Question: Lost scoop, now!Answer: Yes, ma'am! The opening scene of the Oct. 4 premiere will be very reminiscent of the first scene from last season's premiere, with Desmond in the hatch. In other words, you're probably going to be asking yourself, "Who's that and where the hell are we?!"
Question: Seriously, how many vacations do you get a year?! Can I have your job? When you're done sitting by the pool and sipping your piña coladas, how about some Battlestar Galactica scoop?Answer: Um, last time I checked I hadn't taken a vacation since June. So lay off. And for the record, it was Diet Pepsi with a twist of lemon I was sipping by the pool, not some sissy piña colada. Also, it should be noted that while I was on holiday I worked my ass off watching the first five hours of Battlestar Galactica's third season, which Sci Fi so graciously sent me along with a full-color, glossy souvenir program that rivals my commemorative Melrose Place courtyard brick as my favorite piece of TV swag ever. But back to the episod
Question: I see Invasion will be back this season. What is the premiere date? You said Sept. 32, but there's no such date.Answer: On the count of three, everyone point at Amanda and laugh.
Question: In the last AA, you said that someone will die in the season premiere of Lost, Veronica Mars or Grey's Anatomy. My guess is Lost. Am I right?Answer: Wrong. It's Veronica Mars.
Question: I thought you said Cameron didn't turn House down in the season premiere? I'm not complaining about her turning him down, but I thought you saw the first episode.Answer: I did see it — like a month ago. I guess my recollection of that scene was a little off. I'm sorry I'm not perfect.
Question: As far as your interviewing skills at TV Guide's post-Emmy bash, I'd rank you a few notches above Billy Bush but far below the talent of Ross the Intern.Answer: Thanks for the props! It was only my second time doing that kind of thing, so the positive feedback means a lot. Speaking of my burgeoning career as an on-camera personality, guess who's grabbing his microphone and flying to Los Angeles on Monday to attend the CW launch party, featuring such guests as Lauren Graham, Scott Patterson, David Sutcliffe, Kristen Bell, Tom Welling, Beverly Mitchell, Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton, Sophia Bush, Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles? Me! Send me your questions at askausiello@tvguide.com! And go to the Ausiello Report to dissect this week's Ask Ausiello with other TV freaks like yourself!
Question: Veronica Mars scoop?Answer: Here's a fun little scoopbit: James Jordan, who played janitor-turned-gun-shot-victim Lucky last season, is returning as a completely different character. He's playing Tim Foyle, a teaching assistant in Veronica's intro-to-criminology class.
Question: Any Prison Break spoilers?Answer: We're going to meet Mahone's estranged wife in the coming weeks, when Michael starts digging into his pursuer's past.
Question: You don't deserve a vacation!Answer: Man, you guys are testy this week!
Question: OK, the Gilmore Girls asterisk quiz is still impossible. Those very few letters you filled in didn't help at all! I'll send you a case of Snapple if you give us more hints.Answer: I give up! You guys have finally worn me down. I've gone ahead and filled in the entire last sentence. And here's a tip: If you can figure out what's between those dashes, you're more than halfway there. "**t * ******* * ***** ****** i* i* **e **** ** ** *s****** ****. * **** ** ** **** ********* **a* ******* *** *********** **** — * ****** ****** * ** ******* *** **** — ***** ****** ******** *****s. If anyone asks, you did not hear it from me."
Question: I figured out the answer to your Gilmore Girls asterisk quiz. I just would hate to spoil the surprise for everyone else.Answer: That's a load of crap very honorable of you, Maria.
Question: Supernatural scoop, please!Answer: Projectile-vomit alert! Exorcist icon Linda Blair will show up during November sweeps to bust Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles for, among other things, performing exorcisms! "For two seasons, the guys have been pulling cons and crimes and they've always just slipped out of the grasp of police," says series creator Eric Kripke. "Well, the police finally catch up with them in a big way, and Linda plays the detective who is put on their case." Interesting footnote: this bit of stunt casting was actually orchestrated by the folks over at Extra as part of their new "A Star Is Reborn" feature, where they attempt to jump-start the careers of has-beens professionally challenged individuals.
Question: I can't believe Prison Break killed Abruzzi! Who's next to go?Answer: You'll find out in the next three weeks. And this next death will land Mahone in a ton of trouble with his superiors since it occurred after the escapee was taken into custody.
Question: Care to give us more letters in your Chris/Lorelai/Luke asterisk puzzle?Answer: Not really, but thanks for asking.
Question: USC didn't beat 'em, but wasn't it great to see Texas go down?Answer: Go down is being kind. They were pummeled. So sad. And by sad I mean fan-freaking-tastic!
Question: You take more vacations than anyone I know. And from what? Answering 20 to 30 questions once a week? Interviewing celebrities? Watching TV shows early? Seriously, you deserve more time off. Your job is just way too stressful.Answer: Awwww, I missed you guys, too!
Question: How long is Amber Benson going to be on Supernatural?Answer: As of now, just the one. Kripke confirms that he cast her as a vampire as a "nod to her days on Buffy. She plays the leader of a nest of vampires that the boys come across. We're sort of twisting the vampire story into a new and surprising direction."
Question: Um, how wasted was Paula Abdul when you interviewed her at the Emmys?Answer: Not sure, but within an hour of doing that interview a canker sore the size of a Milk Dud appeared inside my upper lip. Coincidence? I'll let you guys decide.
Question: Any new casting news?Answer: Just in general? Um, hmm... The Comeback's Michael Patrick King is developing a new comedy for HBO that he says will get "back to the feeling of Sex and the City. It has a lot of style and comedy in it." It'll be the opposite of Sex, however, in two key areas: The new project will be set in Los Angeles and will feature a male lead. "I have somebody I want," he says of the sure-to-be-plum part. Any hints? "It's no one I worked with before." OK, what male actors hasn't King worked with? Let's start a list, people!
Question: Will Lucy have a miscarriage on 7th Heaven?Answer: Yes, when the new season starts she will have already have lost the twins. And only 7th Heaven could go an entire episode — in this case, the Sept. 25 season premiere — without directly addressing the tragedy (save for Lucy's climactic meltdown at the pulpit).
Question: I ran into the wild Edward Furlong at IHOP in Hollywood and, when I asked what was next, he said, "Some CSI, and then maybe the Star Wars TV series, man." Is that right?Answer: The CSI part is right — he'll guest star in CSI:NY's third episode — but that's the first I'm hearing about him possibly starring in the small-screen Star Wars. Thanks for the scoop!
Question: I know you can't reveal the Gilmore Girls asterisk quiz, but can you at least say whether it is negative or positive for Luke and Lorelai fans?Answer: The only thing I'll say is it's huge. Possibly the biggest thing to happen on Gilmore Girls ever.