Johnny Fever has passed at 81.

[Chubbs103]

I'll always remember 2 episodes from WKRP.

The turkey drop, and the infamous Who concert.

RIP Dr. Fever.

Those and the invasion of the Godless, communist...tornadoes.

And, yes, definitely Bailey.

 

[kmyers]

"As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly." I did too.

The surviving turkeys did fine, they regrouped and began to counterattack. LOL

 

[Golddollar]

Definitely Bailey.

What, no mention of Jennifer Marlow, the world's highest paid receptionist?

 

[Golddollar]

My buddies and I were running a small FM rock/pop/Top 40 station at the time. Can't truly appreciate WKRP unless you've worked in radio.

I did work in radio in my misspent youth, and like Johnny Fever I used to get grief for only wanting to play oldies.

 

[walkin jack]

We lost a really this time. Rip Howard, you will be missed!

 

[kmyers]

What, no mention of Jennifer Marlow, the world's highest paid receptionist?

I like both, but Bailey was more the type I would hang out with grabbing a burger and shooting pool while swilling some beers.

 

[Beemerguy53]

He also did quite well as one of the Freedom School teachers in Billy Jack especially in the staged park robbery scene.

The Committee Park Robbery Scene (in 1080p HD) Billy Jack Classic Clips - YouTube

What's in the briefcase?

Yogurt.

That was my first memory of him...thanks for posting this.

 

[Beemerguy53]

I was unaware of this show, but here's the turkey drop scene off Youtube: WKRP Turkey Drop - YouTube

Bar none, THE single funniest scene in all of sitcom history!

 

[CH4]

Jan Smithers was way under rated.

Definitely!
She was the Maryann of WKRP.
RIP Dr Johnny Fever

 

[sheepdawg]

My favorite Johnny Fever memory was one where a cop is trying to prove alcohol dulls the senses in an anti drunk driving promo and to prove a point tries to show the radio audience using Johnny. If anything the more he drank the sharper he got and the cop is dumbfounded.

 

[Kevin J.]

Then the cop thought it was a rigged setup so started drink shots with him. No more needs to be said.��. Great episode.

 

[JohnRippert]

The drunk reaction time episode. Also the Pink Floyd Animals episode. So long Howard. Thanks for the memories.

 

[robvious]

RIP Doctor Johnny Fever...
he was also in the movie Spinal Tap... a nice rock & roll tie in..
and yes Turkey Drop is played as a holiday tradition at our house along with Alices Restaurant

 

[old bear]

The Good Doctor Fever has left the house. RIP Dr.