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Rosalynn, Jimmy, & Amy Carter Smith-Corona Typetronic II electric typewriter Click the picture from a clip from " Set Me Free " "Intruder With Toy Gun Puts KNBC off Air" - Los Angeles Times 8/20/1987 ​ Roots ​ Halston obituary - Los Angeles Times 3/28/1990 ​ Little Peggy March February 5, 2018 1.07 SET ME FREE Written by: Diane English Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ Jesi and Lauren launch headfirst into the seventh episode of Season One and how the episode’s original filming changes their entire perspective on re-watch. Topics include: Could a gunman plot work today, the real-life event that inspired the episode, and Jesi & Lauren share personal stories about how the body reacts to trauma and physical danger. Also…it might be someone’s birthday episode. Listen and find out! SHOW NOTES

December 25, 2017 1.05: MURPHY'S PONY Written by: Diane English Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ It’s that time of year! A TV tradition since the dawn of the 'tube: the Christmas Episode! Jesi and Lauren go deep into Murphy Brown’ s first Christmas (and Hanukkah) episode, “Murphy’s Pony,” written by series creator, Diane English. Topics include: snowstorms, Murphy’s outfits, toys, Murphy tirades…and then we end the show with a Yiddish lesson from co-host Lauren. SHOW NOTES Bill Hargate (Costume Designer) obituary ​ Re: Lauren's story: Let us "explain the cultural references for you..." ​ MILF - Urban Dictionary ​ AARP - the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age! ​ Jesi's cats (yes, they have their own Instagram) ​ Rebecca Schaeffer ​ Harry Potter and the Sacred Text (L) Rebecca Schaeffer & (R) Pam Dawber in "My Sister Sam" - Executive Produced by Diane English

LIVE from AntennaTV in NYC, it's FYI: The Murphy Brown Podcast ! ​ Recorded LIVE from AntennaTV Facebook Live feed in NYC. Lauren & Jesi talk not only the origins of Murphy Brown but their own history with the show. The Antenna TV feed has now been taken down. ​ *Lauren is mortified she misspoke: Diane English’s Birthday is 05/18! Antenna TV asked Lauren and Jesi to put together their top ten favorite Murphy moments below: October 16, 2017 WELCOME TO FYI: AN ORIGIN STORY

August 20, 2018 Interview: Barnet Kellman (Series Director: Seasons 1-4, 10) PART 1: Welcome to our Season One wrap-up with series director and architect of Murphy Brown, Barnet Kellman. The gals discuss Barnet’s early life and how TV led him to theatre and then back again, as well as the series regular casting process, the origins of Frank Fontana, the real story of casting Miles Silverberg, and how Barnet met Diane English! ​ PART 2: Barnet chats with the gals about his mark on the show, the writers’ room, what other famous people auditioned for Miles Silverberg, and how much of a team player Candice Bergen really is! Also, Barnet goes over a few of the pod’s previous episodes with his added thoughts! ​ Check out Barnet when he joined us for The Season Two Opener: The Brothers Silverberg

Click the picture for video of Candice in the press room after her Emmy win picture for video of Candice Bergen winning her first Emmy 1989 Season 2 September 10, 2018 SEASON ONE WRAP UP (1988-1989) Welcome to what the gals hope to be a regular feature on the podcast: A season-ending retrospective! Jesi and Lauren have prepared questions for each other on their favorite things from the past season. Questions include: what changed during their rewatch, favorite episodes, moments, guest stars, and more! Also, a special Season Two podcast announcement! ​ Check out season 1 of the podcast! SHOW NOTES

October 16, 2020 2.09: Roasted Written by: Norm Gunzenhauser & Tom Seeley Directed by: Barnet Kellman 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!

Meet The Team Lauren Milberger & Jesi Mullin The Pod Lauren Milberger Hosted by Jesi Mullins Co-Host, Producer Lauren Milberger Lauren has been training her entire young life to host a Murphy Brown Podcast, with the sitcom serving as a major inspiration for her to be the writer/actor she is today. Family lore is that Lauren was found in a hollowed-out television set in Victoria Station, cementing her love of TV at a very early age. You may think you know Lauren as Gilda Radner from the cutting room floor of the film Chapter 27, yelling at Hailee Steinfeld in Ten Thousand Saints or being murdered in The Following . Lauren is also a published essayist (on comic minds such as George Burns & Gracie Allen, Lenny Bruce & Carrie Fisher) and playwright with a minor in Jewish good-byes. Lauren has also written about Pop-Culture for online outlets such as Collider . Her essay on Lenny Bruce comes out his fall in the book, "The Magnificent, Magical, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." ​ Check out more at LaurenMilberger.com . ​ Favorite Season 1 Episode: The Summer of ‘77 by Diane English Favorite Season 1 Song: "(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone" - Aretha Franklin ​ Favorite Season 2 Episode: (Tie) Heart Of Gold By Russ Woody & The Brother's Silverberg By Diane English Favorite Season 2 Song: "Think" - Aretha Franklin Co-Host Jesi Mullins Jesi was probably far too young to be watching Murphy Brown when it aired, but that didn't stop her. By the time she was in grade school, she had very strong opinions about women in the workplace and cannot thank her mother enough for ignoring her bedtime during those formative years. After a decade in New York City, Jesi is now based in Chicago, IL. You may have seen her treading the boards of the Chicago theatre scene, saving the day on the set of Chicago Med , or heard her voice welcoming you in commercials. Jesi is also a proud actor-combatant and member of the Society of American Fight Directors. When not in cosplay at a convention, Jesi is probably busy keeping her cats off her board games. Check out more at JesiMullins.com . ​ Favorite Season 1 Episode: Mama Said by Diane English Favorite Season 1 Song: "I Say a Little Prayer" - Aretha Franklin ​ Favorite Season 2 Episode: On the Road Again by Sy Dukane & Denise Moss Favorite Season 2 Song: " Think" - Aretha Franklin Lauren M Jesi M

December 24 & 10, 2019 2.10 & 2.11: Brown Like Me SHOW NOTES Click the picture to play a scene from the episode ! Jesi and Lauren's Parents! ​ VIDEO: Avery vs Bill ​ VIDEO: Murphy Sings to Her Baby Brother!) Written by: Diane English Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ The gals are excited to bring part one and two of what originally aired as a one-hour episode of Murphy Brown: ”Brown Like Me” - written by series creator Diane English. Topics include: Murphy’s adult relationship with her parents, (Emmy winners Colleen Dewhurst & Darren McGavin) when and how one can look good in hats, late-in-life babies, and more! Join us for Part Two to discuss fighting as foreplay, the Great Nat King Cole, the origins behind the song “Stardust,” and more! ​ Other Avery Brown Sr Episodes 1.15: Mama Said 3.06: Bob & Murphy & Ted & Avery

April 17, 2023 2.26: Going To The Chapel (part 1) RSVP, everyone, for a jam-packed episode! Corky’s getting married, and the gals are here with the play-by-play for part one. The history of “Where Did Our Love Go?” and “Going To the Chapel” is discussed, Corky's (Faith Ford) growth and the concept of growing past your childhood dreams. And Doris returns!

Episodes 15-27 Season Two List View By Episode PART ONE June 11, 2018 INTERVIEW: WRITERS GINA IPPOLITO & SKANDER HALIM (11.3: #MURPHYTOO) 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! Listen Now May 25, 2018 REVIVAL TALK # 3: ”GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER!” (SEASON 11) Jesi and Lauren are here to give first thoughts and impressions of the first episode of the Murphy Brown revival aka the Season 11 opener “Fake News,” written by series creator Diane English! Listen Now May 21, 2018 2.01: The Brother's Silverberg (With Director Barnet Kellman) 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. Listen Now May 21, 2018 2.02: ANCHORS AWAY The gals are back and so is the Jim love on the Dial-centric episode, “Anchor’s Away” (Season 2, Episode 2)! Listen Now June 11, 2018 INTERVIEW: DIANE ENGLISH (Writer, CREATOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) Jesi and Lauren close out the pod’s Season 11 Interviews with a two-part interview with “Real Murphy Brown” herself, creator Diane English! Listen Now May 25, 2018 INTERVIEW: GRANT SHAUD (MILES SILVERBERG) The gals welcome the dynamic wunderkind Miles Silverberg himself, Grant Shaud! Listen Now May 25, 2018 INTERVIEW: MARY PAT GLEASON (SEASON 1 GUEST STAR) 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! Listen Now June 11, 2018 2.03: THE MEMO THAT GOT AWAY The gals and the FYI gang start saying goodbye to the 1980s as the pod talks 80’s highlights. Topics include: Journalistic integrity, the history of Redbook, and the real-life stolen memo that inspired this episode’s plot! Listen Now May 21, 2018 2.04: 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 Listen Now May 25, 2018 2.07: WHOSE GARBAGE IS IT ANYWAY? 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! Listen Now June 11, 2018 2.08: AND THE WHINER IS...? 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” Listen Now June 25, 2018 INTERVIEW: JOANNA GLEASON (GUEST STAR; DIANE ENGLISH PLAYER) 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 player. Listen Now May 25, 2018 2.05: MILES' BIG ADVENTURE Topics include: The best way to pack for a trip, special guest star Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons ) pre-Lisa Simpson career. Listen Now June 11, 2018 2.06: BUDDIES SCHMUDDIES 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. Listen Now May 21, 2018 INTERVIEW: JACQUI SHINE (MEDIA HISTORIAN; JOURNALIST) You may know Jacqui’s media writings from such publications as The New York Times, The Atlantic , Slate , and Buzzfeed . Co-host Lauren sits down with Jacqui to discuss her fascination with the classic series. Listen Now October 16, 2019 2.09: ROASTED 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 and the inside scoop on hiring Walter Cronkite! Listen Now October 28, 2018 INTERVIEW: SUZIE PLAKSON (GUEST STAR; DIANE ENGLISH PLAYER) In our continuation of ”The Ladies of Love & War, the pod welcomes Murphy Brown Season 1 guest star and Diane English series regular: Suzie Plakson! (Star Trek , Family Ties , Mad About You , How I Met Your Mother) Listen Now Dec 24 & 09, 2020 2.11-2.10 BROWN LIKE ME MEET THE PARENTS in two parts of what originally aired as a one-hour episode. Topics include: fighting as foreplay, the Great Nat King Cole, & the origins behind the song “Stardust." Listen Now January 13, 2018 2.12: THE STRIKE This episode, the gals go over Season two’s “The Strike”! Topics include: Aging as women in society, Candice Bergen’s working relationship with director Barnet Kellman. While Lauren tells the tale of legendary Smokey Robinson Listen Now January 27, 2018 Interview: RUSS WOODY #2 (Writer/Producer Seasons 1-2,6,10-11) 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! Listen Now February 10, 2020 1.13: HERE'S TO YOU MRS. KINSELLA The gals are happy to welcome Lisa Darden as their guest this week! Lisa tells us her origin story of growing up watching Murphy Brown as an African American woman then and now Listen Now February 20, 2020 FYI EXTRA: DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY- with Lisa Darden Guest Lisa Darden joins the gals after the show to discuss diversity in Murphy Brown & pop culture from 1990 to today, how we can all work together, and how feminism can be an inclusive movement to all. Listen Now March 2, 2020 2.14: What ARE you doing new Years eve With Anita Floris- Frasier Podcast The gals welcome Anita Floris, the host of I’m Listening: A Fraiser Fan Podcast, with this Diane English-written classic! Listen Now Episodes 15-27 SPECIAL August 31st & September 14th, 2020 INTERVIEW: FAITH FORD (CORKY SHERWOOD) Lauren and Jesi are excited to bring you this amazing interview two-part special with Faith Ford. Listen Now Season 2 - Part One

Main Cast FAITH FORD (Corky Sherwood) Faith Ford sits down to discuss her career and her time as Corky Sherwood! Listen Now GRANT SHAUD (Miles Silverberg) The gals welcome the dynamic wunderkind Miles Silverberg himself, Grant Shaud! Listen Now JOE REGALBUTO (Frank Fontana) Jesi and Lauren are thrilled to bring you a Two-Part Interview with Joe Regalbuto a.k.a Frank Fontana Listen Now Guest Stars RICHARD SCHIFF (Season 6) The gals are happy to welcome to the show Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Schiff! (The West Wing, ABC’s The Good Doctor) Listen Now SUZIE PLAKSON (Season 1) In our continuation of ”The Ladies of Love & War, the pod welcomes Murphy Brown Season 1 guest star and Diane English series regular: Suzie Plakson! (Star Trek , Family Ties , Mad About You , How I Met Your Mother) Listen Now JOANNA GLEASON (Season 10) 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 player. Listen Now MARY PAT GLEASON (Season 1) Join the gals as they chat with Season 1 Guest Star, Mary Pat Gleason - Olga the Russian Secretary in Season 1, Episode 16 “Moscow On The Hudson”! You know her from Will & Grace (both versions), Gilmore Girls, Friends , and more! Listen Now MARIANNE MUELLERLEILE (Season 1) 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. Listen Now Writers/Creator/Director DIANE ENGLISH (Creator, Writer, Executive Producer) Jesi and Lauren close out the pod’s Season 11 Interviews with Part 1 of 2 with “Real Murphy Brown” herself, creator Diane English! Listen Now BARNET KELLMAN (Director/ Seasons 1-4,10) Welcome to our Season One wrap-up with series director and architect of Murphy Brown, Barnet Kellman! Listen Now NORM GUNZENHAUSER - (Writer/Seasons 1-2, 9-10) The gals are thrilled to welcome one of the original Murphy Brown writers to the show: Norm Gunzenhauser (Seasons 1, 2, 8, 9, 10)! Listen Now INTERVIEW: RUSS WOODY (Writer/Pro Seasons 1-2,6,10) The gals are thrilled to welcome one of the original Murphy Brown writers to the show: Russ Woody (Cybill, Becker, The Middle ) Listen Now INTERVIEW: STEVEN PETERMAN (Writer, Ex. Pro; Seasons 1-6,) 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! Listen Now Interview Denise Moss Producer/WRiter (Seasons 1-4) Denise Moss talks about her time from reporter to comedy writer, from Murphy to Frasier ! Listen Now Interview: Gina Ippolito & Skander Halim (writers; 11.3: #MurphyToo) 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! Listen Now Interview: Gary Dontzig: Writer/Producer -Seasons 1-6;11 Gary talks about his experience as a gay comedy writer in the 80s & 90s and the push-and-pull he experienced in his effort to bring gay characters to TV in the years before Ellen and Will & Grace Listen Now Experts / Topic Discussions Matt BAumE: LBGTQ+ & 90s TV The gals are so happy to welcome YouTuber, journalist & LBGTQ+ TV pop-culture expert & Aurhter of "Hi Honey, I'm Homo." Matt Baume to the pod for a wonderful two-part discussion about not just Murphy Brown but Star Trek , The Nanny , Frasier & more! Listen Now Sarah Marshall: (90's Mix Tape) Sarah Marshall co-host of "You're Wrong About" and Why Are Dads? joins the ladies for a You're Wrong About 80s/90's pop-culture crossover! Listen Now Censorship in comedY plus more in Brown & Blue (with Tarik Davis) The gals are over the moon to have guest actor/writer/avid “pop culture consumer” Tarik Davis “( The Amber Ruffin Show, Bway’s Freestyle Love Supreme , to chat about comedy, censorship, journalism. Listen Now FYI EXTRA: Diversity & Inclusivity (with Guest Lisa Darden) Our “Here’s To You Mrs. Kinsella” guest Lisa Darden joins the gals after the show to discuss diversity in Murphy Brown & pop culture from 1990 to today, how we can all work together, and how feminism can be an inclusive movement to all. Listen Now Jacqui Shine: (Media Historian; Journalist) 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 Listen Now Interview: Character psychology 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 Listen Now The Interviews Main Cast Guest Stars Writers/Creator/Director Experts

November 27, 2017 1.03: NOWHERE TO RUN W ritten by: Russ Woody directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ This week, Jesi and Lauren “embed” themselves into Season 1, Episode 3: "Nowhere To Run" written by Russ Woody. (Cybill, Mad About You, The Middle) But first they share some exciting tidbits about last week’s episode straight from the episode’s writer herself, Korby Siamis! Other topics for episode 1.03 include, how Grant Shaud was cast as Miles Silverberg, Journalism then & today, which one of the co-hosts came self-identifies as Miles & how click bait culture has changed our society. We had to cut Russ Woody’s bio for time, but be sure to check out the full comic verses below! SHOW NOTES Check out the brilliant bio for Russ Woody, from the book "Murphy Brown: Anatomy of a Sitcom"