Stay ConnectedJoin Lauren and Jesi as they re-watch their hero, Murphy Brown, navigate the waters of journalistic integrity and female empowerment, discussing 1990s nostalgia and the glaring relevance this show still has in our culture today. Plus, interviews with the cast and creators!www.MurphyBrownPod.comTheme Song Provided by Pond5 artist Patrick Coen
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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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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 with Whoopi Goldberg and the cult classic “Troop Beverly Hills”! You will love Mary Pat’s story, her resilience, finding her own voice as a writer and using it to share the struggles of mental illness. We know you’ll leave loving Mary Pat as we do! (Please note: This was recorded in July 2018.)Mary Pat's Episode of Murphy Brownhttps://soundcloud.com/murphybrownpod/116-moscow-on-the-potomacInterview with Marianne Mullerleie (Secretary #8)https://murphybrownpod.com/episodes/2018/4/3/interview-marianne-muellerleile-secretary-8
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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 content from this episode!www.murphybrownpod.com/donate for ways to join our Patreon or give a one-time donation! It all helps!
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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 as men. Also, Jesi talks Charles Kimbrough’s origins story and connection to Stephen Sondheim, while Lauren goes into the history of Men’s Clubs vs Women from the late 1980s to today! All of this and more on this week’s episode of FYI! Norm Gunzenhauser Interview: www.murphybrownpod.com/episodes/2018/1/12/interview-withWebpage: www.murphybrownpod.com
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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!
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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 us about in our first interview for the pod!Join us Thursday for Part 2 of our interview with Diane and the Season 11 finale on CBS!www.MurphyBrownpod.com/donate
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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/murphy-brown/…character-are-you-/
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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 special features!Check out Show Notes at www.MurphyBrownPod.com for extra info on what we discussed! Please also review/rate/subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcastsLearn more about EST - aka Ensemble Studio Theater - https://www.ensemblestudiotheatre.org
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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 discussion about the themes and meaning of the episode. Also, we have Gina and Skander take the www.cbs.com “Which Murphy Brown Character Are You?” Quiz. Who will they get!?To Take the Quiz Yourself: https://www.cbs.com/shows/murphy-brown/news/1008839/which-murphy-brown-character-are-you-/Gina:Twitter: www.twitter.com/ginaippy Instagram: www.instagram.com/ginaippy Website: www.ginamippolito.comSkander:Twitter: www.twitter.com/SkanderHalim And join our Patreon to get special content from this episode!www.patreon.com/MurphyBrownpodCheck out Show Notes at www.MurphyBrownpod.com. Please also review/rate/subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts
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