One of my main criticism of TV are all the reboots and remakes. What made the mso great when they first came out is that they were original and fresh. That's what contemporary audiences want - original and fresh. A reboot or remake is the exact opposite of that. That being said, 'Murphy Brown' might actually stand a chance in this day and age because of its subject matter.
'Murphy Brown' is about a female journalist working on television. The show never shied away from the tough issues at the time. Given all of the issues with the news and politics, this show will have plenty of fresh things to say. In fact, I'd argue that this is a reboot that we actually NEED. Whether you loved the show before, or you're just hearing about it now, this show might satisfy a very specific itch.