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 this show!! Please renew for a second season!!
enjoyed watching the reboot. they picked where they left off with clever writing and very timely episodes. I loved the new characters they added to the show especially the little dog. please find an excellent time slot for season 12
Murphy Brown is the best show on tv. I watched it faithfully and was very sad when the show ended. I was THRILLED when the reboot came back. It is still my favorite show! It is a very well written, extremely funny and relevant to the happenings of the day. Remember MASH? This show started out slowly and became a mega hit. CBS – keep this show on the air!!
I love the Murphy Brown TV series. Please renew it for another season.
Please bring Murphy Brown back..I love this show. It relates to everything we are going through at this time. We need a show like Murphy Brown it’s a very well written and intelligent show. It’s a show that makes us think. I don’t have cable, so I had to pay to get the CBS channel just to watch Murphy Brown. Please, please, please do not cancel this show.
I love Murphy Brown. It’s one of the few shows that makes me laugh. Please continue!
I love Murphy Brown and what they are doing. I look forward to Season 12
Clever but stilted/awkward at times. I like it okay but would be much more likely to continue watching if the laugh track went away. Too distracting and annoying.
I love the show. Every show is not only funny, but timely. Because of a health condition, I am required to go to bed early, but always stay up for Murphy. I also quite by accident saw a rerun of the old show in which the characters discuss where they expect to be in the future. It deserves a rerun in connection with the new show. Please, we need a comedy like Murphy Brown to survive our current times.
Please keep the show going.
Absolutely! Love the show!
I was not sure of how a new Murphy would work but I loved it. Please bring it back!
Please bring Murphy Brown back. What a show!! Its like it never left. Need shows like this. Love it.
Happy Together too. Its a great show also!! They both are so funny. Thats what we need in todays world is to be able to laugh. Give them good time slots so they Will get the ratings they deserve!!
Yes please bring it back,love it
Yes, please!!!! More Murphy Brown. I loved it!