Candice Bergen Reveals 1972 Arrest During Vietnam Protest — Teri Garr Was in the Cell Next to Her

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News (2 / 1) 15.05.2026 18:56 / Frank

A Familiar Face in the Holding Cell

Bergen remembered sharing the holding area with then-unknown actress Teri Garr, who later became famous. She laughed as she told how a prison matron quizzed them about their hairdresser, a moment Garr deflected with a cheeky reply.

Contemporary Coverage and Aftermath

Reports at the time noted a large number of arrests in June 1972 and that those detained were later released after posting small bail. Bergen went on to star in Murphy Brown decades later, a series known for tackling topical issues.