Murphy Brown recently wrapped its 11th season, but will there be a 12th? Recently, creator Diane English spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the future of the CBS TV show.
A revival, the comedy series stars Candice Bergen as the titular Murphy Brown, who is now hosting the CNC morning show, Murphy in the Morning. The cast also includes Grant Shaud, Faith Ford, and Joe Regalbuto, Nik Dodani, Jake McDorman, Adan Rocha, and Tyne Daly.
In the interview, English told THR there are political issues to address if CBS renews Murphy Brown for a second season:
It depends on what’s going on. If there’s a season two for us, we wouldn’t be back in the writers room until May. That’s six months from now, so who knows what kind of situation we’d be in. I don’t think I would want to be more political, but certainly the show has always been flinty and sharp in its approach to things. Our main thing is, can we make it funny? Can we make people laugh and at the same time get them to think about something? Especially in this era of Fox News when so many people are just getting their information from one source, and that source is so biased. And the same with CNN.
And what are the chances of a renewal? English says she’s optimistic:
We’re in a tough time slot, opposite football, and at 9:30. It’s kind of tough for comedy, but we’re doing better than what was there before. We win our time slot in entertainment programming almost weekly. And so I think it bodes well. I’m optimistic. I haven’t been told anything yet, but I’ll learn more very soon.”
What do you think? Did you see the Murphy Brown revival? Would you watch another season?
LOVE IT! BEST RE-BOOT ON TV
Renew Murphy Brown. We need this intellectual comedy to keep stimulating our funny bone! We also love the addition of the rescue pup!
Absolutely I would watch Season 12 Murphy Brown. Not because Season 11 was so great, but because it is better than anything else that is on. Hoping for an hour show, though. Half an hour is too short to do anything. Also, less preaching anti-Trump rhetoric. More emphasis on humor. Have Hilary Clinton back; she was good. Keep the clothes! Have Trump on the show sometimes!
I definitely would watch a new season. I love the dog on wheels.
Yes, bring Murphy back!!
I love Murphy! More episodes, please.
if y’all really knew what was going on in Washington you wouldn’t be for this or any other one side it shows on the networks. most shows are just propaganda Hollywood just propaganda mainstream media propaganda leading us around by strings I’m glad I cut mine I pulled my blindfold off
I cried, watching the season finale, and after. Partly because it was an emotional episode, and also because I feared it might be the last of Ms. Brown and her beloved group. I will be happy to aid any effort to assure it resumes production.
I love it! I think it needs some work, but it will get there. I love it
Absolutely my husband and would watch. It one of the few shows we actually watch and enjoy together
This show should be cancelled. It is no longer funny.
Great show! Would certainly watch additional seasons.
“Murphy Brown” is the best show on television! It was great in Round #1 and even better now. It’s as if they never went off the air in the first place! Please renew! Edgy comedy is needed!
I agree Murphy Brown is the best show currently on network TV. It should get a renewal.
I think this is one of the funniest shows on TV. PLEASE renew this show
I LOVE Murphy Brown as much today as I did in round #1. I think it is especially perfect now with our current Washington mess. We NEED this show.