Question: Did Fox ever get ...
Question: Did Fox ever get back to you about airing that final episode of Tru Calling? — Kim Ausiello: Yeah, here's what they said: "Tru Calling has aired for the last time." (Don't shoot the messenger.)
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Question: Did Fox ever get ...
Question: Before anyone asks, ...
Question: Before anyone asks, I'd like to say that "TBDBTPTB" stands for "To Be Determined by the Powers That Be." — Jaclyn Ausiello: Nice work, Jackie! (Can you believe Joanne couldn't figure that out? I mean, what an ignoramus.)
Question: Do you have any ...
Question: Do you have any good Grey's Anatomy spoilers? I was thrilled in the season finale where Meredith discovers that Dr. Shepherd is married! — Jenna Ausiello: Wait until Meredith finds out that the MIA missus is getting a job at the hospital!
Question: At the risk of ...
Question: At the risk of displaying my woeful ignorance, I must ask: What does "TBDBTPTB" mean (Ask Ausiello 6/1)? And, yes, even I know the first part, "TBD," means "To Be Determined." Please be gentle. — Joanne Ausiello: Hey, don't be so hard on yourself, Joanne. That's a very fair question. The last five letters stand for "By The Powers That Be." Was that gentle enough?
Question: Any news on who ER ...
Question: Any news on who ER will cast to replace Noah Wyle? — Jenn Ausiello: Well, with John Stamos' hiring aborted, my ER mole says John Wells is no longer searching for a new series regular. Instead, he's looking to introduce a new young male doctor on a recurring basis. Of course, should a Stamos-type casting opportunity present itself, he might consider adding that person full-time.
Question: Have you heard ...
Question: Have you heard anything about a gathering of fans in Deadwood, S.D., at the end of June, with some HBO cast members in attendance? — Lisa R. Ausiello: No, but I have heard about a Deadwood set visit/breakfast for journos attending this summer's Television Critics Association press tour. Can you f---in' believe I'm gonna be eating Frosted Flakes with Al Swearengen and Calamity Jane? It's almost too good to be true.
Question: I noticed that Andy ...
Question: I noticed that Andy Griffith's 79th birthday was June 1. Can you give me any information on him? — Nell Ausiello: He turned 79 on June 1.
Question: I know you're a ...
Question: I know you're a very busy man, but I was disappointed that you didn't do a Press Tour Diary while you were at the upfronts last month. They were hysterical! — Jason Ausiello: Sorry, but the Press Tour Diaries are strictly a Press Tour thing — hence the, um, "Press Tour" in the title. But sit tight, because the 2005 Press Tour Diaries debut in a little over a month.
Question: When do they ...
Question: When do they announce the Emmy nominations? — Kate Ausiello: July 14. Prepare to be really depressed.
Question: You were working on ...
Question: You were working on Memorial Day? Either you are a) really dedicated to the loyal AA fans or b) a lot lower on the totem pole then you let on. — Lisa Ausiello: What's C?
Question: Just one more ...
Question: Just one more teensy-weensy hint about Michelle Rodriguez on Lost? You're killing me here. — Dan Ausiello: Well, for those who didn't figure it out after reading Monday's Entertainment News, the big secret is that — MAJOR SPOILER ALERT (more space) — Rodriguez's presumed-dead passenger will turn up very much alive on the island next season. Kinda seems anti-climactic now, eh?
Question: Kudos to the entire ...
Question: Kudos to the entire TV Guide staff for the fine Dream Emmy Ballot. Were there any "nominees" you wanted to see on the list who didn't make the cut? — Ashley S. Ausiello: Good question. Among the awardworthy thesps who were thisclose to scoring a "nod": Mariska, Kiefer, Liza Weil (Paris, Gilmore Girls), Donald Faison (Turk, Scrubs), Tony Hale (Buster, Arrested Development), Anne Heche (Amanda, Everwood), Emily VanCamp (Amy, Everwood), Brad Dourif (Doc, Deadwood), Clea Duvall (Sofie, Carnivàle), Michael Ausiello (Dragonfly Inn Guest No. 1, Gilmore Girls) and Michael Chiklis (Mackey, The Shield).
Question: Can I please have ...
Question: Can I please have the nifty coffin CBS sent out to promote the CSI finale (Ask Ausiello 6/1)? I'd be willing to trade. — Erin Ausiello: OK, make me an offer.
Question: Everyone's talking ...
Question: Everyone's talking about Behrooz being MIA on 24 (as they should), but what about the fate of President Keeler since Air Force One was shot down? Will he recover next season or will milquetoast-in-chief Logan still be in charge? — Neil Ausiello: According to my spies, President Keeler was actually gonna bite it in the finale, but producers had a change of heart. Not sure who'll be in the Oval Office when Season 5 starts, but I hope it's not that doofus Logan. I mean, he makes Joanne look like Ken Jennings.
Question: TBDBTPTB means "To ...
Question: TBDBTPTB means "To Be Determined By The Powers That Be!" Ha! Where's my prize? Can I have that CSI coffin? — Marc Ausiello: It's all about the free crap with you people. Sheesh.
Question: I was listening to ...
Question: I was listening to Wendy Williams' radio show and she mentioned an article in which Neve Campbell said that Keri Russell and Scott Speedman are engaged! Is this true? Since you and Keri are so tight, I figured you would know. — Karen Ausiello: You figured correctly, Karen. The second I got your e-mail I called up Keri's digits on my cell and got the 411. After letting out a loud cackle, the 2005 Tony winner for most beautiful presenter explained how the rumor may have been started. "When I'm in L.A. I stay at Scott's house, and the other day we went to the DMV together," she told me. "We both had to renew our licenses, and I didn't have a car, so I said, 'Scott! Drive me to the DMV!' And he's like (adopting a deep, manly-man voice), 'I gotta do that, too. Let's go together.' So, we went. That's the only thing I can think of." As it is, Keri confirmed that she's spoken for these days. "I
Question: Desperate ...
Question: Desperate Housewives scoop? — Shirley Ausiello: Here's something: ABC posted a spoiler-rich photo on its website that sorta reveals what's going on inside the Applewhites' house. The pic — from a scene that was cut out of the season finale — shows Alfre Woodard and her son taking a tray into a locked basement room that looks a lot like a dungeon. Click here to have a look-see.
Question: Will Kim Raver be ...
Question: Will Kim Raver be back next season on 24, or have the producers found a new leading lady for Kiefer Sutherland? — Joe Ausiello: That's TBDBTPTBAFA24. The first person to guess what that stands for wins a mint-condition iPod Beach Volleyball Smurf. Good luck!
Question: TBDBTPTB stands for ...
Question: TBDBTPTB stands for To Be Determined by the Powers That Be. What do I win? — Chad Ausiello: The knowledge that you're smarter than Joanne. Congrats!
Question: I was surprised to ...
Question: I was surprised to learn that Listen Up was not renewed for next season. What happened? — Mitch Ausiello: In accordance with the Seinfeld curse, the show sucked and therefore was canceled.
Question: Dude! That "slut in ...
Question: Dude! That "slut in uniform" crack (Ask Ausiello 6/1) was just plain rude — even by your standards. You have just demeaned over a half million women serving this great country. More to the point, you angered one million-plus brothers in uniform. Low blow. — Bill Purcell Ausiello: Hmmm... My brother David is a lieutenant in the Navy and he laughed. (Of course, he's also a fan of Still Standing, so his bar is set pretty low.) In any event, in no way was my comment meant to be derogatory against women or female military officers, Bill. I'm sorry if it came across that way. I was responding, in a tongue-in-cheek way, to the tendency of TV producers to use sexuality as a default to make female characters interesting — in this case, Sasha Alexander's successor on NCIS. Now, in closing, I'd just like to say: "Go Navy! Beat Army!" (That's for you, Dave.)
Question: TBDBTPTB ? To Be ...
Question: TBDBTPTB — To Be Determined by the Powers That Be! Am I right? Do I win a prize? — Melissa Ausiello: AA isn't a game show, people! How about a free link to our latest Podcast? Enjoy!