FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

'WKRP' Too Trivia Quiz

All about one of the greatest shows of the decade!

A multiple-choice quiz by Amatullah. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Amatullah

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,737

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
18 / 25

Plays
1684

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 91 (20/25), Koz13 (20/25), Guest 71 (19/25).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. What was Mr. Carlson obsessed with? Hint

billiards

money

motorcycles

fishing

NEXT>

Question 2 of 25

2. What real life tragedy did the show deal with? Hint

prostrate cancer

fans trampled to death at concert

Jim Croce's death

Bob Crane's death

NEXT>

Question 3 of 25

3. What is Cincinnati's baseball team called? Hint

Reds

Tigers

Bengals

Black Sox

NEXT>

Question 4 of 25

4. 'Town to town up and down the dial. Maybe you and me were never meant to be. Just maybe think of me once in awhile...' Hint

At WKRP

I'm at WKRP in Cincinnati

When you turn the dial

At WKRP on the dial

NEXT>

Question 5 of 25

5. Why was an on air grooving ad for a funeral home cancelled? Hint

a listener complained

Mr. Carlson felt it was in bad taste

the funeral director hated it

NEXT>

Question 6 of 25

6. What job did Gordon Jump land after the show ended? Hint

none, he died of a heart attack immediately

co-host of Real People

lonely Maytag repairman

porn producer

NEXT>

Question 7 of 25

7. The station makes a mistake and offers a contest with a huge prize. What happens? Hint

the money is stolen

give the winner Herb's car

they make a contest so hard no one wins

they give the prize to an imposter

NEXT>

Question 8 of 25

8. What clothing is Herb most likely to wear? Hint

suspenders

Izzod shirt

white belt

bow tie

NEXT>

Question 9 of 25

9. What did Johnny Fever get in trouble for at WKRP? Hint

sexually harrassing Jennifer

cussing Les out on the air

not showing up for work

telling listeners to dump their garbage at city hall

NEXT>

Question 10 of 25

10. What award is Les proud of? Hint

Silver Sow

News Eagle

Pulitzer

Eagle Scout

NEXT>

Question 11 of 25

11. Who put tape on the floor where the walls to his office would one day be and made everyone knock on the imaginary door? Hint

Venus

Andy

Les

Herb

NEXT>

Question 12 of 25

12. Which actor went on to co-star on the tv show One Day At a Time? Hint

Frank Bonner

Loni Anderson

Howard Hessman

Tim Reid

NEXT>

Question 13 of 25

13. What did God tell Johnny to do? Hint

become a golf pro

burn the WKRP carp costume

punch Herb

say 'booger' on the air

NEXT>

Question 14 of 25

14. Mr. Carlson's son wanted to be a member of what? Hint

Nazi Party

Boy Scouts

Communist Party

KISS fan club

NEXT>

Question 15 of 25

15. What was Herb's catch phrase? Hint

Groovy

Absolutely not

Way to go

Okay, fine

NEXT>

Question 16 of 25

16. How did Venus address the listeners? Hint

My children

My fans

Groovy babies

Adoring public

NEXT>

Question 17 of 25

17. What was Mr. Carlson's wife's name? Hint

Lolita

Beverly

Carmen

NEXT>

Question 18 of 25

18. What does it say on the statue in the show's opening? Hint

Freedom Forever

nothing

Let Justice Reign

To the People of Cincinnati

NEXT>

Question 19 of 25

19. Who played Bailey? Hint

Ellen Hampton

Loni Anderson

Jan Smithers

Lisa Kudrow

NEXT>

Question 20 of 25

20. What is Johnny Fever's real name? Hint

John Caramello

Jonathan Huckey

Otis John

John Caravello

NEXT>

Question 21 of 25

21. Who was not at the hospital when Mrs. Carlson gave birth? Hint

all were there

Herb

Les

Andy

NEXT>

Question 22 of 25

22. Who got lost at the hospital and philosophized about the big party waiting after death with an elderly patient (and played with the oxygen mask)? Hint

Venus

Herb

Les

Johnny

NEXT>

Question 23 of 25

23. In the WKRP version of 'A Christmas Carol' who was ghost of Christmas future? Hint

Jennifer

Johnny

Bailey

Herb

NEXT>

Question 24 of 25

24. What were the names of Herb's kids? Hint

Bonnie and Harry

Betty and Barney

Bonnie and Clyde

Herbie and Bunny

NEXT>

Question 25 of 25

25. Who replaced Herb when he had to serve jury duty? Hint

Venus

Mr. Carlson

Andy

Les

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 12 2024 : Guest 91: 20/25
Apr 03 2024 : Koz13: 20/25
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 71: 19/25
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 74: 20/25
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 75: 25/25
Mar 24 2024 : tluvgrandpa: 24/25
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 75: 22/25
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 174: 22/25
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 174: 14/25

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Mr. Carlson obsessed with?

Answer: fishing

2. What real life tragedy did the show deal with?

Answer: fans trampled to death at concert

3. What is Cincinnati's baseball team called?

Answer: Reds

4. 'Town to town up and down the dial. Maybe you and me were never meant to be. Just maybe think of me once in awhile...'

Answer: I'm at WKRP in Cincinnati

5. Why was an on air grooving ad for a funeral home cancelled?

Answer: Mr. Carlson felt it was in bad taste

6. What job did Gordon Jump land after the show ended?

Answer: lonely Maytag repairman

7. The station makes a mistake and offers a contest with a huge prize. What happens?

Answer: they give the prize to an imposter

8. What clothing is Herb most likely to wear?

Answer: white belt

9. What did Johnny Fever get in trouble for at WKRP?

Answer: telling listeners to dump their garbage at city hall

10. What award is Les proud of?

Answer: Silver Sow

11. Who put tape on the floor where the walls to his office would one day be and made everyone knock on the imaginary door?

Answer: Les

12. Which actor went on to co-star on the tv show One Day At a Time?

Answer: Howard Hessman

13. What did God tell Johnny to do?

Answer: become a golf pro

14. Mr. Carlson's son wanted to be a member of what?

Answer: Nazi Party

15. What was Herb's catch phrase?

Answer: Okay, fine

16. How did Venus address the listeners?

Answer: My children

17. What was Mr. Carlson's wife's name?

Answer: Carmen

18. What does it say on the statue in the show's opening?

Answer: To the People of Cincinnati

19. Who played Bailey?

Answer: Jan Smithers

20. What is Johnny Fever's real name?

Answer: John Caravello

21. Who was not at the hospital when Mrs. Carlson gave birth?

Answer: all were there

Now the question is, 'Who was running the station'?

22. Who got lost at the hospital and philosophized about the big party waiting after death with an elderly patient (and played with the oxygen mask)?

Answer: Johnny

23. In the WKRP version of 'A Christmas Carol' who was ghost of Christmas future?

Answer: Johnny

24. What were the names of Herb's kids?

Answer: Herbie and Bunny

25. Who replaced Herb when he had to serve jury duty?

Answer: Andy

Andy replaced Herb and Venus filled Andy's spot as Herb drug out the deliberations of the jury.

Source: Author Amatullah

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ladymacb29 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.