Jump to lead role at WKRP in Cincinnati
Gordon Jump, fired from his first radio job in Manhattan Kansas, rises to general manager of CBSs WKRP in Cincinnati. The veteran actor recalls being told to quit radio, then leveraging the setback into a TV career after his Topeka work where he produced commercials and served as weatherman.
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Jump Leads WKRP Spin Off in Soap Like Setting
Jay Jump, Day ton Ohio native, lands co starring role as Arthur Carlson in WERP the new radio station satire. Gary Sandy co stars as program director with Howard Hesseman Tim Reid and ensemble. Hugh Wilson recalls casting path saying Jump fit instantly while producers and director matched tone with Soap veteran Jay Sandrich.
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Live from Wolf Trap Bernstein Rostropovich Birthday Special
A 2 hour 30 minute telecast from Wolf Trap features Leonard Bernstein celebrating his 60th birthday with Mstislav Rostropovich and a host of artists. Also listed are movies and TV programs across channels with brief descriptions and cast notes.
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TV 78 79 Trends in Sex Sci Fi and Stunting
A UPI report notes television’s 1978-79 season will lean on sex appeal sci fi and stunting. Networks push more specials while Battlestar Galactica Star Wars inspired sci fi rises with costly three hour opener. Violence shifts to fantasy shows and family style workplace comedies gain ground.
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