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I didn't watch Murphy Brown when it originally aired but I did watch it in syndication though. So my favorite comments in the reviews are the "it's too political" lol I guess they've never seen the original. Although even if I hadn't seen the original Murphy Brown the fact that it's a show about a group of retired/unemployed reporters return to report the news in the current political climate, I'm pretty sure I'd expect the show to be fairly political. Oh well everyone's entitled to their opinion.

What I like was feeling that the returning actors characters lived the last however many years in a way that felt like a natural profession for each. I don't know why but I was most concerned for Faith Ford's Corkie but there was no need she was just as if expect her to be. Having Candice Bergin back on tv every week will be awesome. I've always adored her. Fingers crossed she makes a cameo on Will & Grace so Karen Walker can have a scene or 2 with her nemesis Candi Bergin.

What I didn't like: I didn't like that they're only representing the liberal perspective & no one there even attempted to share any opposing view except to show how dumb they are. Don't get me wrong people who don't believe in global warming despite the evidence to the contrary are indeed special. However it's less cruel if there are characters who can depict the target as something other than touched in the head. I appreciate shows that while clearly taking a side they do it in a way that doesn't alienate the view. Perhaps they in tend too & I do hope so. I was really hoping Avery was gonna be gay especially since he's now the host of his own show on the Wolfe network. That's one I don't see them changing since and child of Murphy Brown would never be ashamed to be himself.

So there's room for improvement but I'm gonna stick around and see where it goes.

So happy to have this back. A lot of time has passed, but it's our same crew we love. Keep it coming!😘😍

Sadly, the first episode combines the worst traits of the media and Hollywood, trying to make them seem a positive. Simultaneously, it goes out of its way to insult any alternative views.

It's great that this show is back, but I'm waiting for it to find its legs. Most of the humor was pretty forced (it reminded me how much I HATE laugh tracks), although I enjoyed the Hillary sequence. We'll see if it gathers steam as it gets going. I'm hoping they are filming pretty close to the show time so that they can keep up with events.

So, to sum up. First episode disappointing, but high hopes.

... and she has a great sense of humor! She apparently needed it to go on set as yet another candidate seeking the hard-to-fill role of secretary to Murphy Brown. Overall, this episode was a lot of fun, a great blend of modern-day political pokes led by a stellar cast, including make returning actors plus the short guest spot from the former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.