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‘Murphy Brown’ 11×11 Review: ‘The Wheels On The Dog Go Round And Round’
Before I get into Murphy the dog owner or Avery the man of principles, let me clarify something reported in other media. Murphy Brown IS NOT canceled. Some media outlets presumed it was, based on CBS’ spring schedule. But show runner…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×10 Review: “Beat The Press”
I have often mentioned in these reviews that I, too, am a member of the press. As such, I found the dilemma presented in “Beat The Press” to be all too resonant. When your safety and that of your colleagues…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×09 Review: ‘Thanksgiving and Taking’
There is a recipe for Thanksgiving episodes. It includes a turkey, an awkward family gathering, a dash of ribbing about the culinary talents of the host/hostess, and the eventual realization that despite difficulties, family is something to be thankful for.…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×08 Review: ‘The Coma And The Oxford Comma’
I’d originally looked forward to Murphy Brown for biting political humor at a time when government seems like a circus. But that hasn’t been the show’s strong point. Instead, the show’s funniest moments have dealt with the absurdities of the…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×07 Review: ‘A Lifetime of Achievement’
“Don’t forget to treasure the moments. They will carry you through the roughest of times.” There is no way Murphy Brown’s writers could have known how resonant those words would be last Thursday night. Here in California, we were reeling…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×06 Review: ‘Results May Vary’
Five days before the midterm elections, Murphy Brown focuses on the big vote in “Results May Vary.” The episode features marathon election day coverage by Murphy in the Morning and Avery’s rival Wolf Network, from the opening of the polls to…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×05 Review: ‘The Girl Who Cried About Wolf’
Murphy Brown bounced back this week. While last week’s jokes fell flat or felt like they were lifted from a Twitter war, this week’s edition felt much sharper and more focused on the characters we love. We say it all…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×04 Review: ‘Three Shirts To The Wind’
The Murphy Brown revival promised the nostalgia of an old favorite, and the promise of sharp, topical humor. Four episodes in, neither of those factors are as appealing as the mother/son dynamic of Murphy and Avery. Sadly, we got little…
NCIS: LA, Or the Subversive Power of Male Vulnerability
The older you get, the more you notice things that, perhaps, when you were a teenager, you didn’t. The world around you gets sharper, more defined. You have a clear idea of what’s right and what’s wrong. You understand what…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×03: ‘#MurphyToo’
The saddest thing about the #MeToo movement is the vast number of us who can say those words. In “#MurphyToo,” Murphy Brown joins that army of women and men who have been victims of those more powerful than us. I…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×02 Review: “I (Don’t) Heart Huckabee”
Jake McDorman’s Avery Brown is quickly becoming my favorite part of the Murphy Brown revival. His episode-closing scene with Candice Bergen’s Murphy made up for some early flat notes. It’s not that they didn’t try. But many of the lines…
Why #Densi Might be the Best OTP on TV
Big words, I know, but hear me out. I’ve been a fan of NCIS: Los Angeles for a long, long time. This is a show that’s going on 10 seasons, after all. It’s gonna have longtime fans. I first gave it…
‘Murphy Brown’ 11×01 Review: ‘Fake News’
There is nothing fake about my joy in seeing Murphy Brown back on my TV. I’ve been anxiously awaiting this revival for months, and the premiere did not disappoint. From the opening montage of the 2016 presidential campaign (over a…
More ‘Murphy Brown’ In The Season Premiere
We were already eagerly anticipating the return of Murphy Brown to our TV sets. Now CBS is exciting us even more with the news that next week’s premiere will get an extra five minutes! That’s five more minutes to get…
Where Are The Women? Report Finds Drop In Female Representation On TV
The U.S. Census Bureau says just over half of the nation’s population is female. A slight majority, but a majority all the same. But a new report says that majority is not reflected in the television we watch. It comes…
So Someone Else Is Trying To Develop ‘Nancy Drew’
I am feeling a little overwhelmed a the news that someone wants to make a Nancy Drew TV show. Why? Because every single time you turn around someone seems to want to make one, so how are we ever supposed…
‘The Big Bang Theory’ To End With Its Twelfth Season
The Big Bang Theory has been a show that affected my life in ways that I’m not sure I will ever be truly able to articulate. Some of you know that I used to work at Warner Bros. and there…
FYI: Real Diversity Starts in the Writers Room
Every so often I find myself writing headlines, looking at them and thinking, well, isn’t that just obvious? Why does it even need to be said? And yet, sadly, we live in a world where they still do. This morning,…
Patrick Stewart Is Returning To The ‘Star Trek’ Family
Sure, we don’t cover Star Trek and we’re okay with that. It’s not that we don’t love the shows (we do), it’s just there are only so many things that one can accomplish in a day. BUT – that being…
‘Charmed’: 5 Questions We Want Answered at San Diego Comic Con
Charmed is back! Yes, for all of the fans of the original, and for those who are just excited about diversity, CBS Studios is bringing the reboot of Charmed, featuring a blessedly diverse cast, to San Diego Comic Con. The…
