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The gals are thrilled to welcome one of the original Murphy Brown writers to the show: Russ Woody (“Cybill,” “Becker,” “The Middle”) for the conclusion of his two part interview! Topics include: Working alone vs working with a writing partner, his time on the infamous “Cybill” set, Christine Baranski, and truth in comedy writing. And, we ask Russ about the upcoming Murphy Brown revival. Join us for big laughs and lots of TV history! Check out our show notes (under episodes) for Russ’s resume, pictures, and more: www.murphybrownpod.com. Or check out Russ's website at www.russwoody.com
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The gals are thrilled to welcome one of the original Murphy Brown writers to the show: Russ Woody (“Cybill,” “Becker,” “The Middle”)! Topics include: The timeless allure of Ted Danson, his writing process, and some amazing stories from Murphy Brown. Join us for big laughs and lots of TV history! Then stay tuned next week for tales of Russ’s time working on the infamous “Cybill” set & we ask him about the revival.Check out our show notes (under episodes) for Russ’s resume, pictures, and more: www.murphybrownpod.com. Or check out Russ's website at www.russwoody.com
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Jesi and Lauren dive head first into the beginnings of “Trash TV” as they cover Season One, Episode 14: “It’s How You Play The Game” written by Russ Woody (Season One’s “Nowhere To Run” & “Kyle”)! Topics include: Ratings then and today, Joe Regalbuto and Faith Ford’s Emmy submissions. Lauren takes a “walk on the wild side” and goes in depth about the talk show scene of the late 1980s - including the host that loosely inspired Jerry Gold! - while Jesi discusses verbiage surrounding sex workers. Plus, revival casting news!This and more at www.murphybrownpod.com.
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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 are back to chat Season One, Episode 12: “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” written by friend of the pod, Korby Siamis. Topics include: Is Amy Yasbeck really in this episode? Frank’s issues, Jim’s flaws, and the gals wax nostalgic on the death of the network TV miniseries. Also included: A brief update on the Murphy Brown revival returns and new casting, plus a few tidbits on the episode (this time about Diane English) via Korby. And the gals briefly chat about the evolution of terms in LGBTQ terminology according to GLAAD.Check out the show notes and read more about what was discussed in today’s episode under “Episodes” on: www.murphybrownpod.com!
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Marianne Muellerleile is that face you know from films such as “Terminator,” “Memento,” and “Return To Me.” She’s also a part of television history with credits spanning from “Moonlighting” to “Cybill”! The gals sit down to talk with Marianne about her time on “Murphy Brown” as Secretary #8 (Season 1, Episode 6 “Baby Love”) as well her impressive TV career on such shows as “Will & Grace,” “Magnum P.I.” & “Third Rock From The Sun.” If you like television as much as Jesi and Lauren do, you will love spending an hour with this legendary and lovely human being.Check out more about Marianne in our show notes under “Episodes” at www.murphybrownpod.com!
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Jesi and Lauren are back to chat Season One, Episode 11: “Off The Job Experience” written by Tom Seeley and previous guest Norm Gunzenhauser! Topics include, credibility as a journalist, working with your heroes and the boss/employee relationship. The gals also chat some retcon, Gene Kinsella, and a brief history highlights of real-life journalists who have been suspended from air. (Stay tuned at the end for some insights from Norm himself!) And finally, the gals have a correction from their episode on “Kyle.”Check out show notes and more Episodes on: www.murphybrownpod.com!
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The gals are thrilled to welcome back one of the original Murphy Brown writers (Seasons 1-6), and later Executive Producer (Seasons 5-6), Steven Peterman for Part 2 of his first interview on the podcast! Be sure to listen to Part 1 before listening to Part 2. Topics include: The lasting impact of Murphy Brown, Steve’s transition from actor to writer, awards, and memories of Jay Thomas as Jerry Gold.Check out our show notes (under episodes) for Steven resume, pictures, and more: www.murphybrownpod.com.
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The gals are thrilled to welcome one of the original Murphy Brown writers (Seasons 1-6) and later Executive Producer (Seasons 5-6): Steven Peterman! Jesi and Lauren think you will enjoy the interview and the great stories Steven has to share. In fact, they got such great stories out of Steven that this episode is only Part 1 of a two part episode! Topics include: Meeting his writing partner Gary Dontzig, Murphy’s impact on people of all ages and background, how it was to write a gay storyline for a network show back in the 1990s and … unfortunately, Dan Quayle. Also, Lauren has a surprise for Steven from 1993. Be sure to join us next week for Part 2!Check out our show notes (under episodes) for Steven resume, pictures, and more: www.murphybrownpod.com.
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The time has arrived for the gals to chat about Leslie Jordan’s (“Will & Grace”, “Boston Legal.”) episode of Murphy Brown! Season One, Episode 10 “Kyle” - written by Russ Woody (“Cybill”, “Mad About You”, “The Middle”). Topics include: Leslie Jordan and the art of being yourself, mass incarceration in our society today, a profile on the casting director for Murphy Brown’s first four years, and more!Check out show notes and read more about what was discussed in today’s episode under Episodes on: www.murphybrownpod.com.
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