Andy Travis

WKRP in Cincinnati

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Gary Sandy
70s and 80s TV actor Gary Sandy was born and raised in Ohio. He attended Ohio's Wilmington College and ...

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Andy Travis Quotes

	Season 4 / Episode 22: - Up and Down the Dial Andy Travis: [Andy and Venus have just showed up at Mama Carlson's house, and both are drunk. Venus is holding Andy up] Mrs. Carlson... I'm tired of your crud! Venus Flytrap: Yeah! [falls to floor] Andy Travis: And I've got three things I want to say to you... number two... [falls to floor]
	Season 4 / Episode 22: - Up and Down the Dial Mama Carlson: [reading to Andy the summary of a report prepared by a programming consultant she has hired to suggest format options] WKRP's Top 40 audience is at its peak. The sound quality of the AM signal cannot compete with FM stations. If WKRP is to remain profitable in the long run, we suggest switching to a non-music format... all news. Andy Travis: Well, I'm sorry... I don't know anything about programming an all-news station. Mama Carlson: That's why I hired Mr. Von Sanker.
	Season 4 / Episode 3: - The Union Mama Carlson: [Andy has informed Mrs. Carlson that the staff has voted down the union... as Andy gets ready to leave]... and I won't forget about our deal. Andy Travis: Better not.
	Season 4 / Episode 3: - The Union Andy Travis: These things take time. Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: Spoken like a true, crypto-fascist, puppet of the managerial elite. Travis, I don't know how you can look at yourself in the mirror. Andy Travis: Well, I like looking at myself in the mirror.
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - An Explosive Affair (2) Jennifer Marlowe: [answering phone] WKRP. [pause] Will you hold on please, the man you want to speak with is right next to me. [turns to Andy] Andy, he says he's from Black Monday. Andy Travis: [tense, hushed... Jennifer covers mouthpiece] Get on another phone and call the police. Keep them on the line. [takes receiver] Hello, this is Andy Travis. [pause] Well, we all have our problems, may I tell you mine? [pause] I have two DJ's out at the transmitter, and I can't reach them. [pause] Well, I guess it doesn't matter that you didn't mean to hurt anybody now, does it? [pause] All right, all right, just slow down. [pause] You wanna tell me where you put the bomb? [pause] You wanna tell me why you did that? [covers mouthpiece and turns to Herb, hushed] Go and tell Jennifer that the bomb is inside a tool box. Herb Tarlek: Tool box? [Andy waves him away, Herb runs off] Andy Travis: [returns to caller] No, no, no, I'm listening. [pause] We're all guilty [pause] , I understand.
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - An Explosive Affair (2) Jennifer Marlowe: [Jennifer checking her watch while on the phone patch with Madigan] Andy, it's 3:30. Andy Travis: [smiling... monitor speaker is still playing music, confirming that they're still on the air] The bomb... I KNEW IT! Jennifer Marlowe: [talking to Madigan on phone] Do you see anything... [monitor speaker suddenly drops from music to static] officer? [tears start forming in Jennifer's eyes] Andy Travis: [quietly] It's an old transmitter... it breaks down all the time. [Jennifer's head drops and she begins to cry] [hushed] The bomb? [Jennifer nods... a shaken Andy walks slowly back to his office, in stunned shock]
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - An Explosive Affair (2) Bailey Quarters: [Andy and Bailey are standing in the WKRP studio as Andy prepares to break in to warn Johnny and Venus of the bomb at the transmitter] Andy, I need to tell you... Andy Travis: Look Bailey, I know it's unprofessional... but they're not answering at the transmitter. Bailey Quarters: Andy... Andy Travis: [into microphone] We interrupt this broadcast for a special emergency announcement... this is Andy Travis calling Venus [throws mike and its boom up in frustration]... I'm not on the air! Bailey Quarters: [rushed] I tried to tell you, studio-transmitter link's only one way! Andy Travis: [confused] What? Bailey Quarters: [slower] I said... the studio-transmitter link is only one way... until they throw the switch, the studio is dead! Andy Travis: Well, that's dumb! Who set that up? Bailey Quarters: You did... it was cheaper that way [Andy rolls eyes at his own poor judgement] .
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - An Explosive Affair (2) Andy Travis: [frantically, after the transmitter has blown up] Where is Venus? Where is Venus? Dr. Johnny Fever: [out of breath] He's... He's... Andy Travis: He's what? Dr. Johnny Fever: ...parking the car!
	Season 4 / Episode 2: - An Explosive Affair (2) Les Nessman: [after the bomb has destroyed the transmitter] Johnny, Venus, you're alive? Dr. Johnny Fever: The newsman's eye, you just can't fool it. Les Nessman: [Sadly] That's wonderful? Venus Flytrap: Gee, thanks Les. Les Nessman: Of course, I'll have to update my story. Venus Flytrap: Story! Les Nessman: How'd you like it Andy? Andy Travis: How'd I like what Les? Les Nessman: My 4 o'clock news report, didn't you listen? Andy Travis: Les, the transmitter blew up. Les Nessman: Of course, that was my lead. Dr. Johnny Fever: Wait a minute, you lead off your newscast by telling them that we were off the air? Les Nessman: I can include that in my update.
	Season 3 / Episode 22: - Clean Up Radio Everywhere Andy Travis: I suppose in the mean time, you're going to lose money for a principle? Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: Hey, Travis, when it comes to losing advertising clients, these bozos don't know who they're up against. Andy Travis: I'm going to fight them tooth and nail. Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: I know you are. Andy Travis: If all else fails, I might set Les Nessman on them. Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: Boy, that could signal the end of organized religion as we know it.
	Season 2 / Episode 4: - Bad Risk Andy Travis: Listen, Herb, does this big-shot 60 Minutes Insurance Company pay off its claims? Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: Sure, ever since Mike got 'em the second time. [Carlson tosses his insurance forms back to Herb, unfinished]
	Season 1 / Episode 22: - Preacher Andy Travis: [Andy has finished putting the list of conditions for Little Ed to continue his broadcasts]... no merchandise of any sort. Rev. Little Ed Pembrook: But I got a whole warehouse full of that stuff! I have more than 600 units of "The World is Coming to an End" lawn furniture alone!
	Season 1 / Episode 22: - Preacher Andy Travis: Why do they call him "Little Ed"? Venus Flytrap: Because his wife is Big Ed!
	Season 1 / Episode 20: - Young Master Carlson Andy Travis: This is Venus Flytrap. Arthur Carlson Jr.: You're black! Venus Flytrap: [feigning shock and fear] I am? Oh, no! Arthur Carlson Jr.: We didn't have any blacks at Prussian Valley! Venus Flytrap: [calling after Carlson and his son as they walk away] That's 'cause there ain't no blacks DUMB enough to go to a place called Prussian Valley! Venus Flytrap: Yo man, how come you didn't tell me I was black?
	Season 1 / Episode 18: - Who is Gordon Sims? Les Nessman: What is Venus doing for the Army, Andy? Andy Travis: [after several fake looks around to see if anyone is listening, he whispers the answer to Les] he's peeling potatoes.
	Season 1 / Episode 17: - A Commercial Break Andy Travis: OK, let me ask you this. Can't we do a cheap-o commercial? I mean, hire professional musicans, but maybe, sing the jingle ourselves? Venus Flytrap: Can anyone around here sing? Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: Any jerk can sing. These are the copy points that you gotta work in to it. OK, now: A: All weather floral arrangements. Venus Flytrap: What does that mean? Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: That's a plastic flowers. Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: B: Maintenance-free artificial turf. Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: Plastic Grass. Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: C: They accept all major credit cards. Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: That would be your plastic money. Herbert 'Herb' Tarlek: Plus, six convenient locations, open weekends, all night hot line, group discount rates and free parking.
	Season 1 / Episode 15: - Never Leave Me, Lucille Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe: Hi guys! Andy Travis: Oh, what's your sign? Venus Flytrap: You live around here, mama? Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: Want a little action, sugar? Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe: Well, Les, don't you have an opening line? Les Nessman: [Looks uneasy, then sits down an picks up a drink] Hi, I'm extremely wealthy. Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe: Ooh.
	Season 1 / Episode 14: - Johnny Comes Back (2) Andy Travis: [Andy has fired Doug after discovering his history of payola to support a drug habit] I want you out of here. Doug Winner: [turning to Carlson] Mr. Carlson, I... Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: [gently but firmly] I think you'd better go, son. Doug Winner: [angry as he opens the door to Carlson's office to leave] You know what? You're all a bunch of small-timers anyway! Andy Travis: [knocks doorknob out of Doug's hand, forcing the door closed... holds his hand out] Where's the coke? Doug Winner: I don't know. I guess Carlson puts it on his feet. [Doug leaves and Andy turns to Carlson, stunned] Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: Good heavens! I've lost all the feeling in my left foot! [stomping his foot on floor] For the love of Pete, Andy, I'm hooked! Andy Travis: No, you're gonna be fine! Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: [beating frantically on his foot with his shoe] I've got a monkey on my foot!
	Season 1 / Episode 14: - Johnny Comes Back (2) Andy Travis: [Andy has called Doug Winner into Carlson's office to fire him] Are you doing coke? Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: Oh ease up, Travis. I have a little coke every now and then.
	Season 1 / Episode 14: - Johnny Comes Back (2) Andy Travis: I think we're going to have to fire Doug Winner. Remember when I told you he was giving some songs too much play? I talked to him about it. He said fine, but he didn't stop. Arthur 'Big Guy' Carlson: You don't supposed that kid's on the take, do you? Andy Travis: I'm afraid so... I made a couple of calls, and it checks out.
	Season 1 / Episode 12: - Tornado Andy Travis: Here, Les. Read the disaster plan. Les Nessman: But, Andy, the disaster plan doesn't say anything about tornadoes. It's for what to do if we are ever attacked by the Communists! Andy Travis: Well... Just read the plan and wherever you see the word "Communist" substitute the word "tornado." Les Nessman: [into the microphone] Citizens of Cincinnati, we are being attacked by the godless... tornadoes!
	Season 1 / Episode 7: - Turkeys Away Les Nessman: I'm here with hundreds of people who have gathered to witness what has been described as perhaps the greatest turkey event in Thanksgiving Day history. All we know for sure is that in a very few moments there are going to be a lot of happy out here. Now the crowd is... Les Nessman: the... the crowd is uh... curious but well behaved. And I think I hear something now. Uh... The crowd is moving out into the parking area. And... oh yes! I can see it now. It's a... it's a... helicopter and it's coming this way! Andy Travis: A helicopter? Les Nessman: It's flying something behind it and I can't quite make it out. It's a large banner and it says H A P P Y... T H A N K S... giving... from W... K... R... P! What a sight, ladies and gentlemen. What a sight. The 'copter seems to circling the parking area now. I guess it's looking for a place to land. No! Something just came out of the back of a helicopter. It's a dark object, perhaps a skydiver plummeting to earth from only two thousand feet in the air... There's a third... No parachutes yet... They can't be skydivers. I can't tell just yet what they are but... Oh my God! They're turkeys! Oh no! Johnny can you get this? Oh, they're crashing to the earth right in front of our eyes! One just went through the windshield of a parked car! This is terrible! Everyone's running around pushing each other. Oh my goodness! Oh, the humanity! People are running about. The turkeys are hitting the ground like sacks of wet cement! Folks, I don't know how much longer... The crowd is running for their lives. I think I'm going to step inside. I can't stand here and watch this anymore. No, I can't go in there. Children are searching for their mothers and oh, not since the Hindenberg tragedy has there been anything like this. I don't know how much longer I can hold my position here, Johnny. The crowd... Dr. Johnny Fever: Les? Les? Les, are you there? Les isn't there. Thanks for that on-the-spot report, Les. For those of you who've just tuned in, the Pinedale Shopping Mall has just been bombed with live turkeys. Film at eleven.
	Season 1 / Episode 4: - Hoodlum Rock Blood: [the three members of Scum of the Earth have entered the dressing room, where Andy, Johnny and Venus are waiting for them] I guess you've heard already that the three of us have decided that we are not going on. Andy Travis: Yep... [he and Venus stand toe to toe with the trio] and the three of us have decided that you ARE going on. [Andy and Venus look towards Johnny, who reluctantly joins them] Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella: Rock and Roll.
	Season 1 / Episode 4: - Hoodlum Rock Andy Travis: We need a band that's going to go along with our rock'n'roll format. Steve Pievy: I do have one act, they must be a rock and roll band. Their name is "Scum of the Earth". Andy Travis: You book scum? Steve Pievy: Not as a rule.
	Season 1 / Episode 1: - Pilot (1) Mama Carlson: Are you the man responsible for the noise eminating from my radio this morning? Andy Travis: Yes, ma'am, I am. Mama Carlson: Well, explain yourself! Andy Travis: Well, I happen to like that kind of music. Mama Carlson: Young man, this radio station's a business. It is not for your personal listening pleasure.
	Unknown Episode: Andy Travis: It's a good thing I had an extra pair of jeans in my office.
	Unknown Episode: Venus Flytrap: [Fever runs into the booth and hides behind the coat rack] What are you doin', man! I'm on the air! Dr. Johnny Fever: Herb Tarlek is selling life insurance! Venus Flytrap: Oh, no! Close the blinds before he sees us! Andy Travis: [Walks into the booth] What have I told you guys about goofing off when one of you is supposed to be on the air? Dr. Johnny Fever: Herb Tarlek is selling life insurance! Andy Travis: Oh, no! [slams the door and hides with Fever]

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