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I never missed an episode of WKRP when I was a kid of the 70's. Will be watching re-runs tonight no doubt. Howard Hesseman, who played Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati, has died at the age of 81. He passed away in Los Angeles on Saturday due to complications from colon surgery.
Hesseman was nominated for two Emmys for his work on WKRP in Cincinnati, which aired on CBS from 1978 to 1982. In addition to this role, he starred on shows such as One Day at a Time and Head of the Class. Hesseman also hosted Saturday Night Live three times and had recurring roles on Boston Legal and That ‘70s Show.