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How can Friday Night Lights ...
Question: How can Friday Night Lights be one of your top five new favorite shows, but you never talk about it?Answer: I was waiting until I got caught up on all the episodes, which I did this past weekend. Even though I loved the pilot, I was really hoping episodes 2 through 4 would suck; the last thing I need is another TV obsession. Unfortunately, they didn't suck, far from it. They were amazing. And now I'm full-on addicted. Damn NBC for doing this to me and my sorry social life. My only problem is the stomach-churning shaky cam. It's relentless and, if you ask me, a tad unnecessary. But that's a small quibble. The show rocks.
M. Smith was right last week, ...
Question: M. Smith was right last week, but I'm putting it a little nicer and calling you a jackass. You are very rude. You told me once my family scared you because of the shows we liked. Well, I've seen a list of your favorite shows and you scare the hell out of me. And Mariska did not name her baby after you. Good lord, man, get a grip! I can see why you are not married. Who the hell would put up with such a jerk? I've also seen your picture and you are "ugly."Answer: Let me clarify something before responding: Are we talking Ugly Betty "ugly" or real-world "ugly"? Because there's a big difference.
Desperate Housewives needs ...
Question: Desperate Housewives needs some fresh ideas ASAP!Answer: Here's one, and it actually sounds kinda fun: Gabrielle is going to become a pageant coach to a bunch of JonBenet Ramseys. Just to be safe, let's hold off on that euthanasia thing and see how this plays out.
Do you have any names that ...
Question: Do you have any names that you use when referring to all of your fans? I was thinking of calling us Ausholes. What do you think?Answer: That's diiiiiiirty. I like it!
Excuse me, but Milo's bangs ...
Question: Excuse me, but Milo's bangs have to be the loveliest things I’ve seen on TV in, like, ever. The only thing more appealing than Milo's bangs is his amazing bum. Do not dis the bangs! Or the bum.Answer: I don't have a problem with his bangs. What drives me nuts is how he's constantly pushing them out of his eyes. It's not becoming of a superhero.
Men in Trees is my favorite ...
Question: Men in Trees is my favorite new show. Got any scoop?Answer: Marin is moving back to New York — or so she thinks. When a "sexy and charming" publisher of a major Big Apple agency expresses interest in publishing her next book, Marin hightails it to New York to meet with him. Major sparks fly between the two, and Marin finds herself mulling over a permanent move home (until someone reminds her about the hot piece of tail waiting for her back in Elmo).
There are several locations ...
Question: There are several locations at Hearst College that highly resemble the school that was used for Sunnydale High. Is it the same one? Thanks!Answer: No. Veronica shoots on San Diego State's campus, as well as at the University of San Diego. Buffy shot at Torrance High.
If you see David Boreanaz at ...
Question: If you see David Boreanaz at the Fox party, ask him if there's any chance of a Buffy-Angel reunion movie.Answer: It's been well documented that the Big B detests talking about his vampire past, but I bit the bullet and asked him anyway. Although he didn't come out and say it'll be a cold day in hell before he takes part in such a project, it was heavily (and rather uncomfortably) implied. You can judge for yourself when the video goes up.
At the end of last Friday's ...
Question: At the end of last Friday's Numbers, there was a female version of "Hallelujah." I've been trying to find out who it was, but I've exhausted all the avenues I know. Can you tell me who it is?Answer: That would be ms. kd lang.
Do Lorelai and Chris elope? ...
Question: Do Lorelai and Chris elope? Is that it?Answer: Yes! Congratulations! You solved the easiest five-letter asterisk quiz in history! Now head on over to the Ausiello Report to read show-runner David Rosenthal's justification for the major November-sweeps plot boiler, plus scoop on Marty's return, Richard's "death" and the latest on a possible AS-P return.
Do we know yet if Veronica ...
Question: Do we know yet if Veronica Mars has been extended from 13 to 22 episodes? If we don't know, when will we know?Answer: Rob Thomas is waiting on pins and needles just like we are. If last night's audience surpassed three million again, I suspect a pickup will be imminent.
I hate reading spoilers, yet ...
Question: I hate reading spoilers, yet I can't stop myself from reading your AAA (Ask Ausiello Answers) column. Why is that?Answer: I'm more interested in why you decided to change the name of my column without notifying me or anyone at tvguide.com.
Gilmore Girls Exclusive: Lorelai and Chris E***e!
I strung you along for months. I teased you with impossible-to-solve asterisk quizzes. I accidentally ruined the surprise during a video interview with Lauren Graham and then attempted an elaborate cover-up that historians would later dub "Whispergate" (more on that in this week's Ask Ausiello). But that's all behind us now. It's time to come clean. No more secrets. For all you spoilerphobes, that's your cue to head to the nearest exit, because things are about to get extra-scoopy. As you may've pieced together from last week's Ask Ausiello, Lorelai and Christopher will — pause for dramatic effect — spontaneously tie the knot (read: elope) during a romantic trip to Paris on Gilmore Girls next month. Nov. 14 to be exact. OK, breathe. Splash some cold water on your face. Grab the back of someone's hand and slap yourself with it. But by all means, pull yourself together long enough to read my exclusive interview with Gilmore show-runner David Rosenthal. Not only does he conf...
Exclusive: Kip Pardue Checks Into ER
It's official: Kip Pardue has been cast as the new resident nurse and love interest to Linda Cardellini's Sam on ER, sources confirm. He's slated to debut on Nov. 30. For those playing at home, the "acting titan" clue I dropped was a nod to Pardue's role in Remember the Titans. Congrats to all the winners!Bonus points go to anyone who can correctly ID the Buffy alum who was originally in talks to play the part. If you ask nicely, maybe I'll give you a clue in this week's Ask Ausiello. Aren't these games fun?
ER Casting Update: Buffy Grad Drops Out
It appears Linda Cardellini won't be playing doctor with that Buffy alum after all.The Whedonverse vet vying for the role of the new resident nurse and love interest to Cardellini's Sam on ER is no longer in the running, per a source close to the negotiations. An offer is now out to a certain acting [cough] titan who shall remain nameless until the deal is signed. The waiting is always the hardest part.
Grey's Big Gay Twist
This explains his blue 'do at the Tonys.T.R. Knight confirmed to People this afternoon that rumors about his sexual orientation have not been greatly exaggerated. "I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there," he said in a statement. "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me." One has to wonder whether his coming out was prompted by unconfirmed (and hopefully false) tabloid reports that one of the actors involved in last week's on-set kerfuffle called Knight an ugly six-letter word. Whatever the reason, I applaud Knight for setting the record (sigh) straight at a time when his career is taking off. If I were in his shoes, I don't know if I could be that brave.
Scoop! Friday Moves to Monday!
Studio 60 is getting sacked by Friday Night Lights. At least temporarily. Sources confirm that NBC is handing Studio 60's Monday/10 pm time-slot over to FNL on Oct. 30 for what I'm told is a one-night experiment. But, let's face it, if FNL performs better than Studio 60 — and that bar has been set pretty darn low — we may be looking at the birth of a Monday night football franchise on NBC.All told, this is a great vote of confidence for FNL and an ominous bit of foreshadowing for Aaron Sorkin's struggling drama.Thoughts?
Exclusive: Buffy Alum Rushed to ER?
You know that male-nurse role that ER is currently casting as a love interest for Linda Cardellini? I just heard that one of the finalists used to be on that little vampire show that Joss Whedon did a few years back. And this particular actor was not a mere guest star; he was a series regular. Name and face in the opening credits and all. He's up against some stiff competition for the plum ER part though, including a (Easter egg alert!) popular acting titan. A winner is expected to emerge by week's end. As soon as I know, you'll know (give or take a few seconds).
Have you heard anything about ...
Question: Have you heard anything about what AS-P thinks of the new season of Gilmore Girls?Answer: Not a word. According to her rep, Amy's hunkered down working on her new Fox comedy series. In fact, one of my moles in the publishing world tipped me off that AS-P dropped by the offices of Random House last week to do some research. (One of the characters is a children's-book editor.) "She was a big hit," says my Random spy, "going to lunch, dishing some gossip and talking to everyone to make sure she got all the characters right." Wait a sec: AS-P was in the Big Apple and she didn't tell me! Not cool. Not cool at all.
No House until Halloween! ...
Question: No House until Halloween! Please tell us you’ve got some tidbits to tide us over.Answer: Upcoming cases include a 600-pound man suffering from something other than obesity, and a male patient with (crikey!) menopause!
I am unequivocally hooked on ...
Question: I am unequivocally hooked on Ugly Betty. Oh my frakkin' GOD! I love her.Answer: That scene last week with her sashaying down the street post-makeover may've been the funniest two minutes on TV all season.