Over the years, in the pursuit of an elusive acting career, I have been blessed with the opportunity to perform in a scene or two with a few actors of renown in the show business arena.
One of the most memorable acting stints came out-of-the-blue when I was cast to appear as a Doorman on the night-time ratings-getter Murphy Brown which starrred Candice Bergen.
The hilarious sitcom was written by Diane English.
In the straightforward plotline - on one of the funniest episodes to ever broadcast during the course of the sitcom's run - Murphy Brown (played to perfection by Ms. Bergen) is thoroughly outraged to be barred from an exclusive club which boasts an all-male membership.
Yup!
No femme fatales allowed inside the hallowed halls, folks!
Until Murphy causes a big stink, that is.
When Candice's nervy character attempts to barge into the tony old-world club - myself and another doorman (gussied up in smart little uniforms and standing at attention at the prestigious entrance) - block Murphy's way and promptly secure the door as she stands stone-faced seething with anger.
Can you imagine what it is like to stare into the face of Ms. Bergen - in character - or not?
The experience is an unforgettable foray into the surreal, I assure you!
For starters, Ms. Begen's face is a remarkably beautiful one to gaze upon.
But, the powerful magnetic persona she exudes is a trifle more overwhelming!
To say the least!
Although I caught wind of scuttlebutt that accused Ms. Bergen was not inclined to acknowledge "the help" (as Hitchcokc might put it), the grand dame of the Hollywood elite must have thrown caution to the wind on this occasion in view of the fact she appeared to be scrutinizing my presence with some curiosity.
Later, however, Ms. Bergen was somewhat aloof on the set.
Not surprising, since a couple of extras who worked regularly in the office scenes, confided to me earlier on that the cast and crew referred to Bergen as the "Ice Queen".
I expect that having being born into privileged Hollywood circles, Ms. Bergen was cautioned early on in life (or instictively knew) not to mix with the tawdry lowly masses.
Bergen is one of the rarefied few that was actually born in Beverly Hills, California.
Her mother, Frances Bergen, was a Powers model.
Her father, Edgar Bergen, was the legendary ventriloquist, comedian, and actor.
As a child, Bergen was allegedly irritated by the fact, that she was often referred to as Charlie McCarthy's little sister.
Charlie McCarthy was the name of her father's hand-operated dummy who delighted the teaming masses for decades (and ultimately brought great fame and fortune to the Bergen clan).
Beneath the veneer of handsome Candice, I surrmise, there is a lonely unhappy woman.
News at 11!
Candice blessed with the stunning looks!
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