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'WKRP In Cincinnati': Loni Anderson on reuniting with the cast

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'WKRP In Cincinnati': Loni Anderson on reuniting with the cast

The CBS hit show "WKRP in Cincinnati" premiered in 1978, chronicling the struggles of local radio station going through its own growing pains.

The show received 10 Emmy nominations, including three for Outstanding Comedy Series, was known for great characters, newsman Les Nesman, burnt out DJ Dr. Johnny Fever, and the beautiful and mesmerizing receptionist, Jennifer Marlowe.

Actress Loni Anderson played Jennifer Marlowe, becoming a household name after the show debuted.

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Today the cast is being reunited today at a live event at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, and Alex Cohen had a chance to talk to Loni Anderson about her time on the show, and what it was like to play such a unique character.