Her Wicked Ways

American TV series or program

Drama
Thriller

Written byJanice Hickey
Michael PardridgeDirected byRichard MichaelsStarringBarbara Eden
Heather Locklear
Stuart Wilson
Julie Fulton
David James ElliottMusic byFred KarlinCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishProductionExecutive producerLois LugerProducersArt Levinson
Gene SchwamProduction locationWashington, D.C.CinematographyWilliam Steven ShawEditorAndrew CohenRunning time95 minutesProduction companiesLois Luger Productions
Freyda Rothstein Productions
Bar-Gene Productions
ITC EntertainmentOriginal releaseNetworkCBSReleaseJanuary 1, 1991 (1991-01-01)

Her Wicked Ways (also known as Lethal Charm) is a 1991 American made-for-television thriller-drama film starring Barbara Eden and Heather Locklear.^[1] Directed by Richard Michaels and produced by ITC Entertainment, it originally aired on CBS on January 1, 1991.

Summary

Tess O'Brien (Barbara Eden) is a TV reporter and a White House Correspondent who lives a life of power and glamour. When Melody Shepherd (Heather Locklear) is assigned to assist her, Tess takes the younger woman under her wing. Melody idolizes Tess and is more than eager to learn to help any way she can. Soon, Melody is living in Tess' house, having an affair with her son and winning the affection of her network bosses. Tess realizes that Melody's ambitions knows no bounds and that she will use any means to reach her goals. With her job, her son and the life of a kidnapped journalist in the balance, Tess must discover the young woman's dark secrets and unravel her scheme for power.