Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Jessica Savitch" in English language version.
While the lesbian rumor has never been proved, Savitch was part of a lesbian clique in both New York City and Washington, D.C. Friends recount that she made comments that suggested she had had lesbian relationships.
However, both books argue that Savitch had a cocaine problem that had crippled her career....Both books delve into...alleged lesbian liaisons.
Ferrell told The New York Times that he was inspired to create Ron Burgundy while watching a documentary about Savitch. Crim was speaking about his experience with Savitch and as Ferrell recalls, 'He literally said the line: "You have to remember, back then I was a real male chauvinist pig. I was not nice to her."'
