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?
Bring back Murphy Brown. I always enjoyed the show when it was on in 1988 + years. I have enjoyed watching the new show.
Very relevant and entertaining. It would be a shame to cancel it, and I’d certainly watch a second season.
Please continue the show. It is still relevant and funny and just plain good tv!
Please renew Murphy Brown! Love this show!
Topical, smart, and funny. Please renew
A very funny show that is so anti conservative that it is impossible to see their perspective.Could still use a conservative point of view to make it less one sided.
I would surely watch another season of Murphy Brown. The writing and acting are still very sharp, and the characters continue to be interesting and entertaining. I’m so glad for the revival.
Love the show, not the usual drivel
Please renew
I watched, I looked forward to see Murphy Brown and hope the show is renewed again. Americans who are NOT gullible and are educated need shows like this show that tells the truth about dangerous entertainment media networks .
Please do another season. Really enjoying the show and appreciate the issues it addresses.
It’s going to be a terrible thing uf this series gets canceled. It started well, if not perfectly at ease, but the show has been so good, foccused and funny on the last episodes. I would miss it so much
Loved watching Murphy Brown again!! I will totally be disappointed if it is not renewed!!!!
I loved the revival and would definitely watch the next season. It’s a great show!
Absolutely this show should return. It’s edgy, funny, and needed right now.
I really enjoyed the season and would love for it to return. The dog is great too!