Looking back at 1988, it's impossible to ignore the monumental impact that year had on television sitcom history. Writers were tackling issues that had rarely been explored with such depth before. Shows like Roseanne focused on blue-collar families struggling to make ends meet. The Wonder Years took viewers on a heartfelt journey through the 1960s, blending humor with the authenticity of growing up in that era. Meanwhile, Murphy Brown fearlessly dove into politics, the media, and the challenges faced by older women in the workplace. Remarkably, two of these iconic shows have been revived, with Murphy Brown making a triumphant return to our screens.
At the heart of the revival is Candice Bergen, reprising her role as Murphy Brown, a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense journalist returning to the fictional TV newsmagazine FYI after a stint in rehab. According to Wikipedia, Murphy is portrayed as "over 40 and single, sharp-tongued and hard as nails." In her career, she's shattered countless glass ceilings, earning her a reputation as one of the most formidable figures in the media industry. Now, set against the backdrop of our 24-hour cable news cycle, social media, and the rise of "fake news," Murphy is back to tackle the challenges of a vastly different political climate. CBS describes the new iteration: "Amid a divided nation, chaotic national discourse, and rampant attacks on the press, Murphy decides to return to the airwaves and recruit her FYI team: lifestyle reporter Corky Sherwood (Faith Ford), investigative journalist Frank Fontana (Joe Regalbuto), and her former prodigy news producer, Miles Silverberg (Grant Shaud)."
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Joining Murphy is a fresh face: Pat Patel (Nik Dodani), the show's social media director tasked with bringing Murphy and the team into the 21st century. Murphy's millennial son, Avery (Jake McDorman), shares her fiery spirit and quick wit and is also a journalist. Meanwhile, their usual hangout spot, Phil's Bar in Washington, D.C., is now run by Phyllis (Tyne Daly), who has taken over from her late brother. As CBS puts it, "Murphy is determined to draw the line between good television and honest reporting, proving that the world needs Murphy Brown now more than ever."
Series creator Diane English, who is guiding the revival, explains how the idea of bringing the show back came about. "We kind of toyed with the idea, almost jokingly, in 2012 when Sarah Palin was running for vice president, thinking we only had six episodes," she recalls. "But it wasn't a serious consideration. Then came the election, and Peter Roth from Warner Bros approached us, asking if we'd consider bringing the show back. Candice and I were hesitant because we felt we'd already done it. But as the months passed, it started to feel like we had a real reason to come back, though it was a daunting experience revisiting this world."
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Diane elaborates on the show's approach: "Our show has always lived in the real world, set in Washington, D.C., and has always been political with a message. But now, I'm focusing the show through the lens of the press. The First Amendment and the free press are under attack like never before. The press is not the enemy of the people, and our characters are the press. So we deal with that a lot." She continues, "What's different now is that when we left these characters in 1998, there was no Internet, no social media, and cable news was just starting. Placing these characters in the world of 24-hour cable news has been incredibly rich for us. And let's be honest, the success of Will & Grace was encouraging. They came back and were embraced without skipping a beat. It's always a worry that you'll ruin your legacy by returning."
