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WKRP in Cincinnati

1978–1982 · TV Show · 30 min episodes · 4 seasons

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The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Details

Created by: Hugh Wilson
Studio: MTM Enterprises, Company Four
Released: 18 September 1978
Country: United States
Language: English
Episode length: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG
Episodes: 90 across 4 seasons
Awards: 2 wins, 16 nominations

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Cast

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Gary Sandy

Andy Travis

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Dr. Johnny Fever

Tim Reid

Venus Flytrap

Loni Anderson

Jennifer Marlowe

Frank Bonner

Herb Tarlek

Gordon Jump

Arthur Carlson

Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders

Les Nessman

Jan Smithers

Bailey Quarters

Awards & nominations

1 major award won · 2 wins from 18 nominations across 4 ceremonies

Primetime Emmy Awards 1981	Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series		Winner
Primetime Emmy Awards 1982	Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Series		Nominee
Primetime Emmy Awards 1982	Outstanding Comedy Series		Nominee
Golden Globe Awards 1981	Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy		Nominee
Primetime Emmy Awards 1981	Outstanding Comedy Series		Nominee
Primetime Emmy Awards 1981	Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series		Nominee
Primetime Emmy Awards 1981	Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series		Nominee
Primetime Emmy Awards 1981	Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series		Nominee

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