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WKRP in Cincinnati S2E12 — Sparky
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WKRP in Cincinnati•Season 2•Episode 12

Sparky

7.3/10 · 157 votesDec 24, 197925 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

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Mr. Carlson hires legendary baseball manager Sparky Anderson as the host of a new sports interview show. But when the show proves a complete disaster, it falls to Mr. Carlson to fire his hero.

Directed byRod Daniel
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Gary Sandy

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Andy Travis

Howard Hesseman

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Tim Reid

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Loni Anderson

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Jennifer Marlowe

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Richard Sanders

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Rod Daniel

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Episode Summary

"Sparky" is episode 12 of WKRP in Cincinnati season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 157 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rod Daniel, it aired on December 24, 1979.

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