Just in the last couple of years a Hollywood actress has sued a network, program and/or producer for dismissing her from a series because she was pregnant. I do not remember any of the names or details, but newspaper research should turn up something. This is probably as important as actual pregnant women on movie or tv screens since dismissals were likely common before the current age of (often quite legitimate) litigation. Likewise, stories and rumours about Hollywood actresses having abortions in order to keep acting roles have circulated for decades. In La nuit americain/Day for Night an actress (played by Alexandra Stewart) shows up pregnant for a bathing suit scene, causing an disruption. Called back later, she is far more obviously expecting. Gene Walz U of MB ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]