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WKRP Returns: Cincinnati Radio Station Revives Iconic Call Letters
4 May
Summary
- A Cincinnati radio station is now using the famous WKRP call letters.
- The station plays classic rock and pop music similar to the show.
- The WKRP call letters were recently acquired at auction.
A Cincinnati radio station has officially adopted the famous WKRP call letters, bringing the iconic name from the 1978-82 sitcom to life. The station, previously known as 'The Oasis,' began broadcasting as 97.7 FM WKRP on Monday. Early Monday morning, it played the theme song from the show for six hours straight before the changeover was finalized.
The station's programming will focus on classic rock and pop music, featuring tunes reminiscent of those heard on the television series. Gary Sandy, who portrayed program director Andy Travis on WKRP in Cincinnati, has recorded promotional materials for the new station. Station owner Jeff Ziesmann noted the music selection aligns perfectly with the station's identity.
The WKRP call letters, which have been used by several real radio stations historically, were most recently associated with a low-power station in Raleigh, North Carolina. Grant County Broadcasters, owned by Ziesmann, won the bid for the call letters at an auction earlier this year. This 97.7 FM frequency also has a notable pop culture history, having previously been home to the influential modern rock station WOXY-FM, or 97X.
