tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post114874845969218840..comments2023-11-03T11:37:13.579-04:00Comments on Something Old, Nothing New: A Book For WKultistsJaime J. Weinmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128500411119962998noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post-1149491452182820142006-06-05T03:10:00.000-04:002006-06-05T03:10:00.000-04:00I liked the show but in no way would I rate it as ...I liked the show but in no way would I rate it as highly as you do. I always felt that Gordon Jump was a weak link in the cast as an actor, he just didn't feel that natural as a comedian to me, I thought all of his stammering and blundering about had a mannered feel to it. Wonder if anyone else has similar opinions on the guy or if it is just me. I think the best and most natural actor of the bunch was Howard Hesseman, hands down.Patrick Wahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408356855300575520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post-1149384995794921412006-06-03T21:36:00.000-04:002006-06-03T21:36:00.000-04:00I have my own theories, some of which I've dealt w...<I>I have my own theories, some of which I've dealt with in earlier posts, plus an additional theory that it gets a boost from its quite phenomenal popularity with radio-industry people (sort of like how "The Dick Van Dyke Show" for a long time was like a shrine for aspiring TV comedy writers).</I><BR/><BR/>That's pretty much it in a nutshell. Except for nit-picky details (the jocks never seemed to wear headphones, for example), <B>WKRP</B> was a spot-on representation of the industry (I worked in radio a long time ago, so I know whereof I speak). I enjoy your <B>WKRP</B> posts, Jaime--they bring back so many memories of an unjustly cancelled sitcom that was waaaay ahead of its time.Ivan G Shreve Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post-1149365032874865702006-06-03T16:03:00.000-04:002006-06-03T16:03:00.000-04:00Sidney did play Carlson's mother in the pilot; whe...Sidney did play Carlson's mother in the pilot; when they brought the character back as a recurring character, Sidney wasn't available, so it was re-cast with the veteran musical-theatre performer Carol Bruce (<I>Do I Hear a Waltz?, Louisiana Purchase</I>).<BR/><BR/>And yes, Mama Carlson did have <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mODANepV_Xg" REL="nofollow">N.C. Wyeth paintings</A> in her house.Jaime J. Weinmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128500411119962998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post-1149306526203377072006-06-02T23:48:00.000-04:002006-06-02T23:48:00.000-04:00I really enjoyed the fact that the great Sylvia Sy...I really enjoyed the fact that the great Sylvia Sydney appeared as Carlsons mom in an early episode, perhaps the pilot, and also that her home was decorated with NC Wyeth oils. It's been a long time so correct me if I'm wrong.<BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post-1149289687506801242006-06-02T19:08:00.000-04:002006-06-02T19:08:00.000-04:00I'm a lurker. In response to Frog Story, thank you...I'm a lurker. In response to Frog Story, thank you for that [and for all the clips you've posted] as it's one of my favorites and I hadn't seen it complete in awhile. (I'm a Frank Bonner fangirl in the worst way.) I've been trying like mad to hunt down somebody who can supply me with uncut episodes as I'm too young to have been around for them and my collection is lacking. Not easy.<BR/><BR/>In regards to continuity, it's a shame more shows don't take the time to insure their credibility and promote character purity. I recall a complaint on Jump the Shark regarding Herb drinking on The New WKRP, but it's probably best not to bother pointing out continuity errors on that series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post-1149262125822204522006-06-02T11:28:00.000-04:002006-06-02T11:28:00.000-04:00I'm surprised more series don't follow "WKRP's" le...I'm surprised more series don't follow "WKRP's" lead and have someone who scrupulously checks for continuity in backstory and character, as those inconsistencies are revealed when the show is run five days a week in syndication or put on DVD. (So exactly how old <I>are</I> Sabrina's aunts?) Such "quality control" not only makes the characters more vivid, but probably also makes it easier for writers to pinpoint ideas for lines or jokes.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956070.post-1149233722818092072006-06-02T03:35:00.000-04:002006-06-02T03:35:00.000-04:00I find it interesting that most sitcoms are pretty...I find it interesting that most sitcoms are pretty terrible about continuity of details regarding characters' lives. Just about the only thing "The Golden Girls," for example, ever kept straight was that Bea Arthur's character Dorothy was married to her ex-husband for 38 years before they divorced. Pretty much everything else about the lives of the ladies on that show was subject to enormous inconsistency from episode to episode. Such things seem like nit-picking, but when a show like "WKRP" goes to the trouble to keep details straight and consistent throughout the run of the series, it does much to increase viewer empathy and character likability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com