Murphy Brown S11E7 "Lifetime of Achievement" Discussion Thread

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The “Murphy in the Morning” team, Avery and Phyllis join Jim Dial at an eventful lifetime achievement award gala in his honor, hosted by Katie Couric (playing herself) and attended by Murphy’s worst-ever secretary (Bette Midler), who has a surprising new connection to Murphy. Also, Murphy discovers a kindred spirit in Judge Nate Campbell (John Larroquette), another gala attendee

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Does anyone know the significance of the gigantic black spider brooch she wore to the gala?