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Brush up your Murphy Brown… “Start learning her now!” Yes, it’s the fourth episode of Season 2: “TV or Not TV.” Learn the interesting backstory on what inspired this epic meta episode direct from the writer as well as sidebars on Emmy nominated (for this role) guest star Morgan Fairchild ("Friends", "Roseanne", "Dallas") and special guest star Connie Chung. Check out our website for extra info on...

The gals and the FYI gang start saying goodbye to the 1980s as the pod talks 80’s highlights and memories referenced in this week’s episode written by Sy Dukane & Denise Moss (Frasier, Roseanne). Topics include: Journalistic integrity, the history of Redbook, and the real-life stolen memo that inspired this episode’s plot! Check out show notes for extra info (under episodes!) And to join our Patre...

Interview: Mary Pat Gleason (Season 1 Guest Star)What we love about the podcast is being able to bring you not only Murphy Brown but the history of Television it intersects! Mary Pat Gleason played Olga the Russian Secretary in Season 1, Episode 16 “Moscow On The Hudson” and you know her from so much more, like WIll & Grace (both versions), Gilmore Girls, & Friends! We also chat about her working...

The gals are back and so is the Jim love on the Dial-centric episode, “Anchor’s Away” (Season 2, Episode 2). Topics include: The introduction of new anchor and recurring character Miller Redfield, relevance and legacy, as well as the geo-political background of the episode. But first, Lauren and Jesi use this episode to talk about Aretha Franklin and her legacy. Check out our patreon for extra con...

WELCOME TO THE BEST OF THE POD! Jesi and Lauren have a jam-packed episode as they talk about a Season One favorite, Episode 13: “Soul Man’ written by Tom Seeley and friend and guest of the pod, Norm Gunzenhauser. (We recommend we go back and listen to his interview - link below - if you haven’t already!) Topics include: Accepting progress, Friendship, Inclusion, and how women can be just as crude...

Jesi and Lauren close out the pod’s Season 11 Interviews with Part 2 of 2 with “Real Murphy Brown” herself, creator Diane English! Topics include: The writers and the Writers Room, the real answer about Corky and Miles, & more! Plus, questions from YOU on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesi and Lauren close out the pod’s Season 11 Interviews with Part 1 of 2 with “Real Murphy Brown” herself, creator Diane English! Topics include: Diane and the Murphy Brown origin story, why Murphy isn’t streaming, writing, and tales from the revival and classic series. Also, for those following us from the beginning, we finally ask Diane about the famous “Chet” story that Norm Gunzenhauser told...

The gals welcome the dynamic wunderkind Miles Silverberg himself, Grant Shaud, for Part 2 of their discussion! Topics include: An actor’s process, comedy influences, Jay Thomas, Murder, She Wrote, and Jesi & Lauren teach Grant what “canon” means. Also, we have Grant take the www.cbs.com “Which Murphy Brown Character Are You?” quiz. Who will he get?!To Take the Quiz Yourself: www.cbs.com/shows/murp...

The gals welcome the dynamic wunderkind Miles Silverberg himself, Grant Shaud! Topics include: His origin story and early theatre life, auditioning Now vs the Late ‘80s, his Murphy Brown audition story, and the greatness of Diane English. Also, the trio does a little impromptu version of “Retcon Theatre” with Miles & Corky’s relationship. www.patreon.com/MurphyBrownPod Check out the free swag and...

Jesi and Lauren are elated to welcome the writing team of Gina Ippolito & Skander Halim (Story Editors) from the revival writing team to the pod! The gals chat with Gina and Skander about their first episode of Murphy Brown, last week’s “#MurphyToo” episode! Topics include: Working in the writers’ room, how they developed the episode itself, being “the young people” in the room, and a frank discus...

Jesi and Lauren are elated to welcome the writing team of Gina Ippolito & Skander Halim (Story Editors) from the revival writing team to the pod! The gals chat with Gina and Skander about their first episode of Murphy Brown, last week’s “#MurphyToo” episode! Topics include: Working in the writers’ room, how they developed the episode itself, being “the young people” in the room, and a frank discus...

We pick up where we left off as Jesi, Lauren, and episode director Barnet Kellman continue their breakdown of the Season 2 opener. Topics include: the amazing Jane Leeves and her career, the deeper meaning of the episode, banister acting, and women over 40 on television.www. MurphyBrownpod.com/donate Check out the free swag and special features! Check out Show Notes at www. MurphyBrownPod.com for...

Jesi and Lauren are here to give first thoughts and impressions of the first episode of the Murphy Brown revival aka the Season 11 opener “Fake News,” written by series creator Diane English! Plus, behind-the-scenes insights from the gals who attended the filming of the revival pilot!www.patreon.com/MurphyBrownPod - check out the free swag and special features! Check out Show Notes at www. MurphyB...

Welcome to Season 2! Jesi, Lauren, and special guest, director Barnet Kellman take a deep dive into Murphy and Miles’ relationship in this season opener (and pod favorite), written by creator Diane English. Learn behind the scenes factoids direct from the set, secrets from the script, and Jesi teaches us some behind-the-scenes history! Bonus fun: The gals reconstruct the moments usually cut from s...

WELCOME TO MURPHY BROWN WEEK! Take a look back at our first episode as we gear up for "Murphy Thursday" with new episodes of Murphy Brown on CBS and (In your ear holes) the podcast! (Yay, Season 2!)Join us all week for Encore episodes of the pod! FYI: The Murphy Brown podcast is an episode-by-episode discussion of the landmark sitcom Murphy Brown (1988-1998). Hosted by super fans actor/writers Lau...

Welcome to what the gals hope to be a regular feature on the podcast: A season-ending retrospective! Jesi and Lauren have prepared questions for each other on their favorite things from the past season. Questions include: what changed during their rewatch, favorite episodes, moments, guest stars and more! Also, a special Season Two podcast announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Welcome back to our Season One wrap-up interview with director Barnet Kellman! For Part 2, Barnet chats with the gals about his mark on the show, the writers’ room, what other famous people auditioned for Miles Silverberg, and how much of a team player Candice Bergen really is! Also, Barnet goes over a few of the pod’s previous episodes with his added thoughts! Check out Show Notes at www. MurphyB...

Welcome to our Season 1 wrap-up with series director and architect of Murphy Brown, Barnet Kellman. The gals discuss Barnet’s early life and how TV lead him to theater and then back again, as well as the series regular casting process, the origins of Frank Fontana, the real story of casting Miles Silverberg, and how Barnet met Diane English! Stay tuned next week for Part Two! And join our Patreon...

And so Jesi and Lauren end Season One with a bit of a future redux as they reach Episode 22, The Morning Show - an episode in direct parallel with the upcoming Murphy Brown revival series on CBS this fall! Topics include: The arc of Murphy’s relationships with Miles and Corky in Season One, the amazingness of Faith Ford and eggs, and why the gals have changed their minds about this episode. Plus,...

Lauren and Jesi dive deep into the penultimate episode of Season 1, “The Bickners” written by friend of the pod Russ Woody. Topics include: Season finales, the depiction of age and sex on television, and Native American appropriation in art and fashion. The gals also discuss an alternative reality to the episode at hand! Will you agree or not? Stay tuned! Check out Show Notes at www. MurphyBrownpo...

Put on your disco shoes and book those Hustle lessons (or not)! The pod enters 1977 and one of the few Murphy Brown flashbacks episodes with this Diane English-written pod favorite: Summer of ‘77. Topics include: Flea Markets, women anchors in the late 20th century, Linda Ellerbee, the Diane English’s DVD commentary. Also, Lauren goes into the history of the word “Cockamamie” and Jesi has some fun...

As they near the end of Season One, the gals are finally at another Moss/Dukane episode, which means they get to share some great behind the scene tidbits from Denise Moss (“Fraiser” & “Roseanne”)! Topics include: The film “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” the real behind-the-scenes stories the episode is based on, and a very special story from Jesi about one of the guest actors from this week’s episode...

The gals are happy to welcome to the show Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Schiff! (“The West Wing,” ABC’s “The Good Doctor”) It is only fitting considering how often Jesi and Lauren reference Toby Ziegler and “The West Wing” on the pod! Richard appeared in Season 6, Episode 21, “Anything by Cured” written by friend of the pod Russ Woody (as well as appeared on another Diane English show “Love & W...

It’s the 18th episode of Season 1! Jesi and Lauren talk their take on “Funnies Girl” - written by Tom Seeley & friend of the pod Norm Guzenhauser. Topics include: The true story behind the word “caricature,” today’s troll culture, and what recent news story may be relevant to this week’s episode! Plus, thoughts about the episode and its origins from Norm himself! Check out Show Notes at www. Murph...

Jesi and Lauren are talking Murphy Brown and nerds this week! The gals chat legendary guest star Buck Henry (“Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock,” “The Graduate,” “Get Smart”), take a deep dive into their experiences with perfume/fragrances, plus the secret history of Season 1, Episode 17’s cold open song, “He’s a Rebel.” Bonus email commentary and tidbits from episode co-writer (and friend of the pod...