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WKRP in Cincinnati S2E17 — The Americanization of Ivan
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WKRP in Cincinnati•Season 2•Episode 17

The Americanization of Ivan

7.7/10 · 175 votesJan 28, 198025 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Bailey and Les attend a press conference given by a group of visiting Russian hog experts. One of the Russians falls for Bailey and asks her to help him defect to the United States.

Directed byHugh Wilson
Written bySteve Marshall
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Gary Sandy

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Andy Travis

Howard Hesseman

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Tim Reid

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Venus Flytrap

Loni Anderson

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Jennifer Marlowe

Frank Bonner

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Richard Sanders

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Les Nessman

Jan Smithers

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Episode Summary

"The Americanization of Ivan" is episode 17 of WKRP in Cincinnati season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 175 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Hugh Wilson and written by Steve Marshall, it aired on January 28, 1980.

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