Question: On Grey's Anatomy, is Addison going to become a permanent cast member? Answer: Not sure about the permanent part, but talks are under way to extend her stay in Seattle. Makes sense considering how last week's episode ended.
Question: Have any poop on Invasion? C'mon, we both know you have the smelly stuff, and I want it. Answer: Russell (Eddie Cibrian) is going to become a prime suspect in a double murder. And Dave is about to find out who that mysterious wedding band belongs to.
Question: Will Lena Olin return to Alias anytime this season? Answer: No deal yet, but if I had a serious gambling problem — and, let's face it, I might — I would bet my entire 401K that she'll be back before the end of the season.
Question: What would it take to get you to give up who gets whacked on Las Vegas?Answer: Lotsa de Casha. Seriously.
Question: I don't want to know who, how, why or when the character leaves Lost, but I do want to know how devastated the fans will be about the departure.Answer: I think it'll be split, with some being terribly upset and others being, well, "eh" about it. I fall somewhere in the middle.
Question: Any poop on The West Wing? Answer: We're going to meet more of Santos' family (children, brother etc.) in Episode 10, tentatively slated to air Jan. 8. The following week, Timothy Busfield returns to go on a date with his future wife, CJ.
Question: What dirty deed are Ephram and Amy going to finally do this year? Throw real poop at each other? They had sex last year.Answer: Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you're smoking the same sticks as Allison, dude. I never said "finally."
Question: Every time you give a Lost spoiler, thousands of computer nerds go crazy and the message boards light up. The more poop you give up, the more we love you. I'm just sayin'. Answer: Well, I'm someone who needs to be loved, so the Nov. 16 episode will chronicle via flashback the tailies' first 48 days on the island. The following week, violence erupts when the two groups of castaways merge. And on Nov. 30, we'll finally learn what Kate did to get in trouble. Oh my god, you're right! The message boards are going crazy!
Question: Al Gough revealed that there would be more than one death on Smallville around the 100th episode. Any idea who and how? Answer: I honestly don't. But judging by a poll on kryptonsite.com, most of you seem to think it's Jonathan and/or Lionel. My money's on one of 'em being Chloe.
Question: How many episodes will Jess be back for on Gilmore Girls?Answer: As of now, it's just the one next Tuesday. Speaking of which, Amy Sherman-Palladino confirms that Jess (not last week's special guest, Madeline Albright) will be the one to wake Rory out of her DAR-induced coma. "Rory doesn't have any straight talkers in her life," she points out. "So, to bring back a real straight talker — someone who really knew her when — at this point in the arc was very important. It's a very satisfying episode. And it's a very satisfying way of reconnecting with [Jess]." Come back next week for more AS-P-sponsored poop, including the latest on the return of Christopher, next spring's big wedding and Luke's long lost you-know-what.
Question: Who is the Carver on Nip/Tuck? I must know! I'll pay you. How does $1 sound? Answer: Make it $500 and you've got yourself a deal. Seriously.
Question: Come on, tell me a little secret. Who's going to die on Lost? Just whisper it in my ear. Answer: OK, come in a little closer. Closer. Closer. Jeez, I don't have cooties — closer. The person who dies is (inaudible). BTW, you have some serious wax buildup in your left ear.
Question: You never give any Without a Trace scoops.Answer: As reported in the new issue of TV Guide magazine, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is joining the cast for three episodes beginning Nov. 24 — apparently as a love interest for Jack (Anthony LaPaglia). Now who you accusing of never giving any Trace scoops?
Question: Are the networks really fighting over The Simple Life? Answer: Well, "fighting" may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's true that several outlets have expressed serious interest. Although there's still no deal, I'm hearing that VH1 recently moved to the front of the pack. I wouldn't be surprised if there was an announcement later this week.
Question: Gilmore Girls fans are speculating that the reason Luke is getting a (achooo) is because Scott Patterson won't be returning for a seventh season next fall. I'm a crazed fan who couldn't stand the show without Luke. Answer: Nothing could be further from the truth.
Question: Tell us more about Michael Vartan's new movie in Australia.Answer: There's nothing definitive, but my Down Under peeps at moviehole.net are speculating that the film in question may be Greg McLean's Wolf Creek follow-up, Rogue. If that's true, he'd be playing an American journalist who encounters a man-eating crocodile while in the Australian Outback. (Enter your own Jerri Manthey kicker here.)
Question: Is it me, or are you getting hotter? The pic of you at the USC game was su-moking!Answer: You should see me in my swimming trunks. It's quite a spectacle.
Question: According to the Oct. 12 AA, last Sunday's episode of Grey's Anatomy was "D-Day" for the Shepherd-Shepherd-Grey love triangle, but we were left with another cliff-hanger. What gives? Answer: Well, the argument could be made that McDreamy did in fact make his decision; he just didn't share it with anyone. (Translation: I get off on a technicality!) But rest assured (SPOILER ALERT), there'll be no doubt whom he chose by the end of this Sunday's episode — which picks up right where last week's left off: with Meredith hopelessly waiting for McDreamy at the pub. But the scene I'm fairly certain everyone will be talking about around the water cooler Monday morning involves McDreamy and another female on staff. All I'l
Question: What happened to the Sara-Grissom motel scene that, according to TV Guide's Oct. 1 cover story, was supposed to take place on last Thursday's CSI?! William Peterson wasn't even in the episode!Answer: There's a really good explanation for this, and I'm going to let exec producer Carol Mendelsohn give it to you. "Billy had a death in the family and the script was rewritten to accommodate his absence," she says. "The scene itself was episode-specific, since the case being investigated took place several hours outside of Vegas, which placed Grissom and Sara in a hotel overnight. But stay tuned to see if the story line reemerges in a future episode!" I told you there was a really good explanation.
Question: How about some dish on ER's sole reason to watch: Maura Tierney. Is Abby finally going to get some lovin'? Answer: Yes. She'll get some nooky-nooky around mid-November. And I think you'll be surprised by with whom she gets it.
Question: Could you use some of your clout and get my cable provider to carry UPN? I want to see Veronica Mars and Top Model! Answer: Grab your remote and turn to channel 13. It should be there now.
Question: Will there really be a murder mystery on Las Vegas during sweeps? Answer: (SPOILER ALERT) You've got it half right. Yes, someone will get murdered in the Nov. 28 episode, but there will be no mystery who did it. NBC will have my head if I tell you who gets whacked, but here's a hint: If the Vegas cast were divided into two camps — youngish and oldish — the victim would fall into the latter camp. And here's another potential clue: In that same episode, Dean Cain will reprise his role as Sam's ex and stay on for at least one more episode. Hmmmm....