Just Because: Heather Locklear

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Except for a childhood crush on John James chest I never really watched much Dynasty but I have always loved me a little Heather Locklear. Locklear dominated television screens for pretty much the last three decades on Dynasty, TJ Hooker, Melrose Place and Spin City. Funny I feel like I have watched Locklear ever since I can remember watching TV but none of these shows actually appealed to me, speaks I guess to her actual appeal. Sadly, Locklear has appeared to have lost a bit of her mojo. Stuck in mostly Lifetime moves the last little while, a recent broken engagement and last weekends emergency room scare Locklear appears to be having a late in life Lohan. Here's hoping Locklear can pull it together, lay off the botox and slide on her stilettos again soon! No one sashays across a room, or a television screen. better!

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Just Because: Manu Bennett

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Ok all you FH blog readers...



There are thousands of you who check in each day and I really should not forgive you... Usually I depend on readers to e-mail me about hunks to keep an eye on and why is it no one let me know about actor Manu Bennett and his ummm part in Spartacus?



Soooo...fill me in, worth a look? (yeah I know from the caps yes, but any quality, spill?)

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Just Because: For Close to 3 Decades

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I have been crushing over Eric Close since I was in high school and first saw him as part of the Walker clan on Santa Barbara. When I recently saw him as Jessica Lange's ill fated (everyone around Constance is doomed) husband Hugo on American Horror Story my crush was reignited.

Santa Barbara (1992)


Close is one of those quiet actors, does not get a huge amount of press, seems respected by his peers, a family man who although has not really had that huge showy and attention seeking part, has worked consistently since he first broke into the business. Close has also racked up a huge fan base and producers know they will follow him in what ever project he chooses to appear in.

McKenna (1994)


More Eric on FH HERE: & HERE:



Now & Again (1999/2000)




American Horror Story (2011)

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Just Because: TV's Finest Moments:

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December has been a pretty crazy month and I my DVR was forced into overdrive to record everything I was missing. Began trying to watch some of it the last couple of nights and have enjoyed catching up with some of my favorites.

Chord Overstreet:


I never doubted Chord would return to Glee, not sure he ever actually left. Looking forward to the Grease Tribute on the January 17th airing.





Survivor:
Ozzy

Ozzy is arrogant as hell but there is a raw sexuality exuding from him that is difficult to ignore. Wish he had won, his physical domination of the game made him one to root for.



Albert

Cannot forget Albert!




Albert caps from DaveID

Steve Jones:


Fans and critics are bashing poor Steve Jones but he was one of my favorite parts of The X Factor. The show is a manipulative smorgasbord of tacky, tasteless and over production. Steve is not only hot, he seemed to really feel for the singers. I loved him shutting down the judges endless rants to keep the show moving. I really hope he returns.

Steve Jones on T4
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Just Because: John Fugelsang

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'Only in America can you be Pro-Death Penalty, Pro-War, Pro-Unmanned Drone Bombs, Pro-Nuclear Weapons, Pro-Guns, Pro-Torture, Pro-Land Mines, AND still call yourself ‘Pro-Life.’
John Fugelsang



I have loved actor, comedian, commentator and yes photographer, John Fugelsang for awhile now. Love his look, love his talent, love his story and most of all love his words. One of my favorite Fugelsang commentaries is below.

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Just Because: Stats

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I love blogger stats! It is always fascinating to see what is grabbing attention. Although #'s 3-10 were model and photographer profiles, the #2 clicked on post for November was The Property Brothers and the #1 was my piece on Jessica Lange. I am sure it has to do with where certain posts are linked but having Jessica's post the top viewed post somehow surprised me!

Speaking of Lange, isn't her tv son really knocking it out of the park on American Horror Story. Evan Peters has been both terrifying and heartbreaking as Tate. His reveal as the Rubber Man was a surprise to me! There are so many incredible characters on AHS but Tate is one of the most intriguing.




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Dressed in Snow

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I can't really imagine living anywhere that did not have four seasons. I know that when you have both bitter cold and scorching heat within a 5 or 6 month period that complaining about the weather becomes habitual. There is an energy to each season that I both look forward to arriving and can't wait for to leave.

Winter officially begins for most of us on the 21st but for me, it hit big and hit hard last week. Snow is really the best clothing a planet can wear. It makes crappy houses look warm, uncared for lawns and gardens look as incredible as those that have had every weed plucked and every chemical to green applied on them. It covers lost keys, dog shit and every other flaw of the land. It creates almost a more level playing field for the rich and the poor, the fat and the skinny that summer cannot.

Now I have had my hell moments in the snow as well. Driving in a blizzard can be frightening but most who have problems with the snow do so because they try to ignore it, pretend it does not stop everything and plow through like it is still spring. The trick to snow is to understand it's power and when it comes, drop everything your doing, stay where you are and let it have it's way with you until it's done.

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Just Because: Ben Wright

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I have been wanting to do a feature on actor Ben Wright ever since I started FH. In the early 90's I listened to the Into The Woods soundtrack constantly and loved that I got to see the show via the PBS television version. I kept putting off posting about Ben hoping that I might track down some great image or he might appear in a new movie, tv show or stage production. Sadly I think Wright has left the business. His last Broadway credit is the 1996 production of State Fair and with the exception of playing 'Angry Man' in a 2008 short, Wrights last film credit was the 1994 Penny Marshall flick Renaissance Man.



I love Wrights vocals and Jack's few songs are some of my favorites. Into The Woods is a show in which the soundtrack is almost better than the actual show. The lyrics to many of the songs have so much meaning and say so much they cannot possibly be captured with just one listen. If anyone knows what Ben is up to please shoot me a line. If you have not listened to ITW you should, the entire cast is superb and Bernadette Peters' Children Will Listen is magnificent.

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Just Because: The Ratner Debacle

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Much has been made the past 48 hours of leaving/firing of Brett Ratner from this Oscars. Many are crying Hollywood hypocrisy comparing a perceived acceptance of Roman Polanski's actions vs the condemnation of Ratner's words. I don't quite get the comparison between someone who raped at 13 year old and someone who made a homophobic comment??? No one is suggesting Ratner be jailed or executed, the two stories, the two actions should not be compared.

But...

I was saddened by the amount of people who wrote off his comment because the 'know him' or are his 'friend'. Just when you begin to think things are starting to change people who should know better are defending his actions. Now let me clear, I am glad he is not producing the Oscars but not because of his comments. I personally think he should not have left/been pushed out. His words obviously were out of line and should have been slammed, but then it is time to move on.

I am glad he is not producing the show because I am simply not really impressed with much of his work as a producer and director. I also am a huge fan of Eddie Murphy's talent (love watching his old SNL work), but not a fan of the man himself. I find the actor smug and just a little bit odd and even a little scary. I am glad Billy Crystal is back on board and I know he will have more than a few jokes about the whole thing.

It is a bit ironic though that Ratner's replacement is Brian Grazer. I am a fan of much of Grazer's work, but earlier this year you may remember he had gay groups up in arms himself with a gay joke from 'The Dilemma', which despite the outcry, Grazer left in the movie.

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