Would You Consider 'WKRP' A True Sitcom Classic OR Just A Former Hit Show? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-04-2010, 09:26 PM

Do you think 'WKRP in Cincinnati' is a classic sitcom or just a former hit show of the late 70's & early 80's that is remembered fondly by its fans?

Dr. Thong · 12-04-2010, 09:31 PM

Classic. It was one of those great shows from the greatest sitcom era ever, IMO...the seventies. Well acted, well written, well everything!!

Marvo301 · 12-04-2010, 10:40 PM

Well I certainly do remember this show fondly. But I would call it a classic. This show could go from the outright farce of "Turkeys Away" to the drama of "Who is Gordon Sims?" and do it all with aplomb. This was a well written show with interesting and humorous characters played by talented actors and actresses. And that adds up to classic.

catlover79 · 12-06-2010, 03:08 AM

CLASSIC!!!!!!!!

MickeyMac · 12-06-2010, 11:37 AM

A classic for sure, especially considering what else was on during that time.

catlover79 · 12-06-2010, 11:45 AM

WKRP had some of the best actors, writers and directors in the business at that time. CBS treated the show like crap - moving it all over their schedule. I guess it wasn't until the show hit syndication that it became a real cult classic.

cocytus · 12-06-2010, 12:33 PM

Classic show.
Extremely strong writing,excellent characterizations, well-acted by a great cast. It even had a good music.
This underrated (at the time) show is a must for anybody making a list of Top Ten sitcoms.

Heidi Dawn · 12-23-2010, 01:28 PM

It's a classic for me! I just wish that they would release the remaining episodes on DVD (I can live with the music changes).

dlemond · 01-05-2011, 05:22 PM

It is a classic.

Well written, great characters, very funny and smart.
Great ensemble acting as well.

When I first searched for episodes of the series back in 2001 I thought I might be disappointed- with pleasant memories prevailing over the actual quality.

But it was exactly the opposite. My memories didn't even do the show justice. I was incredibly happy to get to watch the whole series again.
It's my alltime favorite sitcom.

Now if it was just on DVD-complete and unedited.

Miss Lisa · 02-23-2011, 11:36 PM

Classic. I just wish that a few tv networks would view it as a classic and show it once in a while.

Yooch · 02-24-2011, 02:56 AM

In my opinion, a definite classic.

catlover79 · 02-24-2011, 03:14 AM

I couldn't have said it better myself!!

MickeyMac · 02-24-2011, 12:39 PM

Only thing that doomed this show, were the network idiots.

catlover79 · 02-24-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMac

Only thing that doomed this show, were the network idiots.

Or as Jay Leno once said, "the TV nitwit executives".

Marvo301 · 02-24-2011, 03:41 PM

The fact that were still talking about this show (and in such positive terms) almost 30 years after it ended it's original run indicates to me that it is definitely a classic!

12-04-2010, 09:26 PM	#1
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12-04-2010, 09:31 PM	#2
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Classic. It was one of those great shows from the greatest sitcom era ever, IMO...the seventies. Well acted, well written, well everything!!
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12-04-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Well I certainly do remember this show fondly. But I would call it a classic. This show could go from the outright farce of "Turkeys Away" to the drama of "Who is Gordon Sims?" and do it all with aplomb. This was a well written show with interesting and humorous characters played by talented actors and actresses. And that adds up to classic.
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12-06-2010, 03:08 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	CLASSIC!!!!!!!!
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12-23-2010, 01:28 PM	#8
Heidi Dawn Muppets Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 883	It's a classic for me! I just wish that they would release the remaining episodes on DVD (I can live with the music changes).
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12-06-2010, 11:37 AM	#5
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	A classic for sure, especially considering what else was on during that time.

12-06-2010, 11:45 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	WKRP had some of the best actors, writers and directors in the business at that time. CBS treated the show like crap - moving it all over their schedule. I guess it wasn't until the show hit syndication that it became a real cult classic.

12-06-2010, 12:33 PM	#7
cocytus Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 15, 2010 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 781	Classic show. Extremely strong writing,excellent characterizations, well-acted by a great cast. It even had a good music. This underrated (at the time) show is a must for anybody making a list of Top Ten sitcoms.

01-05-2011, 05:22 PM	#9
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	It is a classic. Well written, great characters, very funny and smart. Great ensemble acting as well. When I first searched for episodes of the series back in 2001 I thought I might be disappointed- with pleasant memories prevailing over the actual quality. But it was exactly the opposite. My memories didn't even do the show justice. I was incredibly happy to get to watch the whole series again. It's my alltime favorite sitcom. Now if it was just on DVD-complete and unedited.

02-23-2011, 11:36 PM	#10
Miss Lisa Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: My very own Green Acres Posts: 1,113	Classic. I just wish that a few tv networks would view it as a classic and show it once in a while.
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02-24-2011, 02:56 AM	#11
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	In my opinion, a definite classic.
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02-24-2011, 03:14 AM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I couldn't have said it better myself!!

02-24-2011, 12:39 PM	#13
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	Only thing that doomed this show, were the network idiots.

02-24-2011, 03:41 PM	#15
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	The fact that were still talking about this show (and in such positive terms) almost 30 years after it ended it's original run indicates to me that it is definitely a classic!