Murphy Brown

In an excerpt from her new memoir, Candice Bergen looks back at the set of Boston Legal and the unexpected event that would test her inner strength.

From shining a light on politics in Murphy Brown to playing with vampires on What We Do in the Shadows, Jake McDorman loves it all

CBS’s revival of Murphy Brown this past season was welcome news for fans. But for a while — back in a “very scary” time, English says — it was a political and cultural flashpoint.

murphy brown

For its 35th anniversary, we revisit key milestones from CBS' Emmy-winning sitcom.

Drew Bates, creator of Redneck Ninjas, and Murphy Brown's Joe Regalbuto.
Candice Bergen accepting her Hall of Fame award.
Candice Bergen accepting her Hall of Fame award.
Candice Bergen with her Hall of Fame award.
Hall of Fame inductee Candice Bergen and Amy Poehler, host of the Hall of Fame Induction Gala.
Joe Regalbuto, Diane English, Candice Bergen and Faith Ford.
Boston Legal co-star Candice Bergen with husband Marshall Rose arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards
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Drew Bates, creator of Redneck Ninjas, and Murphy Brown's Joe Regalbuto.
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Candice Bergen accepting her Hall of Fame award.
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Candice Bergen accepting her Hall of Fame award.
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Candice Bergen with her Hall of Fame award.
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Hall of Fame inductee Candice Bergen and Amy Poehler, host of the Hall of Fame Induction Gala.
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Joe Regalbuto, Diane English, Candice Bergen and Faith Ford.
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Boston Legal co-star Candice Bergen with husband Marshall Rose arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards
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