News Howard Hesseman, Dr. Johnny Fever on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 81 January 30, 2022 Staff and wire reports Comments Off on Howard Hesseman, Dr. Johnny Fever on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 81 Howard Hesseman, twice nominated for Emmys for his role as radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," has died at 81.