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Shes come by to inform Murphy of the passing of the late Mr. Morton, the networks majority shareholder.
I have some fantastic ideas for livening up this brand, she announces.
Were gonna take boobs, booty, and beer all the way to the bank, Brownie.
And then, as quickly as she appeared, she is off to survey the rest of her kingdom.
At Phils, the gang sorts out plans for Jims big night.
Frank would usually be Murphys date, but shes bringing Avery.
Corky refuses to be his sloppy seconds and plans to go stag like the independent woman she is.
It was the kiss of death.
Wow, he needs to stress-eat some of Pat Patels french fries.
(Pat: Do you oughta lick your fingers aftereachfry?)
You dont have to make up names because youll be home alone.
Hell be Miless date, and theyll go shopping for their tuxes together, like Two Caballeros.
Pat will be Panchito Pistoles to Miless Donald Duck.
Miles is the most boorish man in the world right now and its perfect.
At home, Avery has bad news, sort of.
And hes already asked someone else.
Besides, he says, maybe its time to let someone else be the plus one in your life.
No, Murphy scoffs, she likes being a solo act.
Andno,she doesnt miss sex.
How could Avery even mention sex to her?
Oh, right, he says.
(We miss you, Eldin!)
Its rude for Avery to assume Murphys going alone, anyway.
After all, as she points out, Theres a lot of men I could choose from.
Corkys in a beautiful shimmery blue one-shoulder number just like the evenings host, Katie Couric.
If you ever wondered what womens colleges are like, youre about to find out.
It takes a special kind of personality to make magic in the morning.
Corky appreciates that, and shes heard that Katie has, what do you call it?
A podcast?So smart.At your age, best to have a platform where no one can see you.
Smiling tightly, they pose for the photographer, and Couric mutters, I cannotwaitfor Who Wore It Best.
(Corky did.)
Averys date Lauren, bedecked in green velvet and great earrings, passes the Murphy test with flying colors.
Whew, better go sit down before something can go wrong!
But, she adds, I didnt say you were one of them.
Murphy, who spots him on her way to forage for food in the catering kitchen, just laughs.
(Its an attitude, Miles.
You got this.)
Of course he knew!
What did you think, you gay … knucklehead?
Phyllis and Jim are clearly both nervous, but theyre trying.
Phyllis turns parking enforcement once again.
Dear Lord, are your fighting over me??
Fine, Caprice Feldman Morton will move on.
But its your loss, Mr. (Is this Bette Midlers greatest role?)
You gonna eat all those little meatballs yourself?
Mmmmaybe, she says, through a mouthful of meat.
Sparks are flying!!
Judge Nate Campbell sure, she knows his work.
He knows her work, too.
How can he celebrate his career without her?
Murphy tells him that shed want him to move on.
Everyones paired off for the night.
(Well, except Frank.
Not sure where Frank goes.
I doubt hes man enough for Diana.)
It couldnt get more awkward, Avery says, which of course means it will!
Here comes Judge Nate bounding down the steps, jauntily rolling up the sleeves of his now-disheveled dress shirt.
Turns out that Averys a lot less sanguine about his mother dating when its not theoretical.
he demands, to which she replies, Avery, my uterus is in the Museum of Natural History.
Judge Nate is doing an excellent job of razzing the kids, too.
Thats enough to convince Avery to grab his coat and take Laurenoutto breakfast.
Ugh, what a great night!
& Assorted Notes
TheMurphy Brownrevivalfinally becomes the show we all wanted it to be!
This is light, smart, funny, and makes such good use of the characters established relationships.
And there are so many old faves in this ep!
Couric made several appearances as herself onMurphy Brown: OG.
