Murphy Brown

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1. Murphy Brown is a reporter for the news magazine "FYI." When she auditioned for the job, what real-life journalist was her main rival? Linda Ellerbee Connie Chung Paula Zahn Lesley Stahl

2. Eldin Bernecky is Murphy's housepainter/confidante/everything in between. At one point in the series, he becomes a millionaire. How does this happen? He hits the lottery He sold a mural He inherits it He invests in the stock market

3. Miles Silverberg is the high-strung executive producer of "FYI". From what college did he graduate? Answer: (1 word, it's an Ivy League school)

4. Corky Sherwood is one of Murphy's co-anchors on "FYI". She also happens to be a former Miss America. What state does she come from? Georgia Mississippi Texas Louisiana

5. Frank Fontana is Murphy's best friend, as well as being "FYI"'s investigative reporter. What unusual gift does he give Murphy for her 40th birthday? He gets her a personal interview with the President He re-creates "American Bandstand" for her He hires an actress to be her sister for a day He arranges for her to meet Aretha Franklin

6. Jim Dial is "FYI"'s somewhat stiff senior anchor. He has been married to his wife, Doris, for over 30 years. They also have a dog. What is his name? Tiger Fido Trickster Cronkite

7. Murphy gives birth to a son, Avery, at the end of the fourth season. Who was the father of this bundle of joy? Jerry Gold Peter Hunt Frank Fontana Jake Lowenstein

8. When Avery turns one year old, Frank gives yet another memorable birthday present. What famous singer(s) does he get to sing at the party? Barry Manilow Fabian Aretha Franklin The Temptations

9. At the end of the 8th season, Miles left "FYI," and was replaced by Kay Carter-Shepley. Prior to joining the "FYI" team, what type of shows was Kay producing? Sitcoms Game Shows Kids' Shows Talk Shows

10. One of the most famous things about "Murphy Brown" was the running joke of Murphy's secretaries. How many were there over the 10 years? 50 90 100 93