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Murphy Brown Multiple Choice Quiz | 10 Questions

I've recently discovered this show thanks to Nick at Night, so I thought I'd create a quiz about it. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by MTMFan. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
MTMFan

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1043

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

Lesley Stahl

Paula Zahn

Linda Ellerbee

Connie Chung

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Question 2 of 10

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? Hint

He sold a mural

He inherits it

He hits the lottery

He invests in the stock market

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Question 3 of 10

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)

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Question 4 of 10

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? Hint

Georgia

Mississippi

Texas

Louisiana

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Question 5 of 10

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?
Hint

He hires an actress to be her sister for a day

He arranges for her to meet Aretha Franklin

He re-creates "American Bandstand" for her

He gets her a personal interview with the President

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Question 6 of 10

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? Hint

Trickster

Cronkite

Fido

Tiger

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Question 7 of 10

7. Murphy gives birth to a son, Avery, at the end of the fourth season. Who was the father of this bundle of joy? Hint

Jerry Gold

Peter Hunt

Frank Fontana

Jake Lowenstein

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Question 8 of 10

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? Hint

Barry Manilow

Fabian

Aretha Franklin

The Temptations

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Question 9 of 10

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? Hint

Talk Shows

Sitcoms

Game Shows

Kids' Shows

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Question 10 of 10

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? Hint

100

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

Answer: Linda Ellerbee

All of these women appeared on the show at one point or another, but only Linda Ellerbee was involved with Murphy's "FYI" audition.

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?

Answer: He sold a mural

Eldin sold a mural of his to some Japanese investors for $1.2 Million. Even though he doesn't need to work anymore, he still continues to paint Murphy's house.

3. Miles Silverberg is the high-strung executive producer of "FYI". From what college did he graduate?

Answer: Harvard

Miles has a Masters in Business from Harvard. But, nothing prepares him to work with Murphy for eight years!

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?

Answer: Louisiana

When Corky was in the Miss America pageant, her talent was coordinating a closet!

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?

Answer: He hires an actress to be her sister for a day

Frank always gave Murphy "unusual" gifts for her birthday. For her 50th, he re-created "American Bandstand," including Dick Clark.

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?

Answer: Trickster

Jim and Doris had no children, so Trickster was like their "child."

7. Murphy gives birth to a son, Avery, at the end of the fourth season. Who was the father of this bundle of joy?

Answer: Jake Lowenstein

Jake was Murphy's ex-husband. The two were married for only five days in the 1960s.

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?

Answer: Barry Manilow

Murphy hated Barry's music, but her son loved it. However, Barry's performance of "I Am Your Child" at Avery's party moved Murphy to tears.

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?

Answer: Game Shows

Murphy initially underestimated Kay's ability because of her background, but the two ended up becoming close friends.

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?

Answer: 93

The secretaries were usually listed in the credits as a number. A few famous actors played secretaries over the years, such as Sally Field, Rosie O'Donnell, and (in the series finale) Bette Midler.

Source: Author MTMFan

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