7.4
Who's the Boss?
1984
Comedy's back in the news.
Murphy Brown is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.
RespectNov 14, 1988 · 24m · ★ 7.7After completing treatment at the Betty Ford Center, celebrated investigative reporter Murphy Brown returns to FYI determined to resume her career. She discovers that the program is now run by young executive producer Miles Silverberg and that former beauty queen Corky Sherwood has joined the reporting team. At home, Murphy hires philosophical house painter Eldin Bernecky, whose work promises to take much longer than expected.
Devil with a Blue Dress OnNov 21, 1988 · 24m · ★ 7.5Murphy investigates a businessman suspected of involvement in drug smuggling, but Miles insists that Corky accompany her. Murphy expects the inexperienced former beauty queen to be a hindrance until Corky unexpectedly obtains the evidence needed to break the story. Murphy must then decide whether she is prepared to share the credit.
Nowhere to RunNov 28, 1988 · 24m · ★ 6.5Murphy investigates allegations that a federal prosecutor is connected to a prostitution operation controlled by organized crime. When a death threat is delivered to the FYI newsroom, Miles becomes alarmed by the risks Murphy routinely accepts while pursuing a story.
Signed, Sealed, DeliveredDec 5, 1988 · 24m · ★ 7.0Murphy is assigned to interview radical activist Jake Loewenstein, whom she briefly married years earlier. Their unresolved feelings and conflicting accounts of the relationship make it increasingly difficult for Murphy to conduct an impartial interview.
Murphy's PonyDec 11, 1988 · 24m · ★ 7.0Shortly before Christmas, a desperate mother unexpectedly leaves her children in Murphy’s care. Completely unprepared for instant parenthood, Murphy tries to look after the children while searching for their mother and attempting to give the family a proper holiday.
Baby LoveDec 12, 1988 · 24m · ★ 7.0Spending time with a pregnant friend causes Murphy to question whether she wants a child of her own. She begins investigating artificial insemination and approaches Frank about becoming the biological father, leading to an increasingly awkward discussion about friendship, parenthood and their future responsibilities.
Murphy Brown is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 and single, she is sharp tongued and hard as nails. In her profession, she is considered one of the boys, having shattered many glass ceilings encountered during her career. Dominating the FYI news magazine, she is portrayed as one of America's hardest-hitting (though not the warmest or more sympathetic) media personalities.
Candice BergenMurphy Brown
Faith FordCorky Sherwood
Joe RegalbutoFrank Fontana
Charles Kimbrough
Pat Corley
Grant ShaudMiles Silverberg
Robert PastorelliEldin Bernecky
Lily TomlinKay Carter-Shepley
John HostetterJohn
Ritch BrinkleyCarl Wishnitski
Alan OppenheimerEugene Kinsella
Paul ReubensAndrew J. Lansing III
Darren McGavinBill Brown
Scott LawrenceOffice Worker Scott
Colleen DewhurstAvery Brown Sr.
Christopher RichMiller Redfield
Charley LangRobert, Secretary #2
Jane LeevesAudrey Cohen
Diane English
Julia Roberts
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