In this modern Cyrano, Miles-centric episode the gals chat about the history of fax machines, Ticonderoga pencils, and the art of flirting by the written word! Plus, the careers of episode guest star actors Teri Hatcher and Richard Masar! For more and to donate to the podcast visit at www.MurphyBrownPod.com!

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Recorded in Aug of 2019 we are so happy to finally bring you the second part of our interview with Norm Gunzenhauser back in the “before times.” (Originally planned to have dropped in late spring 2020.) Part two we chat about more season 2 as well as working with Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler and more!

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Recorded back in the summer of 2019, we are so happy to finally bring you the second part of our interview with Norm Gunzenhauser back in the “before times.” (Originally planned to have dropped in late spring 2020.) We continue our chat about Norm’s season 2 episodes as well as Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler, and more!

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It’s an entire episode of pranks as Murphy starts a chain reaction that brings about a fun episode and fun discussions. Includes: the mystery behind the unveiling of Watergate source “Deep Throat,” how Legend Nora Ephron used that knowledge to get back at her ex-husband, and more on Connie Chung’s history! Plus the history behind the Brenton Wood “Gimme A Sign” sung by Brenton Wood. (wait until the end of the episode for something special!)

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Jesi and Lauren go into a very timely topic as the FYI gang deal with a boycott of one of Murphy’s news stories regarding sex education for teens. Jesi takes on the history of boycotts (on both sides of the fence) while Lauren talks about the history of condoms commercials on television. And more on The Marvelettes!

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Denise discusses writing for her favorite secondary character, her influences in her writing and her time writing for Frasier, as well as her love of writing despicable characters in episodes like Season 2’’s “Whose Garbage, Is It Anyway?” (Jerry Gold) And season three’s “Brown and Blue” (an Andrew Dice Clay stand-in) and her influences in writing comedy! Follow us on Social Media for episodes and clips.

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We are so happy to have Denise Moss on the show! Denise is part of the writing team of Dukane & Moss - writers of last week’s episode “On The Road Again". She and her writing partner have worked on sitcoms from “Murphy Brown” to “Fraiser” to “Roseanne.” In this two-parter Denise discusses her experience from assistant to freelance writer to staff writer.

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Charles Kimbrough sings! Yes, welcome to the last half of season 2, which means we are on this Jim-centric episode that leans into Charles Kimbrough’s musical background. We chat about Kimbrough's Broadway history and the episode's question: “Is flirting bad” as well as the importance of the episode in Murphy and Jim’s relationship. Follow us on social media for clips from the episode! Stay tuned for our next episode interview with the co-writer: Denise Moss to talk more about this episode and more!

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It’s time for our most requested episode online! The return of Jerry Gold in his new role as “love interest” to our Murphy Brown. Topics include Redemption of characters previously written as villains, The” heart of gold” male troupe, The Jerry (Jay Thomas) and Murphy romantic dynamic, and the history of the Aretha Franklin song “Think.”

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In part two, we go into depth on Murphy and Corky’s “undercover blues” as ex-workers on a sting as well and chat about the amazing guest stars: Peter Marc Jacobson (The Nanny) and Beth Broderick (Sabrina The Teenage Witch) would go on to be part of two other famous 90s sitcoms! How this departure for the series seemingly seemed to be keying into a late 80’s comedy troupe but may have been saying more with its jokes.

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