WKRP in Cincinnati vs. NewsRadio - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

icecream · 03-31-2016, 04:08 PM

These are two sitcoms that were set at a radio station. WKRP is an easy choice for me, while NewsRadio is an easy choice for Adamantium.

Adamantium · 03-31-2016, 04:15 PM

Besides being set in radio stations, they have something else in common. Disrespect from the network. NewsRadio was moved around the schedule nine times in four and a half seasons. WKRP was also moved around the schedule a lot.

And yes, NewsRadio is a VERY easy choice for me. It's my all-time favorite sitcom. I still remember watching the pilot on NBC back on March 21st, 1995. I knew back then this was a special show.

As for WKRP, I've never been a fan. I've watched it back when Nick at Nite aired it and it just didn't impress me. One of the few shows from the '70s that I have no intention of buying on DVD (though I'm glad it's available for the fans).

BigManMike · 03-31-2016, 04:21 PM

WKRP. Only saw NewsRadio once or twice and didn't really care for it that much. But I really enjoyed WKRP on Antenna TV back in 2012 on Sunday nights. I hope to get the DVD later this year.

70s show watcher · 03-31-2016, 06:00 PM

wkrp is one of my fave shows but no matter how hard i tried i just could never really get into newsradio

Svenfan1234 · 03-31-2016, 09:49 PM

WKRP. Never seen NewsRadio but I will buy the complete series soon

Adamantium · 03-31-2016, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

WKRP. Never seen NewsRadio but I will buy the complete series soon

I suggest you buy the old Sony releases for NewsRadio. Not only do they have a bunch of commentaries from the cast, writers, director and network president Warren Littlefield, but they are also cheap to buy. But the main reason I'm pushing for the Sony sets is because the Mill Creek set seems to be missing an episode. It's "The Injury", which was shot early in season two but NBC waited until the end of season three to broadcast it. It's listed as being on (I believe) disc 3 but it's nowhere to be found when you play the actual disc. Oddly enough the Sony sets has this episode twice. Once in season two (where it was made) and then again in season three (where it was aired).

bgva · 04-02-2016, 09:12 PM

Loved both shows, but WKRP wins here IMO.

Svenfan1234 · 04-02-2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

I suggest you buy the old Sony releases for NewsRadio. Not only do they have a bunch of commentaries from the cast, writers, director and network president Warren Littlefield, but they are also cheap to buy. But the main reason I'm pushing for the Sony sets is because the Mill Creek set seems to be missing an episode. It's "The Injury", which was shot early in season two but NBC waited until the end of season three to broadcast it. It's listed as being on (I believe) disc 3 but it's nowhere to be found when you play the actual disc. Oddly enough the Sony sets has this episode twice. Once in season two (where it was made) and then again in season three (where it was aired).

Oh thanks! I was thinking about buying the Mill Creek complete series but now I'm considering buying the Sony complete series set.

Svenfan1234 · 04-02-2016, 09:17 PM

^ Never mind. The Sony complete series is OOP so I guess I will buy the Mill Creek release for $19. Pretty dang good price!

Adamantium · 04-02-2016, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

^ Never mind. The Sony complete series is OOP so I guess I will buy the Mill Creek release for $19. Pretty dang good price!

On Amazon, the sets are really cheap. Seasons 1 & 2 is $6.99. Season three is $6.75 and season four is $6.99. Season five is $6.75. So that's $27.48 total.

Svenfan1234 · 04-03-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

On Amazon, the sets are really cheap. Seasons 1 & 2 is $6.99. Season three is $6.75 and season four is $6.99. Season five is $6.75. So that's $27.48 total.

Hmmm ... maybe. It's not an absolute favorite of mine so I think just buying a complete series will be fine by me. $27 (actually $28) isn't too bad for an entire series based on what I've spent before ... I'll let you guys know what I decide on!

Retro4Life · 04-03-2016, 02:12 PM

WKRP is one of my all-time favorites. Never really watched much of Newsradio; I didn't find the characters that likeable in my brief glimpses, but to be fair I should check it out further.

It's not going to beat WKRP, though.

AMackII · 07-06-2019, 04:37 AM

WKRP

mandyrenee · 07-06-2019, 07:17 PM

I like them both however, WKRP will always be my favorite.

KatieAnn · 07-07-2019, 10:03 AM

Two great shows.

I remember one of the actors of "Newsradio" - I think it was Dave Foley - mentioning "WKRP" in an interview and thinking it was so strange of him to compare his show to WKRP, and then I realized the connection, two shows about a radio station. I never once thought of "WKRP" when watching "Newsradio."

I think I love them both equally.

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03-31-2016, 04:08 PM	#1
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03-31-2016, 09:49 PM	#5
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03-31-2016, 04:15 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,838	Besides being set in radio stations, they have something else in common. Disrespect from the network. NewsRadio was moved around the schedule nine times in four and a half seasons. WKRP was also moved around the schedule a lot. And yes, NewsRadio is a VERY easy choice for me. It's my all-time favorite sitcom. I still remember watching the pilot on NBC back on March 21st, 1995. I knew back then this was a special show. As for WKRP, I've never been a fan. I've watched it back when Nick at Nite aired it and it just didn't impress me. One of the few shows from the '70s that I have no intention of buying on DVD (though I'm glad it's available for the fans).

03-31-2016, 04:21 PM	#3
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	WKRP. Only saw NewsRadio once or twice and didn't really care for it that much. But I really enjoyed WKRP on Antenna TV back in 2012 on Sunday nights. I hope to get the DVD later this year.

03-31-2016, 06:00 PM	#4
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	wkrp is one of my fave shows but no matter how hard i tried i just could never really get into newsradio

04-02-2016, 09:12 PM	#7
bgva Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 10, 2015 Location: VA Posts: 413	Loved both shows, but WKRP wins here IMO.

04-02-2016, 09:17 PM	#9
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	^ Never mind. The Sony complete series is OOP so I guess I will buy the Mill Creek release for $19. Pretty dang good price!

07-06-2019, 04:37 AM	#13
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,223	WKRP

07-06-2019, 07:17 PM	#14
mandyrenee Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 02, 2019 Posts: 194	I like them both however, WKRP will always be my favorite.

07-07-2019, 10:03 AM	#15
KatieAnn Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 15, 2011 Posts: 520	Two great shows. I remember one of the actors of "Newsradio" - I think it was Dave Foley - mentioning "WKRP" in an interview and thinking it was so strange of him to compare his show to WKRP, and then I realized the connection, two shows about a radio station. I never once thought of "WKRP" when watching "Newsradio." I think I love them both equally.