In Memory Of Howard Hessman, ‘Dr. Johnny Fever’, 2/27/40 to 1/29/22 

No tv show had a better cast of characters with better chemistry and Fever was spectacular. RIP Howard Hessman will always be Dr. Johnny Fever to me.

One of my favorites was when Johnny and Venus were drinking on the air so they could show how impaired you get when you drink and Venus got terribly affected while Johnny’s reactions got quicker with each drink.

Loved him and the show..... They don't make tv like this anymore, so sad

I worked with Howard on "Head of the Class" for his 4 years with it. He is and will be missed.

Jan Smithers was to WKRP what Maryann was to Gilligan's Island.

Rest in Peace Dr. Johnny Fever

Such a great show...each character with a distinct personality. I loved how Les had a bandage (somewhere) in every single episode.

I love this show and all the unique characters, especially Dr. Johnny Fever.

I loved this show in its day. Dr. Johnny was hilarious--sardonic, ironic and such great comic timing.

How can I remember so much about a show from so long ago!

Bailey was the true Bae of this show

Great show... I was in high-school in the 70s. This show was spot on with the times... Loved it...

I just watched the first episode of WKRP and now I’m going to have to watch the whole thing again. I had forgotten how good it was.

R.I.P, Dr. Johnny, I had no idea he passed away last month so sad, 💔

That was my favorite tv show all four seasons , had the poster of Loni Anderson and my favorite character was Dr Johnny Fever he always reminded me of my late brother RIP Johnny

One of my favorite shows growing up. Dr. Johnny Fever was always my favorite

I grew up with this show, and at the time I didn't know how much it took for such. Sustained. Television. Comedy. Kudos -and Rest in Laughter.

This show not only demonstrates a unique ensemble but has me looking up some rock and roll gold.

When a sitcom was actually hysterically funny!!!!

RIP Mr. Hesseman...I remember the episode when you were running from the "phone cops"! One of the funniest episodes ever!

I was working at a legendary rock station in the SF Bay Area when this show was on the air. We used to get together as a staff to watch this show every week. It was more real than you think.our morning guy looked like Dr Johnny, and was one of the most brilliant program directors I ever worked for, I was the friendly mid day guy, our all night lady was about as wholesome as you could get like Bailey, our night guy was one of the original shock jocks, a brilliant writer of satire with a wild act nothing like he was personally, our afternoon drive guy used to have comedians on the air and rock stars who would drop by the station. It was a very creative era in radio. If you remember KOME back in the 70s and 80s , you know what I mean. It was a time when radio was entertainment, not just a juke box. Listeners developed relationships with the folks on the air. Today, with corporate control of broadcasting, there isn’t much radio that’s compelling to listen to. Classic rock stations play the same 400 songs over and over again. Hard for a new band to break through in alternative rock stations as well. I have Sirius XM, their Deep Tracks is close to old free form as you can get in rock radio these days. Performers like Jim Ladd, Earle Bailey, Dusty Street were all there in rock radio during this period. It’s great to hear them on Sirius again. At least in Sirius radio, you an find a music station to fit whatever mood or genre of music you like or talk station. Yeah, it costs money but to me it’s worth it. With Pandora and Apple Music I can hear music I haven’t thought about in years and new music as well. You tube also allows new bands to break through creating a new resurgence in symphonic metal bands like Nightwish, and especially Japanese bands like Band Maid, and other bands who incorporate traditional Japanese instruments with rock. And they look like their having fun which is what Rock is all about. Terrestrial radio, who cares, boring as boring can be. I’ve moved on, so has the audience.

I grew up on this show in the 70's, loved Dr. Johnny Fever!

The people at WKRP made everything sound super exciting .

You played many different Characters,and made the world laugh. You shall be missed. Rest in peace.

ITS THE PHONE COPS!!!!

Gotta love how they all respected Les’ invisible walls and door! Lol

Howard was a member of The Committee, a San Francisco improv troupe, sort of like L.A.' s Groundlings where a lot of SNL talent came from. I first saw him in " Billy Jack" back in the early '70's. Undeniable talent and charisma. I'll miss him, he was just one naturally funny dude.

RIP, Mr Hessman - we hardly new ye❤️❤️⭐️

Thank you for honoring Howard Hessman ❤ 🥀

Loved the show

Johnny fever shall never be forgotten and will live forever he's spinning records in heaven rip

One of the Best shows on the air! At the time! Creative and funny, but not cheap!

Dr. Johnny Fever was my favorite character on this show. I was half in love with him.

Just got enough time to pour yourself a nice steaming cup of.... CHEMICALS!

Johnny Fever - Coolest of Dudes 😎

Fantastic writing and a solid group of actors made this one of the greatest shows ever made. The shame of music royalties kept this wonderful show away from syndication. Unless you watched it on it's original run on CBS from 78 to 82 you probably don't know what WKRP is.

I loved that show! RIP Howard Hessman.

Fantastic cast.

That show..., that show was the Best of the 70s. Part of the background of my life. RIP WKRP.

I forgot what a great fashion icon Herb was I’m going to start dressing like him

He was such a natural

Thanks for this. Loved that show.

Simpler times. Great show. I went and brought a copy of Blondie's Parallel Lines on the back of one of the episodes.

Johnny Fever was the best. He was a big part of the show😂😂😂

R.I.P. Howard Hessman.

An instant star-making role for journeyman Howard Hessman.

Loved the show RIP to Johnny fever

What the hell happened to us all. TV used to be good Radio used to be good This country used to be good People used to be good and had a sense of humor.. ...how we have fallen....

I remember him more from Head of The Class as a kid

WKRP made me want to be a radio DJ- which I did. I found out as I learned, they didn’t do radio right. It didn’t matter they did comedy right! I got into radio in the late 80s. The old jocks that trained me lived in the WKRP days. When DJs had more power and freedom. By the time I got there playlists were king and you really couldn’t play what you wanted. The old guys kept me interested with tales from the 70s. Another great Hessman role was Smooth Walker from Dr. Detroit.

While Loni Anderson is indeed a gorgeous woman, I always favored Jan Smithers in the "glamour" department.

the best !!!! thank you!! WKRP legacy!!

Dr Johnny Fever Jennifer Andy Les Bailey Herb Venus & Mr Carlson made WKRP in Cincinnati funny

I almost forgot fella babies. BOOOOGER

The winner is, station WTNA. I missed it the first time around.

We miss you Dr Johnny Fever 🤕

I liked the episode with the "phone cops."

Bought this series and loved it.

Loni Anderson was hot as hell on this show.... 🤪🤩😍

Simply the greatest tv show ever put on air. Prove me wrong...........

The wait by the pretenders was a great song it’s on my play list

In the 80's I worked in radio..LOVED WKRP..figured if they could have Venus Flytrap, I could be Venetia Blind!! Lol...Nope

Since the very first time seeing that delightful slice of angel cake goodness in the film 'Stroker Ace', I instantly fell in love with Loni Andersen. For me... The perfect 10. 😍😍😍😍 😎🇬🇧

I wanted to be a radio disc jockey cause WKRP in Cincinnati was my inspiration plus I love watching reruns of this classic show

I saw Head Of The Class but I missed this, I was born in 1979 but hey Hesseman was great period.

Love that the second Arthur said "Kiwanis Club", Johnny was gone!

RIP Doctor! BTW…..Boooooooogggggggeeeeerrrrrrrr!

He played that role like he was born to do it.

Great combination of characters. One needs to understand top 40 AM radio of the 60's and 70's to truly appreciate the show

RIP. Howard ❤

We could be the Skins! Johnny had me laughing out loud again!

This was one of the most memorable shows of its era. A talented cast with great chemistry.

I just bought every season of WKRP on dvd !!!!

My heart would skip a beat when Jennifer/Loni came in the picture. Her acting skills were….did she act?

Love this! Thank you. And thanks for including the closing theme.

My favourite memory is when the cast and crew welcomed the Iran hostages back to the U.S. when they were free (instead of the already filmed introduction).

I still think Les Nessman was the funniest character on the show.

Dr Johnny fever was hessman's best role

Great stuff

I have always known how great this is , it's my high bar of standards. None come close !

Lol, now Huggable Herb would be in the HR office having a chat.

#TeamBailey

KSTN/STNK stockton, Mexican fm, Tape recorder played 2 hours of WKRP, ratings soared

Great Show. Good Man !

I remember that song at the end you couldn’t understand a word

So much for Howard!

I always wanted to get Herb's suits to wear at school!

Good show after the late shift.

He was also in the movie Billy Jack

WKRP forever!

He was unknown in the Billy Jack franchise as one of the teachers at the school.

As you know I am a member of the Kiwanis club... Getting up and walking out of the room is the correct response to this statement.

Heard the barking dogs /Christmas album. I used to own that and the meowing cats album and play them for my dogs and cats.

Ha Ha Ha…WTNA; That one was way above me head as a kid.

in memory of Howard Hessman, and most clips don't even feature him..

R.I.P.-----Howard!!

5:03 all funny, but this scene is chuckle - aloud every time

Jan Smithers was to WKRP what Marilyn Monroe was to the Kennedy inauguration.

I was in love with Jan back in the day.....

Confusing - did someone combine Howard HessEman's name and that of Les Nessman in the title? There seemed to be a lot of Les in the video, and less HessEman. 😄