WKRP in Cincinnati Patter of Little Feet

Season 2, episode 8. Airdate: November 26, 1979

[@chuzzrocket]

The giggles at 10:00 between Gordon Jump and Loni Anderson are just delightful. They NEVER overplayed the jokes. This series was a gift.

[@jennywatson8262]

As a native Cincinnatian....I have always loved this show!

[@riedej]

Anyone who works in broadcasting has worked in stations where there WAS a Herb Tarlek or a Les Nessman. While characatures, these personalities really do exist. It's those relatable characters that made this series so timeless and so enjoyable. Here it is, 40 years or so later, and it still holds up. That's good casting and good writing.

[@bradjames891]

I work in broadcasting and this is SO true.

[@phlushphish793]

I like the one where Bob Barker as Herb's dad shows up. "Dad, they won't even let me raffle off my paycheck!"

[@cedarshoals529]

The characters were based on real life station personnel, mostly from WQXI in Atlanta. Yes they are characatures to a degree but there were antics aplenty from the likes of Skinny Bobby Harper (Dr Johnny Fever) Gerald Blum (Art Carlson) and others. Im sure you know that the famous turkey drop episode was based on a real life promotion held in the 60s at WQXI, although greatly exaggerated. In fact, the antics at WQXI inspired me to pursue broadcasting in my younger days...great fun!

[@bongodave13]

@@phlushphish793 That wasn't Bob Barker.

[@phlushphish793]

@@bongodave13 Oh, but it was Bob Barker who knocked out Happy Gilmore on the golf course!

[@MediaOneENT]

Growing up in the mid 70's, was nothing like watching channel 50 WKBD Detroit. This show has never got old. They don't really make shows like this anymore.

[@NormAppleton]

WKRP resonates most the closer you are to a great lake.

[@yvonnefobbs6232]

They don't make shows like this anymore!! I loved WKRP!!

[@derrickthesen7008]

The mix of personalities with the actors incredible it just worked at all levels

[@jodyspiegel73]

You're darn right!

[@edwinlipton]

Loved those days when sitcoms made ya happy.

[@ORIGINALREDY2MIX]

Ikr i watched this in 5th grade this was my fav show

[@apollocorbin6279]

InstaBlaster...

[@Wolfsky9]

Jan Smithers was a drop-dead babe!! --------------And, I miss the 70's----------------WolfSky9

[@bornagainbuddhist1969]

Me too, she was a hottie alright and the 70's rocked...

[@richarddrolet7746]

Just love this show.....i got a tear comming down my face.....they dont make shows like this.....anymore.

[@youtopiastorm8373]

Agreed. Really brings back fond memories of me and my grampa watching when he got home from working at the Cincinnati Enquire. That ole floor model. Man those were the best days.

[@TheSensfan09]

This was one of the best sitcoms ever, damn I miss wkrp.

[@thundermaxx1273]

Me too!

[@boscojones3658]

+grasspa1 As well , Time is taking its toll .

[@KatB426]

Best TV sitcom ever, and it never jumped the shark!

[@katylepetsos7512]

Yeah. Jennifer is my favorite. She is gorgeous.

[@dougburrell3584]

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[@susnorth40]

Still so good after all these years ❤️

[@johnsmithe9163]

Oh god i hurt myself laughing through this show, Thank-You for bringing back real good comedy as it is so missing in the 21 st century !

[@DailyDirtDiaspora]

"Mister Carlson, when I think of all the little babies up in Heaven waiting to be born, looking for the right kind of parents - and I think what fine people you and Mrs Calrson are - I think how lucky some little baby is going to be." That's touching. Touching and beautiful.

[@David_Theisen]

Mister Carlson, No one is allowed to touch my Silver Sow award!!!!

[@nancyhowell4505]

So perfect, almost made me cry. ❤️🥲

[@marzipanwiley3954]

Bar none, the best ensemble comedy EVER. It set the tone for so many shows that came after it :) Great characters, amazing writing, great actors.

[@orchidwave2574]

Taxi was a pretty solid ensemble.

[@masswellwiley6688]

Agree sis!

[@normangabbard8816]

WKRP was a Masterpiece. So simple ,so relative and down to earth. Yet it captured hearts and minds all over. Isn't it Great how such a simple sitcom attracts so many viewers ? The Writters of Sitcoms like WKRP are so smart. But the Cast was responsible in those like WKRP, for turning them to pure gold. We need Sitcoms like this today. Most of those I see aren't that good. I think back at some of the best and how big of a Fan-base they attracted. WKRP,The Jeffersons,All in the family,Gilligan's Island, Hill Street Blues,Emergency, MASH, Mama's House,exc.,. All with these things in common.. All were written based on the real lives of folks. All simple down to earth creative writing. All with Great Cast Members.. Somewhere down the line,writers forgot how to relate to real lives. Most just do not capture the hearts and minds of viewers in a way that viewers can relate. A Good Wriiter knows.. If you can do this.. You will be successful...

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Hollywood is nothing but leftist propaganda & racism against white people, Christians & AMERICA in general. Don't expect it to change.

[@dandales9003]

As God is my witness I loved this show.

[@tonysoprano3921]

Just proves that turkeys CAN fly.......

[@richardhamblen5526]

I WONDER HOW THEY GET THROUGH SOME OF THE SCENES WITHOUT CRACKING UP LAUGHING..I CAN'T!

[@troyc4250]

Dan Dales you deserve way more likes!!

[@00726penny]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tenmiltenmil1770]

Awww 🥰 they were so handsome and the girls were so beautiful ! This was a super great sitcom back then and those producers knocked the off the air ! This show never got the credit it deserved back then !!! ❤️❤️❤️😔😔😔😢😢😢

[@kathyflorcruz552]

It was a huge hit.

[@davidmacphee8348]

@@kathyflorcruz552 Could be but the networks were really competitive for time slots and really jerked each other around Stupidly, like Jeff Bezos is trying to do with SpaceX and what trump is trying to do with the current guy. trumpster was voted out solidly and he just doesn't get it. It is like Popeye the sailorman could have easily defeated him if it was on the ballot. The great woman that brought us all Star Trek got her time zone juggled so bad, she gave up. The greatest woman tv ever saw. Guess who?

[@cgamonwhit]

One of my favorite sitcoms along with Soap and Sanford & Son.

[@danielstewart7163]

I loved this show, for many reasons. Jan Smithers being one of them.

[@flyguy4211]

yeah she was hotter than Loni to me. Kinda like Mary Ann was to Ginger.

[@loge10]

@@flyguy4211 I was thinking the same thing revisiting this very special show.

[@cedarshoals529]

@@loge10 Bailey. And the answer to the other age old question is...Mary Ann

[@DonKeyhoetee]

Love the way Venus is so clueless as to what is going on at the end of this episode. I guess he didn't get the memo.

[@nicknorthable]

I've heard Loni is so sweet to meet in person.My brother got his picture taken with her & said she was great with all the guys. LOL ..he framed it .Foxiness is more than skin deep.Luv U Loni

[@9johnpaul]

Burt Reynolds didn't think she was so great(spent lots of Burt's money), and he was married to her, but who can say whether it,s true?

[@roxannemoser]

@@9johnpaul I live near a mansion they had in NC on Lake Norman. She got the house.

[@msr1116]

Last time I looked up her bio info she was with husband #4 so whatever reputation she has for being a crazed spender, difficult, domineering or whatever---certainly didn't frighten off another guy from marrying her. Burt & Loni looked great as a couple but that was about it.

[@honestytoafault]

i heard just the opposite. she was an opportunistic b*tch

[@msr1116]

@@NOBODY-fz3im .....and just wtf makes you believe you actually know "the whole story" ? Being a Loni fan to this degree outs you as another obsessed weirdo staunchly defending a has-been celebrity you'll never even know...... Get a grip already. These Hollywood people don't give crap about you unless it's to help increase their bank accounts.

[@ciadella1971]

I watched this shoe everyday after school. The 80s were awesome!

[@ruthiebaechlin5237]

A great episode of a great show!

[@MariaWelsh-lu6fg]

Oh my God, Oh my God. I forgot a song that means almost the world to me. Just hearing it makes me want to burst into tears and Venus played it at 17:19. Commodores and I forget the name. This is why this show was so iconic. One of the greatest tv casts chemistries of all time and the unforgettable music. Thanks WKRP. You will always have a special place in my heart🩷🙏🏼😪

[@stewknoles4790]

As a kid i loved this show.

[@loge10]

I got weepy at the end of this- such sweetness just isn't around on TV these days...

[@yvettebailey4066]

As goofy and clueless as Mr Carlson was he had the biggest heart.

[@roberthunter4884]

Gordon Jump was just as loved in real life too, met him in '84, very sweet and kind man, very funny guy.

[@kristinesmart9932]

@@roberthunter4884 You're a lucky man. I met country singer, Lee Ann Womack, in line to see the Statue of Liberty Tour on the boat back in 2002. Now they don't do that anymore. I was lucky, twice-fold. Well, anyhow, I managed to have my Sister take a picture with her & I because there wasn't a large crowd. Most were unaware of her presence. Then as there was more buzz, and people began encroaching too much, her two security men whisked her and her family to the ship. She was so kind, generous of her time, and even complimented my jacket. I think most entertainers are nice and generous. They're human expected to do very crazy things sometimes; most notably, not be themselves.

[@blockcl]

Mr. Carlson could be sensible, even tough , when the situation demanded it. Given Mother Carlson's domineering presence, he was pretty well adjusted.

[@davidhay7002]

@@roberthunter4884 y7 y7

[@patrickkelly7085]

@@roberthunter4884 His wife in the show Penny Marshall was also in a comedy called Lavern and Shirley

[@ESSER68NJ]

one of the best shows of the day!!!

[@johntuttle3245]

ESSER still

[@calver48]

Thanks for making this great show available.

[@clarky23]

just food for thought (as of 2021 when I made this comment) the baby would now be in its early 40s (41-42). how time flies when we're having fun LOL!! I was 11 when this aired on CBS.

[@bonnieriffle8371]

And Arthur was 12 years old. when Carmen was pregnant so he would be in his 50's now I think.🤔

[@Chris-Singer]

I still love this show and I’m 41. I remember it like it was yesterday and Doogie Howser was on afterwards. Miss being a child of the 80s and 90s.

[@youtopiastorm8373]

Really brings back fond memories of me and my grampa watching when he got home from working at the Cincinnati Enquire. That ole floor model. Man those were the best days.

[@charleskadletc2431]

40 year's later im retired found a radio station ive went to college between classes got dj training now my dream came through

[@linda10989]

"All of these questions and more will be answered on the next episode of Soap." loved that show!

[@aliservan7188]

Sweet and fearless, WKRP was terrific. Thanks for the upload :)

[@brianmoran3700]

I love the look on Venus as he is playing the record at the end. The brief head bobbing was a nice touch.

[@christopherdiedrich40]

Indeed! I came to the comments to see if anyone knows the name of the song.

[@thomash.schwed3662]

@@christopherdiedrich40The song is “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” and sung by Maurice Chevalier in “Gigi”.

[@verystablegenius8316]

"I swear, I thought Turkeys could fly." One of the greatest shows/episode in history of tv!

[@randyhutchinson9910]

HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA 😂

[@timmcquain3855]

As any hunter/outdoors sportsman can tell you, WILD turkeys can/DO fly for short distances ( maybe 75 yards) DOMESTIC FARMED birds cant cause they to fattened up with clipped wings,!! DUUUHHH,!!

[@johntuttle3245]

Oh the humanity

[@scruffy281]

Still love that episode!!😂😂😂

[@ORIGINALREDY2MIX]

Lol hell yea hahahaha

[@bigmoney66b]

That and night court were very funny ....... :D

[@brmh1667]

Great cast, great scripts, great laughs. An American classic. Too easily overlooked. Thanks for posting. AFAIR this didn't make it to the UK until the late eighties, may even have been early nineties, where it was shown on an obscure satellite channel , Lifestyle. Great to see it again.

[@AllenJeremy]

This did air in the UK on ITV in a late night slot in the early 80s.

[@jimwatts4901]

I was born in 67 , loved this show. Couldn't wait for it to come on during the week after getting home from school. 🤣👍 Good memories with it.

[@derrickthesen7008]

This was and always is my favourite episode of WKRP

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Wut? Not the Pink Floyd "Dogs" episode? Are there dogs on this record? Yup. They're good.

[@gqjohnny]

Allyn Ann McLerie, who played Carmen Carson , the big guy's wife, was another nice casting on the show.

[@davanmani556]

I like her.

[@thesweeples3266]

Your nice casting.

[@umarbentley4953]

Such a witty and funny show with gags mixed with realism love it.

[@sandyp2925]

Sitcoms in 60s-80s brought enjoyment + Laughter. Talented writers, Actors made us look forward to next show. Once television changed to following untalented wealthy people's lives we lost New Good TV shows. I'll watch reruns of 60s-80s Sitcom's until a talented comedy writer is reborn

[@CartoonArtisan]

Oh this brings back so many memories!

[@richarddrolet7746]

Pure and simple......WKRP......damn.

[@theatergeek82]

I like that..."I may be over 40 I have to check"

[@laughtoohard9655]

I can never forget how Les had the yellow tape on the floor for walls.

[@sherrynalder1359]

Oh my gosh, that was soo funny!

[@Wolfsky9]

I LOVED THIS SHOW ! ------------And, the memories -------make me sad, wistful, & longing for life in the 70's. -------------------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

[@richardgalli7262]

70s was a great decade

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Minus the war and the ugly/underpowered little cars post 72, of course...:)

[@thomash.schwed3662]

@@richardgalli7262In spite of the ongoing scandal which was Nixon, I consider the ‘70’s to be the last real decade. It’s been downhill since the stroke of noon Eastern Standard Time January 20, 1981.

[@rogerhwerner6997]

Maurice Chevelier was a wonderful actor and his performance in Gigi outstanding. A nice touch at the end of the show.

[@ORIGINALREDY2MIX]

This was my childhood and my fav tv show jingle

[@user-we8ik3cp3u]

One of the best & funniest shows ever

[@wilburmcbride8096]

Why they can't make shows like this anymore? This was a large part of my childhood as a kid, great memories.

[@katylepetsos7512]

Wanna know why? Because people nowadays can’t take political incorrectness as a joke.

[@b.w.s.3665]

This is/was one of the best television shows ever. 👍👍

[@anthonywhite5374]

Loved this TV show growing up😊❤️

[@gerardmurphy8797]

Brilliantly done given the subject matter. Brave and touching and still laugh out loud funny. Love these guys.

[@chipchip1541]

Loni Anderson had the most GORGEOUS and the most irresistible blonde hair I've ever seen on a woman.

[@ceofounder]

One of the best comedy sitcoms ever! God I miss the 1980s! The last golden age of network television!

[@janedoe-ex5wo]

This episode is just adorable❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@evilqtip7098]

I miss these shows The best times of my life.

[@lee-qz7bd]

The casting on this show was perfection right down to how the Carmen actress played off of Gordon.

[@abstractdragon5453]

I forgot how absolutely off the wall this was! Thank you for posting it!

[@bobbylee9727]

This was probably one of the top three situation comedies on tv...the other contenders being M.A.S.H. and Mary Tyler Moore.

[@germandimplez]

Aaahhh! MTM. Yes def one of the greats! ❤️

[@61rampy65]

Don't forget Barney Miller!

[@bobbylee9727]

@@61rampy65 OK...my father's favorite character on Barney Miller was "Fish" played by the irrepressible Abe Vigoda.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Taxi & Barney Miller too.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

All in the Family. Lol

[@charleslennonbaker]

What an adorable couple, I really miss this show.

[@antoinettereid3497]

There are some shows that should always be on air and this is one of those along with My Name is Earl!!

[@CityViewGuy]

Jennifer: How are you Mrs Carlson? Mrs Carlson: Perfect. And you? Jennifer: The same. Absolutely brilliant.

[@robertpayneiv-je5wq]

This show is iconic in every sense of what tv use to be

[@richardgalli7262]

Always been a favorite of mine. One of my fave episodes was the wrestler turned radio minister it was hilarious

[@timlevis3630]

I want the last supper steak knives and the John the baptist shower curtain.

[@richardgalli7262]

@@timlevis3630 Amen!

[@twowheels222]

OMG, hilarous! I love this crew, and the stories ... and perhaps the the times too.

[@ShaToosi82]

show brings back memories

[@dennisdose5697]

A rather different episode. We find out that Mr Carlson has an area where he really does well. His marriage. They are portrayed as kind, loving, thoughtful, and devoted to each other. A very positive episode.

[@rickcharles191]

Worked for a radio station and the boss watched WKRP. (me too) He decided to build a new building that had a hidden door. It opened to an out of sight Kawasaki 125. Sure, he could sneak out, but when he started the bike it was so loud everybody knew. We didn't care, but he was happy about it.

[@inkadinkadoodle]

"This is a very strange and weird special case." Mr. Carlson and Carmen are dancing away, and Venus is just sitting there, hating every second of that song! :D

[@barbaracataldo566]

I think they might have changed the song. Venus is holding a Gigi album. I think the song was "Thank Heavens for Little Girls" that's why the Carlson's look at the office speaker so oddly before they dance.

[@thomash.schwed3662]

@@barbaracataldo566If memory serves me correctly, the Shout! Factory couldn’t get the licensing for this song. However, the Comedy Channel in Canada (and this is from the Comedy Channel) was able to get the licensing. You heard the correct song.

[@magdalene74]

the dj looked so traumatized at the end LOL.

[@carrieheffernan1685]

Mother Carlson is a monster.

[@David_Theisen]

Only an evil person would even THINK of the word abortion! Back then it may have been legal but not anymore!!!

[@fashiondiva6972]

David Theisen are you daft? Abortion is most definitely still legal. I don’t agree with her evil intrusion but your absurd statement is equally ridiculous.

[@David_Theisen]

Fashion Diva Yeah well it should be illegal! I’m not going to argue! Basically put I will quote a line from a hidden song on one of my POD cds, “Abortion is murder there’s nothing you can say or do to justify the fact that there’s a living breathing baby inside of you!!”

[@dawnheistand912]

or maybe just a good actress

[@joedellaselva1251]

@@David_Theisen It's the law of the land. Supreme Court.

[@andyharman3022]

My mother had five children, the last of which at the age of 39. And she also lost one between the 2nd and 3rd, so she wasn't afraid of trying again. She's never got tired of being a mom, and really enjoys all her grand, and great-grandchildren. In comparison, Mrs Carlson comes off as the Grim Reaper recommending abortion.

[@gaillynn1280]

The Mom had 7 of us kids, I'm the youngest she had me at 37. She is now an amazingly strong woman of 94 now. I love everything about her & I'm proud to call her The Mom. She is & I dread the day that I know will come, I just pray for her be in good health without pain til that day.

[@KP-ec6im]

One of the best shows!

[@michaelnivens6267]

great clip from a great show

[@MultiKagemusha]

I heard Shout Factory is releasing WKRP: The Complete Series (hopefully with the original music) in September for whopping $130. The price sounds high, but lets hope they include all the original music, as the First Season (currently the only season on DVD at present) has its music changed.

[@thomash.schwed3662]

They were able to get only eighty-five per cent of the original music. However, that’s still much better than some of the other releases over the years and definitely a lot better than the syndication package.

[@jasonlarson9272]

Absolutely my favorite series of all time. I have loved it since i was a kid and i think as i age i enjoy it more and more. I hate to sound like the old guy but they don't make them like this anymore.

[@joshowenby6408]

RIP Frank Bonner 1942-2021

[@kimberlyharris7316]

Johnny fever was crazy funny.

[@johnponsonby2574]

Bailey has a nice caboose!

[@liquidgee13]

Arthur, I'm over 30 ... I might be over 40, I'd have to check!

[@bonnieriffle8371]

Lol!😆😆😆

[@vickiebryant3410]

Does anyone know how old she really is was? 📅

[@jamesstuart3346]

Now that's how you write a TV show

[@lauriedavis400]

🤦🏼‍♀️OMGOSH Jenifer’s flying instructions to Mr Carlson ... 💬🤷‍♀️💬 “Ask the stewardess *where is this plane ✈️ going?”* BUAHAHAA!! 🤣

[@bosscar302]

It's great that the correct songs play in this video. Unlike the DVD. Too bad they couldn't acquire the rights to the songs.

[@Buisness1]

Wow! I'd forgotten this show. It brings back memories of some very good and stable times in America. We thought times were bad until now. Now most of us wish for those back times. Job security. Highschool, college and family. Great music. Absent of rap. Siggggggh.

[@shawndamccormick278]

That last bit with venus and the boss man. Hilarious!

[@LastUnicorn52]

love this show, thanks

[@davidkimmel4216]

So wonderful program

[@flowertrue]

They just don't make them like this anymore

[@OtterloopB]

lrattie Guess that explains why they're always viewed as the bad guy in the media they control, right? Do you get enough oxygen to your brain being so pitifully close-minded?

[@inkadinkadoodle]

(it's just another troll...you know how it is)

[@jcdc1824]

+Irattie Or is it "JewSA"?

[@liquidgee13]

I'm over 30. I might be over 40 I'd have to check ...

[@juresichj]

My mom was 29 and holding. I don't think she ever owned up to 30, even when she was 80.

[@susanfaulkner2304]

"Excuse me Les, my wife is pregnant".😂

[@thomash.schwed3662]

And, after getting the news confirmed, Les proceeds to do what any reporter would do-tell everyone he sees.

[@dailyrider2975]

Venus and that last song had me crying. 🤣

[@gqjohnny]

at 24:00 you can see Venus holding the album cover, "Gigi". "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" was the original tune.

[@rwffolkes3039]

I took an acting class given by Gordon Jump. Great guy. Really impressed later casting directors.

[@AllenJeremy]

They should have had Mimsie wearing headphones on the MTM logo at the end.

[@bigmoney66b]

ROTFLMAO !!!! @ 3:20 !!! Priceless......... :-))) I really miss those shows back then, they were original and actually funny, nothing like the fucking garbage on TV today. I miss old times. :D

[@dawnheistand912]

and the language they used was good too not like the bad word you used here like the word F ! grow up and learn how to use good language

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I like The Big Bang Theory. Very intelligent comedy. I admire that.

[@reethkitchards]

So good! They just don't make them like they use to. Such a great time to be 12 years old. My favorite show back then. Made me go out and become a part of the music industry as an adult. Thanks for the kick in ass WKRP.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Another great theme song!

[@johntuttle3245]

Kathy Florcruz 70s tv was exceptional