Murphy Brown
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Its not Corkys journalism skills or seriousness that Murphy challenges, but her idealism.
Ever since the acci-attempted-murder, Corky has visited Holly once a month.
She sees Corky and says … Pam!
before passing out again.
Thatstwomysteries so far in this episode.
At the studio, Secretary #97 wants to review some outgoing correspondence with Murphy.
), the frequent use of the transitive verbsuckscould be a problem.
Corky is eager to share the news about Holly with the gang.
Theyre on the case!
A lot of journalists like to hear themselves talk, the narrator intones.
Cut to Avery asking several citizens about economic precarity.
His denim work shirt (what a blue-collar man of the people!!)
Oh, my, how tawdry.
Are they trying to make him a sex symbol?
He didnt agree to this!
No, this is outrageous.
Hes going to the networkright nowto sort this out.
Cute tushie, though, Murphy says, after hes slammed the door.
His accent sounds fake!
Its not, unlike the mustache.
Thankfully, heres Murphy to orient Holly to the present, over Corkys protests.
Holly has no idea whats happened.
Her husband was on trial?
For her attempted murder?
If you lovedWill & GraceandMagnum P.I., you will be.
(Honestly, I think that sums it up pretty well.)
Id like to go back into the coma, she says.
Murphy and Corky argue about this confrontational approach.
again, but before we can really drill down into that mystery, visiting hours are over.
(Pffft, lesbian erasure.)
Back at the hospital, Miless hypochondria is approaching DEFCON levels.
Hollys husband has finally shown up after what gives the impression of years, plus a couple of days.
Murphy asks, Did you come up in the elevator or take the stairs?
She isnt going to pretend not to be suspicious.
So you might put a pillow over her face?
She tripped over the cat.
It really was an accident.
Corkys thrilled; Murphys disappointed.
Perhaps Corkys instincts arent so bad after all.
Ten seconds to ahugedisappointment,people!
Never change, Julius.
The camera pulls back to reveal Charles standing by the bed.
He cozies up to Holly, who looks blissful.
So, Holly, Corky asks, did Charles send you down that flight of stairs?
She remembers everything and has since the moment she woke up.
She just wanted to save the truth for national television.
Hed greased the stairs with cooking spray (Pam!
shout Murphy and Corky).
Also, they never had a cat.
Sometimes there are no fairy tales.
Maybe I should just give up and be more like you, she tells Murphy.
Cynics with low expectations are rarely disappointed.
No, Murphy says.
The world is a mess right now and we need more people like you in it.
If everyone was like me thered be a lot more people going headfirst down the stairs.
Avery also reports that hes decided to wear his glasses on the air.
A two-person sample of the women-and-gay-men demographic stops by the table to compliment him.
Miles throws his arm around the bespectacled youth and says solemnly: This is our burden, bud.
& Assorted
Okay, which version ofWalter Cronkitewould look best in a tube top and skinny jeans?
A few bits sprinkled through the episode demonstrate that this cast does well with physical comedy.
Faith Fords outfits are great this week.
I especially liked the green tracksuit with coordinating heels.
Also liked Pats casting ofMission: Impossible.
Yes, friends, theres a Thanksgiving episode next week!
Lets meet back here on Thursday.
Bring your fork; therell be pie.
