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WKRP in Cincinnati - Turkeys Away

Center of Weirdness

Release Date: 11/14/2022

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We're gearing up for Thanksgiving by discussing one of the most well-known and well-regarded Thanksgiving-themed television episodes ever: WKRP in Cincinnati's "Turkeys Away." We break down the infamous episode and explore what still works after 40 years (chief among them is Richard Sanders's performance as Les Nessman). We also discover an intriguing necktie variation that was apparently invented by a ghost. Happy Thanksgiving!