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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 a two-part interview! ​ PART 1: 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! ​ PART 2: 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! May 7 & 14, 2018 INTERVIEW: RUSS WOODY #1 - WRITER (SEASONS 1-2,6,10) 2 Russ Woody #2 INTERVIEW: RUSS WOODY #2 - WRITER (SEASONS 1-2,6,10-11) We are excited to welcome back Murphy Brown writer-producer Russ Woody (Cybill , Becker , & The Middle ) writer of our next episode “Here’s To You Mrs. Kinsella” as well as Season One's' Kyle , It’s How You Play The Game, and many more! Just in time for The Good Place finale this week, Russ is talking about his new book Tuesdays with Ted (available wherever you buy books and ebooks or www.RussWoody.com ). “An uplifting, heartbreaking, occasionally funny story about an old man with ALS, a sitcom, its star and just enough time to say good-bye,” Russ tells the gals stories from the book about his father, Ted Danson and much more, including a funny story about Candice Bergen and the book! But first, we get an update on Russ’s project about Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president, Hannibal Hamlin. ​ Follow Russ on Instagram @RussTWoody and join our Patreon with a one time or monthly donation for extended moments, including more on Lincoln and Hamlin! ​ January 27, 2020

September 6th, 2021 2.16: I WANT MY FYI A young Mayim Bialik and Mark-Paul Gosselaar on the cusp of their Blossom and Saved By The Bell fame (The first season had just aired when he filmed this!) guest star as young FYIers in a podcast favorite! The gals go into depth on what being a young teen during the 90s, the educational system then and now, as well as a sidebar on The Memphis Group, an art school that set the look for the 80s and even the 90s just in time for MTV”s 40th anniversary. ​ *We recorded this in late 2020 SHOW NOTES Examples of The Memphis School in TV & Film The First Chair MTV Turns 40! Click the picture to play scenes from the episode ! Terrazzo Squiggles Shapes & Bright Colors Via MTV

January 29, 2018 MURPHY'S BACK (REVIVAL TALK) Exciting news to report in the land of Murphy Brown ! Lauren & Jesi chat about the new Murphy Brown revival news at CBS, what they are most looking forward to seeing, share their own “head canon” ideas, and discuss what the current reboot/revival culture says about society today. ​ other revival episodes include Revival #2 (upronts '18) revival #3 (Pilot & Set Visit) INTERVIEW: Writers Gina Ippolito & Skander Halim (11.3: #MurphyToo)

July 24 2023 3.01: The 390th BRoadcast Written by: Diane English Directed by: Barnet Kellman Jesi and Lauren are back to start their favorite season of Murphy Brown - Season Three! Topics include the history and function of focus groups in pop culture, the collaboration between The Temptations and The Supremes, the background of guest star Harry Shearer (SNL , The Simpsons, Christopher Guest player), and more! ​ Check out the episode discussed - HERE. *This was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. SHOW NOTES Past Episodes Where We Have Gone More Into Depth About: Topics: When News and Entertainment Merged in the late 80s early 90s. 1.14: It's How You Play the Game The Supremes Episodes: 1.06: Baby Love , 1.07: Set Me Free , 2.08: And the Whiner Is ... , 2.26: Going To The Chapel, Part 1 The Temptations Episodes: 1.02: Devil With a Blue Dress On , 1.05: Murphy's Pony , 1.07: Set Met Free The screencap mentioned by Jesi

December 11, 2017 1.04: SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED Written by: Diane English Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ Lauren and Jesi chat about a pod favorite, Season 1, Episode 4 - “Signed, Sealed, Delivered." This episode is famous for introducing a pivotal character in the series, Murphy’s ex-husband Jake Lowenstein, played by Robin Thomas (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend , Halloween Town , Who’s The Boss, Summer School) . Topics include: How women can be strong and feminine simultaneously, can you really know someone after only five days, and…does Murphy Brown have a “type”

Video Reference: ​ "Makers: Women Who Make America - Stop ERA" June 25, 2018 1.16: MOSCOW ON THE POTOMAC Written by: Sy Dukane & Denise Moss Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ It’s 2018 and the Gals are talking US/Russian relations...only way back in 1989! Look out for accents galore, discussions about inclusion in today’s society, love for Shirley MacLaine (even if Murphy has none), and childhood memories of E.T. & She-Ra. Guest star Robin Strasser. SHOW NOTES

SHOW NOTES Click the picture for video of Candice's win picture for video of Candice Bergen winning her first Golden Globe 1989 March 19, 2018 1.11: OFF THE JOB EXPERIENCE Written by: Tom Seeley & Norm Gunzenhauser Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ 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.

September 09, 2019 2.08: And The Whiner Is... Written by: Kathryn Baker Directed by: Barnet Kellman 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 “Odd 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. (Check out Alex winning his Emmy for this role!)

September 27 & October 10, 2019 2.01: THE BROTHERS SILVERBERG With DIRECTOR BARNET KELLMAN Written by: Diane English Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ Welcome to Season 2! ​ Jesi, Lauren, and special guest, director Barnet Kellman take a deep dive into Murphy and Miles’ relationship in this season opener (and pod favorite), written by creator Diane English. ​ PART 1: Learn behind the scenes factoids direct from the set, secrets from the script, and Jesi teaches us some behind-the-scenes history! Bonus fun: The gals reconstruct the moments usually cut from syndication! ​ PART 2: We pick up where we left off as Jesi, Lauren, and episode director Barnet Kellman continue their breakdown of the Season 2 opener. Topics include: the amazing Jane Leeves and her career, the deeper meaning of the episode, banister acting, and women over 40 on television. ​ And join our Patreon to get special sneak previews and more!

January 10, 2021 2.21: On THe ROad Again Written by: Sy Dukane and Denise Moss Directed by: Barnet Kellman 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 (Murphy Brown, Frasier, Roseanne ) to talk more about this episode and more! The Patreon this month: Lauren sits down with expert Zelda Knapp to discuss Charles' Sondheim musicals in-depth - Compan y (1970) and Sunday In The Park With George (1984). Also available to one-time donations of $10 and up! SHOW NOTES Click To play sesame sTREET (1990)

April 1, 2019 2.03: The Memo That Got Away Written by: Sy Dukane & Denise Moss Directed by: Barnet Kellman 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!

2.04: TV or Not TV ​ Politics As Unusual by Jim Colucci Includes quotes from Connie on appearing on Murphy! Perhaps a cut scene? Candice, Joe & Guest Star Morgan Fairchild (And the toupee in the office!) ​ ​ Connie Chung’s first appearance on the weekday CBS’ Nightly News June 1, 1993 ​ VIDEO: The Murphy Brown "New THEME plus Rapping Secretary, etc April 29. 2019 Written by: Craig Hoffman Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ 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. ​ SHOW NOTES