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1. The series began by introducing us to the newly hired program director, Andy Travis. Andy immediately decided that a format switch to rock n' roll was a necessary first step to improving the station's ratings. What was the format Andy replaced?
2. Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson was said to be the boss at WKRP, but in actuality he was merely a figurehead. Who had the real power?
3. Which WKRP employee was paid the highest salary?
4. Which WKRP cast member always wore a bandage or a brace?
5. Apart from his lack of morals, what else was sleazy advertising account executive Herb Tarlek known for?
6. Which WKRP employee's back story included a stint in Vietnam and being a New Orleans schoolteacher?
7. In a "very special episode" two WKRP employees agreed to pose in swimsuits for Mr. Carlson's charity. Who were the models?
8. Which early-evening DJ was smooth, soft-spoken and tried to sound sexy while calling his listeners "my children"?
9. Which WKRP employee went through a phase where he used the alter-ego "Rip Tide"?
10. "WKRP in Cincinnati" was known for its "issue" episodes and tackled many social problems during its four season run. Which character developed and then confronted a drinking problem over the course of an episode?
11. Toy trains, remote-control cars, rods, reels and fishing tackle occupied a great deal of this character's time. Who was it?
12. What character frequently wore skin-tight t-shirts, blue jeans and cowboy hats?
13. What was the name of the fictitious art-deco office building which housed the WKRP studios and offices?
14. In this episode, Les was at a shopping center to cover a promotion. His narration wound up sounding similar to the broadcast for the Hindenburg disaster. What episode was this?
15. In a season 4 two-part episode, a terrorist group made a bomb threat against WKRP. The station was evacuated and Johnny and Venus headed to the transmitter to broadcast from there. What happened?
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