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WKRP in Cincinnati
S2.E1
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For Love or Money: Part 1

  • Episode aired Sep 17, 1979
  • TV-PG
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Howard Hesseman and Julie Payne in WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)
Comedy

After thinking about doing so for quite some time, Bailey finally has the nerve to ask Johnny out on a date. While Johnny knows that the outing will just be the two of them, he considers it ... Read allAfter thinking about doing so for quite some time, Bailey finally has the nerve to ask Johnny out on a date. While Johnny knows that the outing will just be the two of them, he considers it something quite different than Bailey. Their date may end up taking a back seat in Johnny'... Read allAfter thinking about doing so for quite some time, Bailey finally has the nerve to ask Johnny out on a date. While Johnny knows that the outing will just be the two of them, he considers it something quite different than Bailey. Their date may end up taking a back seat in Johnny's life when he receives a telephone call from new ageist Buffy Denver, with who he had a t... Read all

  • Director
    • Will Mackenzie
  • Writers
    • Mary Maguire
    • Dan Guntzelman
    • Steve Marshall
  • Stars
    • Gary Sandy
    • Gordon Jump
    • Loni Anderson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    162
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Will Mackenzie
    • Writers
      • Mary Maguire
      • Dan Guntzelman
      • Steve Marshall
    • Stars
      • Gary Sandy
      • Gordon Jump
      • Loni Anderson
    • 3User reviews
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    Gary Sandy
    Gary Sandy
    • Andy Travis
    Gordon Jump
    Gordon Jump
    • Arthur Carlson
    Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson
    • Jennifer Marlowe
    Richard Sanders
    Richard Sanders
    • Les Nessman
    Tim Reid
    Tim Reid
    • Venus Flytrap
    Frank Bonner
    Frank Bonner
    • Herb Tarlek
    Jan Smithers
    Jan Smithers
    • Bailey Quarters
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Dr. Johnny Fever
    Julie Payne
    • Buffy Denver
    William Woodson
    • Announcer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Will Mackenzie
    • Writers
      • Mary Maguire
      • Dan Guntzelman
      • Steve Marshall
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    10sandcrab722

    Johnny Has Crab Puffs

    Bailey has personal growth. Jennifer's generous. Big guy can't find his lure.

    Johnny's old hippie friend is a monkey in the wrench works. Kerplewie boink. 1972.

    Sick duds on all the peeps. Stupendous like flaming cosmic tiger teeth. 18 stars.
    5yaornw

    Disappointing second season premiere

    On a show that is usually righteously funny this was a big disappointment. It just doesn't have the consistent laughs. I don't know why they chose this is the season opener but the third episode is definitely better than the first two-parter.
    8pmike-11312

    Great second-season premiere.

    On a show that is usually righteously funny, this 2-part episode displayed that in droves. Funny, with a serious plot regarding how people ignore, take-for-granted, and disregard those they care for.

    Laughs and a good story - can't beat it! Season 2 is off to a grand start. An excellent start to the second season.

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    • Trivia
      The final scene outside the DJ booth was taped without an audience. A canned laugh track fills the sequence where Bailey walks past the poster of a defaced Rod Stewart (presumably by Johnny).
    • Quotes

      Dr. Johnny Fever: [to Andy] I think I'll just take her over to my place, see...

      Herb Tarlek: [butting into Johnny and Andy's conversation] Mistake!

      Dr. Johnny Fever: Hi Herb.

      Herb Tarlek: You guys talking about a broad, right?

      Andy Travis: A broad?

      Herb Tarlek: Dawg, chick, skirt, bimbo.

      Andy Travis: [pointing at Herb in recognition] Oh!

      Herb Tarlek: Yeah, right. Look, John, do not take her to your place.

      Dr. Johnny Fever: Why not?

      Herb Tarlek: "Why not?" Number one, the joint's a dump! No offense.

      Dr. Johnny Fever: Certainly not.

      Herb Tarlek: And number two, take it from ol' Herbie, that if there is no show, there is no go. Comprendo?

      Andy Travis: [to Johnny] Now Herb here is an expert on women. He's even written some letters to Penthouse.

      Herb Tarlek: [shaking off what he believes is the compliment] A couple. A few. I don't think they sounded realistic enough. A bunch of teenage girls on roller skates attacked me one day and had their way with me. Happened!

      Andy Travis: Hey now, Herb. Why don't you give us your professional advice on women.

      Herb Tarlek: You really wanna know?

      Andy Travis: Sure. Why not.

      Herb Tarlek: Okay. First, you get yourself a plan. And what's the one thing that all plans just scream out?

      Jennifer Marlowe: [entering the room generally going about her own business] Hi guys.

      [while Andy and Johnny watch Jennifer, Herb sits silently enraptured by the aura that is Jennifer before she leaves the room]

      Herb Tarlek: [continuing without missing a beat] An objective! The one thing that all plans have to have: an objective. And when it comes to dating, we all know what that is.

      Dr. Johnny Fever: Friendship?

      Andy Travis: A pleasant evening?

      Herb Tarlek: [getting up and walking away] If you guys are gonna kid around with me...

      Andy Travis: We're sorry. Go ahead.

      Herb Tarlek: [turning back to face Andy and Johnny ultimately sitting back down next to Johnny] Okee. You take a woman to a nice place, N-I-C-E, and that says I like you, you're important to me, and by bringing you here you know I like nice things and that I have very high standards, and one of them is you. You joke, you kid around, and you hope that rare connection will happen when both of you instinctively know that the same river that flows past her door flows past yours. It's not... it's not a sexual thing, actually, but it is romantic... with all the excitement and sheer human fun that goes along with it. But the important thing is not just letting a woman know that you want her, but letting her know that she can have you in a very non-threatening, totally natural, loving way.

      Andy Travis: [totally enthralled as Herb walks back to his desk] Uh, uh, what else?

      Dr. Johnny Fever: Yeah, what then?

      Herb Tarlek: Come on now, you guys know.

      Dr. Johnny Fever, Andy Travis: No, no, what?

      Herb Tarlek: You get her drunk, stupid.

    • Alternate versions
      The first rock song in the episode when Bailey walks into the booth is "Bad Case of Loving You" by Robert Palmer. In the 90's redistribution package and DVD, it is replaced by a generic song (something about "I'll bring the blanket and the six pack of love"). Bailey's first line ("Uh, Johnny?") and Johnny's response ("Yes?") are dubbed over by voice impersonators. Also, at the beginning of act 2, during the establishing shot of Jennifer's apartment building, Venus's voice-over has been redubbed and the music replaced.
    • Connections
      References For Love or Money (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Bad Case of Loving You
      (uncredited)

      Written by Moon Martin

      Performed by Robert Palmer

      [Played in the opening scene when Bailey enters the seemingly empty booth]

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Company Four
      • MTM Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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