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.