WKRP in Cincinnati: Season 1

If you don't know where the epic line "As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!" came from, you should buy this season of the classic T.V. show. It might even help you know a Jeopardy question. In this day and age of streaming, it is becoming more difficult to find lasting versions of movies and tv. Get them while you can because they are fast doung away with DVD's and Blue Ray.

I have been a huge fan of "WKRP In Cincinnati" ever since I was a child, and yes, I have read the negative reviews about the dubbed-in music and what FOX might have done to improve things (I believe that the most missed musical selection was "Dogs" by Pink Floyd and I agree that a different route could have been done by simply editing some dogs barking in the background). There is no sense crying over spilled milk-if musical artists do not want there music on the DVD, c'est la vie.This, however, does not deter from the fact that this is, in my opinion at least, the most hysterical sitcom ever. On this DVD, immortal characters such as Les Nessman (two time winner of the Buckeye Newshawk Award and the coveted "Silver Sow" Award), Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson, and Herb Tarlek run amok in comedic ineptitude. Who can forget where they were when the immortal words were uttered by laid-back deejay Johnny Fever: "The Pinedale shopping mall has just been bombed with live turkeys"? Johnny Caravella upstages most every show, with his dry one-liners or simply by looking at you with his shaded sunglasses. Super groovy Venus Fly Trap always provides amusement as he is dressed like a nightmare pimp ("I have suits I can't even get parts for") and lugs a gong around with him wherever he goes. And then the three "normal" individuals in the line-up: Andy Travis; Jennifer Marlowe-a blonde bombshell receptionist who makes a ridiculous sum of money and sets Herb's tongue a-wagging as he promises he can get her a side of beef for a date; and Bailey Quarters, a journalism graduate who could use some serious assertive training (if she can't handle Herb, Les, and the "Big Guy" who can she handle?).No matter how amusing the station personnel is, some of the guest stars on the show are even more hysterical: Mama Carlson, owner of the station and the "Big Guy's" worst nightmare; Scum Of the Earth, a trio who gives even punk rock bands a bad name by physically attacking their audience; Bobby Boogie, the inept robber who holds up a live broadcast at Del's Stereo and Sound (where did the budget come from for Herb and Del's styrofoam-processed suits); Herb's wife, Lucille (played by the always funny Edie McClurg); a disturbingly hip funeral director who wishes to advertise to sell "pre-need" to young people; Hoyt Axton as a long lost love interest of Jennifer's; Mr. Carlson's son, a four-foot tall replica of General Patton; and, perhaps my two favorites, Officer Buddy Pliler (the man running the on -air drunk campaign that Johnny puts a serious monkey wrench into) and the absolutely awesome Reverend Little Ed Pembrooke and his Toe-to-Toe with Satan Church Of the Mighty Struggle (and don't forget his Merciful Sisters of Melody in the background).As with any sit-com, some of the styles and vocabulary are dated and sometimes WKRP tries hard to deliver a message (the horror of the Vietnam War and homosexuality) but on the whole it will always make you laugh, even with the dubbed-in sounds.

Very happy with the product and on-time delivery would do business with the seller again

Yeah we know some of the episodes have been edited and some of the music has been told due to expired licensing, but if you just want a quick fix of some WKRP This is a great quick way to do it

Love It Has the turkey drop episode on it

The Season 1 DVD of WKRP is great. The original music and scenes are all there.

I recently purchased this product; so recently, in fact, I have yet to receive the package. I gave it five stars, regardless of the music controversy, simply because it has finally been made available for purchase (something I had given up on ever happening).I consider myself a true fan of WKRP. I watched it in the '70s, during its original airing (at its best), and at every possible syndicated broadcast (its worst, which isn't necessarily bad), since then. It was my favorite show, then; and, to this day, my favorite sitcom of all time.Would I prefer the DVD releases be in their original uncut versions?Most certainly!Will I give up the opportunity to own them, simply because the music rights could not be obtained without outlandish costs?Not on your life!!!And, lets be fair here; the fault (if any) does not lay with the producers of this DVD, but with the greed of the music industry, at large. Most of these music snippets are 30 years old, and most not even in the top 100 (or 1000, for that matter), anymore. I would think that they could have given a "blanket" exception, for the release of this series. (Just my humble opinion, you understand.)In addition, I also agree with other reviews. This show was not centered around the snippets of period music. It was centered around the characters and situations, that resulted from a very talented collection of actors, writers and directors. It only so happened that the show was situated in a radio station, so music was a necessary part of the background. You could have taken the same characters and situations (with minor differences), placed them in a TV Studio, office building, or a dingy in the middle of the ocean, and they would have been just as hilarious. (Well..., maybe not a dingy, but you see what I mean.)"As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!" -- Arthur Carlson, WKRPArguably, one of the funniest lines in the history of situation comedy. And, guess what; it had absolutely nothing to do with radio or music.That's my opinion, for what it's worth. KEEP IT UP FOX! I'll buy all of the WKRP you can release.Thanks again, for the opportunity.

Brought back great laughter.

First broadcast in the late 1970's and into the early 80's this US sitcom about the staff of a local radio station (WKRP) in Cincinnati is a total triumph. This was character based comedy at its best. With Loni Anderson as the boss's sexy but intelligent PA, Howard Hesseman in a definitive performance as the wired Rock DJ and a host of other memorable characters (Gary Sandy, Tim Reid, Richard Sanders, Frank Bonner, Gordon Jump and Jan Smithers), this warmly and intelligently scripted (Hugh Wilson) and acted series became a cult classic following worldwide syndication (it took a little longer to catch on in its home country). Thirty years later, it holds up remarkably well and is well worth seeing - whether you vaguely remember it or have never seen it before.It's about time they released the rest of the series on DVD. Thoroughly recommended.

I liked that the quality is very good

I remember this show from when I was in my early teens and have often wondered if it was available on DVD. It is. A great present to myself and still as funny as I remember. If anyone wants to laugh, this is the one to do it for you. Great fun.

Just plain silly fun. Don't miss the great turkey give-away