Doesnt Hollywood haveanyoriginal ideas anymore?

Thats the reaction most of us have upon reading about yet another TV revival in development.

But lack of originality may not be the only culprit.

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And now,Murphy Brown.

CBSs long-running comedy returns this week (Sept. 27, 9:30 p.m.

ET) with a premiere focused almost entirely on the events of November 8, 2016. she bellows into the camera.

If you suddenly feel very, very tired, you are not alone.

DuringMurphy Browns original run, the titular heroine was a novelty, a strong woman shouting truth to power.

), and Shaud can still wring laughs from Miles particular brand of nebbishy anxiety.

Theres a difference between good television and journalism, Murphy tells Avery.

It turns out theres also a difference between comedy and catharsis.Grade: B-