Howard Hesseman, star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dead at 81
told CNN in an email.“He was a groundbreaking talent and lifelong friend and longtime client whose kindness and generosity was equaled by his influence and admiration to generations of actors and improvisational comedy throughout the world,” Kass said.Hesseman was best known for his starring role on the CBS sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” from 1978 to 1982. The show had modest ratings and only lasted four seasons but became beloved in its syndication.