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Candice Bergen, Teri Garr Arrested in 1972 Anti-War Protest
15 May
Summary
- Candice Bergen and Teri Garr were arrested during a 1972 anti-war protest.
- They were charged with a misdemeanor for participating in a 'die-in' protest.
- Both actresses were released after posting a $50 bail.
In 1972, Candice Bergen and Teri Garr were arrested during an anti-war protest at the U.S. Capitol. The actresses participated in a 'die-in,' a misdemeanor act, where they lay down in a Senate corridor. This action led to their detainment in a Washington, D.C. jail.
Bergen, then 26, was a nationally recognized figure, while Garr had made only minor television appearances. Their protest was part of a larger demonstration involving 111 individuals, including well-known personalities such as Jon Voight and Dr. Benjamin Spock. The New York Times reported on the arrests the following day.
Both Bergen and Garr, along with the other arrestees, were released after posting a $50 bail. During their time in jail, Garr's comedic nature reportedly amused a prison matron. Garr would later achieve significant fame for her role in the 1974 film Young Frankenstein.
