Question: I just started a job at Krispy Kreme, and I'll send you anything you ask for if you give me a bombshell secret about Grey's Anatomy.Answer: Well, it's not really a bombshell, but you remember me telling you about my Seattle-based Grey's mole who just happened to be on that ferryboat when Addison tossed her wedding ring overboard? Turns out, my spy had a camera. Check these bad boys out.
Question: Please tell me you were just joking around when you said Ryan and Taylor are gonna pair up on The O.C.! That would be gruesome.Answer: I think you'll be changing your tune when you see the two of them together. They're thisclose to edging out J.D. and Turk as my favorite tube couple. Their little flirtation begins in the fourth episode, which, I have to say, is one of my favorite O.C. hours ever. I especially loved the opening sequence, which chronicles Summer as she powers through the five stages of grief. It's unlike anything the show has attempted before, and I don't think I'm overselling it when I say it's a triumph of writing, directing and music. It's ingenious. After watching the first four episodes over the weekend, I really think you guys are gonna fall back in love with The O.C. this season.
Question: Any scoop on Brothers & Sisters? Kevin seems to be the only one without a love interest. Will that change?Answer: Yes, according to show-runner Greg Berlanti: "Obviously, we’re heading towards something between him and Scotty. We want him to have as real and as fleshed-out a romantic life as any of the other Walkers. People won’t get to the end of the year and be like, 'Dude, is he only gay in name only?' He’ll be gay gay." BTW, three cheers to ABC for picking B&S up for the full season: Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray!
Question: You mentioned that an upcoming episode of Battlestar Galactica was "Edward James Olmos' Emmy Episode." Please tell me there is an Emmy Episode this season for the best actress on TV, Mary McDonnell.Answer: Can't say for certain about Mary, but Katee Sackhoff will definitely get a chance to shine later this season when she confronts the demon that was her mother via flashback. Wait until you find out what this woman did to our poor Starbuck. You'll be glad the bitch is dead.
Question: It's official: I’m hooked on Heroes. Can you throw me a non-kryptonite-laced pebble of scoop? If you do, I’ll try and get you one of those uber-secret decoder rings!Answer: Here are a few scoopbits about next week's episode: Two more heroes will cross paths for the first time; that scary black dude performs a "deep cleaning" on someone else; and Peter will display yet another hidden talent: painting! Speaking of Peter, someone needs to tell Milo to stop playing with his bangs in every frakkin' scene. It's very annoying.
Question: For weeks you've been dishing out precious few GG spoilers. What is happening?Answer: You're right. And to make it up to you, I'm going to fill in a few more letters in my GG asterisk quiz. (Major-ass spoiler alert.) "But I suppose I could reveal it in the form of an asterisk quiz. I have it on good authority that Lorelai and Christopher — I cannot believe I am telling you this — e***e during November sweeps. If anyone asks, you did not hear it from me." Next week: Gilmore show-runner David Rosenthal will be here to explain why he decided to have Lorelai and Christopher e***e. And I'll finally reveal what transpired between Lauren Graham and myself at the CW launch party that almost landed me on the unemployment line (not really), nearly ruined my relationship with the CW (as if) and taught me a valuable lesson about why it's never a good idea to whisper a secret into someone's ear withou
Question: Please, give us some new scoop on Supernatural!Answer: Something big is set up in the Oct. 26 episode. A demon warns Sam that he has "plans for people like him" — meaning those with his psychic gifts. The episode closes with the brothers, and Jo and Ellen realizing that there are more demons out there than they realized. And that they may be hunted, themselves.
Question: Do you have any scoop on the new FX show Dirt that is premiering in January?Answer: Mariette Hartley and Grant Show have joined the cast; her as the mother of Courteney Cox's tabloid diva and him as a closeted gay actor whose situation bears a striking resemblance to a certain Hollywood A-lister/Scientologist. And no, his initials are not TC.
Question: I read the worst news in last week's AA. Apparently, you are going to start talking about Gilmore Girls again. Please Aus, you were doing so well. The column has been fun again lately and I’d hate to see it turn into SNL after "Weekend Update" again.Answer: Hey, there have been some really funny post-Update sketches on SNL this season. OK, there was one funny post-Update sketch this season: The Geico parody with Maya Rudolph as Whitney Houston. Why Lorne Michaels buried that little gem I'll never know.
Question: I'll send you three kilos of swiz goat cheese if you can tell me what you know about Richard Gilmore's possible death?Answer: He's not dying, people!
Question: You don't think Studio 60 is going to make it?Answer: Lemme put it this way: It's getting its ass whupped by What About Brian. Any further questions?
Question: I watched the ninth season premiere of Charmed on the MIA network on Sept. 35 at 26 pm, and I must tell you, it was awesome the way the writers brought back all four sisters. I can't wait for next week's episode! What did you think of it?Answer: What? I didn't think it was starting up until Nov. 61A24 at F10 pm! Can you burn it on a DVD for me?
Question: What is your bag with Studio 60? I can’t wait for Monday nights.Answer: I've got no bag with Studio 60. I think it's a really well-produced, fantastically-acted show. It's just not appointment TV for me. Unless Lauren Graham is on. Then it is appointment TV. Speaking of which, she better have more to do next week or Aaron Sorkin's on my you-know-what list. (Rhymes with "knit.")
Question: Don't forget the premiere of the second season of My So-Called Life on Oct. 41 on the new MIA network!Answer: Thanks for the reminder, Frouke! I don't know about you guys, but I'm literally counting the days until Oct. 41.
Question: Last week, you mentioned that Dark Angel was coming back. Is that true? If so, what about Alec now that Jensen Ackles is busy with Supernatural?Answer: On the count of three, everyone point at Katie and laugh. One. Two. Three.
Question: It's Apollo isn't it? She's going to kiss Lee. She's already had one with daddy, now it's time for the son. Am I right?Answer: I'll repeat a clue from an earlier AA: Roslin's partner in puckering attended TV Guide's Emmy After Party. And that's the last I'll say on the subject.
Question: OK, come on. We're waiting for your big Gilmore Girls news. Answer: Patience, my friend.
Question: When does Kyle Gallner's stint on CSI: NY start, and what can you tell us about his character?Answer: His first episode airs Nov. 8 and he's playing Gary Sinise's stepson, who turns up searching for his biological mother.
Here's some exclusive prattle with a few random thoughts tossed in for added flavor:* The West Wing's Josh Malina is joining the cast of Numbers as a whip-smart, crusading federal prosecutor known for his persistence in going after tough cases. He'll debut in Episode 9 and will likely recur. * CBS has picked Jericho up for a full season. Thanks Kim Jong II! * NBC, encouraged by Law & Order: Criminal Intent's ratings on Tuesday night, has ordered a full 22 episodes, up from 18. * Do we want to live in a world where Criminal Minds beats Lost in the ratings? From a just-released CBS press bulletin: "Criminal Minds beat Lost in households for the first time ever and finished in a near dead heat with Lost in viewers in the 9-10 pm hour and attracted more viewers than Lost from 9:30-10 pm." That Tasti D-Lite shop is starting to look really good right about now. * Everything you've read about the Grey's Anatomy kerfuffle is 100 percent true.* Kidnapped is shooting across the street fr...
Question: I'm already tired of John Stamos' character on ER, and hate him with Neela. Please tell me there's some good news for Ray and Neela fans!Answer: Sorry, couldn't disagree with you more. I'm totally digging Gates and Neela, even if Neela isn't totally digging Gates. But that'll change next month when the two get it on behind closed doors — elevator doors. And don't feel too sorry for Ray. He won't be sleeping alone for too much longer.
Question: You have no idea what big fans me and my friend Jenny are of yours. Will you marry one of us? Also, can you please tell us what show The O.C. is going to be crossing over with?Answer: Since you're my biggest fans, I'll give you another clue: A character from The O.C. will leave town next month to take a job at Seattle Grace. But, and I can't stress this enough, this is probably news to Shonda Rhimes. I should also point out that this "crossover" is more amusing than anything else. At least it's amusing to me. Speaking of The O.C., Josh Schwartz sent me the first four episodes and it's killing me that I haven't had time to watch them yet. I'm hoping to plow through them this weekend. In the meantime, AA intern Scott Sode just finished watching them at his desk (Best. Internship. Ever.) and it appears Mr. Schwartz is taking my
Question: You said The O.C. is going to do a crossover with one of its time-slot rivals. Well, which one?Answer: It's Grey's Anatomy! But it's not a crossover in the traditional sense. Let me put it this way: This is probably the first Shonda Rhimes is hearing of it.