Hessman really should of won an Emmy for every seasons that the show ran, can’t imagine anyone else playing Dr. Johnny Fever. He just had that it factor for playing the character. God rest your soul Howard Hessman, let an eagle fly you away to heaven… 🦅
Best show ever being that I was in the radio station business back in the day. His character was as real as it gets and then some. There's no one better that could have played that part better. He will be missed big time.
Those were the days. Mr. Hessman was a treasure that is missed. I was only 3 when WKRP began. I quite quickly became a fan and have bought the whole series so I can slip on back to the late 70's and early 80's for some great WKRP memories. RIP Dr. Johnny
This show was amazing and I loved all the characters but I got to admit that Johnny fever and Venus flytrap were the two that made this show go from good to amazing.
I liked the episode where tour groups that came into the city of Cincinnati somehow got mixed up and a bunch of Japanese business men came to WKRP by mistake. Big guy (Mr. Carlson) realized the mistake but took them anyway on a tour of the radio station. He came into the DJ booth and introduced the Japanese contingent to Dr. Johnny Fever. The group spoke no English and when Mr. Carlson said the word fever they all whipped face mask’s on. Dr. Fever asked Mr. Carlson how they were going to get them out of the booth and Mr. Carlson said he was stationed in the Pacific in WWII and knew a little Japanese and shouted a phrase at them and they all put their hands up like surrendering.
Remembering Howard Hesseman born on February 27, 1940. He was an American actor known for his television roles as burned-out disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hessman
So miss the days when there were actually DJs you could call in and talk to (70s) Now it's all computerized. I know. I worked at a radio station. No one live there except in the AM talk shows.
Is this the Sex Pistols! Guys trying upstage Dr. Johnny Fever? Howard Hessman was fabulous as Dr.Johnny Fever. Tim Reid was also loved as Venus Flytrap! He also did a show called Frank's Place in 1985. I remember watching his debut episode. All these years have gone by. But we always had a TV. I grew up watching TV and loving these characters and the actors were pretty good guys too!✝️
Having spent most of my life watching Flight of the Navigator, seeing this show really shocked me to the core. Howard Hessman played a very horrible and mean character in FOTN. And seeing him I'm this show is a very stark contrast to behold.
I always thought that the hotel trashing was kind of a tribute to the Eagles. And I remember how they covered the stampede in the auditorium for the who concert. It was a great show it was well written it was well acted and they did from time to time deal with a very important social issues of the day.
Hessman really should of won an Emmy for every seasons that the show ran, can’t imagine anyone else playing Dr. Johnny Fever. He just had that it factor for playing the character. God rest your soul Howard Hessman, let an eagle fly you away to heaven… 🦅
I totally agree Howard hedsman should have won a Emmy or something for this role as Johnny fever rip Jonny
Best show ever being that I was in the radio station business back in the day. His character was as real as it gets and then some. There's no one better that could have played that part better. He will be missed big time.
HAVE indeed but now he has all the applause & awards that he deserves
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Howard Hessmen will be dearly missed.
Those were the days. Mr. Hessman was a treasure that is missed. I was only 3 when WKRP began. I quite quickly became a fan and have bought the whole series so I can slip on back to the late 70's and early 80's for some great WKRP memories. RIP Dr. Johnny
So many Great highlights! Fever played the part so well! RIP Howard Hesseman
As an only child born in '70, pokin' around for what cool is, this show helped me a lot. It holds up like hell!
RIP Howard "Johnny Fever" Hesseman ( 1940-2022 ). He would have turned 82 on 27 February.
I love that PSA where the drunker Johnny gets the faster his reaction times.
Could not get a better song to re-introduce his timeslot. Clapton singing and Duane on slide guitar.....chills....
I married a radio DJ..from 30 years ago. Life is fun every day with him.
This show was amazing and I loved all the characters but I got to admit that Johnny fever and Venus flytrap were the two that made this show go from good to amazing.
My favorite show plus the inspiration for me to be a radio disc jockey
I liked the episode where tour groups that came into the city of Cincinnati somehow got mixed up and a bunch of Japanese business men came to WKRP by mistake. Big guy (Mr. Carlson) realized the mistake but took them anyway on a tour of the radio station. He came into the DJ booth and introduced the Japanese contingent to Dr. Johnny Fever. The group spoke no English and when Mr. Carlson said the word fever they all whipped face mask’s on. Dr. Fever asked Mr. Carlson how they were going to get them out of the booth and Mr. Carlson said he was stationed in the Pacific in WWII and knew a little Japanese and shouted a phrase at them and they all put their hands up like surrendering.
Great show and great times 🎉🎉😂😂
Hessman should have been a dj in real life. He was brilliant!
He was..
..a DJ, that is. And he was brilliant!
@@warplanner8852 wow thank you. Learn something new everyday.
@@dakotahstr He was one of the Original FM DJs at an indie staion in San Fransisco during the 60s.
Loved when he rocked turn up your radio fellow babys
Just woke up needed this so much thanks
He really made me laugh!!
Outstanding
"God must hate mobile homes, 'cause tornadoes always attack them first." -- one of my very favorite lines ever from any TV show.
Dr. Fever was The MF'ing man
Remembering Howard Hesseman born on February 27, 1940. He was an American actor known for his television roles as burned-out disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Hessman
I remember him from Police Academy 2
You can tell Bailey was digging Fever
RIP.......Johnny Fever
0:45 Since this aired I have been using this line, spoken just like that, for all manner of situations.
RIP, Mr Hessman. ❤️
Rich, lovely baritone voice Mr Hessman had.
4:52 That's the song from the beginning of _The Shawshank Redemption._ 😅
My favorite unrelated uncle!
So miss the days when there were actually DJs you could call in and talk to (70s) Now it's all computerized. I know. I worked at a radio station. No one live there except in the AM talk shows.
It's really to bad that we can't have good shows like this in today's world, cause nothing now even comes close...\m/...
9:30 - You can tell it's one of those music replacements when it's in stereo.
Van Morrison, "Caravan". It's got soul...RADIO!
RIP Howard. You'll be missed.
When they came in wearing suits and said "Were the Scum of the Earth", I thought WKRP was getting a visit from the FCC.
RIP Johnny…….
BOOGER!!!!!!!
Lol! BOOGER!! 👍
Hello fellow babies!
My hero. Go johnny fever
Is this the Sex Pistols! Guys trying upstage Dr. Johnny Fever? Howard Hessman was fabulous as Dr.Johnny Fever. Tim Reid was also loved as Venus Flytrap! He also did a show called Frank's Place in 1985. I remember watching his debut episode. All these years have gone by. But we always had a TV. I grew up watching TV and loving these characters and the actors were pretty good guys too!✝️
Is Bailey wearing a Freddie Mercury shirt at 12:09 ?
Great show great people with real problems but I was always in love with Bailey but funny as hell and great humor and lots of laughs
Man I wish WKRP was available with the original music. Does anyone know what Johnny said when they dropped the audio out?
He was singing Caravan by Van Morrison
I think it was "jive-ass"!
A VM song I recognized was Into The Mystic from Moondance. A masterpiece album, 1970 was a fine year for music.
Michael Des Barres!
This was a genius show.
Anyone out there with accurate lip reading skills...do tell us what Fever said at 2:33.
“S#!t Face”
Id like to know as well.
the Hoyt Axton Episode was great
I loved Wrkp❤️
My favourite show on telly from back in the day…………❤😊
Hello we are the scum of the Earth😂😂😂
I couldn't think of what show that he was in that wasn't great
You're not drunk until you see a giant pig painting your lobby 😂🤣
11:59
and! yes.tyx grat
Having spent most of my life watching Flight of the Navigator, seeing this show really shocked me to the core. Howard Hessman played a very horrible and mean character in FOTN. And seeing him I'm this show is a very stark contrast to behold.
The Cadillac of worms.
Dr Johnnie fever Keith moon with out the drums absolutely a gifted actor he's greatly missed
I always thought that the hotel trashing was kind of a tribute to the Eagles. And I remember how they covered the stampede in the auditorium for the who concert. It was a great show it was well written it was well acted and they did from time to time deal with a very important social issues of the day.
Red Wigglers! The Cadillac of worms.
Booger!
Get actor
🥤
I just noticed that Carlson's son was I believe Malachi from children of the corn
According to IMDB, Sparky Marcus played Arthur Carlson's son on WKRP and Courtney Gains played Malachai on Children of the Corn.