The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

Question: What show or movie would you like rebooted? Same premise and storylines, but all new actors, showrunners, writers, technology, and social awareness?

The first one that popped into my mind is WKRP in Cincinnati, but I really don't think it could be done. Radio has changed so much; been standardized and centralized and sanitized, that I don't know how it would work.

On the other hand, fuck it!

If we say there's an independent radio station scratching along and struggling to stay true to the rebellious spirit of rock and roll just 250 miles from the Hall of Fame, then there's our show.

My god, what fun the casting director is gonna have! The costume director had better keep Andy's tight pants, though. :D


Instead of turkeys, Les tries to do a drone drop. They can't fly unassisted, either.

Instead of the General Admission tragedy at the Who concert, there's a shooter at a festival.

Instead of Jennifer's gentlemen friends giving her TVs and cars, they give her stock options.


Johnny's reflexes still get quicker the more he drinks.

Comments

[fairyniamh]

I liked WKRP, but I don't know about rebooting. It was the sign of the times and about as politically correct as Sam Kinison.

The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

That was all part of why I wasn't sure it could be done. Then I decided that there are lots of less likely shows on the air and that should give this one a pass. :D

[squidgiepdx]

ZOMG I was JUST talking about "YOu have a wall. Put tape down on the floor and there's your office!" to a coworker yesterday, and they looked like I was crazy. :)

Les Nesman messed with my head, I swear. But oh, Andy's tight pants. ::happy sigh::

The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

And the commitment to how real those walls were! Everyone but Herb treated them as real (and he would, too, after Les gave him the crazy eyebrow. Your coworker just doesn't know what they're missing! (Besides wall, apparently.)

And his perfectly flipped hair. Plus, I had a thing for sweet Bailey, too. And Venus. And Johnny. And Jennifer.

And "HIRSH!" shall forever be what I call all my butlers.

"Oh, no, Madam. Merely handy, as usual."

[brumeier]

I don't have a lot of solid memories of this show - aside from the turkey ep, which I think everyone must know even if they've never heard of the show, LOL! - but I love this idea!

The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

Welp, you know that means that you have homework, right? Pull up some episodes and enjoy yourself. They mostly hold up surprisingly well for being over 40 years old. (How is that possible?!)

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[brumeier]

Ma'am, yes ma'am! ::salutes::

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

LOL!

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[brumeier]

Sadly, it's not streaming on any of my services. Just on Apple+.

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

Bummer! Luckily, I know a place to watch it and have set things in motion to get you access.

Be on the lookout for a contact from a mysterious benefactor. Don't worry, though. He's the nicest man on the planet.

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[brumeier]

LOL! Who am I to say no to a mysterious benefactor?

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

Has Mr. Mysterioso sent his messenger minions yet?

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[brumeier]

Not as yet.

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[elderwitty]

Hm.

I posit that after a long day of working to remain unknown and clandestine, he may be enjoying an evening repast with his cohorts, Boo and Ralphie (possibly not their real names).

Re: The June Something - Year 4, Day 2

[brumeier]

Those are excellent undercover names. ::nods::