FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast

It’s spooky season on the Murphy Brown Podcast as Jesi and Lauren discuss the scariest villain in Murphy Brown history—late-stage capitalism and corporate America when the company AI buys the network… yes, A.I. in 1991! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmy winner Judy Crown was behind the hair of your favorite 90’s sitcoms and more! We go behind the scenes and chat with Judy about working on Murphy Brown, Designing Women and Seinfeld, and how it was to create what TV Guide called the best hair on TV! Plus, her experiences working on Hook ,  Misery and the infamous Captain EO with Coppola, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

A pod fave, Jim (Charles Kimbrough), writes a spy novel. Is he secretly in love with Murphy?! The gals chat about the history of the modern spy novel, the love of a “work wife,” and, of course, the return of Doris! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesi and Lauren are excited to welcome Hannah Jiang and Thaddeus Morgan, two producers of the upcoming CNN Originals long-form doc “TV on The Edge,” whose first episode - airing Sunday, 9/22 at 9 pm on CNN - features commentary by Lauren and Jesi themselves! Watch the trailer here! Behind-the-scenes tidbits, cut moments from the cast and writers, as well as insight into how a journalist documentar...

Murphy (Candice Bergen) loses her voice in a wager episode of Murphy Brown. The gals talk about behind-the-scenes tidbits from the writers and more. Jesi goes into the history of the White House Press Corp, and Lauren talks about the unbelievable history of The Four Tops tune “The Same Old Song.” Previous episodes on the story of The Four Tops: Origins . 307: The Last Laugh www.murphybrownpod.com...

Murphy is being wooed by another network with expensive gifts! Jesi and Lauren breakdown stories from the set, the fascinating history behind anchors such as Barbara Walters & Diane Sawyer jumping ship to other networks. Plus, cut comments from the original script and a deep dive into the props in Murphy Brown’s (Candice Bergen) office! You can watch this episode or Murphy Brown, Show Notes, a...

Robert Pastorelli is in the spotlight in this Eldin-focused episode as Murphy Brown lampoons the artwork of the 1990s. Topics include: the life & career of New Jersey-bred Pastorelli and his relationship with Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown), the state of political murals in the 1980s & 90s, as well as being an artist then and today. Plus, an extended sidebar on the life of Robert Pastorelli....

In a new interview segment on the podcast, Jesi and Lauren welcome talented casting director, Jodi Angstreich ("Fleishman Is In Trouble", "Eric", "The Girl From Plainview", & many more), to talk about the casting process today in contrast to how it was in the 1990s. Plus, a little "Murphy Brown" and pop culture faves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s group project time, as Jesi and Lauren break down this episode based on a true story! Jesi and Lauren discuss the inspirational tales of the guest star characters, the timeline of corporate retreats, and the complicated & fascinating history of the phrase “Yes, We Can” (beyond election taglines)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesi and Lauren break down this Emmy-winning episode based on a true story with holiday tradition favorites, the gang’s hijinks, and the career of guest star Jenifer Lewis (Blackish, Sister Act, and more!). Also, this week, Lauren introduces us to the life of singer/songwriter Wilson Picket, and Jesi explores the history of the song The 12 Days of Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

It’s a party…to save Corky’s marriage, as we get the return of Jane Leeves ("Frasier") as Audrey Cohen, Janet Carroll ("Married With Children") as Doris Dial, and Scott Bryce ("As The World Turns")! Topics include the history of the phrase “Having It All” and how it manifests in intersectional feminism today, 90s fashion, and the importance of communication in relationships. Plus, funny moments an...

Jesi and Lauren are excited to talk to H. Alan Scott ("Out On The Lanai: A Golden Girls Podcast" & "Newsweek's Parting Shot") to talk about the connection between "Golden Girls" and "Murphy Brown", TV in the 90s vs today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The theme is sisterly love as Lauren and Jesi talk about Murphy’s birthday (what sign do you think Murphy is?), and answer the question, “Why does 'Designing Women' owe their success to "Murphy Brown"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murphy is kidnapped by 90s heartthrob Craig Bierko, and the Gang doesn’t believe her! Is this episode a bottle episode? What is a bottle episode? Jesi and Lauren take the test to find out. Other topics include The Shirelles' history, eco-terrorism, and why a pink donut box is so closely associated with LA and sitcoms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesi and Lauren's breakdown of this major Jim episode! Highlights include Charles Kimbrough’s backstory for Jim, a modern famous anchor who lost it on air, and more behind-the-scenes tidbits & insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesi and Lauren's breakdown of this major Jim episode! Highlights include the story of The Four Tops, the history of laughter and our health, and more behind-the-scenes tidbits & insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren and Jesi finish out the final Colleen Dewhurst episode with a music sidebar, behind-the-scenes tidbits from Diane Sawyer's week on the set for her news magazine show “Prime Time Live” - which takes us from story idea in the writer’s room to rehearsal and writers and finally filming day. Join our Patreon www.murphybrownpod.com/donate to see the full Prime Time Live and more! Hosted on Acast....

The gals break down the final Colleen Dewhurst arc as Avery Brown Sr with a jam-packed episode of behind-the-scenes tidbits, insights, and what the show had in store for Avery in Season Four. Stay tuned next week for Part 2 with the episode's music sidebar, cut moments, and how Murphy’s vulnerability affects us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals finish up this fan-favorite episode with returning character Jerry Gold (Emmy Winner Jay Thomas). The gals share more behind-the-scenes stories, Jesi sidebars on the film “A Man & A Woman,” how it connects to Nancy Meyers, and of course more romance…and shoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The happy day has finally arrived…Jerry’s back! The gals deep dive into the love story of Jerry Gold (Jay Thomas) and Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) in this fan-favorite episode. Cut moments from the original script and behind-the-scenes stories included! Plus, Lauren does a sidebar on jewelry icon Elisa Peretti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The real-life actors/writer’s union strike may be over, but not for the FYI Gang! Jesi and Murphy update the new season and are continuing season three! Sidebars include the life of Allen Toussaint, Candice Bergen’s 90s hair, Emmy-winning Fashion, unions, and how the episode connects to the recent 2023 Sag/Aftra and WGA strikes! Check out our website for show notes and how to watch this episode! H...

Best-selling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Mary & Lou, & Rhoda & Ted, Seinfeldia) writes about TV and culture, with a focus on the impact of women. The gals sit down with Jennifer on the subjects of two of her books: “When Women Invented Television,” and the fantastic four subjects of the book, from the more widely known Betty White to the lesser known Hazel Scott, the first African American...

Best-selling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Mary and Lou, and Rhoda and Ted, Seinfeldia) writes about TV and culture, with a focus on the impact of women. The gals sit down with Jennifer on the subjects of two of her books: “When Women Invented Television,” and the fantastic four subjects of the book, from the more widely known Betty White to the lesser known Hazel Scott, the first African Ame...

ENCORE EPISODE FROM 2020: The gals welcome Anita Floris, the host of “I’m Listening: A Fraiser Fan Podcast ". Topics include: the great Jane Leeves, the sex appeal of the Dials, arrival party etiquette, as well as Anita’s first impressions of the series. Check out show notes including info we found on lampshades and New Year and to catch up on the podcast: https://www.murphybrownpod.com/2-14-what-...

An ENCORE from 2017: It’s that time of year! A TV tradition since the dawn of TV, the Christmas Episode! Jesi and Lauren go deep into Murphy Brown’s first Christmas (and Hanukkah) episode. Catch up on more episodes at www.murphybrownpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.