Finally, the ladies reach this pivotal Jim-centric episode and Lauren’s first Murphy Brown. Jesi brings us the back-story Charles Kimbrough created for his character, Lauren goes into the brief history of comedy roasts, and the pod shares relevant excerpts from Eddie Izzard biography ”Believe Me”! Not to mention, the cut scenes from syndication you never knew were missing, anecdotes on Leslie Stall, Murder She Wrote, and the inside scoop on hiring Walter Cronkite!

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The gals are lucky and beyond thrilled to have Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason on the pod for a discussion on art, television, musical theater and of course Diane English. Maybe you know Joanna from her season ten appearance on Murphy Brown (10.7: “Petty Women”) or her three seasons as a series regular on the Diane English series “Love and War” (streaming currently) or her infamous guest appearances on The West Wing, Friends, & as the mother in “Boogie Nights.” The pod talks to Joanna about her place in television history, from her own childhood as the daughter of a game show pioneer to working with Aaron Sorkin. Not to mention, award-winning work with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine (“Into The Woods”), working with theater giants and her infamous production of “Nick & Nora." We believe you will learn and laugh with a great artist. Join us!

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It’s the pod’s first Humblot episode! Yes, the first send-up of awards season in the series. In what the gals see as a continuation of Season One’s “Devil With The Blue Dress” we build on Murphy (Candice Bergen) and Corky’s (Faith Ford) relationship. Topics include: Awards parallels, what actually is “Old Couple Day” in TV history, and a real-life pageant winner who defied expectations. Also, Lauren talks about the illustrious and interesting life of Emmy-winning TV legend and episode guest star, Alex Rocco, as Al Floss.

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Jesi and Lauren take on Murphy Brown’s Season 2 environmental discussion with their most topical episode yet! So topical it took them two installments to cover it! Part Two topics include: the myths of recycling, what sparked letters of complaint (hint: they weren’t from Exxon), and a new installment of “Retcon Theater.”For more on the character of Jerry Gold and his origins check out our episode from Season 1, “It’s How You Play The Game.” Links discussed in Part 1 and 2:The Plastic Tide NPR)https://www.npr.org/series/684530164/the-plastic-tideSave Animals With Your Mascara Wands!https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/appalachian-wildlife-refuge-mascara-wands-267692Jay and his Son JThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNRFkTpZYZkGilbert Gottfried Remembers Jay Thomashttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/240-gilbert-gottfrieds-amazing-27384794/episode/special-bonus-re-release-remembering-jay-thomas-28428385/

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Jesi and Lauren take on Murphy Brown’s Season 2 environmental discussion with their most topical episode yet! So topical it took them two installments to cover it! Part One topics include: Similarities and connections from 1989 to 2019 in regards to the planet, childhood memories, and the life & career of guest star Jay Thomas in the first of his Emmy Winning role as recurring character Jerry Gold. Join us next week for Part Two! For more on the character of Jerry Gold and his origins check out our episode from Season 1, “It’s How You Play The Game.”: www.murphybrownpod.com/episodes/2018/5/11/114-its-how-you-play-the-gameNote: Check back later for the radio show mentioned in this episode

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You may know Jacqui’s media writings from such publications as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, and Buzzfeed. Most recently she recapped the Murphy Brown revival series for Vulture. Co-host Lauren sits down with Jacqui to discuss her fascination with the classic series as a media historian and a journalist. Topics include: Murphy Brown’s significance in media history, gender in television in the 1990s, the meta nature of the series, Jerry Gold, and more!A wonderful interview you won’t want to miss.* We forgot to mention Susan Harris in our female showrunners of the 1990s discussion!Join our Patron for more from Lauren’s chat with Jacqui! www.murphybrownpod.com/donate Jacqui’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DearSplendaJacqui’s content:www.jacquishine.contently.comJacqui’s article on Cop Shows https://timeline.com/dragnet-lapd-propaganda-cop-bb19d9a5fb6f?gi=70ee68c74205

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Jesi and Lauren go in-depth into Episode Six of Season 2, Buddies Schmuddies, an episode that tests Murphy and Frank’s relationship when they fight for the same story. Topics include: the origins story of Pat Corley a.k.a. Phil, jokes that seem seminal to the 1990s, and a Candice Bergen quote from 1989 takes the ladies on an off-topic discussion of the changing of words in society through social context or misinformation and how many communities are reclaiming words for their greater purpose.For more on Jesi and Lauren's discussion about reclaiming words in society become a member of our Patreon! Help the podcast create! www.MurphyBrownPod.com/donate

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The gals are here to discuss Episode 5 of Season 2: “Miles’ Big Adventure” by Tom Seeley and Norm Gunzenhauser (former guest of the pod!) Topics include: The best way to pack for a trip, special guest star Yeardley Smith (“The Simpsons”) pre-Lisa Simpson career, and the building of Murphy and Miles relationship. Also, Jesi brings us a real-life story from the 1980s that may have loosely inspired a major plot point of the episode!

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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 this episode including Connie Chung talking about her appearance on the episode!

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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 Patreon or donate to the pod!www.murphybrownpod.comRate and review us on iTunes!

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