WKRP In Cincinnati's "Turkeys Away" Episode Drew Inspiration From The Hindenburg Disaster
By
David Rode
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Summary
The article discusses how the iconic "Turkeys Away" episode of the TV show WKRP In Cincinnati was inspired by the Hindenburg disaster. Actor Richard Sanders, who played Les Nessman, based his horrified reporting of turkeys falling from a helicopter on Herbert Morrison's famous broadcast of the Hindenburg airship crash. The piece highlights this connection between a classic comedic television moment and a real historical tragedy.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOne of the most iconic scenes in television history is Les Nessman reporting in sheer horror as live turkeys plummet to the ground in the legendary 'WKRP In Cincinnati' episode 'Turkeys Away.'
Richard Sanders, the actor who portrayed Nessman, based some of that dialogue on the very real Hindenburg disaster.
Even though the series itself may be an '80s show that's often forgotten, it's nearly impossible to forget him in this scene.
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