THE COURAGE OF HEATHER LOCKLEAR

The Weekly Standard | March 18 2002 | Scrapbook

[Temple Owl]

THE COURAGE OF HEATHER LOCKLEAR

More than a few eyebrows must have been raised when Heather Locklear was overheard badmouthing the president last week on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno." "He's a scumbag," said the vixen of "Spin City" and formerly of "Melrose Place" (and really formerly of "T.J. Hooker"). But Locklear was quick to clarify: She was talking about President Josiah Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen, on "The West Wing"--you know, that show about a dreamy Democratic president who battles right-wing extremists every Wednesday night?

Leno was asking Locklear if it was strange to work with Sheen, who was appearing with son Charlie, on "Spin City," because he's, like, the president. And that's when she made her opinion known (and just as quickly, Leno moved on to less contentious topics like plastic surgery).

Calling President Bartlet a scumbag is probably more dangerous in L.A. than saying it about Bush. The Scrapbook hopes Heather's candor doesn't get her blacklisted.

[Temple Owl]

Yes, Martin Sheen is a scumbag

[RAT Patrol]

Whoa Heather, you go girl!!!! LOL!

[Slyfox]

Heather's star power is such that any show she is on gets huge ratings. Money's talking in her favor. She's right about Sheen.

[america-rules]

She wasn't talking about Sheen the person. She was talking about the character he was playing as the scum bag father of her co-worker on the show.

[mercy]

Wow! I had no idea. Whodathunkit? Miss Locklear has a brain. Probably a soul too. I'm sure she's banked enough to live comfortably for the rest of her life as her working days are now over. I'll support her though. C'mon Heather make a movie. They could cast you as an Anne Coulter type DC personality who eats RAT girly men for lunch.

[Free_at_last_-2001]

March 18 2002 - Time flies here on FR

yes Martin Sheen is a scumbag but billy clinton is still "the scumbag kid"!

[Pistolshot]

Gratuitous pic.....

[elbucko]

"The Scrapbook hopes Heather's candor doesn't get her blacklisted.

Don't you worry Heather honey. Ol' Bucky wouldn't let one of them H'wood lefty's harm a blond hair your cute little blue-eyed head. You need any help Ms. Lockyear, 'ahm only an e-mail away. (sigh)

[FreedominJesusChrist]

Martin Sheen is a scumbag, but in all fairness to Heather, she is one of the celebrities around Hollywood who is known for not having plastic surgery. She may be in her 40's or something like that, but she is known for just looking good for her age.

[RAT Patrol]

In the looks department, she's genetic perfection. Life isn't fair. I am glad to learn she might have an excellent brain as well.

[elbucko]

Gratuitous pic.....

Uh, maybe so..but...you got any more?

[Temple Owl]

Hey! Get back in line!

[eddie willers]

Uh, maybe so..but...you got any more?

Agreed...in fact, could you find one that's really gratuitous.

[KS Flyover]

[real saxophonist]

Now THAT's gratuitous!

[FreedominJesusChrist]

She is married to Richie Sambora. From the looks of it, I would say that she works out alot, lifts, and eats well. This is the key to keeping up your looks, whether one is male or female.

[elbucko]

"I am glad to learn she might have an excellent brain as well.

You got that right! She's got some excellent brains!

[Chuck N]

All the way to the bank.

[RAT Patrol]

That is half the equation. Come on, admit it. She's got a woman's dream genes.

[RLK]

Heather Locklear and Cheryl Ladd are two rugged Republicans.