In an example of the fearlessness viewers should expect from Murphy Brown, English also addressed the allegations of sexual harassment and assault against CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, promising that the sitcom will be tackling issues like this in the series.
In order to have the flexibility to insert hot-button commentary on current issues, Murphy Brown built this need into the show’s production.
Murphy Brown will premiere Thursday, Sept. 27 at 9:30/8:30c on CBS.
Murphy Brown’s titular character, played by Candice Bergen, never backed down from challenging the (mostly male) establishment or speaking truth to power in its 10-year run.