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After nearly five decades, one of radio’s most iconic call signs is finally heading to the city that made it famous.
According to D.P. McIntire, the WKRP call letters are officially making their way to Cincinnati—48 years after they first captured national attention. While he couldn’t reveal specific details about timing or ownership due to contractual agreements, McIntire made it clear the deal is done.
The WKRP name became legendary thanks to the hit CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, which aired from 1978 to 1982 and starred Loni Anderson and Richard Sanders. The fictional station quickly became a pop culture staple, cementing the call letters in radio history.
McIntire originally acquired the WKRP call sign in 2014 for a low-power station in North Carolina— began broadcasting in 2015 with a modest 100-watt signal, covering roughly 4 to 12 miles.
Now, with the sale finalized, the legendary call letters are set for a new chapter in the Queen City. Proceeds from the deal will go toward McIntire’s nonprofit, Independent Broadcast Consultants, which helps aspiring broadcasters get their start.
As for what WKRP will look like in Cincinnati? McIntire confirmed one thing—it will be radio. Beyond that, fans will have to wait a little longer for the full story.
