Episode
WKRP in Cincinnati: Venus Rising
Overview
Venus is offered a job as program director of WREQ radio, but is disillusioned when he discovers how the station is run and why they want to hire him. Meanwhile, Herb circulates a rumor that he, too, has received a job offer.
Details
- Series
- WKRP in Cincinnati
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 1980-03-10
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Venus Rising is Episode 23 in Season 2 of WKRP in Cincinnati. It aired on 1980-03-10. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 22: Filthy Pictures (2)
Mr. Carlson convinces Jennifer and Andy to pose in bathing suits for a ""Surf's Up in Cincinnati"" poster. After the photo session, the photographer secretly takes nude photos of Jennifer while she's changing.
Episode 24: Most Improved Station
Everyone starts bickering after the station loses a broadcasting award.
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Episode 17: The Americanization of Ivan
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Episode 16: Put Up or Shut Up
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Episode 15: Herb's Dad
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Episode 14: A Family Affair
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Episode 13: God Talks to Johnny
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