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WKRP in Cincinnati S2E23 — Venus Rising

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WKRP in Cincinnati•Season 2•Episode 23

Venus Rising

8.1/10 · 154 votesMar 10, 198025 min

Ranked #7 of 24 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

Venus is offered a job as program director of WREQ radio, but is disillusioned when he discovers how the station is run and why they want to hire him. Meanwhile, Herb circulates a rumor that he, too, has received a job offer.

Written bySteve Marshall

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Cast8

Gary Sandy

Gary Sandy

Andy Travis

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Dr. Johnny Fever

Tim Reid

Tim Reid

Venus Flytrap

Loni Anderson

Loni Anderson

Jennifer Marlowe

Frank Bonner

Frank Bonner

Herb Tarlek

Gordon Jump

Gordon Jump

Arthur Carlson

Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders

Les Nessman

Jan Smithers

Jan Smithers

Bailey Quarters

Crew1

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Steve Marshall

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Venus Rising" is episode 23 of WKRP in Cincinnati season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 154 votes, ranking #7 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Written by Steve Marshall, it aired on March 10, 1980.

Next: E24 · Most Improved Station Best of Season 2