With all the scrutiny the Armed & Famous celebs have been under in this town, it took a reader like Susan Burke to remind us that maybe these Hollywood types have hearts after all. Burke, 48, is one of the law breakers — "I blew through a stop sign" — who had a run-in with a celebrity cop since they’ve been in town. Her law enforcer? Erik Estrada. "When I looked in the mirror, I couldn’t believe who was coming toward me. I about hit the floor," said Burke, a long-time fan of Estrada’s CHIPS. Burke said Estrada was incredibly kind and, though she signed a waiver (and got his autograph), didn’t get a ticket. Since being pulled over, Burke’s spoken to a cop who told her some of the great things the celebs have done for Muncie since coming to town — including Erik buying a bed and recliner for a family in need and Trish (Stratus) signing autographs at a local fire station. "You hear all the negative stuff about these guys, but then, come to find out, they’re doing good for this community too," she explained. "And I really feel like what they’re doing, they’re doing from the heart." That’s food for thought for those of you who are Armed & Famous grinches this holiday season.
The Star Press (story) and Armed and Famous (photo)
The show has gotten a lot of criticism because the producers have been paying people that are busted to be on the show, so it is nice to see that they are something positive in the town and were not asking for press by doing so!
BTW the show premieres on CBS on January 10th and I can’t wait!!!
