who played johnny fever on wkrp in cincinnati
Howard Hesseman
title: The New WKRP in Cincinnati text: The New WKRP in Cincinnati The New WKRP in Cincinnati is an American sitcom that aired in first-run syndication from September 14, 1991, to May 1, 1993, as a sequel to the original CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978–82). As with the original "WKRP", MTM Enterprises produced the show. Gordon Jump (Arthur Carlson), Frank Bonner (Herb Tarlek), and Richard Sanders (Les Nessman) reprised their roles from the original show, while Howard Hesseman reprised the role of Dr. Johnny Fever on a recurring basis (four episodes in the first season, then five in season two). Other original cast members came in title: The New WKRP in Cincinnati text: a profit substantial enough for investors to back it financially. The New WKRP in Cincinnati The New WKRP in Cincinnati is an American sitcom that aired in first-run syndication from September 14, 1991, to May 1, 1993, as a sequel to the original CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1978–82). As with the original "WKRP", MTM Enterprises produced the show. Gordon Jump (Arthur Carlson), Frank Bonner (Herb Tarlek), and Richard Sanders (Les Nessman) reprised their roles from the original show, while Howard Hesseman reprised the role of Dr. Johnny Fever on a recurring basis (four episodes in the first season, then title: Howard Hesseman text: the name Don Sturdy) in several sketches on "The Dick Cavett Show", and appeared in one sketch with guest Janis Joplin. Hesseman is best known for his role as anti-disco disc jockey John "Dr. Johnny Fever" Caravella on the television sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" from 1978 to 1982, a role Hesseman prepared for by working as a DJ in San Francisco at KMPX-FM for several months. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1980 and 1981 for his portrayal of Fever. In 1986, he was in the Disney cult classic title: Dr. Johnny Fever text: Dr. Johnny Fever Dr. Johnny Fever is a fictional character on the American television sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati". He was inspired by Atlanta DJ Skinny Bobby Harper, who previously had been a DJ on Cincinnati's legendary Top 40 station WSAI. The character was portrayed by Howard Hesseman. Johnny Fever, whose real name is John Caravella, grew up in a broken home. His relationship with his father was poor and his parents eventually separated when he was still young. While still a child, a tornado struck the mobile home community where he and his mother were living; leaving him with an title: WKRP in Cincinnati text: rock and roll, despite the well-meaning efforts of the mostly incompetent staff: bumbling station manager Arthur Carlson, greasy sales manager Herb Tarlek, and clueless news director Les Nessman. To help bolster ratings, Travis hires a new disc jockey, New Orleans native Gordon Sims (who takes on the on-air persona of Venus Flytrap); and allows spaced-out former major market DJ Dr. Johnny Fever, already doing mornings in the easy listening format as John Caravella, to be himself. Rounding out the cast are super receptionist Jennifer Marlowe and enthusiastic junior employee Bailey Quarters. Lurking in the background and making an occasional appearance