The staff of WKRP is tasked with creating a commercial for a lucrative advertising contract with a funeral home, to Mr. Carlson's growing discomfort.The staff of WKRP is tasked with creating a commercial for a lucrative advertising contract with a funeral home, to Mr. Carlson's growing discomfort.The staff of WKRP is tasked with creating a commercial for a lucrative advertising contract with a funeral home, to Mr. Carlson's growing discomfort.
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- TriviaWhen it was a new show, "WKRP" was famous for the inclusion of rock music. It is also infamous for having most of it changed in later airings. One of the songs that Johnny plays in this episode is "Heart of Glass" by Blondie. Its inclusion helped it become a US #1 hit. To thank the show's production team, Chrysalis Records (Blondie's label) sent them a framed gold LP of the album "Parallel Lines", which contains "Heart of Glass." It can be seen in the bullpen beginning in Season 2.
- Quotes
Venus Flytrap: [in a mock radio announcer's voice] We'll be right back to the music right after these important words about Death!
- Alternate versionsIn the 90's redistribution package, "Young Blood" by The Coasters is replaced. Johnny's announcement is redubbed from "That was The Coasters in a classic vein with Young Blood" to "That was The Youngbloods in a classic vein with Coasting".
- ConnectionsReferences Your Hit Parade (1950)
- SoundtracksWKRP 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]
Featured review
Ferryman!...Ferryman!
Admit it if you watched this show you just sang that title.
WKRP was a brilliant show and this is one of my favorite episodes. A short list with short titles would be, Turkeys, Scum of the Earth, Tornado, and this. Filmed late during the 1st season the show follows the acquisition of a new sponsor and the development of a commercial for the spots he is paying for. A lot of spots for a lot of money. Something that WKRP could use. The question is will what he wants be appropriate for the station and the audience. This is one of the episodes that shows the staff of the radio station starting to come together as a team. Watch for the auditions for the commercial. Watch for Bailey's and Jennifer's bits. Then all the different personalities of the station staff working together to put together a good product for the client. You also see a side of Mr. Carlson that is a bit different. And as they say there is where the plot complication comes in.
I can't say enough about this episode without giving away a spoiler so let me say these couple things. First is if you have ever listened radio in a market that is not in a major city, you have heard this commercial. And you will have to laugh. Second and maybe more important to the show is showing the team of WKRP coming together. It helps the show work. Lastly this is MTM Productions ensemble casting at it's best. You won't be disappointed.
If you have to ask why the Client is named Ferryman, this episode may not be for you,
One of the top episodes of a top sit-com.
WKRP was a brilliant show and this is one of my favorite episodes. A short list with short titles would be, Turkeys, Scum of the Earth, Tornado, and this. Filmed late during the 1st season the show follows the acquisition of a new sponsor and the development of a commercial for the spots he is paying for. A lot of spots for a lot of money. Something that WKRP could use. The question is will what he wants be appropriate for the station and the audience. This is one of the episodes that shows the staff of the radio station starting to come together as a team. Watch for the auditions for the commercial. Watch for Bailey's and Jennifer's bits. Then all the different personalities of the station staff working together to put together a good product for the client. You also see a side of Mr. Carlson that is a bit different. And as they say there is where the plot complication comes in.
I can't say enough about this episode without giving away a spoiler so let me say these couple things. First is if you have ever listened radio in a market that is not in a major city, you have heard this commercial. And you will have to laugh. Second and maybe more important to the show is showing the team of WKRP coming together. It helps the show work. Lastly this is MTM Productions ensemble casting at it's best. You won't be disappointed.
If you have to ask why the Client is named Ferryman, this episode may not be for you,
One of the top episodes of a top sit-com.
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- stufield
- Apr 23, 2018
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