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Pilot Episode
30m episode runtime
From WKRP in Cincinnati
A 30-minute pilot episode from WKRP in Cincinnati, Season 1, Episode 2.
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Series Progress: Episode 12 of 2352% Completed
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In the conclusion of WKRP in Cincinnati's two-part series opener, WKRP's new program director Andy Travis (Gary Sandy) manages to avoid being fired when his strategy of switching over to a top-40 rock format results in a ratings upsurge. Unfortunately, the station's older sponsors pull out, and station manager Carlson (Gordon Jump) refuses any further financing of WKRP's new format. At the same time, dozens of elderly "easy-listening" fans picket the station, demanding the return of Lawrence Welk and Paul Anka)--a potential disaster that Andy characteristically "flips" to his advantage by transforming the demonstration into a big-time publicity stunt!, Andy faces a fiscal crisis: Carlson won't finance a breaking-in period for the new format. Coe: Richard Stahl. Mrs. Burstyn: Nedra Volz. Buzzy Milker: Delos V. Smith Jr. Venus: Tim Reid.
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FAQ
How long is Pilot Episode?
Pilot Episode runs for 30m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under pilot, family, comedy, sitcom.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 23 episodes across 2 seasons, about 11h 30m total.
Episodes (23)
- S01E01 Pilot Episode 30m
- S01E10 A Date with Jennifer 30m
- S01E11 The Contest Nobody Could Win 30m
- S01E12 Tornado 30m
- S01E13 Goodbye Johnny 30m
- S01E14 Johnny Comes Back 30m
- S01E15 Never Leave Me, Lucille 30m
- S01E16 I Want to Keep My Baby 30m
- S01E17 A Commercial Break 30m
- S01E18 Who is Gordon Sims? 30m
- S01E19 I Do, I Do...For Now 30m
- S01E02 Pilot Episode 30m Viewing
- S01E20 Young Master Carlson 30m
- S01E21 Fish Story 30m
- S01E22 Preacher 30m
- S01E03 Les on a Ledge 30m
- S01E04 Hoodlum Rock 30m
- S01E05 Hold Up 30m
- S01E06 Bailey's Show 30m
- S01E07 Turkeys Away 30m
- S01E08 Love Returns 30m
- S01E09 Momma's Review 30m
- S03E22 Clean Up Radio Everywhere
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