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king of comedy · 12-21-2018, 06:49 PM

Times have changed but Murphy hasn't.

Svenfan1234 · 12-21-2018, 07:32 PM

Diane English needs to get over herself. With extremely low ratings, Murphy won't be coming back. It's dead. Even Antenna's essentially dumping the original after having it on for a year. Give it up.

stevea · 12-21-2018, 07:58 PM

I have an old post someplace that was about the original Murphy, and probably offends fans--it's never done well in syndication, especially the more it ages--it's too dated. Antenna gave it a great opportunity, though.

But, yeah, Diane needs to quit kidding herself, and leading the cast on. CBS ought to tell her to move on to new ideas.

TMC · 12-21-2018, 08:53 PM

‘Murphy Brown’ Finale Calls Ted Cruz a 'Boil on the A** of Humanity'

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By Karen Townsend | December 21, 2018 12:06 AM EST
The season finale of Murphy Brown aired on CBS December 20 and the script included snarky remarks about Senator Ted Cruz and Vice President Mike Pence. Corky Sherwood wants to interview Pence and she maneuvers a way to ask him some questions in an unusual way, while Cruz gets a terrible insult randomly thrown his way.

In the episode titled “Happy New Year,” Phil’s Bar is celebrating its 100th anniversary at its annual New Year’s Eve party. Two real-life journalists make cameos during the party, NBC/MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell and Lawrence O’Donnell. O’Donnell thanks Frank for his donation to a charity while complaining it was only 10 dollars. Then Mitchell speaks with Murphy and tells her how much Phil’s Bar means to her. Murphy responds, “I know -- you came here the night you broke the news that Dan Quayle was going to be Bush's running mate." And Mitchell says, “I broke the news. You broke the man.” Ugh. That is a reference to the unrelenting dragging Murphy Brown did to Quayle on his stance on unwed mothers back in the day.

Retired news anchor Jim Dial (Charles Kimbrough) notes how nice it is that people from both sides of the aisle are socializing and getting along at the party. Murphy says maybe there is hope for the country after all. Then Jim slides in the snark.

stevea · 12-21-2018, 09:32 PM

And I missed it...darn! And there won't even be a rerun, oh, well...

Babalu · 12-22-2018, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

So I guess she is just an arrogant and conceited jerk. Murphy Brown won't be back and the prints of the revival should be destroyed so no one has to see that atrocity.

And so ends the shriveled up old ****.

I guess she's too stupid to realize that all of the media bashes Republicans so she serves no purpose on this planet.

SitcomsHeydayfan · 12-22-2018, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stevea

And I missed it...darn! And there won't even be a rerun, oh, well...

Unfortunately you can still watch it on demand for a while but probably by the next TV season it will be dead and gone for good thankfully!

Yong Fang · 12-27-2018, 01:44 AM

I watched a couple of episodes online and it wasn’t good at all. For one thing, the characters are old, and they haven’t changed at all over the twenty five years. The show was a product of its time, the 1990’s. I think for whatever reason, we don’t think of the 1990’s as that long ago, but it was a quarter century ago and things have changed and these characters are relics. With again, the characters who haven’t changed at all. Corky is 55 and still acts 25. The producer guy (Miles) is still a dweeb. Frank is still a loveless loser. What’s the point?

I think rebooting shows might be a bad idea after all. It is hard to get the magic back. The gay show on NBC does well, but who else?

TMC · 01-31-2019, 02:18 AM

CBS Entertainment president addresses the network's culture problem, defends Murphy Brown's ratings

Kelly Kahl spoke to The Hollywood Reporter a day after it was revealed another NCIS: New Orleans executive producer had been fired. "Our CEO has been saying that culture is very important and getting it right and the corporation is committed to that," Kahl said. "They have been doing a lot of listening, a lot of interaction — more so than in the past. The actors talked today that every show has a seminar with HR professionals talking about what is and what is not acceptable behavior. We are 100 percent committed to a safe and collaborative workplace. I absolutely believe strides have been made in that area, and it's been communicated that we will not tolerate anything less than that." As for Murphy Brown, Kahl said the revival actually improved the timeslot's ratings over last year. "It was a very fun show to be involved with and it certainly remains in contention for next year," he says.

KRW · 01-31-2019, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

And so ends the shriveled up old ****.

I guess she's too stupid to realize that all of the media bashes Republicans so she serves no purpose on this planet.

Much like yourself then. Serves no purpose on this planet.

Svenfan1234 · 01-31-2019, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC

CBS Entertainment president addresses the network's culture problem, defends Murphy Brown's ratings

Kelly Kahl spoke to The Hollywood Reporter a day after it was revealed another NCIS: New Orleans executive producer had been fired. "Our CEO has been saying that culture is very important and getting it right and the corporation is committed to that," Kahl said. "They have been doing a lot of listening, a lot of interaction — more so than in the past. The actors talked today that every show has a seminar with HR professionals talking about what is and what is not acceptable behavior. We are 100 percent committed to a safe and collaborative workplace. I absolutely believe strides have been made in that area, and it's been communicated that we will not tolerate anything less than that." As for Murphy Brown, Kahl said the revival actually improved the timeslot's ratings over last year. "It was a very fun show to be involved with and it certainly remains in contention for next year," he says.

In contention being the key words. It's a pathetic show and it's ratings have been horrible. I hope it never comes back. I mean the original show lasted 10 seasons -- wasn't that good enough?

MA · 02-01-2019, 06:00 AM

I wish that the revival never even existed in the first place.

SitcomsHeydayfan · 02-03-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MA

I wish that the revival never even existed in the first place.

Just like Democrats!

KRW · 02-05-2019, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SitcomsHeydayfan

Just like Democrats!

I think you mean the modern day republicans that have ruined the country.

Svenfan1234 · 02-05-2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KRW

I think you mean the modern day democrats that have ruined the country.

Fixed it for you.

12-21-2018, 07:32 PM	#17
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Diane English needs to get over herself. With extremely low ratings, Murphy won't be coming back. It's dead. Even Antenna's essentially dumping the original after having it on for a year. Give it up.
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02-01-2019, 06:00 AM	#27
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,105	I wish that the revival never even existed in the first place.
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12-21-2018, 06:49 PM	#16
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Times have changed but Murphy hasn't.

12-21-2018, 07:58 PM	#18
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,179	I have an old post someplace that was about the original Murphy, and probably offends fans--it's never done well in syndication, especially the more it ages--it's too dated. Antenna gave it a great opportunity, though. But, yeah, Diane needs to quit kidding herself, and leading the cast on. CBS ought to tell her to move on to new ideas.

12-21-2018, 09:32 PM	#20
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,179	And I missed it...darn! And there won't even be a rerun, oh, well...

12-27-2018, 01:44 AM	#23
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,072	I watched a couple of episodes online and it wasn’t good at all. For one thing, the characters are old, and they haven’t changed at all over the twenty five years. The show was a product of its time, the 1990’s. I think for whatever reason, we don’t think of the 1990’s as that long ago, but it was a quarter century ago and things have changed and these characters are relics. With again, the characters who haven’t changed at all. Corky is 55 and still acts 25. The producer guy (Miles) is still a dweeb. Frank is still a loveless loser. What’s the point? I think rebooting shows might be a bad idea after all. It is hard to get the magic back. The gay show on NBC does well, but who else?

01-31-2019, 02:18 AM	#24
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	CBS Entertainment president addresses the network's culture problem, defends Murphy Brown's ratings Kelly Kahl spoke to The Hollywood Reporter a day after it was revealed another NCIS: New Orleans executive producer had been fired. "Our CEO has been saying that culture is very important and getting it right and the corporation is committed to that," Kahl said. "They have been doing a lot of listening, a lot of interaction — more so than in the past. The actors talked today that every show has a seminar with HR professionals talking about what is and what is not acceptable behavior. We are 100 percent committed to a safe and collaborative workplace. I absolutely believe strides have been made in that area, and it's been communicated that we will not tolerate anything less than that." As for Murphy Brown, Kahl said the revival actually improved the timeslot's ratings over last year. "It was a very fun show to be involved with and it certainly remains in contention for next year," he says.