Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real
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Key Points:
- D.P. McIntire, head of a North Carolina nonprofit, announced that the iconic call letters WKRP, made famous by the 1978-1982 CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," will return to Cincinnati after 48 years.
- McIntire's nonprofit acquired the WKRP call sign in 2014 and launched a low-power FM station, WKRP-LP 101.9, in Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring a nostalgic format with local news and specialty programming.
- The organization is now transferring the WKRP call letters for radio use in Cincinnati, though details about the new operators and timing remain confidential due to contractual restrictions.
- Proceeds from the sale will fund a new nonprofit, Independent Broadcast Consultants, aimed at supporting emerging broadcasters with consulting and resources.
- The WKRP call sign holds sentimental value tied to the beloved TV characters, and McIntire hopes its new custodians will honor the legacy of the original show.
