Playboy June 2001

COVER STORY Four years ago she packed her Napa sack and headed for Hollywood. And what a trip it's been: a starring role on Baywatch Hawaii, one of Hef's Mansion favorites, and now PMOYas announced on the TV hit Just Shoot Me. Stephen Wayda got a whole new perspective on Brande Roderick. Our Rabbit, as usual, makes himself the center of attention. FEATURES 84 FOREVER MARILYN She was born 75 years ago, the greatest and most elusive sex kitten to prowl our popular culture. She set the gold standard in platinum. She snagged our best slugger and preeminent playwright. What was her secret? BY SCOTT TUROW 98 THE DEADLY AIR Foot-and-mouth disease devastates livestock—other viruses could do the same for humans. They're deadly weapons in the hands of terrorists. Nature is doing its own sinister work. A scary report on the tiniest of terrors. BY MICHAEL PARRISH 108 TEN GREAT PORN DVDS These are the don't-miss treats, rated by one who knows, all currently available on video or DVD. Our report could save you hours of prowling the racks. 124 BOMBS AWAY Jerry Bruckheimer, Hollywood's adrenaline master—Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop, Armageddon—sets his sights on Pearl Harbor. Can he score another direct hit? PROFILE BY STEVE POND 135 CENTERFOLDS ON SEX: JESSICA LEE Jessica likes a guy to take his time down under. And she repays in kind. 136 20Q EDWARD BURNS The producer, writer, director and star of the no-frills Brothers McMullen has since worked for Spielberg and opposite De Niro. This son of a New York City cop has an Irishman's gift of gab—and a new film. BY WARREN KALBACKER 139 CITY GIRLS: LA STYLE Four young women got together to talk sex and compare notes. We paid for the drinks. Then we stood back. BY ANKA RADAKOVICH FICTION 92 THE OTHER SIDE OF MULHOLLAND A Hollywood screenwriter gets his big break and Perry's pals celebrate. But the back end is a bitch—in more ways than one. BY STEPHEN RANDALL INTERVIEW 71 CHARLIE SHEEN Nobody partied like the Machine—even Slash told Sheen he was nuts. Now the star of Platoon. Hall Street and the Heidi Fleiss trial has cleaned up in Spin City. The good news: He still has tales to tell. BY DAVID RENSIN PICTORIALS 94 THE NEWS FLASHERS On this online network, stuffed shirts were replaced with no shirts. Dan Rather, eat your heart out. 110 PLAYMATE: HEATHER SPYTEK Heather loves award shows. She renewed our interest in Golden Globes. 142 PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR Brande Roderick is better than VSOP - she's PMOY. NOTES AND NEWS 12 HOWARD AND HEF Hef and Howard Stern rock out with Rod Stewart and Smash Mouth. 14 MANSION LOVEFEST Hef threw Kylie Bax a party on Valentine's Day. 61 THE PLAYBOY FORUM Women's magazines on sex. 187 PLAYMATE NEWS Julia Schultz in Rush Hour 2, Lisa Welch's winery. DEPARTMENTS 3 PLAYBILL 19 DEAR PLAYBOY 23 AFTER HOURS 37 WIRED 45 LIVING ONLINE 50 MEN 53 MANTRACK 57 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR 122 PARTY JOKES 168 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY 191 ON THE SCENE 192 GRAPEVINE 194 POTPOURRI LIFESTYLE 102 FASHION: GRAND CENTRAL GETAWAY Weekend jaunts test style and strategy. Here's what to throw in your shoulder bag. BY JOSEPH DE ACETIS 126 HAULIN' ASS The latest pickups can tame a mountain—and make a girl look twice. BY KEN GROSS 130 DADS AND GRADS B&O's portable stereo, an Apple laptop—toys for the boys. REVIEWS 34 MUSIC Low, Ani DiFranco, the Pharcyde 38 MOVIES A Merchant—Ivory winner, a triumph for John Turturro. 44 VIDEO Ultimate MM, crime fiascos, Paul Verhoeven. 46 BOOKS James Ellroy, Bare Fists and Irvine Welsh.