Did the Call Letters "WJM" Stand For Anything on 'The Mary Tyler More Show?' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-11-2010, 06:40 PM

I ask because I know on Frasier, KCAL the callletters of Frasier's fictional radio station stood for the Executive producers that worked on the show. Did WJM stand for anything on 'TMTMS?'

Kristen · 09-11-2010, 06:54 PM

Well, on the show it was mentioned that the station was owned (at least originally) by Wild Jack Monroe, but I don't think the producers had any reason for choosing the letters in real life. Hope that helps!

- Kristen

Brian Damage · 10-10-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristen

Well, on the show it was mentioned that the station was owned (at least originally) by Wild Jack Monroe, but I don't think the producers had any reason for choosing the letters in real life. Hope that helps!

- Kristen

It does actually, thank you as always Kristen!

catlover79 · 10-10-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

It does actually, thank you as always Kristen!

Hey, Kristen is the go-to gal for TMTMS info.

old grouch · 10-10-2010, 09:08 PM

I always thought that the letters 'WJM' were supposed to be a parody of the real life Chicago station 'WGN'.

ClassicTVGal · 10-10-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristen

Well, on the show it was mentioned that the station was owned (at least originally) by Wild Jack Monroe, but I don't think the producers had any reason for choosing the letters in real life. Hope that helps!

- Kristen

I meant to reply to this earlier... that's a wonderful answer!

I think it would be cool if that was really it.

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old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	I always thought that the letters 'WJM' were supposed to be a parody of the real life Chicago station 'WGN'.