WKRP in Cincinnati

Name: WKRP in Cincinnati
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1978-09-18
Cast: Gary Sandy, Howard Hesseman, Tim Reid, Loni Anderson, Frank Bonner

1978 | 4 seasons | 25 min | Comedy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Emmy and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Office or The Office, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
What might put you off: Made in 1978: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys and 1 more Golden Globe.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 247K people sought it out in the past year