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WKRP In Cincinnati! Trivia Quiz

'WKRP In Cincinnati' aired on CBS from September 1978 to April 1982. 90 episodes were produced. You may find this quiz very easy or very difficult, depending on how often you've seen the re-runs! Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by theoriginalWB. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
theoriginalWB

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,283

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
6252

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (14/20), Guest 107 (14/20), Guest 73 (14/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. What was the name of the building where the radio station was located? Hint

The Clem Building

The Phlegm Building

The Flimm Building

The Fram Building

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Question 2 of 20

2. What city was program director Andy Travis from? Hint

Austin, Texas

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Pueblo, Colorado

Tempe, Arizona

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was Johnny Fever's daughter's name? Hint

Laurie

Annie

Shelley

Lorraine

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Question 4 of 20

4. Which musician played T.J. Watson, Jennifer Marlowe's old hometown flame? Hint

Jerry Reed

Kris Kristofferson

Hoyt Axton

John Denver

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which three WKRP employees got on board to sing a catchy jingle for Ferryman Funeral Homes? Hint

Jennifer, Bailey and Les

Johnny, Bailey and Les

Venus, Bailey and Andy

Herb, Les and Carlson

6. In episode no. 50, 'Hotel Oceanview,' Carlson, Andy and Herb traveled to Dayton in an attempt to win the Vicky Von Vickey jeans account. What notorious character did Carlson think the group was being pursued by? Hint

The Dayton Strangler

The Dayton Poisoner

The Dayton Stalker

The Dayton Slasher

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Question 7 of 20

7. In the first part of 'Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide,' it is revealed that Venus Flytrap was once the star of a children's television show. What was his character's name on the show? Hint

Eric the Clown

Sailor Ned

Uncle Ned

Fireman Ned

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Question 8 of 20

8. What was the name of the rock band that wreaked havoc at the station by trashing a hotel room and throwing concert promoter Steve Peavey out of a moving car? Hint

Lowest of the Low

The Wretched

Devil's Advocate

Scum of The Earth

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Question 9 of 20

9. In 'Ask Jennifer,' Herb came up with an idea for a 'Dear Abby'-type call-in show. After 169 days, Herb finally found the 'perfect' host: unstable wreck Arlene Allen, who passed out while on the air. Jennifer stepped in at the last minute and became a hit. Tough one: What was the title of the book Arlene authored? Hint

'Will There Ever Be A Rainbow?'

'Women Good, Men Bad'

'You Be You and I'll Be Me'

'Reach For The Sky'

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Question 10 of 20

10. After the station's format was changed to rock n' roll, which business establishment advertised on WKRP the longest? Hint

Shady Hills Rest Home

Bo Peep Safety Shoes

Rolling Thunder European Regularity Tonic

Red Wigglers

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Question 11 of 20

11. Which of these tunes played when Jennifer's doorbell rang? Hint

'That Old Black Magic'

'Fly Me To The Moon'

'Witchcraft'

'It Was A Very Good Year'

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Question 12 of 20

12. In his apartment, Johnny Fever had a photograph of himself taken with which musician? Hint

Mick Jagger

Jim Morrison

Elvis Presley

Jerry Lee Lewis

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Question 13 of 20

13. What broadcasting award did Les Nessman win five times? Hint

The Silver Sow award

The Bronze Pumpkin award

The Copper Cob award

The Buckeye Newshawk award

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Question 14 of 20

14. Tough one - in the first episode, what was the first song Johnny Fever played on the air when he changed the station's format to rock n' roll? Hint

'Black Dog,' by Led Zeppelin

'Queen of the Forest,' by Ted Nugent

'Won't Get Fooled Again,' by The Who

'Smoke on the Water,' by Deep Purple

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Question 15 of 20

15. There was a sticker on the front of Bailey Quarters's desk. What was it in the shape of? Hint

Smiley face

Peace symbol

Rainbow

Sun

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Question 16 of 20

16. As a hobby, what did Herb Tarlek collect? Hint

Velvet bullfighter paintings

Baseball cards

Salt and pepper shakers

Bottle caps

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Question 17 of 20

17. What song did Ivan Popasonaviski sing to Bailey in episode no. 39, 'The Americanization of Ivan'? Hint

'Song Sung Blue,' by Neil Diamond

'You Are So Beautiful,' by Joe Cocker

'Tiny Dancer,' by Elton John

'I Got You Babe,' by Sonny and Cher

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Question 18 of 20

18. What was the name of Herb's daughter Bunny's pet frog? Hint

Freddie

Kermit

Greenpeace

Hopalong

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Question 19 of 20

19. What famous baseball manager did Carlson hire to host a live sports interview show? Hint

Tommy Lasorda

Yogi Berra

Sparky Anderson

George Steinbrenner

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Question 20 of 20

20. What was Les Nessman's dog's name? Hint

Phil

Max

Sam

Pete

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the building where the radio station was located?

Answer: The Flimm Building

Bailey Quarters lobbies to have the Flimm building declared a Cincinnati landmark in the episode 'I Am Woman,' aired 21 Feb 1981.

2. What city was program director Andy Travis from?

Answer: Santa Fe, New Mexico

3. What was Johnny Fever's daughter's name?

Answer: Laurie

Johnny's daughter Laurie showed up with her dopey boyfriend Justin in 'The Doctor's Daughter,' aired 18 Feb 1980.

4. Which musician played T.J. Watson, Jennifer Marlowe's old hometown flame?

Answer: Hoyt Axton

Axton sang his hits 'Della and the Dealer' and 'Jealous Man' in this episode in which Jennifer and Johnny pretend to be married, entitled 'I Do, I Do...For Now.'

5. Which three WKRP employees got on board to sing a catchy jingle for Ferryman Funeral Homes?

Answer: Jennifer, Bailey and Les

Carlson and the gang were thrilled with the initial {$600} a day in advertising revenue as a result of Randall Ferryman's plans for a hip, upbeat ad campaign. He eventually decides the spots are in bad taste and cancels the account, regretfully turning down Ferryman's {$18,000} advance on the contract (episode no. 20, 'A Commercial Break').

Answer: The Dayton Poisoner

Dr. Joyce Brothers played Vicky Von Vickey, Andy had trouble with his slide projector and Herb shared an intimate moment with a transsexual in this episode, aired 29 Nov 1980.

7. In the first part of 'Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide,' it is revealed that Venus Flytrap was once the star of a children's television show. What was his character's name on the show?

Answer: Sailor Ned

8. What was the name of the rock band that wreaked havoc at the station by trashing a hotel room and throwing concert promoter Steve Peavey out of a moving car?

Answer: Scum of The Earth

Noticing a banner in the station lobby which says 'Welcome Scum,' Les remarked, 'Isn't that an invitation for all the worst sorts of people to come in here?' From episode no. 4 ('Hoodlum Rock,' air date 9 Oct 1978).

Answer: 'You Be You and I'll Be Me'

After Jennifer's flip advice resulted in a woman being beaten by her husband, she became upset and called it quits. Johnny took over as host of the show.

10. After the station's format was changed to rock n' roll, which business establishment advertised on WKRP the longest?

Answer: Red Wigglers

Red Wigglers, "the cadillac of worms."

11. Which of these tunes played when Jennifer's doorbell rang?

Answer: 'Fly Me To The Moon'

We first heard the bell in episode 21, 'I Do, I Do...For Now.' Stage manager Buzz Sapien appeared at the end of this episode, as the man in the elevator.

12. In his apartment, Johnny Fever had a photograph of himself taken with which musician?

Answer: Mick Jagger

Also from the episode 'The Doctor's Daughter.' Laurie commented on the photo, and Johnny replied, 'it was taken a long time ago.'

13. What broadcasting award did Les Nessman win five times?

Answer: The Buckeye Newshawk award

Les's five Buckeyes could be seen hanging on the back (and only!) wall in his office.

14. Tough one - in the first episode, what was the first song Johnny Fever played on the air when he changed the station's format to rock n' roll?

Answer: 'Queen of the Forest,' by Ted Nugent

Andy also gave the o.k. for Johnny to say the word 'booger' on the air if he wanted. Johnny did.

15. There was a sticker on the front of Bailey Quarters's desk. What was it in the shape of?

Answer: Rainbow

In later episodes, an Equal Rights Amendment sticker could be seen affixed below the rainbow.

16. As a hobby, what did Herb Tarlek collect?

Answer: Salt and pepper shakers

In 'Herb's Dad,' Bert Parks played Herbert R. Tarlek Sr. It was revealed that Herb collected salt and pepper shakers that his dad used to bring him after coming home from sales trips.

17. What song did Ivan Popasonaviski sing to Bailey in episode no. 39, 'The Americanization of Ivan'?

Answer: 'Tiny Dancer,' by Elton John

Bailey remarked that Elton John must have toured Russia at some point. The song also played over the closing credits.

18. What was the name of Herb's daughter Bunny's pet frog?

Answer: Greenpeace

Herb accidentally painted Greenpeace pink in 'Frog Story,' aired 24 Jan 1981.

19. What famous baseball manager did Carlson hire to host a live sports interview show?

Answer: Sparky Anderson

The sponsor of Sparky's show was Sunlux Petroleum, 'makers of oil, gasoline, and a crude but very hearty wine.'

20. What was Les Nessman's dog's name?

Answer: Phil

In episode no. 35, 'Les's Groupie,' we learned that Les owned a vicious dog named Phil. This may have been the reason why Les always wore a bandage somewhere.

Source: Author theoriginalWB

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