Is CSI better now that Laurence Fishburne has replaced William Petersen?
Vote in our poll box below. The pair, who have an 18-year-old son, Hugh, separated in October, with Helgenberger’s agent saying, ‘‘Marg and Alan have decided to take some time apart. They love and respect each other and remain committed to their family.” Helgenberger says a personal cost comes with working 10 months a year on CSI. It is hard to juggle the work-life balance. Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar. End of sidebar. Return to start of sidebar. ‘‘I think any time – a mother in any profession – it is a juggling act,” Helgenberger said in a previous interview with the Guide. ‘‘It usually works, and kids adjust. Let’s face it, when they are teenagers, they don’t want you around that much any more. They want to be independent. ‘‘My son is travelling to college in another state, so there are a few things to juggle. ‘‘Perhaps he might end up going down the acting path, but we are really intent on him going to college. I think it’s a great opportunity to mature. It just makes