Murphy Brown
comedy
129
Competent
Engages without demanding much — watchable and reasonably crafted
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
33
Educational Value/50
27
Craft & Quality/50
38
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
Two Emmy wins for Outstanding Comedy (1990-91). Candice Bergen as a formidable TV journalist.
Moderate cognitive demands from the topical humor and political satire. Educational value from the journalism and political context. The show made real headlines when Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the character's choice to be a single mother.
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