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I disagree. Although I'm almost a dinosaur daytime TV watcher, compared to a whipper-snapper of 57, television programmers realized decades ago that college students make up a YUGE percentage of daytime TV watchers. That's why the storylines for daytime soaps gradually focused more on the teenage and 20-something fetuses that have since been all the rage on those shows. For long-time Days Of Our Lives watchers, it's the difference between the 1960's when Tom and Alice and their ADULT children were driving the storylines, vs. now when anyone over age 35 is considered shrubbery on the set.

Unless we are on the set, or working on the show behind the scenes, I don't think we can truly know who loves whom, or who is glad to see who go. Kathie Lee may not be to everyone's taste. But she brings some great qualities to the small screen. A woman of faith (it may not be EVERYONE'S faith; but at least she believes in something greater than herself, which imho is noble). Married to the same man for some 30 years (not a perfect marriage as the tabloids were delighted to remind us; but they stayed together and worked on it). Raised two children who were NOT regularly profiled on TMZ. Always seeking, always hoping to grow and learn. Opened her home to at least one person, when that person was terminally ill. I'd be proud to have a friend or co-worker who had those values and accomplished all of that.

https://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/674544107/wait-wait-for-dec-8-2018-with-not-my-job-guest-candice-bergen?showDate=2018-12-08&fbclid=IwAR1wPSWZ5a2mfTUUNnjnPNyOyGuG71DHKBaJrUljIwdi5Kk29levmN-tEnE

What a sweet story. And so very true. I've always found that many people who claim to "hate" cats, don't...once they spend time with them. Whether it be a child who turns out to be a cat lover and ends up converting other family members (as in the case of my family lolol), or something like your father's experience... it's sort of a "me thinks thou doest protest too much." :o) One kitten purring next to their face, one head butt, and it's the beginning of a love affair. Not always, of course. I don't claim that everyone is a closet cat lover-to-be. :o) But sometimes. Yes.

I listened. It was good and fun. Paula Poundstone asked Candice a sincere question about whether she was ever viewed as Charlie McCarthy's sister. The audience laughed at that. I guess the audience was mostly too young to remember that Edgar Bergen, father of Candice, was an insanely popular ventriloquist. Charlie was considered a Bergen "son" by many.

I think when you're dealing with an emotional connection between two beings, anything can happen at any time. Murphy questioned whether to continue her pregnancy. She had never planned to have a child, questioned whether she would make a good mother. She ultimately decided to have Avery. Look at what a wonderful son she raised, and what a wonderful relationship they have! I adopted my nine-yr-old kitty when he was a baby, after being shown a photograph of him. It was love at first sight. You might ascertain from my user name that I love all cats. And while that is mostly true, I LOVED this boy the second I saw him. So yeah, I think it can happen. It just has to be the right chemistry between the involved parties. Also, I don't think Murphy is the tough, hard-bitten broad that she wants viewers to think she is. Crunchy on the outside, maybe. But soft and mushy inside.

Why Barry Manilow, you ask? Because Murphy Brown couldn't stand his music. BUT...Avery loved Barry Manilow when he (Avery) was a baby! :o)

Candice Bergen is a guest on this week's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me." NPR. 10:00 a.m. this morning on WBEZ in Chicago; airing again tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. Check your local listings.

Murphy was a reluctant mother, both with Avery and with Benny. But look how magnificently Avery turned out! And the way she was interacting with Benny in that very last scene? Murphy is a natural mom. Whether she wants to admit it or not. :o) I think many of us ARE Avery and his mic drop this morning.

Re: the last 45 seconds of this segment. Somebody FINALLY said it. Thank you, Diane English!!!!!

Arguing does no good. I'm reminded of the old cliche: "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig." (No offense to pigs. At least they have the intelligence of a three-year-old child.)

Wouldn't surprise me. Eldin (R.I.P.) is probably the one who most influenced Murphy to go forward with her pregnancy. His childlike excitement at "we're having a baby! this is a very good thing!" still makes me tear up when I see it in reruns.

What you put in bold face? Ditto times infinity. Although between you and me, I'm told that professional singers prefer not to called crooners. I suspect it smacks too much of a sleazy lounge singer at some motel off Exit 45 on the interstate. #ReneMarie #SheilaJordan #BeckyKilgore #KurtElling #BettyCarter and #RebeccaParris (R.I.P. to the last two ladies)

Murphy Brown has always been about sniping at the political regime. It never pretended to be anything else. Complaining about Murphy being too political suggests that the viewer doesn't understand the premise of the show.

Amen.

Co-signing every. Single. WORD. Thank you. And now I must marry you and have your child.

Me too. Ever since this turned into just another scream fest...like all the other singing competitions. Once the teams are chosen and complete...I'm out.

Theme song from "The Beverly Hillbillies." It appeared that John Goodman completely improvised that bit and the others spontaneously joined in. Comedy gold. :o)

It's god-forsaken Ruralsville after dark. I'm a very good driver and I was scared to drive at night. No lights on the rural highways, everything miles and miles apart. You are correct that they don't accurately portray a show that would be set in Napa. Jill's luxurious home would be somewhere up in the mountains because that's where all the rich folk live. The only "Main Street"-type areas would be in downtown Napa, Saint Helena and maybe a tiny stretch of very expensive Yountville. I suppose Christy could work at one of the restaurants in those towns. But no way she could afford the rent there (I rented a bedroom in someone's home because it's all I could afford). Christy would have to commute from Santa Rosa or perhaps Petaluma or Vallejo. And since Christy has a crappy car (or so she has said), there's no way she could depend on it to transport her on the 20-mile drive between work and home. Also? What about the expense of keeping gas in the tank?

I lived in adjacent Sonoma County, and spent time in Napa. It is essentially a farming area. I mean, about all they do there is grow grapes. There is no organized public transportation system. Everything is spread out just as in L.A. -- miles and miles from Point A to Point B. Having a car (more like a beat-up truck for hauling) is essential for getting anywhere. Walking, and even bicycling, are out of the question because of the distance involved.

I wanted to chime in on the love for John Larroquette. I've had a crush on him since "Night Court." Anyone else remember his ill-fated NBC series? It had a great original premise. He was the overnight manager of a bus station in downtown St. Louis. Then the network wonks got their hands on it, homogonized the concept and...blam-o: cancellation before you could say "please don't kill this show." Smart, funny, sensitive...yeah. Hold on to this one, Murphy (and writers and producers).

Well then, fire her ass immediately. (But how do I really feel?) I'm not big on kooky/quirky. There's unique. And then there's so off the wall you wondered if they dressed themselves in the dark? I always suspected it was the latter with SJP's character. Patricia Field may have had a moment in the late 1990's/early 2000's. That moment has passed just like that big-ass flower brooch that SJP wore in the opening scene of the first SATC movie. Anyway, back to Murphy. I'd love to see a costume designer get creative with Murphy's under-the-desk wardrobe. The jammie bottoms and giant bunny slippers were fun. What other "I'm not dressing the part the viewers can't see" silliness could they do? I *might* trust Patricia Field with that project.

I can't help but wonder if the spider pin was some kind of inside joke? Maybe a nod to Madeleine Albright? She loves her oversized brooches. Or is there perhaps a person or thing in the current administration that this fits with?

In the context of the show, and in keeping with her character, I suspect Murphy hates show tunes. :o) On the other hand, this world could never have too much of Bette Midler singing. Truly Divine.

"I have nine cats AND a puzzle club. My life is awesome!" Best. Line. EVER.