Loni Anderson

Fans of the classic TV show WKRP in Cincinnati know the name Loni Anderson quite well as she played Jennifer Marlowe. The show would run for four seasons before getting canceled in 1982. Anderson is also known for marrying movie superstar Burt Reynolds, then going through a very ugly public divorce. That’s just one thing Anderson happened to do after her show ended. When it comes to work, what else did Anderson do post-WKRP in Cincinnati?

Howard Hesseman, best known for playing radio DJ Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati recently passed away. He was 81 years old and died from complications of surgery on his colon. After news broke of his passing, his former co-stars, including Loni Anderson shared their grief with fans. Loni...

Loni Anderson said she is “devastated and heartbroken” over the death of Howard Hesseman, her WKRP in Cincinnati co-star and friend for four decades. Howard Hesseman, 81, died on Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles from complications of colon surgery, reports said. Hesseman starred as disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati alongside Andreson, Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Richard Sanders, and Frank Bonner for four seasons.

Loni Anderson is mourning the loss of her pal and cast mate. Howard Hesseman, who played radio DJ Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," passed away on Saturday in Los Angeles due to complications from colon surgery. His manager Robbie Kass confirmed the 81-year-old’s death on Sunday.

"I’m devastated and heartbroken," Anderson told Fox News of Hesseman, who died Saturday at age 81. "The warmth and depth of our 40-year friendship only grew stronger with each decade. Howard was eloquent…stylish…and hilarious," the actress shared. "I loved getting his erudite ‘Dear Lady Loni’ emails. My favorite Howard sign-off…a quote by Louis Armstrong…’Jazz is what you are.’ And now Howard, forever missed is just what you are."

Loni Anderson braced herself for Hollywood creeps by taking self-defense classes back in the day. “I was prepared,” the actress, now 76, told Page Six. “I went to self-defense classes, I had my speech ready, I was just ready.”. Anderson said she signed up for classes after hearing...

Loni Anderson of WKRP in Cincinnati calls in and reminisces about her 4 seasons on the show. She elaborates on the groundbreaking role that was Jennifer Marlowe as not being “eye-candy” but an intelligent person as well, which was rare at the time. Anderson also looks back to her 12-year relationship with the late Burt Reynolds and discusses who he was outside of acting. Finally, she addresses her newest endeavor, The Hollywood Museum Squares All-Star Benefit Performance, a reunion of stars from the original show in support of the Hollywood Museum. Tickets for the event will be sold here!

“WKRP in Cincinnati” actor Loni Anderson is remembering her late co-star Frank Bonner. Bonner passed away on Wednesday (June 16). He was 79-years-old. Bonner died “peacefully” with his family. The actor had been battling Lewy body dementia for some time. But Bonner left behind a body of work for his fans to continue to enjoy. Most notably was “WKRP in Cincinnati,” which he starred in alongside Anderson.

Loni Anderson is mourning the loss of her beloved castmate. Frank Bonner, who starred as Herb Tarlek in the hit sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," died on Wednesday at age 79. The actor passed away "peacefully" amid a battle with Lewy body dementia, his family told TMZ. "Frank Bonner was like...

It’s an incredible Behind The Curtain as Paul visits with the stars of the benefit, “Hollywood Museum Squares,” a virtual series of programs created to benefit the Hollywood Museum, and available until July 11th. Listen to the incredibly funny and insightful memories of Bruce Vilanch (writer for the Oscars, Bette Midler, star of stage – Harispray – and screen- Get Bruce), singer/TV and Broadway star John Davidson (“Happiest Millionaire” and “The John Davidson Show”) and the incredible Loni Anderson (WKRP in Cincinnati) as they share memories about Hollywood Squares to answer questions like: do the stars know the questions beforehand? Are they given the answers? What was the legendary Paul Lynde (center square) really like? It’s a conversation that flies by as the stars reminisce about their careers and also learn previously unknown information about each other….. Purchase tickets for the 5 full specially created benefit Hollywood Museum Squares shows and see 40 classic TV stars as they re-create this classic game show. Tickets are only $10, monies benefit the Hollywood Museum and can be purchased by clicking HERE or go to StellarTickets.com and search for Hollywood Museum.

Loni Anderson earned three Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy nominations for her role as Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati. While she quickly stole hearts as the sultry receptionist, Anderson’s acting career took off after the sitcom’s end. Although WKRP in Cincinnati suffered in the Nielsen ratings, the sitcom...

Hollywood is as full of stars as a clear summer night. However, some of those stars shine brighter than others. A precious few of those do so seemingly without effort. Near the center of that cluster of blinding-bright stars is Marilyn Monroe. Her career was short but her sheer star power combined with the tragic tale that is her life has made her an icon of the silver screen. Loni Anderson, an enduring TV star in her own right knows a little more about Monroe’s lasting presence than most.

EXCLUSIVE: Loni Anderson is enjoying a blast from the past. The actress is teaming up with several stars for "The Hollywood Museum Squares," where fans of the beloved game show can watch new videos on demand. Each show features a special greeting from legendary "Hollywood Squares" host Peter Marshall and is hosted by Tom Bergeron, John Davidson, Marc Summers, Patt Finn and Bruce Vilanch.

Do you remember the classic game show Hollywood Squares? Do you miss it? Well, you’re in for a treat. Hollywood Museum Squares brings all of the fun and excitement of that show back. The online-only event will feature some of the biggest stars of yesteryear including Loni Anderson. Viewers from around the globe will be able to buy tickets to watch episodes of the show. That money goes to help keep the Hollywood Museum up and running.

Loni Anderson said participating in the “Hollywood Museum Squares” was a little like a high-school reunion. That’s because so many of the celebrity players were close friends years ago, but lost touch in the intervening decades. The virtual game show is a resurrection of Hollywood Squares that will benefit the...

A long-standing rumor about Princess Diana and Burt Reynolds has been confirmed! The story was that in 1993, Princess Diana sent a joking thank-you letter to Reynolds and his wife, Loni Anderson for keeping her out of the headlines for a while with their highly-publicized breakup. On Thursday, Anderson confirmed the story during an interview on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

March 12 (UPI) -- Loni Anderson says she was "very sad" to lose the film All Night Long to Barbra Streisand. The 75-year-old actress discussed on Thursday's episode of Watch What Happens Live how she lost the lead role in the 1981 movie to Streisand, 78. Anderson brought up All...

Burt Reynolds once claimed that Princess Diana sent him a thank-you note for his contentious divorce keeping her out of the glare of the media spotlight for a little while. Loni Anderson, Reynolds' ex-wife, says it's all true. The "WKRP in Cincinnati" actor confirmed on Thursday's episode of "Watch What...