WKRP in Cincinnati Cast Then and Now (2023)

The WKRP in Cincinnati cast was an ensemble cast that infatuated viewers around the world. However, a lot has changed since the show aired between 1978 and 1982. Today, we're taking a look at the WKRP in Cincinnati cast then and now to see how they've changed through the years.

00:00 - Intro
0:18 - Howard Hesseman as Dr. Johnny Fever
1:30 - Tim Reid as Venus Flytrap
2:59 - Loni Anderson as Jennifer Marlow
4:11 - Richard Sanders as Les Nessman
6:09 - Jan Smithers as Bailey Quarters
7:24 - Gordan Jump as Mr. Carlson
8:50 - Frank Bonner as Herb Tarlek
10:06 - Gary Sandy as Andy Travis

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WKRP in Cincinnati is an American sitcom television series that features the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show was created by Hugh Wilson and was based upon his experiences working in advertising sales at Top 40 radio station WQXI in Atlanta. Many of the characters and even some of the stories (including that of the Season 1 episode "Turkeys Away") are based on people and events at WQXI.

The ensemble cast consists of Gary Sandy (as Andy Travis), Howard Hesseman (Dr. Johnny Fever), Gordon Jump (Arthur Carlson), Loni Anderson (Jennifer Marlowe), Tim Reid (Venus Flytrap), Jan Smithers (Bailey Quarters), Richard Sanders (Les Nessman) and Frank Bonner (Herb Tarlek).

The series won a Humanitas Prize and received 10 Emmy Award nominations, including three for Outstanding Comedy Series. Andy Ackerman won an Emmy Award for Videotape Editing in Season 3.

WKRP premiered on September 18, 1978 on the CBS television network and aired for four seasons and 90 episodes, ending on April 21, 1982. Starting in the middle of the second season, CBS repeatedly moved the show around its schedule, contributing to lower ratings and its eventual cancellation.

When WKRP went into syndication, it became an unexpected success. For the next decade, it was one of the most popular sitcoms in syndication, outperforming many programs that had been more successful in prime time, including all the other MTM Enterprises sitcoms.

Jump, Sanders and Bonner reprised their roles, appearing as regular characters in a spin-off/sequel series, The New WKRP in Cincinnati, which ran from 1991 to 1993 in syndication. Hesseman, Reid and Anderson also reprised their roles as guest stars.
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[victoryasher]

“As God as my witness…I thought turkeys could fly.” I’ll never forget that line. I bust out laughing every time I hear it.

[johncarter]

Really thank you for showing us where every one is..this Chanel is very good..I sure remember the days...thank you

[ouroboris]

I met Gordon Jump when we were both in a stage production in Oakland in the `70s (he was the lead actor, I was a voice in the choir). He was very kind to us all, and it was definitely one of my high moments just to chat with him for a few seconds :-)

[poohbearsauntie]

I Really, Really, Loved This Program.

[tonymeehan]

its good to see that they are all still with us, less Gordon Jump of course....never missed the show

[chipchip]

In WKRP, Loni Anderson had the most GORGEOUS hair!

[wandagouge]

I loved this show. Are any of the stations doing re runs. I would love to see it again!

[rodneyadderton]

Loni Anderson looks and sounds great. Wow.

[FneWne]

I love this show so much. Grew up with it. They all look so great.

[jasonirelan]

It would be cool to work at a radio station like this where most of your coworkers are characters.

[vassa]

Loved the show bought the box set when it finally came out

[mattrost]

In the mid 80's, most of the cast was visiting Cincinnati for some outdoor filming, and I got to wait on them at my bar. Gary Sandy seemed to be their leader. Lonnie Anderson wasn't there. They were all kind and polite, and tipped me well.

[KeithCindyPanama]

Loved the one about turkeys not being able to fly.

[jasonirelan]

I saw Gary Sandy in a Barnaby Jones episode, and Gordon Jump was in an episode of The Incredible Hulk.

[jasonirelan]

The guy who played Murdock played in the newer version of this show as a dj.

[lauriealbert-cooper]

I loved the show. As did my father. It was hilarious.

[kevinmkraft]

I didn't understand the relevance of the clip shown at the end Frank Bonner's profile. He didn't appear in any of it. Did he direct these things or something?

[fatraveller]

Great video, I Pray who ever sees this be successful in life ❤

[ellyuu__]

Wait he posts 17 seconds ago and there already 3 comments

[jasonirelan]

That's no way to treat a boss when they wanna look at a reward you got.