He was known for his role as bar owner Phil on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown from 1988 -- 96 .
Pat Corley ( June 1 , 1930 -- September 11 , 2006 ) was an American actor .
Pat Corley was known for Pat Corley 's role as bar owner Phil on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown from 1988 -- 96 .
Pat Corley ( June 1 , 1930 -- September 11 , 2006 ) was an American actor .