Tim Reid’s Wild Ride from WKRP to South Africa | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Tim Reid, legendary WKRP’s Venus Flytrap, spills wild tales from his trailblazing career—from his early days with Tom Dreesen as America’s first interracial comedy duo to a near-arrest in apartheid South Africa after playing Bob Marley’s banned anthem. He dishes on network pushback, racial scrutiny on set, and Clint Eastwood’s cryptic advice: “never let the old man in.” Now directing and mentoring film students at Norfolk State, Reid’s journey from segregated Virginia to global fame proves resilience, humor, and grit can turn chaos into legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…