I Never Saw The Episode About The Concert Tragedy of 1979: How Was It? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-15-2011, 09:22 PM

I read somewhere that WKRP did an episode about the concert stampede involving 'The Who.' How was it? Any good? Was it very dramatic?

catlover79 · 01-15-2011, 10:12 PM

I've never seen it either, but from comments I've read from people online, it sounds like it was very respectful to the victims.

treky · 01-16-2011, 12:49 AM

it was. I remember, the first half (up to the first commercial break) was like a regular episode; and full of laughs. Then the second part was very dramatic and, like the above poster said; very respectful of the victims.

catlover79 · 01-16-2011, 12:59 AM

The episode HAD to be made. I mean, how can you have a show about a rock radio station in Cincinnati and NOT address the issue?

treky · 01-16-2011, 01:18 AM

yes; I agree. And that's what I remember Hugh Wilson saying in an interview at the time.

Marvo301 · 01-16-2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

The episode HAD to be made. I mean, how can you have a show about a rock radio station in Cinncinati and NOT address the issue?

As I recall the episode was dedicated to the memory of the 11 people killed in the tragedy at the Who concert.

Retro4Life · 01-16-2011, 04:40 AM

My memory of it is that it was sad, very respectful and wonderfully acted.

Dr. Thong · 01-16-2011, 11:10 AM

It was chilling. Very well done and respectful to the victims. They did not make light of the tragedy. That was such a sad event.

As a result, many venues did away with "festival" seating.

But it was a great show and if they'd release season two on DVD -- we could see it again.

catlover79 · 01-16-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

But it was a great show and if they'd release season two on DVD -- we could see it again.

Or for the first time, for some of us.

dlemond · 01-18-2011, 11:43 AM

You can watch it here.

http://zvbxrpl.blogspot.com/2008/05/...n-concert.html

Jamie used to post on the WKRP board way back when.

catlover79 · 01-18-2011, 02:42 PM

Thanks!!!!

shotzette · 01-18-2011, 09:30 PM

The episode was brilliantly done. It started out as business as usual with the whole staff talking about the concert and their plans to attend, but the ending was some of the best portrayals of restrained grief that I have ever seen. If anyone ever doubted that this show was brilliant, this one episode would have proved them wrong. The episode aired pretty quickly after the tragedy and I commend the producers for doing such a wonderful job in so short of a time.

dlemond · 01-18-2011, 11:02 PM

So, did anyone watch it on the link?

What do you think?

Marvo301 · 01-18-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dlemond

So, did anyone watch it on the link?

What do you think?

I tried to but only the first 18 seconds of the episode would play then it would stop.

dlemond · 01-18-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I tried to but only the first 18 seconds of the episode would play then it would stop.

Really? It's working for me right now.

01-15-2011, 09:22 PM	#1
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treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	it was. I remember, the first half (up to the first commercial break) was like a regular episode; and full of laughs. Then the second part was very dramatic and, like the above poster said; very respectful of the victims.
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01-16-2011, 12:59 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	The episode HAD to be made. I mean, how can you have a show about a rock radio station in Cincinnati and NOT address the issue?
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01-16-2011, 01:18 AM	#5
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	yes; I agree. And that's what I remember Hugh Wilson saying in an interview at the time.

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Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	It was chilling. Very well done and respectful to the victims. They did not make light of the tragedy. That was such a sad event. As a result, many venues did away with "festival" seating. But it was a great show and if they'd release season two on DVD -- we could see it again.
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01-18-2011, 11:43 AM	#10
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,752	You can watch it here. http://zvbxrpl.blogspot.com/2008/05/...n-concert.html Jamie used to post on the WKRP board way back when.

01-18-2011, 02:42 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Thanks!!!!

01-18-2011, 09:30 PM	#12
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	The episode was brilliantly done. It started out as business as usual with the whole staff talking about the concert and their plans to attend, but the ending was some of the best portrayals of restrained grief that I have ever seen. If anyone ever doubted that this show was brilliant, this one episode would have proved them wrong. The episode aired pretty quickly after the tragedy and I commend the producers for doing such a wonderful job in so short of a time.

01-18-2011, 11:02 PM	#13
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,752	So, did anyone watch it on the link? What do you think?