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RADIO AIR TALENT THAT ALSO HAVE A TV SHOW
This chapter features people who became famous as radio DJs and then later added a TV show. Usually the television program is either a video version of their radio show or a talk show that doesn't stray far from the radio program.
This group includes past and present shows from Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Howard Stern, Crook & Chase, Bob & Tom, Rick Dees, Mark & Brian, Don Imus, Dan Patrick, Mike & Mike, Dave Ramsey, Dr. Laura, Sally Jessy Raphael, Larry King, Les Brown, Arthur Godfrey, Stephanie Miller, Lovelines, even Wolfman Jack or P.T.I. and Crossfire (formats that came from radio to TV). There could be a few local-market shows (like Tampa's Q Morning Zoo from the 1980s) but this is meant to be for mostly national TV shows.
Feel free to leave comments about how successful the host or hosts made the transition from radio to TV. Then rate the TV shows on the FOUR MICROPHONE SCALE detailed in chapter one or chapter two, or see the sidebar on the front page.
SCRIPTED TV SHOWS WITH SINGLE EPISODES ABOUT RADIO
These shows have a single episode that features radio. We are not including episodes that only mention radio as a minimal part of the plot, such as a show's character calling into a radio show and winning tickets with no other mention of radio. This chapter features shows that normally have nothing to do with radio but that have an episode that has substantial radio presence.
These could be scripted shows like comedies, dramas or mysteries, or could be reality shows, kids shows or cartoons. Examples range from a sitcom character dating a radio DJ, a radio shock jock murdered, housemates on a reality show interviewed on a radio show or an animated character hosting his own show in a single episode of the series.
We have over 150 episodes that we have already tracked down. We now want you to mention an episode, explain how radio was involved in the plot, how realistic it was and how well you think the show portrayed the medium. Then rate the show on our FOUR MICROPHONE scale (see chapter one or chapter two or the sidebar on the front page).
We are NOT including shows with the following: CB radio, ham radio, police radio, non-American programs, or where the plot just revolves around the radio receiver. Also check the other chapters to see the types of shows that fit other categories.
SCRIPTED TV SHOWS WITH OCCASIONAL RADIO ELEMENTS
These comedies, dramas and reality shows do not revolve around radio but occasionally feature radio as a semi-regular element of the series. Below is a starter list of those that had radio plotlines at different points in the show's history, but the overall program did not focus on radio.
When posting, try to include details that readers would be interested in, such as the fictional call letters, names of air talent or programs, location of the station and the type of studio or equipment that they have.
Feel free to make comments about what other shows you think fit this category--but check the other "chapters" to see if they are not already listed there. This is only for shows with semi-regular radio segments.
Also, we ask that you RATE THE SHOW in terms of how realistic and entertaining it is on a four-point scale (see chapter one or the sidebar on the front page).
Shows with some semi-regular radio characters include:
Full House (Jesse and Joey are the "Rush Hour Renegades")
M*A*S*H (war camp radio)
Northern Exposure (Alaska station WBHR with DJ Chris)
The Bradys (Adult Cindy works as DJ dating her older boss)
Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The New Class (campus station KKTY)
Gilligan's Island (radio picks up news from civilization)
Hee Haw (KORN news)
Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In (Gary Owens at radio microphone and some radio drama spoofs)
How I Met Your Mother (character worked on radio station in flashbacks)
How I Met Your Mother (character worked on radio station in flashbacks)
SCRIPTED TV SHOWS THAT REVOLVE AROUND RADIO
Scripted shows that revolve around radio include:
WKRP IN CINCINNATI 1978-82 CBS
THE NEW WKRP IN CINCINNATI 1991-93 SYNDICATION
FRASIER 1993-2004 NBC
NEWSRADIO 1995-99 NBC
HELLO LARRY 1979-80 NBC
GOOD MORNING WORLD 1967-68 CBS
FREE RADIO 2008 VH1
RADIO FREE ROSCO 2003-05 ABC FAMILY
MARTIN 1992-97 FOX
REMEMBER WENN 1996-98 AMC
RHYTHM & BLUES 1992 NBC
ROCK ME BABY 2003 UPN
THE INTREPIDS 1993 A&E
CALIFORNIA FEVER 1979 CBS
KNIGHT & DAY 1989 NBC
KATIE JOPLIN 1999 WB
TALK TO ME 2000 ABC
MIDNIGHT CALLER 1988-91 NBC
We came up with a list of shows where the regular weekly plots revolve around radio. Please post comments on any of these show, including criticisms or special memories of how the show impacted you.
Try to include information that others would want to know, such as the fictional call letters and announcer names, location of the fictional station, other staff members mentioned and the equipment/set up of the studio.
Feel free to make comments about what other shows you think fit this category--but review the other postings that have other categories. This section is only for shows with a regular, weekly radio presence on a fictional scripted TV program.
Also we ask that you RATE THE SHOW on a four-point scale:
FOUR MICROPHONES (A Drive Time Hit)
THREE MICROPHONES (Midday Music)
TWO MICROPHONES (Occasional Evening Listening)
ONE MICROPHONE (Late Night Dead Air).
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