Murphy Brown

90s

10 Secrets From Behind The Scenes of "Murphy Brown"

By Sandra
For 10 seasons we were hooked on the hard-nosed reporter, Murphy Brown, and her team to entertain us every week. Lead by the charismatic Candice Bergen, Murphy Brown picked up where Mary Tyler Moore left off for feminism in the 90s. Starting in 1988, the show was never afraid to tackle big issues of the time, while always making a commitment to being funny. Murphy Brown was a true gem of television, and it proved to be just as fascinating behind the scenes as it was on screen. Candice Bergen wasn't the first choice for the roleWhile it may be

90s

You May Have Forgotten About Murphy Brown, But This Controversy Is Legendary

By Tanya
The show Murphy Brown was incredibly iconic. Not only was it a long lasting series that everyone seemed to love, but the show is credited with changing the way TV was made forever. Warner Bros. TelevisionThe show started in 1988 and quickly became a hit. The character Murphy Brown was played by Candice Bergen, and she was unlike any other on TV at the time. She was a recovering alcoholic who goes back to work at the fictional news show FYI. She is over 40 and has managed to become one of the most notable media personalities around. Warner Bros.

TV

Candice Bergen Reveals The Truth About Her Date With Donald Trump

By Tanya
Candice Bergen has been a star for decades now. Her show Murphy Brown is starting back up, after several years off the air, and that means we once again get to hear from Bergen herself. The 72-year-old actress has had a long career, and while most of us remember her as the title character of her hit sitcom, she has led quite the life and isn't afraid to share some details about it with her fans. Bergen went on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and they discussed everything from how the television landscape has changed, to her date with

90s

'Murphy Brown' Revival Reveals Who They've Cast As Her Son But We're Still A Little Nervous

By Tanya
It was just a couple of months ago that we all got both excited and a little nervous for the Murphy Brown reboot. Sure, we loved the show when it originally aired, but as a rule, reboots are never as good as we want them to be. The show was unlike any others of its time. First of all, the lead character was a woman. Second of all, she was a woman with a controversial history. The recovering alcoholic was a career-focused woman, but she also made huge breakthroughs for women on television. She was a single mother, one who

80s

Murphy Brown Is Coming Back To TV

By Meg
Murphy Brown was one of those shows we watched because our mom was watching, but we secretly loved it. Candace Bergen played the titular character, who was a recovering alcoholic returning to work at a news station. Over 40 years old, Brown manages to become one of the most notable media personalities in her field. Warner Bros. TVThe show stepped away from the norm. For 10 seasons, there was no male counterpart to Brown. It wasn't about her trying to navigate her career and personal life, but rather a strong, independent woman who was focused on her work. The show
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