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Wouldn't You Like to Beat a Pepper, Too?

Posted Apr 8th 2008 6:19PM by TMZ Staff

The guy who became famous with a Dr Pepper commercial -- as in "I'm a Pepper, You're a Pepper...." -- has pleaded no contest to domestic battery.

The incident occurred right outside Vegas shortly before midnight on January 28, when David Naughton -- who was so famous from the 1978 commercials he went on to star in "An American Werewolf in London" -- Hot Mugs -- click to launchgot into it with his wife of five months. According to the police report obtained by TMZ, the 57-year-old actor was arguing with his wife on the phone, which escalated when he came home, allegedly "grabbing her arms and throwing her around."

According to the police report, Naughton was arrested for "Domestic Battery, 1st offense ... due to the fact that he used willful and unlawful force against his wife by placing his hands upon her, grabbing her in a forceful manner and throwing her around."

The bad Doc, who scored the disco hit "Makin' It" in 1979, was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Of that, 28 days were suspended. He served one day when he was popped, and served his second day in the clink on Monday.



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91. hey einstein..there are not 2 sides in domestic abuse..its illegal..case closed

Posted at 3:03PM on Apr 9th 2008 by alex

92. Another Hollywood icon!

Posted at 3:08PM on Apr 9th 2008 by Bob WOng

93. On the "red-dot-sweater" episode of Seinfeld, Naughton played a recovering alcoholic . . . Jerry set Elaine's alcoholic drink on the table at a Christmas party and Naughton's character picked up the wrong drink by mistake. I have to wonder if he was drinking during this incident . . . . if so, he apparently has some more recovering to do.

Posted at 3:35PM on Apr 9th 2008 by gagblue

94. All you judgemental idiots do not know the facts, but like to run your mouths. I would bet the Hooker/Wife ran her mouth and swung at him first and he defended himself. Society (Women) always jump to the conclusion that "It had to be the mans fault" Up yours!

Posted at 3:39PM on Apr 9th 2008 by Bustin-A-Move

95. We are not judgmental idiots and we do know how to read a news article . . . it says he "allegedly " was grabbing her and throwing her around. That doesn't sound like defensive move(s), but we should all reserve judgment until all the facts are known. Calling us idiots and the wife a hooker isn't being judgmental, now is it . . . . . . . . up your own.

Posted at 3:57PM on Apr 9th 2008 by gagblue

96. I have always been a fan of David Naughton's. Yes, he was on My Sister Sam...not Greg Evigan. G.E. was on BJ and the Bear and My two Dads. I met David Naughton once, and he seemed very humble and was very nice. I hated to read this about him...still a fan.

Posted at 4:02PM on Apr 9th 2008 by misskitty

97. I absolutely loved him in American Werewolf in London....which was somewhat chessy ON PURPOSE!! It is a great movie, and I'm very sorry to hear about what he just did. I'm sure there is more to it, though.

Posted at 3:59PM on Apr 9th 2008 by jaggerandrea

98. . We are not judgmental idiots and we do know how to read a news article . . . it says he "allegedly " was grabbing her and throwing her around. That doesn't sound like defensive move(s), but we should all reserve judgment until all the facts are known. Calling us idiots and the wife a hooker isn't being judgmental, now is it . . . . . . . . up your own.

By all means, please do as your name says " Gag-until your-Blue"

Posted at 4:16PM on Apr 9th 2008 by Bustin-A-Move

99. He was awesome in HOT DOG: The MOVIE.
If I remember correctly his nickname was "Naughty" Davin Naughten

Posted at 4:51PM on Apr 9th 2008 by Joe

100. "I feel like a Pepper"!

Posted at 8:30AM on Apr 10th 2008 by Robert

101. Guess I'm too young for those commercials, this guy doesn't look familier at all.

Posted at 4:39PM on Apr 9th 2008 by Mouse

102. YEP, DAVID NAUGHTON WAS THE GUY FROM "MY SISTER SAM". HARD TO BELIEVE REBECCA SCHAEFFER HAS BEEN DEAD FOR 19 YEARS THIS JULY. I REMEMBER WATCHING RE-RUNS OF THE SHOW ON USA NETWORK, AND THEY SCROLLED ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN THAT THE SHOW WAS BROADCAST IN MEMORY OF REBECCA SCHAEFFER WHO DIED EARLIER TODAY......

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Schaeffer

Posted at 5:12PM on Apr 9th 2008 by JeepGuy 98

103. I know David Naughton and he's a really nice guy! I also know with Celebrities, their golfdigger wife's, and Domestic Violence that and unless there's evidence of a physical attack (which we don't know for sure) things like this will appear in the news. We've all had arguements and fights we regret! If in fact this is true, then YES it's bad and wrong, but from someone who's spent time with Mr. Pepper I can tell you this seems manufactured and out of character so I'm coming to his defense.

Posted at 5:26PM on Apr 9th 2008 by dd4golf

104. Absolutely no excuse for touching a apouse. WTF were you thinking when you crossed the line. Remember, many spouses watch a lot of court TV and they are more informed of how you cross the line than you are. You were set up, you crossed the line and you're guilty. WADA.

Posted at 5:23PM on Apr 9th 2008 by blakefan

105. I am so disapointed! Shouldn't you be mellowing out in the "golden years"? This may be the first time we're hearing about this guy going after his wife like that, but I wonder how many MORE times the abuse took place. I hope she makes good decisions about her future.

Posted at 5:31PM on Apr 9th 2008 by mary

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