cont'd ...

I forgot to add that Candice Bergman's husband -
French Director Louis Malle was 14 years older
then her when they married.
He died of cancer.

Candice Bergman and the character she acted, Murphy Brown, were dissimilar.

You might like to share Murphy Brown's life and demons, but Bergman wouldn't have.

otb,

The Murphy Brown character fitted Candice Bergen like
a glove and gave her permission to be "my brattiest,
bawdiest self," and so much, much more.

In her book, "A fine Romance," Candice goes into much
more detail.

Here's just a snippet from Vogue:

http://www.vogue.com/11777385/candice-bergen-a-fine-romance-excerpt/

You need to separate the screen character and actress's persona from the real person. She may have enjoyed the challenge and borrowed from her wildest imaginings, but quite obviously her own life choices were very different - of which her marriage is an example.

otb,

You need to read the link I gave you.
Candice Bergen sums up Murphy Brown and what she meant
to her quite succinctly in it.
"Right from the horses mouth."

As for her marriage? The first one was a love
affair.
Her second one is a different story.

If you're still in doubt about Ms Bergen - try to get a
hold of her book - "A Fine Romance."
It's very revealing - and gets rid of any false assumptions.

Once again as is my tradition on this forum -
I would like to Thank all those who
contributed.

For me this discussion has now
run its course.