Candice Bergen plays Murphy Brown, a single 40-something news reporter determined to break new ground for women in media. Created by accomplished screenwriter Diane English, the series ran for ten seasons and commented upon many of the country's political headlines, even though the show itself is notably known for becoming a political headline during the 1992 presidential election. During a campaign speech, vice president Dan Quayle criticized the character's decision to become a single mother, labeling the choice as "irresponsible" and detrimental to our country's family values. The show aired portions of Quayle's argument and had the fictional characters react to the controversy.
While the original series ran until 1998, CBS revived it for a thirteen-episode run, which premiered in September of 2018.
Watch the Murphy Brown revival free on the CBS website.