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The Story Behind WKRP's Turkey Drop Episode

By , About.com Guide   November 18, 2011

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In 1978, WKRP in Cincinnati aired what is now considered a classic episode where the fictitious radio station dropped live turkeys from an airplane as an advertising stunt. ("WKRP in Cincinnati" Publicity Photo)

Who makes up this crazy stuff?

Not so fast. Would you believe it was loosely based on a real event? Read more.

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