Question: In last week's AA, you said that Ephram and Amy finally do the dirty deed on Everwood. However, they had sex last season. Just wanted to point that out. Answer: Really? 'Cause I just reread the item and I don't see the word "finally" anywhere. I think you're losin' it, Allison.
Question: Please, oh please, you must have some sort of 24 poop! Here — eat this bran muffin. Answer: That's borderline ew, Justin. Don't make me regret replacing scoop with poop. (Mmmmm…. bran muffin.) OK, I got something: President Palmer will figure into the new season's plot in a major way.
Question: Do you have any Spoilers for Commander in Chief? Answer: Someone very close to the prez will come out as gay and HIV-positive.
Question: I never see any CSI: Miami Spoilers on here. What's the deal? Answer: My colleague, Matt Webb Mitovich, got some good poop out of exec producer Ann Donahue yesterday, including news that Eva LaRue 's Natalia character "will be romantically involved with a male" cast member very soon. And don't rule out the return of Rory Cochrane, even though his Speed demon was killed off last season. "You know, I'll tell you what, it's always open," she says. "We love him, too; I've got to tell you, we love him. And we have kicked it around, different ways to go. Never say never."
Question: Please tell me Sam (Vanessa Marcil) isn't the one dying on Las Vegas. Answer: All I'll say is that the decision to kill off this particular character came after much internal discussion between the network, studio and the show itself. The only folks not consulted were the cast. "They thought it was a joke," says Thompson. "They read the script and went, 'What?'" Oh, and one other thing: The two-part episode marks the departure of another actor on the show. "Someone else," Thompson says, "will never step foot in the Montecito again."
Question: Can you please get some official poop on whether or not Over There will be back? Me and my crew are buggin'. We love the show.Answer: I've got bad news. FX officially pulled the plug yesterday. Here's the statement from the network's president, John Landgraf: "I'm deeply proud of Over There, which was beautifully produced, acted, written and directed. The series was arguably the most critically acclaimed new television show of the year, a fact that made the decision not to renew it all the more difficult. That decision was motivated entirely by Over There's ratings performance and our belief that the numbers were reflective of what the show is about, rather than its quality or entertainment value. While we are passionately committed to fostering great television, we are an advertiser-supported network and the size of our audience is vital to our bottom line."
Question: Um, Amy and Ephram did the dirty deed last season. Is it going to be news every time they have sex?Answer: No, it's only going to be news when I forget that they already had sex and rush into work early Wednesday morning to correct my faux pas in an effort to avoid getting bombarded with disparaging e-mails from people I thought were my friends. Only then. And on that note, see you all back here next Wednesday!
Question: I wondered if I was correct in reading that CBS' Knots Landing reunion would air this month. Answer: Actually, there's some late-breaking poop on that front. CBS has just scheduled the reunion for Friday, Dec. 2 from 9 to 11 pm/ET. Apparently, Eye execs opted not to stage a Nicollette/Nicollette face-off by airing it Sunday night opposite Desperate Housewives. Too bad. That would have made a fun story.
Question: I love Shield poop! Got some more, you sexy thing? Answer: Forest Whitaker realizes he's going to need someone on the inside to help take down the Strike Team. And we'll find out who that someone is by the end of the season premiere in January.
Question: Any chance Donna Murphy will make a return appearance on CSI this season? She was awesome as Captain Annie Kramer. Answer: Let's ask exec producer Carol Mendelsohn. "Not likely this season," she replies, "but anything is possible. She could reemerge down the road."
Question: When do we actually get to see Vaughn back on Alias?Answer: I'm 80 percent certain it'll be Dec. 15.
Question: All this talk about Michael Vartan and Greg Grunberg's exits from Alias, what's the story behind Mia Maestro leaving? Answer: The story is that she's returning on Nov. 17. Here's a tease ABC put out about the ep: "When the group claiming to have a cure for Nadia continues to play mind games with him, Sloane struggles for control."
Question: I need something on Grey's Anatomy! Answer: One of the docs is going to get some rather shocking news in this week's episode.
Question: So, what's the scoop? Answer: This is the guy I was telling you about, Luis! Do you believe me now?
Question: I noticed that there are a lot more ads interspersed in your column now. That's a sign of your growing popularity. Time to ask for a raise! Answer: I swear I didn't make this question up either! Mike is a very common name.
Question: Is Everwood doing any better in the ratings on Thursday? I hope so, because if WB cancels it, I will be devastated. Answer: Well, I'd be on suicide watch, so I think we know who the bigger fan is. Yes, the ratings have improved, although it's still averaging a relatively low four million viewers. Still, Rina Mimoun remains "optimistic" about a fifth season. "The WB has been really positive with us lately," she tells me. "Everyone is really thrilled with their Thursday-night move. It was like a miracle. We were terrified, but at the end of the day it may have worked out to our advantage."
Question: Since Dr. McDreamy chose Addison last week on Grey's Anatomy, does this mean Meredith gets a new love interest? Answer: Sort of. She's going to have a one-night stand with a guy who later comes to the hospital suffering from priapism. What's that, you ask? I'll let WebMD explain: "Priapism is the occurrence of any persistent erection for more than four hours duration in the absence of sexual stimulation. Priapism is named after Priapus, the Greek god of fertility and the son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. He was apparently an ugly, satyrlike man with enormous genitalia. He was the god of gardens, bees, goats and sheep. According to the story, Priapus had a huge tongue, a fat belly, and his penis was so large that he was restricted to the position of scarecrow in the fields." All together now: "
Question: You have to tell us who's dying on Las Vegas! Answer: Um, no I don't, Brit. I do, however, have to tell you that contrary to widespread rumors — not to mention an item in last week's AA — the major character that dies this month will not be murdered. But said death will come as a major shock. "I'll give you two words: Rosalind Shays," teases executive producer Gary Scott Thompson, referring to the L.A. Law villainess who famously fell down an elevator shaft in 1991. "I'm not saying it's an elevator, but it's completely unexpected." And trust me: That's not mere hype. Gary described the scenario
Question: Any hot spoilers for The O.C.? Answer: My O.C. mole's roommate has a friend whose sister just tested for the role of Marissa's li'l sis, Kaitlin. And like any good spy, he/she promptly forwarded me the official character breakdown. And like any good pooper scooper, I'm sharing it with you here: Kaitlin Cooper: 14 to 17, could also be 18 to play younger, Caucasian, beautiful, hot. Marissa's little sister is back from boarding school and it's clear she's growing up… way too fast. Hell on wheels, a precocious Lolita. Sexy beyond her years, cunning, intelligent, sarcastic. A bitchy bombshell, but we root for her. Recurring guest star.
Question: Why is Sarah Drew leaving Everwood? Answer: Did I say Sarah Drew was leaving Everwood? I don't remember saying Sarah Drew was leaving Everwood. But while we're on the subject of comings and goings, 24's Leslie Hope has been cast as a feminist-theory professor whose friendship with Amy causes a rift in the Abbott clan. She first airs Dec. 15. Oh, and if you have any questions for Emily VanCamp (Amy), send them to me ASAP. I may be fawning over talking to her on Friday.
Question: So what's going down on Veronica Mars? I need some major poop nuggets. Answer: Veronica will take on the role of babysitter when her investigation into Meg's pre-bus crash life leads her to an abused child. I think I saw a message board light up.
Question: Is the main character of Ted ever going to find his wife on How I Met Your Mother? Answer: Yes, but not this season. At least that's what CBS is telling me.