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July 16, 2018 INTERVIEW: RICHARD SCHIFF (SEASON 6 GUEST STAR) The gals are happy to welcome to the show Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Schiff! (“The West Wing,” ABC’s “The Good Doctor”) It is only fitting considering how often Jesi and Lauren reference Toby Ziegler and “The West Wing” on the pod! Richard appeared in Season 6, Episode 21, “Anything by Cured” written by friend of the pod Russ Woody (as well as appeared on another Diane English show “Love & War”). Topics include: Richard’s origin story, acting as a process, platonic friendships on TV ( i.e. CJ/Toby), and working with Allison Janney, Plus, our hosts ask Richard a “West Wing” question they’ve been waiting years to ask, will he answer it? ​ WEST WING FINAL SEASON SPOILER WARNING at 1:04.57 ​ Watch Richard on "Love and War", Season 3, Episode 10 "The Bum" on Amazon THE MANY FACES OF RICHARD To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

October 18, 2020 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. Maybe you know Joanna from her season ten appearance on Murphy Brown (10.7: “Petty Women”) or her three seasons as a series regular on the Diane English series Love and War ( streaming currently) or her infamous guest appearances on The West Wing, Friends, & as the mother in Boogie Nights. The pod talks to Joanna about her place in television history, from her own childhood as the daughter of a game show pioneer to working with Aaron Sorkin. Not to mention, award-winning work with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine (Into The Woods ), working with theater giants and her infamous production of Nick & Nora . We believe you will learn and laugh with a great artist. Join us! ​ Check out our interview with Suzie Plakson , season 1 guest star, and Love and War series regular! THE MANY FACES OF JOANNA To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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October 18, 2020 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 ("I Would Have Danced All Night") and Diane English series (Love and War - streaming currently) regular: Suzie Plakson! We chat with Suzie about highlights from her sitcom career (Family Ties (also with Jay Thomas, clip here ), Mad About You , How I Met Your Mother ), her origins, and being directed by fellow actors. Plus: inspirations in the creative progress and the art of waiting. Check out: ”The Return of King Lillian” ​ We recommend you listen to our interview with Joanna Gleason! THE MANY FACES OF SUZIE To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Christopher Rich in The Charmings (1987) Click the picture for a clip from " Anchor ' s Away " March 4, 2019 2.02: ANCHORS AWAY Written by: Kathryn Baker Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ 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. SHOW NOTES

November 15th, 2021 Interview: Gary Dontzig: Writer/Producer -Seasons 1-6;11 The day has finally arrived! We finally complete the set with Gary Dontizg - Murphy Brown, writer/producer extraordinaire and writer of many of our favorite episodes, including Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are ! 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. ​ Join Us For Part One: Our interview With Matt Baume ​ Also Check Out Our Interviews with Steve Peterman, Gary's Writing Partner! Matt's Channel Gary's IMDB Episodes that pertain to our discussion Murphy Brown's Gay Coworker Comes Out Murphy Brown Goes to a Gay Bar Actor Gary The Straightening of Chandler Bing Writer Gary

March 18, 2019 ​ 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! ​ Interview with Marianne Mullerleie (Secretary #8) ​ (Please note: This was recorded in July 2018.) Mary Pat passed away in June of 2020 THE MANY FACES OF MARY PAT To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

August 13, 2018 1.22 THE MORNING SHOW Written by: Kathryn Baker Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ And so Jesi and Lauren end Season One with a bit of a future redux as they reach Episode 22, "The Morning Show" - an episode in direct parallel with the upcoming Murphy Brown revival series on CBS this fall! Topics include: The arc of Murphy’s relationships with Miles and Corky in Season One, the amazingness of Faith Ford and eggs, and why the gals have changed their minds about this episode. Plus, some exciting news regarding the podcast and Jesi teaches Lauren the difference between baking and cooking!

SHOW NOTES Spanning Decades: ‘Murphy Brown’ production design ( Jane Musky) bridges classic look with today’s news landscape NewscastStudio.com ​ What’s New—and Old—on the Set of the Murphy Brown Revival - Architectural Digest ​ Video: Murphy Brown Revival's First Table Read Brings The Cast To Happy Tears October 4, 2018 REVIVAL TALK #3: ”GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER!” (SEASON 11) Written by: Diane English Directed by: Pamela Fryman 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! Plus, behind-the-scenes insights from the gals who attended the filming of the revival pilot! ​ Watch the pilot and all of season 11 on CBS Access , iTunes, YouTube, & Google Play!

July 16, 2018 INTERVIEW: JOE REGALBUTO (FRANK FONTANA) Jesi and Lauren are ecstatic to bring you a two-part interview with Joe Regalbuto a.k.a Frank Fontana! ​ PART 1: Topics include: Joe’s origin story on the East Coast, stories of his past co-stars - including Mary Tyler Moore, Frank’s relationship with Murphy, and Joe’s time on television in the 1980s (including Golden Girls). And we ask Joe what he can or not can say about the upcoming Murphy Brown revival. ​ PART 2: Topics include: Age on television in the 21st century, more revival talk, the psyche of Frank Fontana, and how Joe’s career may be coming full circle in Astoria, Queens!

SHOW NOTES Marianne Muellerleile Check out our Interview with Marianne! ​ Loni Anderson ​ EST ​ Watch Mr. Wizard ​ Jesi and Lauren's Baby Pictures! January 22, 2018 1.06: BABY LOVE Written by: Korby Siamis Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ Jesi & Lauren chat about Season 1, Episode 6 “Baby Love” by friend of the podcast Korby Siamis (“The Middle”; “My Sister Sam”) as Frank and Murphy decide to try and have a kid together. Topics include women and motherhood, biological clocks and Joe Regalbuto/ Frank Fontana casting and origin stories! Also, Lauren finds out the answer to a Murphy Brow n mystery she’s wondered about since childhood. ​ Check out our episode with guest star Marianne Muellerleile (Secretary #8)

February 19, 2018 1.09: I WOULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT Written by: Steven Peterman & Gary Dontzig Directed by: Barnet Kellman ​ Lauren and Jesi are excited to chat about a pivotal episode, according to Diane English, in the development of Candice Bergen as Murphy Brown! It’s also the first episode written by Steven Peterman & Gary Dontzig - who would go on to executive produce the series in Season Five. Topics include: The fear of irrelevance after a certain age, the history behind Frank’s jacket, and strong female role models who get things done….and more on the Jersey accent. ​ Check out our interview with Suzie Plakson guest star in this episode! ​ SHOW NOTES Annabelle Gurwitch ​ Carole King ​ Suzie Plakson Check out our Interview With Suzie! ​ How to Speak with a Convincing New Jersey Accent