Why WKRP Was Called WKRP
Secrets from the creator of Cincinnati’s most famous fictional radio station.
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Today on The Gist, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie explains why our democracy may be hardwired to fail. Plus, WKRP in Cincinnati creator Hugh Wilson explains why it took so long to release the classic TV show with original music. For the Spiel, Mike solves the world’s problems.
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