RIP Howard Hesseman. You and WKRP were huge influences on me getting into college radio in the 80s. Thank you.

RIP - the Doctor is out...way out...and will remain hilarious forever. God speed Dr. Fever.

As soon as I heard he passed away, I went outside and screamed "Booger!" in his memory.

I know everyone remembers the crazy Thanksgiving episode, but this show was full of great comedy and, like MASH, a number of thoughtful moments, too. One of the best shows ever.

I loved the episode where Jonny Fever and Venus Flytrap drink to show just how alcohol impairs your reflexes. But as Johnny drank more his reflexes improved. So finally the State Trooper who was testing him gave up and downed a big brink of whiskey himself. You just can’t beat that kind of comedy.

Dr. Johnny Fever signing off..Rest in Peace Howard.

Rest In Peace, Dr. Johnny Fever and Howard Hesseman.

Watching Dr. Fever makes me miss what radio used to be, and hate what it's become.

My high school was the one of the few with an on campus radio station. This was 1978. I was a lunch time DJ which was fifty minutes with no commercials. Every girl in the school had a favorite song so I was pretty popular then! I was cool with every gang because if you wanted your jam played you had be cool with the DJs! Our radio teacher mr Yates would let us watch WKRP in class and then we would talk about what took place on the show. All the stuff we learned like cueing up records is all obsolete now. It was an awesome class. Great experience and lots of kids from that class went on to work at local stations. Mr Yates was a legend.

RIP Dr. Johnny Fever. I can't count how many great moments this show had. You'll be missed.

I will never not LOVE that scene. The point where Johnny has that evil chuckle while setting up the record always gets me. Hessman's a genius.

"give it to me straight Dr. I can take it", one of the best lines. I say it all the time.

Baily is outstandingly beautiful.

Watching this show as a boy led me to a career as a radio DJ, and just like Dr. Johnny Fever, the day I got the hell out of a "lite FM" station and began hosting my own classic rock show on a rival station, IT WAS GLORIOUS!

"As God is my witness.....I thought turkeys could fly." Greatest moment in TV history.

He has to look at his coffee cup to figure out what his name is in that market. That gets me every time.

After this first show, I was hooked. Never befor or since, did I ever religiously watch a show. Just brilliant. From actors to writters to producers. Magic.

The way Hessman says “Bailey you’ve come to feed me.” Always cracks me up... : )

RIP Howard...this was my favorite show when I was younger...the Turkey Drop and the Sobriety Test are classics!

The bit where Johnny mouths the line from the choir piece..."right now" is just brilliant...

It still pulls at my heartstrings when Johnny says "you need somebody younger. About 15 years younger."

Rest in peace Howard, you gave us more than we deserved. thanks for everything Doc.

RIP Howard Hesseman. Although I saw the show for the first time years ago on MeTV, Howard was the perfect actor to play Dr. Johnny Fever. Rest in peace.

RIP Howard Hesseman, who improvised the bulk of his 'on-air" patter. BOOGER!!

I wish he could awake from the dead. He was so funny

RIP, Howard Hesseman. And thanks for the great memories.

RIP Howard. I read he was a DJ long before WKRP. It sure shows. So talented. Missed by millions.

I worked in radio. And this is all very accurate. I have laid my head on the console many times.

I was 12 when this show came out (I never missed an episode)... now I'm as old as Mr. Carlson was at the time of filming. Still love WKRP, though! :)

Once in awhile a cast is pure genius.

RIP Doctor. You were the king.

Howard Hesseman as Dr Johnny Fever, Jan Smithers as Bailey Quarters, Tim Reid as Venus Flytrap, Loni Anderson as Jennifer Marlowe, Richard Sanders as Les Nessman, Frank Bonner as Herb Tarlek, Gordon Jump as Arthur Carlson & Gary Sandy as Andy Travis were all just perfect on "WKRP In Cincinnati" 👍

RIP Dr. Johnny Fever! He truly will be missed!

And that folks......is what radio is all about.

WKRP had an outstanding, true ensemble cast across the board -- but that said, Johnny/Howard Hesseman was really the key to the whole thing.

Les Nessman's slow descent into madness over the course of the show was hilarious. Remember the random Bandaid somewhere on him every day?

Rest In Peace Howard Hesseman, thank you for the laughter!!!! 💗

One of the best shows ever

At the time this TV show came out I was living & listening to what was credited as being the second-ever free-form, underground FM radio station. As one of their "disc jerkies" said next day on the air day after the first show, "whoever wrote this obviously had some knowledge about the inner workings of a radio station". WKRP was wild & crazy then, still wild & crazy all these years later.😎

I always love the ep were they make him drink alcohol to prove how drinking is bad bad he just gets more focused

RIP DJF. You were one of those few human beings that should never grow old. Now if we could only get the original music back for scenes like this classic.

RIP, Fever. Thank you for the great memories!

After all these years, I just noticed today that the record he switched to, after he qued it up was actually playing the label in the middle!

I've seen this first part in real life. I used to write commercials, so I'd go to various radio stations, just to get the tones of their DJs, listen to their shows, and so forth. I met one jock who was a Top 40 DJ working in a country and western station. I went on one day of their format change. The jock's whole personality and personal morale changed because the new management decided to change the format after the Noon news. (I'd never heard of it. Most format changes I'd experienced happened at midnight or something.) It's as if the jock came back to life when he flipped the switch after the news guy outro'ed. I'd never seen a guy so happy.

The most iconic scene in sitcom history that no one remembers. RIP, Doctor..

My all-time favorite TV character. So many laughs. R. I. P.

This show was a real gem. Great writing, funny lines and the perfect cast to deliver them.

RIP Dr Johnny Fever. I will always remember watching syndicated reruns of WKRP as an infant and a child in the 80s (born in Dec 1982). I know he says "hello fellow babies" upon arrival in Heaven. Now together with Mr Carlson and Herb Tarlek. Say hello to Jimi Hendrix for us.

I was in high school when this was on tv. Loved all the characters, but especially Johnny Fever. He was cool without trying. RIP Howard Hesseman ❤️

What's interesting about the casting of Howard Hesseman as Dr. Johnny Fever for this show was that he really was a DJ on the old hippie KSAN-FM in San Francisco in 1967 before he went to Hollywood and broke into TV and movies. You may remember him in a few episodes of the late 60s "Dragnet." His stage name in those days was Don Sturdy.

RIP, Johnny Fever! I love WKRP as much now as I did when I was a kid in the late 70's and early 80's. Love you, brother. Rock in Peace.

Rest in peace Doctor! He will always be a great memory and a part of my young life. Every thanksgiving we watch the Great Turkey drop, such a gift. .......Thank you Howard..... Peace from California

Loved the show-I was a senior in high school when it debuted. It was our un-official "homework" assignment in our mass media class to watch WKRP

One of my favorite scenes from WKRP. RIP Howard....

loved this show, especially Dr Johnny Fever! RIP

A beautiful soul inside out. Rest Well Legend. Your works never die. #Johnny

RIP Dr. Johnny Fever, We Will Never Forget You.

Let's face it dr johnny fever made this show great

he was great in all his movies as well as WKRP. He is missed

I was rarely into sitcoms, but I loved MASH and WKRP in Cincinnati.

I absolutely 💖LOVED💖 this show. I believe I seen every episode at least 3 times. The cast played every character perfect to create excellent, clean comedy. It's a shame how Father Time takes his toll on us all. I still like to watch the full episodes on You~Tube and find on many occasions watching a few episodes of a morning can turn those drag~ass, hum~drum days into more brighter and productive days. May Arthur Carlson, Herb Tarlek, and Doctor Johnny Fever always rest in peace and thank them all for all the years of laughter and brighter days!!!

One of my favorite shows of all time.This show was very well written and absolutely hilarious. God i miss the 70's and 80's !

Such a classic. Watching thw opening scenery shows how much Cincinnati skyline has changed!! Love Johnny Fever and Venus!!

Howard Hesseman was one of a kind. R.I.P Dr Johnny Fever. You will not be forgotten. 🤘

This has been edited, the original song was "Queen of the Forest" by Ted Nugent. WKRP played real songs by real bands but all the record labels don't allow that anymore unless they get outrageous money. This is why WKRP is rarely seen in reruns and when it is the music is edited.

I remember watching this live, what a show, never missed an episode.. Inspiring fantastic comedy, too bad its gone.

Thanks for the laughs Mr. Howard. U made my days so much more merrier during some very hard times. RIP Sir!!!

I always loved this show, I work for food lion in Raleigh and I do my Johnny fever routine every time I make the announcements

😢❤️RIP, Johnny Fever! Thank you Hesseman for all the laughs and great memories!

All hail Dr. Johnny Fever! The greatest DJ ever!!!!!

Thanks for all the smiles and gut busting laughs through the years. You will be fondly remembered.

So sad that he passed away. I watched the show all the time, mainly for Loni Anderson but all the characters on the show made it great. RIP Dr. Johnny Fever, we will miss you.

Brilliantly written show with a superb cast. It should have gone 10+ seasons

God Bless you Dr.Johnny Fever ....you kept me laughing during those late 70s and early 80s. I enjoyed WKRP so much and you kept us Rocking ....smile . May God keep you in his Love ,Grace ,and Compassion....Keep on Rocking ...You are Missed ...

I grew up in Cinci, LOVED & love this show! This was an outstanding scene!

I still remember watching this episode as it premiered. Loved it immediately and still do.

All us fellow babies miss you Doctor Fever!! You’ve given us rock n roll that soothes a soul!! Btw the original music is edited out in this! The actual song playing was Queen of the Forest by Ted Nugent!! THE NUGGEEE!!!

I worked in radio for 10 years. This is EXACTLY how a station is run.

I wish he could awaken from the dead for real. He was quite a character. RIP, Howard Hesseman, the real Dr. Johnny Fever!

Thank you Johnny Fever for all the laughter . Bless You - Rest In Peace. ✌️ Missing the old days more than ever.

The Doctor passed away today, but he will always live forever in my mind. 🤟

The turntable didn't work, and yet somehow that made it even more charming. Their Thanksgiving episode remains a must-watch every year.

My son and I have some great memories from watching this show. I was working in Cincinnati when this show was popular. There were so many great shows that I can't pick a favorite. RI Power Howard and keep on spinning those records.

Rest in peace Howard Hesseman AKA Dr. Johnny Fever you will be missed

"How can I miss you if you won't go away" XD

Like a phenix rising from the ashes, rock in Peace Doctor Johnny Fever!!! BOOGER!!!!!

Love how the tone arm on the turntable is floating across the record label as the music plays! RIP Howard, we miss you!

RIP Howard Hesseman!!!...Funny talented and very unique talent in a very unique show!!!!

One of the best moments in television history.

Absolutely brilliant!!!!!! Amazing cast and scripts!! I will always appreciate the laughs and happiness Howard and Frank (with the rest of the cast) brought to me and my family. They are dearly missed! Thoughts and prayers to the Hesseman and Bonner family.

When I was a kid, I remember that exact day watching that episode in that scene. Actually gave me shivers. Now I feel old

Up here in Canada, 11 year old me would come home from school and pour a big bowl of corn flakes and turn on the CBC to learn about life with Dr Johnny Fever. Thanks for the memories! RIP

R.I.P. HOWARD HESSMAN ... Thank you for one of the funniest and iconic roles ever

RIP Johnny

RIP Howard Hesseman. Thank you for entertaining me my whole life.

Lost a hero this weekend. --- I credit TWO television characters with RADICALLY IMPACTING my life. The 1st was Hawkeye Pierce of M*A*S*H, for the humor he brought, his empathy, and the way he championed the underdog. The 2nd was Dr. Johnny Fever of WKRP in Cincinnati. When I was 10 years old, that show made me want to be on the radio. 14 years later, I did it. Still am...all around the world. Since then, my life has been a consistent infusion of both of these characters. Which brings me great joy. 10 years on the radio. 7 years stand-up comedy. 17 years (so far) as a humorous, positivity speaker 28 years as an event DJ 2 recording studios Thank you, Howard Hesseman, for the life you breathed into Dr. Johnny Fever. This scene ranks among my favorite televised moments, ever. As you pass through the Pearly Gates to gather your wings, I hope you will lean back to St. Peter and say... "BOOGER!"

He's the reason why I became a radio announcer back in the days... RIP Dr. Fever 😪😪😪

Often, we see things on tv, and have no concept of how that moment will impact our lives forever. I grew up in KY, 60 miles from Cincinnati. Everyone looked up to Cincinnati as the BIG CITY that was closest to us. As a kid, when WKRP in Cincinnati came on, even though it was filmed in LA, it was SET in Cincinnati, and that seemed like the coolest thing in the world to me. It showed me, that we could have Show business..HERE ..where we lived. So I got into Radio, thinking I would spend my whole career in KY. I got fired from my first radio job for playing a burp sound effect on the air. Much like Johnny Fever got fired in LA, for saying “Booger” on the air. So, just as Johnny says “Booger” at his new job, I in turn , would play a burp sound effect on the air, First thing, at every new job I got. Including on air in LA and New York City. I eventually worked at a station in Cincinnati, 102.7 WEBN. And everytime I would drive across the Ohio River bridge to work there, I would sing , loudly the WKRP theme song. This moment of the show is where Andy Travis just told Johnny Carevello, to change the format from Elevator Music, to Rock n Roll. Johnny hesitates, AFRAID. Then he says “Do it!” And let’s it rip! MANY times in my life, I jumped ahead of the game, by JUST DOING IT ANYWAY! I got my first radio job by YELLING at a radio float in a Parade. I got jobs at WKQQ, and WQMF by showing up at appearances the Program Directors were doing and asking them for a job. I got a job at KGB San Diego by driving all the way across the country and showing up to say HI. I got a job as a Board-op at KLSX ..Los Angeles ...and worked my way on air, to have my own show. I did that, when a Host didn’t come to work, so instead of playing a tape like I was SUPPOSED to do, I just said “Do it!” And went on the air MYSELF with a partner and we hosted our own show...in LA...without permission. Luckily, we were really funny, so management liked it, and put us on regularly. Later, Skibba my partner and I, traveled to New York to be on Sirius Satelite Radio, and then crash the Howard Stern Show as guests. We had NO PERMISSION. We just did it. We crashed Howards’ Show. Sirius. And then later that day we marched into CBS Radio’s Corporate headquarters and asked to speak to the Boss. And WE DID!! That stunt put us on their radar, and over a year later, they brought us to New York, and we were on the air there. What a jump!!! From board op in LA, to On-Air Host in New York City!!! So, in this VERY INFLUENTIAL clip, you see the moment Johnny creates his new persona...DOCTOR JOHNNY FEVER. But more than just HIS character was born....MY character was being born....Dangerous Dick. I just didn’t know it at the time.

RIP Howard Hesseman. And I've watched this episode countless times and JUST realized where the needle was on the album, when he intros the new format!

R.I.P. Dr. Johnny Fever, you were what rock and roll was all about 😔