"WKRP in Cincinnati" The Americanization of Ivan (TV Episode 1980) Poster

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Cold War Discussion with a Personal Twist
chauge-7325315 February 2020
Les and Bailey attend a news conference from a Soviet Agriculture Delegation discussing Hog matters and such, so of course WKRP is the only news organization to attend. Bailey receives a note from one of the Soviets that he wants to talk with them about defecting to America. The comedy comes when they find an FBI agent that tells them they have to get the guy to Cleveland because Cincinnati doesn't have anybody qualified to do it there. Interesting perspective on how dire the circumstances were with Soviet citizenship versus living in America, even in the 70's and early 80's. Another contemporary issue WKRP takes on with intelligence and wit.
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