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Murphy Brown S2E4 — TV or Not TV
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Murphy Brown•Season 2•Episode 4

TV or Not TV

7.7/10 · 64 votesOct 16, 198924 min

Ranked #4 of 27 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

A television network develops a sitcom inspired by FYI and sends glamorous actress Julia St. Martin to study Murphy for the leading role. Although the staff initially resents the project, everyone soon becomes eager to influence how they will be portrayed.

Directed byBarnet Kellman
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Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Murphy Brown

Faith Ford

Faith Ford

Corky Sherwood

Joe Regalbuto

Joe Regalbuto

Frank Fontana

Charles Kimbrough

Charles Kimbrough

Jim Dial

Grant Shaud

Grant Shaud

Miles Silverberg

Robert Pastorelli

Robert Pastorelli

Eldin Bernecky

Pat Corley

Pat Corley

Phil

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Barnet Kellman

Barnet Kellman

Director

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Episode Summary

"TV or Not TV" is episode 4 of Murphy Brown season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 64 votes, ranking #4 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Barnet Kellman, it aired on October 16, 1989.

Next: E5 · Miles' Big AdventureBest of Season 2