Candice Bergen

Born: 1946-05-09

Candice Patricia Bergen (born May 9, 1946) is an American actress and former fashion model. She won five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal of the title character on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown (1988–1998, 2018-2019). She is also known for her role as Shirley Schmidt on the ABC drama Boston Legal (2005–2008). In films, Bergen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Starting Over (1979), and for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Gandhi (1982). Bergen began her career as a fashion model and appeared on the cover of Vogue before she made her screen debut in the film The Group (1966). She starred in The Sand Pebbles (1966), Soldier Blue (1970), Carnal Knowledge (1971), and The Wind and the Lion (1975). She made her Broadway debut in the 1984 play Hurlyburly and starred in the revivals of The Best Man (2012) and Love Letters (2014). From 2002 to 2004, she appeared in three episodes of the HBO series Sex and the City. Her other film roles include Miss Congeniality (2000), Sweet Home Alabama (2002), The Women (2008), Bride Wars (2009), Book Club (2018) and Let Them All Talk (2020).


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Miss Congeniality

as Kathy Morningside
Released: 2000-12-22

When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's...

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Bride Wars

as Marion St. Claire
Released: 2009-01-09

Two best friends become rivals when their respective weddings are accidentally booked for the...

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as Margaret Bourke-White
Released: 1982-12-01

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes...

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Book Club

as Sharon
Released: 2018-05-18

Four lifelong friends decide that their lives could change by becoming nasty and reading Fifty...

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Home Again

as Lillian Stewart
Released: 2017-09-07

Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys...

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as Enid Frick
Released: 2008-05-12

A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best...

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The Women

as Catherine Frazier
Released: 2008-09-12

The story centers on a group of gossipy, high-society women who spend their days at the beauty...

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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

as Julia Meyerowitz
Released: 2017-10-13

An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of...

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as SAL 9000
Released: 1984-12-06

While planet Earth poises on the brink of nuclear self-destruction, a team of Russian and...

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Sweet Home Alabama

as Mayor Kate Hennings
Released: 2002-09-26

New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most...

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Carnal Knowledge

as Susan
Released: 1971-06-30

The concurrent sexual lives of best friends Jonathan and Sandy are presented, those lives which...

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Beautiful & Twisted

as Bernice
Released: 2015-06-08

Following the murder of hotel heir Ben Novack Jr., police focus their investigation on his wife,...

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Starting Over

as Jessica Potter
Released: 1979-10-05

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a...

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A Merry Friggin' Christmas

as Donna Mitchler
Released: 2014-11-07

Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon...

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Rules Don't Apply

as Nadine Henly
Released: 2016-11-23

It's Hollywood, 1958. Small town beauty queen and devout Baptist virgin Marla Mabrey, under...

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Soldier Blue

as Kathy Maribel Lee, 'Cresta'
Released: 1970-08-12

After a cavalry group is massacred by the Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive...

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Belushi

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-10-14

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J....

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The Sand Pebbles

as Shirley Eckert
Released: 1966-12-20

Engineer Jake Holman arrives aboard the gunboat USS San Pablo, assigned to patrol a tributary of...

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Book Club: The Next Chapter

as Sharon
Released: 2023-05-11

Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When...

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View from the Top

as Sally Weston
Released: 2003-03-21

No one thought Donna would go very far. But when she sets her sights on becoming a first-class...

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Getting Straight

as Jan
Released: 1970-05-13

Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on...

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Bite the Bullet

as Miss Jones
Released: 1975-09-26

At the beginning of the 20th century, a newspaper organizes an endurance horse race : 700 miles...

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Let Them All Talk

as Roberta
Released: 2020-12-10

A celebrated author takes a journey with some old friends to have some fun and heal old wounds....

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The In-Laws

as Judy Tobias
Released: 2003-05-23

Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws...

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The Wind and the Lion

as Eden Pedecaris
Released: 1975-05-22

At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers, and...

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And the Oscar Goes To...

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-02-01

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...

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The Adventurers

as Sue Ann Daley
Released: 1970-03-25

The wealthy playboy son of an assassinated South American diplomat discovers that his father was...

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The Romantics

as Augusta Hayes
Released: 2010-09-10

Alliances are tested when seven college pals reunite to watch two of their own say “I do” at a...

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Rich and Famous

as Merry Noel Blake
Released: 1981-09-23

Two literary women compete for 20 years: one writes for the critics; the other one, to get rich.

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The Group

as Lakey
Released: 1966-03-04

It's 1933, and eight young women are friends and members of the upper- class group at a private...

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The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

as Self
Released: 1995-06-05

Based on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood,...

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The Domino Principle

as Ellie
Released: 1977-03-23

Roy Tucker, a Vietnam war veteran with excellent shooting skills, is serving a long prison...

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Murder: By Reason of Insanity

as Ewa Berwid
Released: 1985-10-01

A married couple from Poland emigrates to the U.S.,. but things don't turn out as well as they...

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The Earth Day Special

as Murphy Brown
Released: 1990-04-22

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on...

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The Hunting Party

as Melissa Ruger
Released: 1971-07-16

A ruthless rancher, and his gang, use extremely long range rifles to kill the men who kidnapped...

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Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

as Self
Released: 2019-10-12

"Alan Pakula: Going for Truth" encompasses the personal and professional life of Alan J. Pakula,...

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Inequality for All

as Murphy Brown (archive footage)
Released: 2013-01-19

U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich tries to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap.

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The Women of SNL

as Fern (archive footage)
Released: 2010-11-01

A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.

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A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special

as uncredited
Released: 2023-12-14

A star-studded collection of Saturday Night Live's hilarious Christmas-themed sketches from...

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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman

as Anne Boleyn
Released: 1998-01-01

Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman.

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The Muppets Go Hollywood

as Self
Released: 1979-05-16

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the...

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Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

as Self
Released: 2015-02-15

Former members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday...

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The Magus

as Lily
Released: 1968-12-10

A teacher on a Greek island becomes involved in bizarre mind-games with the island's magus...

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As They Made Us

as Barbara
Released: 2022-04-08

Abigail, a divorced mother of two, is struggling to balance the dynamics within her...

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Oliver's Story

as Marcie Bonwit
Released: 1978-12-15

Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries...

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Arthur the King

as Morgan Le Fay
Released: 1985-04-26

Classic tale of King Arthur and how his wife is kidnapped by his evil sister. Lancelot is sent...

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Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

as Self
Released: 1999-09-25

A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity...

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The Capote Tapes

as Self (voice) (archive footage)
Released: 2021-09-10

Newly discovered interviews with friends of Truman Capote made by Paris Review co-founder George...

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Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1994-05-18

Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired...

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Elusive Justice

as Narrator
Released: 2011-11-26

Narrated by Candice Bergen, Elusive Justice is an unprecedented examination of the more than...

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Who Is Henry Jaglom?

as Self
Released: 1997-07-08

Hailed by some as a cinematic genius, a feminist voice and a true maverick of American cinema,...

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Stick

as Kyle
Released: 1985-04-26

After getting out of jail, car thief Ernest "Stick" Stickley witnesses the murder of his friend...

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Live for Life

as Candice
Released: 1967-09-13

Famous TV newscaster Robert Colomb is married to Catherine, but is continually unfaithful to...

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Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge

as Self
Released: 1989-06-26

A camera crew follows Helmut Newton, the fashion and ad photographer whose images of tall,...

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The World of Jim Henson

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1994-11-23

Episode of Great Performances about Jim Henson

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T.R. Baskin

as T. R. Baskin
Released: 1971-10-20

Enthusiastic young woman runs away to Chicago to start a new life. She is soon confronted with...

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Aretha Franklin: Duets

as Self
Released: 1993-05-09

A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie...

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SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas

as uncredited
Released: 2009-12-17

Holiday special including brand-new material with Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, the infamous...

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11 Harrowhouse

as Maren Shirell
Released: 1974-09-26

A small time diamond merchant jumps at the chance to supervise the purchase and cutting of a...

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Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary

as Self
Released: 1986-01-14

Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the...

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In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

as Self - Actor
Released: 2015-09-15

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during...

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Eddington

as Paula
Released:

Follows a small-town New Mexico sheriff with higher aspirations.

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The Day the Fish Came Out

as Electra Brown
Released: 1967-09-27

A plane carrying a weapon more dangerous than a nuclear weapon goes down near Greece. To prevent...

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Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1

as Self
Released: 1999-01-01

Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of...

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A Night Full of Rain

as Lizzy
Released: 1978-01-17

Lizzy, a liberated American photographer, falls for narrow-minded journalist Paolo. Then finds...

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Mayflower Madam

as Sydney Biddle Barrows
Released: 1987-11-15

Inspired by the explosive sex-for-sale scandal that rocked Manhattan in 1984, the infamous...

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Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film

as Self
Released: 2014-08-25

The life story of the film director, movie star and industry figure who furthered the cause of...

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Footsteps

as Daisy Lowendahl
Released: 2003-10-11

Daisy Lowendahl is a best-selling suspense novelist who finds herself at her isolated beach...

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Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

as Self
Released: 2005-02-20

A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.

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Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

as Self
Released: 1990-05-16

A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television...

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The Woody Allen Special

as Self
Released: 1969-09-21

A Woody Allen special for CBS, in 1969.

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Saturday Night Live Backstage

as Self
Released: 2011-02-20

Originally a special celebrating the 35th anniversary of the show was planned but it was...

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Saturday Night Live Backstage

as uncredited
Released: 2011-02-20

Originally a special celebrating the 35th anniversary of the show was planned but it was...

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Mary & Tim

as Mary Horton
Released: 1996-11-03

Another adaptation of the novel "Tim", about the love that develops between a mentally...

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Understanding the Universe

as Narrator
Released: 1993-08-03

Join astronomers and astrophysicists as they probe light years beyond the Milky Way, in...

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Louis Malle, le rebelle

as Self (archiveFootage)
Released: 2015-03-30

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Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's

as Self
Released: 2013-05-03

It's the most mythic of all American emporiums - and the scene of many an ultimate fashion...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as uncredited
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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Family Guy

as Murphy Brown (voice)
First aired: 1999-01-31

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures...

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Family Guy

as Gloria Ironbox (voice)
First aired: 1999-01-31

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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Sex and the City

as Enid Mead
First aired: 1998-06-06

Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best...

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Sex and the City

as Enid Frick
First aired: 1998-06-06

Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest
First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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Law & Order

as Judge Amanda Anderlee
First aired: 1990-09-13

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...

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House

as Arlene Cuddy
First aired: 2004-11-16

Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of...

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Seinfeld

as Murphy Brown
First aired: 1989-07-05

A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Will & Grace

as Candice Bergen
First aired: 1998-09-21

Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement...

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The Muppet Show

as Self - Special Guest Star
First aired: 1976-09-05

Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly...

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Dim Dam Dom

as Self
First aired: 1965-03-07

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BoJack Horseman

as The Closer (voice)
First aired: 2014-08-22

Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the 90s - 20 years later. BoJack Horseman was the star of...

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Law & Order: Trial by Jury

as Amanda Anderlee
First aired: 2005-03-03

The inner workings of the judicial system, beginning with the arraignment, and continuing...

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And Just Like That…

as Enid Frick
First aired: 2021-12-09

This new chapter of “Sex and the City” follows Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte as they navigate...

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The Hollywood Palace

as Self
First aired: 1964-01-04

The Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly...

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Boston Legal

as Shirley Schmidt
First aired: 2004-10-03

Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston...

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The Michael J. Fox Show

as Beth Henry
First aired: 2013-09-26

Look who’s making the news again! One of NY’s most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J....

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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies

as Self
First aired: 1998-06-23

To commemorate the first century of American filmmaking, the American Film Institute embarked on...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1996-06-10

The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by...

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Battle Creek

as Constance (Russ' mom)
First aired: 2015-03-01

In this mismatched buddy cop dramedy, an amazingly handsome, happy-go-lucky FBI agent is paired...

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Murphy Brown

as Murphy Brown
First aired: 1988-11-14

Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional...

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The Conners

as Barb
First aired: 2018-10-16

This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an...

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100 Years of Warner Bros.

as Self
First aired: 2023-05-25

Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the...

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American Masters

as Self
First aired: 1986-06-23

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers,...

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Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

as Narrator (Voice)
First aired: 1992-04-21

Actress Shelley Duvall presents charming animated versions of some of the most beloved...

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The Emmy Awards

as Self
First aired: 1949-01-25

An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen...

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Murphy Brown

as Murphy Brown
First aired: 2018-09-27

Amid a divided nation, chaotic national discourse and rampant attacks on the press, Murphy...

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Hollywood Wives

as Elaine Conti
First aired: 1985-02-17

Hollywood Wives tells the stories of several women in Hollywood, from powerful talent agents and...

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