S2E23 - "Venus Rising"

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We all know Venus is one talented nighttime guy. It's no surprise the Urban Powerhouse in Cincinnati is reaching out to WKRP's own Prince of Darkness. WREQ, 'the Ramblin' Wreck', is making an offer he might find hard to refuse. He’s staring down tons more money, and the coveted title of Program Director. Venus has a meeting scheduled. Turns out, Venus is the last to know about his offer. Les has already spread the word, having heard from the Wreck's news director.
Venus takes a meeting with a man made entirely of smarm. Hey, look, it's TERRY KISER!! Venus gets the nudge-nudge, wink-wink as Station Manager Jason Realli (Really?) mentions affirmative action and corporate policies. Red flags are flying all over the place for Venus. The only respite from the Storm of Smarm is the lovely African American receptionist at the Wreck. Is this "incredibly hot receptionist" thing a trend in Cincinnati? We should get funding for a study!!
Strap in, Young Executroids, MAX is about take us all on a tour of the sleazy world of corporately controlled radio. It's shiny and futuristic thoroughly nauseating. The grim reality of Realli can be found quietly cranking out the tunes behind a set of mini-blinds. Automation has come to Cincinnati and Venus is only there to fill out some corporate scorecard for African-American hires. In this world, being black means everything...knowing what you're doing isn't even part of the equation.
Herb's exaggeratin', Andy's negotiatin' and Art's got pork-like products on his mind. Hit 'play' young Executroid...the Dr. will see you now.
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1. [Ad] Having a Laugh (00:22:39)

2. (Cont.) S2E23 - "Venus Rising" (00:22:40)