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- ↑ 'Mary and Tim' Candice Bergen and Thomas McCarthy star in the story of an unusual May–December romance Page 5; On the Cover; Candice Bergen prepares for a career post - 'Murphy Brown' by taking chances in movies like CBS's 'Mary & Tim." Page 5; Bergen returns to drama; Tonight's 'Mary & Tim' helps 'Murphy Brown' star-re-establish credentials Miller, Ron. Austin American Statesman3 Nov 1996: 5.
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