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'WKRP' Star Howard Hesseman Dead at 81

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Mayhem

Howard Hesseman, best known as Dr. Johnny Fever on "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Saturday in Los Angeles.

Hesseman's wife, Caroline Ducrocq, tells TMZ he was at Cedars-Sinai in L.A. for colon surgery last summer ... but when it resulted in complications ... that's when things started to go south.

Caroline says he was hospitalized January 5 due to complications from that surgery. It got worse 5 days later when he had trouble breathing. He began experiencing breathing difficulties and ended up in ICU. Caroline says that was the beginning of the end.

Howard's breakout role was the hilarious Dr. Johnny Fever on "WKRP." Hesseman prepared for the role by working as a DJ in San Francisco at KMPX-FM for several months leading up to the production. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy.

He was 81 years old.
Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.

Stinkerbell

So sad. I loved this show and Howard's role. He was funny and unique in his characterization.

Mayhem

Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.

Stinkerbell

Quote from: Mayhem on March 01, 2022, 12:40:05 AM
This show and Taxi was popular at my house.

My mom's favorite scene from any show ever was the Thanksgiving turkey giveaway from WKRP in Cincinnati.

Darling SilverDodger

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, rum in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "Holy crap what a ride!"

Stinkerbell

Quote from: Darling SilverDodger on March 02, 2022, 05:38:56 AM
Who knew that turkey could not fly

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It's one of my favorite memories of my mother. I've never seen her laugh so hard that she couldn't catch her breath, over that one scene. Every single time she saw it.

Mayhem

I don't remember that one! I'll have to look it up on YouTube.
Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.

Darling SilverDodger

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, rum in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "Holy crap what a ride!"


Mayhem

Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.

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