nelson, Michael Sherman, Alan Toy.
Synopsis:
Too many three-martini lunches begin to have an effect on Herb, as he
louses up several commercial deals and loses a $5000 lottery ticket.
3.19 [65] WKRP in Cincinnati: "A SIMPLE LITTLE WEDDING"
prod. no. 0027
21Mar81 CBS Sat
directed by Nicholas Stamos
Script by Blake Hunter
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Allyn Ann McLerie (Carmen Carlson),
Ian Wolfe (Hirsch), Holly Smith, Mavis Neal Palmer, Mary Ann Gibson,
Feather Austin.
Synopsis:
When the Carlsons plan to repeat their wedding vows on their
silver anniversary, Momma Carlson can't keep from meddling.
3.20 [66] WKRP in Cincinnati: "NOTHING TO FEAR BUT..."
prod. no. 0028
28Mar81 CBS Sat
directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay: Dan Guntzelman; story: Tim Reid.
Guest Cast:
Kelly Greer (Coatcheck Girl), Linda Rand, Robert O'Donnell.
Synopsis:
Robbers invade WKRP while Johnny is on the air.
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Moves to CBS Sundays ?
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3.21 [67] WKRP in Cincinnati: "TILL DEBT DO US PART"
prod. no. 0026
05Apr81 CBS Sun?
directed by Frank Bonner
Script by Howard Hesseman & Steven Kampmann.
Guest Cast:
Ruth Silveria, Naimi Serotoff, Hamilton Camp (Buddy Gravers).
Synopsis:
Johnny welcomes the chance to end his alimony payments---until
he meets his ex-wife's intended.
3.22 [68] WKRP in Cincinnati: "CLEAN UP RADIO EVERYWHERE"
prod. no. 0023
12Apr81 CBS Sun?
directed by Linda Day
Script by Hugh Wilson & Max Tash.
Guest Cast:
Richard Paul (Dr. Bob Salyers), Ralph Manza.
Synopsis:
A crazy religious group petitions Carlson to censor rock music.
############# WKRP in Cincinnati #############
############## season 4 1981-82 ##############
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CBS Wednesdays 8:30-9:00pm Eastern / 22 episodes
prod nos. 1001 to 1028
Produced by
Blake Hunter, Peter Torokvei, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
4.1 [69] WKRP in Cincinnati: "AN EXPLOSIVE AFFAIR (Part-1)"
prod. no. 1004A
07Oct81 CBS Wed
directed by Linda Day.
Script by Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast:
Rosemary Forsyth (Joyce Armor), Lou Richards.
Synopsis:
The station receives a terrorist bomb threat.
4.2 [70] WKRP in Cincinnati: "AN EXPLOSIVE AFFAIR (Part-2)"
prod. no. 1004B
14Oct81 CBS Wed
directed by Linda Day.
Script by Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast:
Rosemary Forsyth (Joyce Armor), Lou Richards (Officer Mardigan).
Synopsis:
Conclusion. Because of the terrorist bomb threat, Johnny and Venus
are broadcasting from WKRP's transmitter. Unfortunately, that is
also exactly where the bomb is planted.
4.3 [71] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE UNION"
prod. no. 1002
21Oct81 CBS Wed
directed by Linda Day
Script by Blake Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Robert Starr (Delivery Man).
Synopsis:
When the staff threatens to unionize, Momma Carlson threatens
to sell the station.
4.4 [72] WKRP in Cincinnati: "RUMORS"
prod. no. 1013
28Oct81 CBS Wed
directed by Linda Day
Script: Peter Torokvei
Guest Cast:
Sam Anderson.
Synopsis:
Rumors fly when Andy makes personnel changes, and Johnny temporarily
moves in with Bailey.
4.5 [73] WKRP in Cincinnati: "STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART"
prod. no. 1001
04Nov81 CBS Wed
written and directed by Dan Guntzelman
Guest Cast:
Bonnie Urseth (nurse), John Brent.
Synopsis:
Herb tells everyone that he's taking a vacation, then quietly
checks into a hospital for heart tests.
4.6 [74] WKRP in Cincinnati: "WHO'S ON FIRST?"
prod. no. 1012
11Nov81 CBS Wed
written and directed by Dan Guntzelman.
Guest Cast:
Dennis Lipscomb, Mickey Morton, E.A. Sirianni, Bonnie Urseth.
Synopsis:
While Herb is still in the hospital, Johnny pretends to be Andy while
trying to hide his identity from a thug trying to collect a gambling debt.
4.7 [75] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THREE DAYS OF THE CONDO"
prod. no. 1003
18Nov81 CBS Wed
directed by Linda Day.
Script by Lissa Levin.
Guest Cast:
Constance Pfeifer, Weldon Boyce Bleiler, Maryann Furman, Denise McKenna.
Synopsis:
Venus persuades Johnny to buy a luxury condominium at the Gone With
The Wind Estates, but he later regrets the decision.
[--] 25Nov81 CBS Wed - no details
4.8 [76] WKRP in Cincinnati: "JENNIFER AND THE WILL"
prod. no. 1015
02Dec81 CBS Wed
directed by Dolores Ferraro.
Script by Blake Hunter
Guest Cast:
Pat O'Brien (Admiral), John Terry Bell (Kennington), Roger Til, Brian Wood,
Janet Clark, Ernie Brown, Charles Alvin Bell, Shony Alex Braun (Violinist).
Synopsis:
Jennifer's 80-year old gentleman friend dies suddenly, leaving her
executrix of his will. She then has to face the press and relatives
calling her a gold-digger and "blonde floozy".
[--] 09Dec81 CBS Wed - no details
[--] 16Dec81 CBS Wed - no details
[--] 23Dec81 CBS Wed - no details
4.9 [77] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE CONSULTANT"
prod. no. 1016
30Dec81 CBS Wed
directed by Dolores Ferraro.
Script: Hugh Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Ian Wolfe (Hirsch), David Clennon.
Synopsis:
The program consultant Momma Carlson hires to evaluate the station
turns out to be an old friend of Andy's. But the staff must take
on totally new personalities in order to fix his report.
4.10 [78] WKRP in Cincinnati: "LOVE, EXCITING AND NEW"
prod. no. 1014
06Jan82 CBS Wed
producers, Blake Hunter, Peter Torokvei
directed by Frank Bonner.
Written by Lissa Levin.
1Dec81
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Ian Wolfe (Hirsch), Colleen Camp.
Synopsis:
Andy courts Momma Carlson in order to get money for a new transmitter
for the station.
4.11 [79] WKRP in Cincinnati: "YOU CAN'T GO OUT OF TOWN AGAIN"
no. 1018, You can't go out of town again
13Jan82 CBS Wed
directed by Howard Hesseman.
Script: Dan Guntzelman.
Guest Cast:
Allyn Ann McLerie (Carmen Carlson), Claude E. Jones, Joy Claussen,
Renee Jones, Alice Nunn (Mrs. Hutchinson).
Synopsis:
Arthur learns the truth about his first date with Carmen, when
they both attend their college reunion.
4.12 [80] WKRP in Cincinnati: "PILLS"
prod. no. 1017
20Jan82 CBS Wed
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script: Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast:
Robert Ridgely (Dave Wickerman), Max Wright (lawyer).
Synopsis:
Herb sells radio spots to a promoter offering potentially
dangerous look-alike diet pills.
4.13 [81] WKRP in Cincinnati: "CHANGES"
prod. no. 1019
27Jan82 CBS Wed
directed by Will Mackenzie.
Script: Peter Torokvei.
Guest Cast:
Tom Dreesen, Art Metrano, Jim Hardie.
Synopsis:
Identity crises hit the station when Venus is interviewed by a
black magazine, and Herb goes all out for a client.
4.14 [82] WKRP in Cincinnati: "JENNIFER AND JOHNNY'S CHARITY"
prod. no. 1020
03Feb82 CBS Wed
producers, Blake Hunter, Peter Torokvei, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
directed by Will Mackenzie.
Script: Blake Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Perry Cook, Richard Derr, Carmen Filpi, Helene Heigh, Gloria Leroy,
John Vivyan, Lynn Wood.
Synopsis:
Derelicts rub elbows with socialites at Jennifer's cocktail party
to raise funds for a fire-damaged home for the poor.
[--] 10Feb82 CBS Wed - no details
4.15 [83] WKRP in Cincinnati: "I'LL TAKE ROMANCE"
prod. no. 1022
17Feb82 CBS Wed
producers, Blake Hunter, Peter Torokvei, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
directed by Asaad Kelada.
Script by Lissa Levin.
Guest Cast:
Livia Genise (Lorrayne).
Synopsis:
Herb fixes Les up with the perfect date via a computer dating
service. Unfortunately, she turns out to be a call girl.
4.16 [84] WKRP in Cincinnati: "CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE"
prod. no. 1025
24Feb82 CBS Wed
producers, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
directed by Frank Bonner.
Script by Tim Reid & Peter Torokvei.
Guest Cast:
Robert Hooks (Prosecuter), Jack Kruschen (Judge), Max Wright,
Daphne Maxwell, Michael Pataki, John Witherspoon, Tony Lucas.
Synopsis:
Venus lands in jail on a burglary charge after his new girlfriend
gives him a stolen diamond earring.
[--] 03Mar82 CBS Wed - no details
[--] 10Mar82 CBS Wed - no details
4.17 [85] WKRP in Cincinnati: "FIRE"
prod. no. 1023
17Mar82 CBS Wed
producers, Blake Hunter, Peter Torokvei, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman ;
directed by Will MacKenzie.
Script by Dan Guntzelman.
Guest Cast: (no details)
Synopsis:
Jennifer and Herb are trapped by fire in an elevator, and their
friends try to rescue them---from the wrong floor.
4.18 [86] WKRP in Cincinnati: "DEAR LIAR"
prod. no. 1024
24Mar82 CBS Wed
producers, Blake Hunter, Peter Torokvei, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman
directed by Frank Bonner.
Script by Steve Marshall.
Guest Cast:
Barbara Cason, Iona Morris, Bill Ewing.
Synopsis:
The station's integrity is compromised when Les airs a phony news
story Bailey wrote about a children's hospital.
4.19 [87] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE CREATION OF VENUS"
prod. no. 1026
31Mar82 CBS Wed
producers, Blake Hunter, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman ;
directed by Gordon Jump.
Script by Blake Hunter.
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Nora Boland (landlady).
Synopsis:
Andy recalls how he hired Venus as the nighttime disc jockey.
4.20 [88] WKRP in Cincinnati: "THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM"
prod. no. 1005
07Apr82 CBS Wed
directed by Nicholas Stamos
Script by Richard Sanders & Michael Fairman.
Guest Cast:
Carol Carrington, Eleanor McCoy, Mother Nessman (Herself).
Synopsis:
Les heads for the Big Apple to fulfill his lifelong desire to
become a television journalist. Richard Sanders plays Les'
mother in this episode.
4.21 [89] WKRP in Cincinnati: "TO ERR IS HUMAN"
prod. no. 1027
14Apr82 CBS Wed
producers, Blake Hunter, Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman ;
directed by Linda Day.
Script by Lissa Levin.
Guest Cast:
Tom Sullivan, Sue Ann Gilfillan, James Gallery.
Synopsis:
Herb's job is in jeopardy when he bungles advertising posters for Soul
Suds shampoo, by printing his own picture on them instead of Venus'.
4.22 [90] WKRP in Cincinnati: "UP AND DOWN THE DIAL" (final episode)
prod. no. 1028
21Apr82 CBS Wed
directed by George Gaynes.
Script: Dan Guntzelman.
Guest Cast:
Carol Bruce (Mrs. Carlson), Ian Wolfe (Hirsch), Nicholas Hormann.
Synopsis:
Momma Carlson plans to change the station's format to all news.
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