Jan Smithers
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Karin Jan Smithers (born July 3, 1949) is an American former actress, model and singer. She is best known for playing Bailey Quarters on the CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982).
Infobox
Born
Karin Jan Smithers (1949-07-03) July 3, 1949 (age 76)North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Alma mater
Chouinard Art Institute
Occupations
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Years active
1973–1987
Known for
WKRP in Cincinnati
Spouses
mw- Kipp Whitman (m. 1971; div. 1972) James Brolin (m. 1986; div. 1995)
Children
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Tables
· Television and filmography
1974
1978
1978–82
Role(s)
WKRP in Cincinnati
Notes
Bailey Quarters
1980
The Love Tapes
Role(s)
Carol Clark
Notes
TV movie
1982
Role(s)
Sabrina Drake
Notes
Episode: "The Spoonmaker Diamond/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon"
1983
Role(s)
Aurora Adams
Notes
Episode: "Long Time No See/The Bear Essence/Kisses and Makeup"
1984
Role(s)
Carol Cooperman
Notes
Episode: "By Hook or by Crook/Revenge with the Proper Stranger/Don't Get Mad, Get Even"
1985
Comedy Factory
Role(s)
Barrie Shepherd
Notes
Episode: "The Columnist"
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1973 | Love Story | Barbara | Episode: "Beginner's Luck" |
| 1974 | Where the Lilies Bloom | Devola | Feature film |
| 1974 | When the North Wind Blows | Lady in the Zoo | Feature film |
| 1976 | Starsky & Hutch | Sharman Crane | Episode: "Running" |
| 1978 | Our Winning Season | Cathy Wakefield | Feature film |
| 1978–82 | WKRP in Cincinnati | Bailey Quarters | Main cast (86 episodes) |
| 1980 | The Love Tapes | Carol Clark | TV movie |
| 1982 | The Love Boat | Sabrina Drake | Episode: "The Spoonmaker Diamond/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon" |
| 1983 | The Fall Guy | Cynthia Caldwell | Episode: "Spaced Out" |
| 1983 | The Love Boat | Aurora Adams | Episode: "Long Time No See/The Bear Essence/Kisses and Makeup" |
| 1984 | Legmen | Sarah Turner | Episode: "Take the Credit and Run" |
| 1984 | Hotel | Lacey Grant | Episode: "Encores" |
| 1984 | The Love Boat | Carol Cooperman | Episode: "By Hook or by Crook/Revenge with the Proper Stranger/Don't Get Mad, Get Even" |
| 1984 | Finder of Lost Loves | Barbara Hensen | Episode: "Old Friends" |
| 1985 | Mike Hammer | Shia Walters | Episode: "Firestorm" |
| 1985 | Cover Up | Karen Morris | Episode: "The Assassin" |
| 1985 | Murder, She Wrote | Kathy Farrell | Episode: "Sudden Death" |
| 1985 | Comedy Factory | Barrie Shepherd | Episode: "The Columnist" |
| 1986 | Hotel | Janice Copeland | Episode: "Triangles" |
| 1987 | Mr. Nice Guy | Dr. Lisa Rayon | Feature film |
References
- TV Guidehttps://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jan-smithers/bio/3030190684/
- On This Date: A Day-By-Day Look At Historical Events
- Newsweekhttps://www.newsweek.com/2016/05/27/jan-smithers-newsweek-teens-issue-457672.html
- Newsweekhttps://www.scribd.com/doc/312305459/The-Teen-Agers-1966
- "Whatever Happened To Actress Jan Smithers"https://web.archive.org/web/20080615040430/http://www.trashytabloids.com/watn/jan_smithers.html
- "21 Fascinating Facts About Jan Smithers"https://web.archive.org/web/20240603131205/https://facts.net/celebrity/21-fascinating-facts-about-jan-smithers/
- "Baby, If You've Ever Wondered: A WKRP in Cincinnati Reunion"http://www.paleycenter.org/2014-wkrp-in-cincinnati-reunion