TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture (2024)

S1E1 Dan Quayle vs. Murphy Brown

In the midst of the 1992 presidential race, Vice President Dan Quayle took aim at the television series Murphy Brown, condemning it for its depiction of single motherhood. This criticism sparked a widespread national discussion about family values and laid the groundwork for what would be known as the "culture war" playbook.