The New WKRP in Cincinnati premiered

September 7, 1991
The pilot episode to the sequel of WKRP In Cinninati, The New WKRP in Cincinnati, starring Gordon Jump, Richard Sanders, Frank Bonner, Mykelti Williamson, Tawny Kitaen, and French Stewart, aired on CBS-TV on this date.

Gordon Jump, Frank Bonner, and Richard Sanders reprised their roles from the original show, while Howard Hesseman reprised the role of Dr. Johnny Fever on a recurring basis. Other original cast members came in for guest spots, with Loni Anderson returning for two episodes and Tim Reid for one episode. Several more minor characters from the original series, such as Mrs. Carlson, Lucille Tarlek, Bucky Dornster, and Johnny’s ex-girlfriend Buffy, make appearances throughout the series.

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