Overview
- The cast says Fox nearly canceled Melrose Place before Heather Locklear joined.
- Locklear says she did not try to rescue the series, saying she simply took the job.
- She moved from a season-one guest spot to a season-two regular as Amanda Woodward.
- Creator Darren Star says the show took off after she joined, citing her ‘Dynasty’ cred.
- The ensemble recalls gauging success through 1990s publicity like a 1994 Rolling Stone cover rather than instant audience data.