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WKRP in Cincinnati
S4.E6
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Who's on First?

  • Episode aired Nov 11, 1981
  • TV-PG
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Howard Hesseman, Dennis Lipscomb, and Gary Sandy in WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)
Comedy

With Herb in the hospital, Mr. Carlson must fill in for him in order to negotiate a contract. But if Mr. Carlson is Herb, who is Mr. Carlson? In the meantime, Johnny avoids settling a poker ... Read allWith Herb in the hospital, Mr. Carlson must fill in for him in order to negotiate a contract. But if Mr. Carlson is Herb, who is Mr. Carlson? In the meantime, Johnny avoids settling a poker debt.With Herb in the hospital, Mr. Carlson must fill in for him in order to negotiate a contract. But if Mr. Carlson is Herb, who is Mr. Carlson? In the meantime, Johnny avoids settling a poker debt.

  • Director
    • Dan Guntzelman
  • Writers
    • Dan Guntzelman
    • Lissa Levin
    • Steve Marshall
  • Stars
    • Gary Sandy
    • Gordon Jump
    • Loni Anderson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    144
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dan Guntzelman
    • Writers
      • Dan Guntzelman
      • Lissa Levin
      • Steve Marshall
    • Stars
      • Gary Sandy
      • Gordon Jump
      • Loni Anderson
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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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
    Frank Bonner
    Frank Bonner
    • Herb Tarlek
    Jan Smithers
    Jan Smithers
    • Bailey Quarters
    Tim Reid
    Tim Reid
    • Venus Flytrap
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Dr. Johnny Fever
    Dennis Lipscomb
    Dennis Lipscomb
    • Pat Perillo
    Mickey Morton
    Mickey Morton
    • Dave
    E.A. Sirianni
    • Howard Liske
    • (as E. A. Sirianni)
    Bonnie Urseth
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Dan Guntzelman
    • Writers
      • Dan Guntzelman
      • Lissa Levin
      • Steve Marshall
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    • Trivia
      The title is based on the Who's on First? comedy routine made famous by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The basis of the sketch is that Lou Costello does not understand that name of the first baseman is Who. What is on second and I Don't Know is on third.
    • Goofs
      When Johnny hits on Mr. Carlson for a loan he says he's now making more money than he's ever made before, but in Pilot: Part 1 (1978) he said he pulled down $100,000 while in LA.
    • Quotes

      Herb Tarlek: [nurse tries to feed him] No. No. Not one bite until I see Mr. Carlson.

      Nurse: You know what will happen if you don't eat?

      Herb Tarlek: What?

      Nurse: You'll die!

    • Connections
      References The Naughty Nineties (1945)
    • Soundtracks
      WKRP In Cincinnati Main Theme
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Tom Wells

      Lyrics by Hugh Wilson

      Performed by Steve Carlisle

      [Series main theme song played during the opening title card and credits]

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 1981 (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
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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