Marcy Hill

"*Do you think these problems just happen overnight? I'm talking big time insecurity here!" - Marcy Hill*

## Marcy Hill

### Relatives

Louise Hill (Mother)
Henry (Uncle)

Lou (Uncle)

Unnamed Baby Sister

## Appearances

### Debut

Benson - "Change"

**Marcia 'Marcy' Hill-Slater** (played by Caroline McWilliams) was Governor Gatling's executive secretary during Seasons 1-2 and was one of the main characters of the ABC sitcom, *Benson*.

## About Marcy

### Early Life

Marcy Hill was born to Louise Hill and an unnamed father; growing up heavily sheltered with strict parents. She described the experience saying she "missed the whole decade of 50's". She notes a time where her mother missed a dance recital as an impactful moment where she stems her insecurities from.

### Governor's Mansion and Move to New York

In 1979, Marcy began to work as the secretary for the newly elected, Governor Gatling.

In 1981, Marcy got married to news producer, Dan Slater. Later that year, Marcy and Dan bought an ad agency in Buffalo, New York.

She stayed as the secretary for newly elected state budget director Benson DuBois before moving to Buffalo and fully quitting her job at the mansion 2 weeks later.

## Relationships

### Governor Gatling

Like most people in the mansion, Marcy saw the Governor as exceptionally capable of his job. Because of the chaotic nature of the political field, She always tried her best to keep the Governor's reputation in tact.

While she wasn't a fan of Governor Gatling's stories, she still kept a trusting relationship with him as the two cared for one another.

### Benson DuBois

When Benson first came to work at the mansion, Marcy convinced him to stay to help organize the chaotic atmosphere. Immediately finding comfort in him and hitting it off as friends, the two found a voice of reason in one another in a loony bin. Marcy assisted Benson in his relationships with women and even went along with some of his over the top ideas. She often felt comfortable enough around Benson to open up to him about her problems and was willing to hear out his advice.

Though Benson's know it all attitude occasionally got her nerves, the two kept a strong friendship and generally trusted one another.

### Gretchen Kraus

Marcy and Kraus would both bond off of being some of the only women in the mansion. She helped Kraus with her approach to relationships and chose her to pick the color of the Bridesmaids dresses at her wedding. Marcy also generally believed Kraus, even when others didn't, and was willing to help her when she was in need. The two also appeared to have a competitive side to each other as well however, often attempting to out do one another, whether in sickness or arts.

### Katie Gatling

Marcy and Katie had a mother, daughter-ish relationship. Marcy related Katie's innocence to her own childhood; wanting better for her.

### Pete Downey

Marcy and Pete respect each other as colleagues. Pete would frequently talk about his issues with his ex wife as Marcy would occasionally listen.

### Others

With security officer Captain McDermott making passes, and the Governor's chauffeur, Raul carrying a one sided romance, guests and colleagues at the mansion usually took a an interest in Marcy; a rather romantic interest. Not everything was all roses however, as the Governor's chief of staffs, initially John Taylor, later Clayton Endicott, carried strong snobbery; much to Marcy's dismay and eruption of a battle of wits.

Marcy herself was also a habitual eavesdropper, often reading the Governor's mail and listening in on private conversations. While she was always bottled up with insecurities, Marcy deep down was aware of the value of her presence.

## Trivia

* Marcy isn't too fond of planes due to her fear of flying, but also her insecurity of how she looks on them.
	+ She also stated that she doesn't like the way she looks in the cold.
* She spent seven years in psychiatric treatment.
* She was a former all state cheerleader.

## Quotes

* "Do you think these problems just happen overnight? We're talking big time insecurity here!"
* "It's not my fault. Machines hate me!"
* "I don't know anything about horses, but I know a jackass when I see one."
* "Order the omelet. All you gotta do is swallow. No one looks good chewing."