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Bergen's SNL Terror: First Female Host Recalls Pure Fear
15 May
Summary
- Candice Bergen was the first woman to host Saturday Night Live in 1975.
- She described her first hosting experience as 'the purest terror.'
- Bergen hosted the show a total of five times, with her last in 1990.
Candice Bergen, who celebrated her 80th birthday recently, shared candid reflections on her groundbreaking career and her experience as the inaugural female host of Saturday Night Live. Appearing in November 1975, Bergen confessed to feeling 'the purest terror' during her first hosting stint.
Bergen's initial appearance was in the show's early days, and she went on to host four more times. Her final hosting gig was in May 1990, while her acclaimed series "Murphy Brown" was still on the air. Her daughter, Chloe Malle, noted that Bergen, alongside Tina Fey, is considered a 'local hire' for SNL, frequently tapped for inductions into the Five-Timers Club.
Beyond SNL, Bergen is celebrated for her iconic role in "Murphy Brown," which earned her five Emmy Awards. Her extensive filmography also includes notable roles in "The Group," "Carnal Knowledge," "Miss Congeniality," and "Book Club."
