Hold My Order, Terrible Dresser: The WKRP in Cincinnati Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
WKRP in Cincinnati was one of the great American sitcoms, underappreciated in its own time but kept alive in syndication and deeply loved by the kids and teenagers who grew up with it in the 1970s and 80s. In each episode of the podcast, we’ll discuss two episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati. You can watch along with us, but you don’t need to watch to enjoy the podcast. Each episode is a jumping-off point for a wide-ranging discussion of TV and radio history and the politics and culture of the Carter to Reagan years.
Location:
United States
Description:
WKRP in Cincinnati was one of the great American sitcoms, underappreciated in its own time but kept alive in syndication and deeply loved by the kids and teenagers who grew up with it in the 1970s and 80s. In each episode of the podcast, we’ll discuss two episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati. You can watch along with us, but you don’t need to watch to enjoy the podcast. Each episode is a jumping-off point for a wide-ranging discussion of TV and radio history and the politics and culture of the Carter to Reagan years.
Language:
English
Episodes
HMOTD R52: Maybe Think Of Me Once In A While
3/24/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In the final episode of the podcast, released February 28, 2018, Mike & Rob pay tribute to Hugh Wilson and look back at the entirety of WKRP in Cincinnati. Thanks for listening, everyone.
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2018/02/good-day-and-may-good-news-be-yours.html
Duration:01:41:42
HMOTD R51: Listen Up Fellow Babies
3/17/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In the second-to-last episode of the podcast, released February 14, 2018, Rob and Mike salute their listeners, talk with past guest hosts, and answer listener mail.
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2018/02/good-day-and-may-good-news-be-yours.html
Duration:01:53:59
HMOTD R50: Soul Suds
3/10/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released January 31, 2018 Mike & Rob discuss the final two episodes of WKRP in Cincinnati, "To Err is Human" and "Up and Down the Dial."
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2018/01/hmotd-050-soul-suds.html
Duration:01:21:03
HMOTD R49: Venus Is A Girl's Name
3/3/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released January 17, 2018, Mike and Rob travel back in time to retcon the Pilot in "The Creation of Venus" and watch Les come to terms with his career in "The Impossible Dream."
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2018/01/show-notes-for-hmotd-049-venus-is-girls.html
Duration:01:30:11
HMOTD R48: Harold, A Little Razorback Hog
2/24/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released October 18, 2017, Mike and Rob discuss Cincinnati chili, Hawaiian pizza, the future of journalism, Battle of the Network Stars, and (in passing) "Fire" and "Dear Liar."
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2018/01/show-notes-for-hmotd-048-harold-little.html
Duration:01:22:08
HMOTD R47: Lorraine's A Farmer?
2/17/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released October 4, 2017, Mike and Rob have a date with Les in "I'll Take Romance" and stand accused with Venus in "Circumstantial Evidence."
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/10/show-notes-for-hmotd-047-lorraines.html
Duration:01:22:35
HMOTD R46: Are You Earth, Wind, or Fire?
2/10/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released September 20, 2017, Mike and Rob watch Venus & Herb go through "Changes," then donate some time to "Jennifer & Johnny's Charity."
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/09/show-notes-for-hmotd-046-are-you-earth.html
Duration:01:21:50
HMOTD R45: Are Those Crab Puffs?
2/3/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released September 6, 2017, Mike, Rob, and very special guest Dave Lyons go to Arthur's class reunion in "You Can't Go Out Of Town Again" and enter the sleazy world of early-'80s "Pills."
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/09/show-notes-for-hmotd-045-are-those-crab.html
Duration:01:27:03
HMOTD R44: Nice Teeth And Good Hair
1/27/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released August 23, 2017, Rob & Mike admire the fine dentition and flowing mane of Andy Travis in "The Consultant" and "Love, Exciting And New."
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/08/show-notes-for-hmotd-044-nice-teeth-and.html
Duration:01:20:33
HMOTD R43: High Heels and a Whole Lot of Leather
1/20/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released August 9, 2017, Mike and Rob discuss the WKRP episodes "3 Days of the Condo" and "Jennifer and the Will" with special guest co-hosts Sean Cranbury and Luke Meat.
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Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/08/show-notes-for-hmotd-043-high-heels-and.html
Duration:01:14:48
HMOTD R42: From Porn To Corn
1/13/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released July 26, 2017, Rob and Mike delicately tiptoe through the porn theaters of yesteryear in "Straight From The Heart," and enjoy the possibly final "zany" WKRP episode, "Who's On First?"
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/07/show-notes-for-hmotd-042-from-porn-to.html
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Duration:01:24:11
HMOTD R41: Spraying for Lizards
1/6/2021
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released July 12, 2017, Mike & Rob wage class war in "The Union" and spread gossip in "Rumors."
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/07/show-notes-for-hmotd-041-spraying-for.html
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Duration:01:22:46
HMOTD R40: The Phone Cops!
12/30/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released June 28, 2017, Rob & Mike kick off the final season of the podcast with a classic pair of episodes ("An Explosive Affair, Parts 1 and 2) and the return of guest host Lenore MacAdam!
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/06/show-notes-for-hmotd-040-phone-cops.html
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Duration:01:22:13
HMOTD R39: The New Hold My New Order Terrible Dresser
12/23/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released April 1, 2017, 1992 is in the house, as Money Mike G & Easy Rob MacD dive deep into the NEW WKRP in Cincinnati!
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/04/show-notes-for-hmotd-039-hold-my-new.html
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Duration:01:02:45
HMOTD R38: Sad In Cincinnati
12/16/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released February 8, 2017, Rob & Mike wrap up Season 3 of HMOTD with a podcast as up-and-down mood-wise as Season 3 of WKRP.
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/02/show-notes-for-hmotd-038-sad-in.html
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Duration:01:20:19
HMOTD R37: Imagine There's No Heaven
12/9/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released January 25, 2017, Mike and Rob wrap up the third season of WKRP in Cincinnati with "Til Debt Do Us Part" and "Clean Up Radio Everywhere."
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/01/show-notes-for-hmotd-037-imagine-theres.html
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Duration:01:17:20
HMOTD R36: Might I... Move About?
12/2/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released January 11, 2017, Rob and Mike celebrate Arthur and Carmen's 25th anniversary in "A Simple Little Wedding" and investigate a break-in at the station in "Nothing to Fear But..."
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2017/01/show-notes-for-hmotd-036-might-i-move.html
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Duration:01:22:44
HMOTD R35: Communists Are Unreliable
11/25/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released December 28, 2016, Mike & Rob root out Les' secret origin in "Secrets of Dayton Heights," then have a few drinks with Herb in "Out To Lunch."
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2016/12/show-notes-for-hmotd-035-communists-are.html
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Duration:01:19:44
HMOTD R34: The Lady From Chicago
11/18/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released December 14, 2016, Rob & Mike try to deal with certain recent events by seeking advice in "Ask Jennifer" and getting politically active with Bailey in "I Am Woman."
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2016/12/show-notes-for-hmotd-034-lady-from.html
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Duration:01:16:24
HMOTD R33: Gotta Dance!
11/11/2020
HMOTD is now in reruns! In this episode, released November 30, 2016, Mike & Rob shake their booties on the disco floor with return fan-favorite Jeff Wikstrom and WKRP's "Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide."
Show Notes: https://www.holdmyorderterribledresser.com/2016/12/show-notes-for-hmotd-033-gotta-dance.html
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Duration:01:12:04