May 13, 2016
15th & final season of NBC's ER brought the accomplished Angela Bassett to lead the ensemble cast.
Season begins with exposition of staff turnover.
Workplace culture & tone set by Bassett's character Dr. Cate Banfield.
Incredibly backstory that builds complex, intense Banfield character.
Flashback to Dr. Mark Greene -...
May 8, 2016
Murphy Brown & creator Diane English - Season 4, unplanned pregnancy.
Colleen Dewhurst as Murphy's mother Avery Brown.
Dan Quayle comments about Murphy's story arc and perception of fatherhood.
Classic ensemble comedy.
Poignant performance by Candice Bergen AND her hair.