Question: There is a rumor going around that Buffy's Emma Caulfield may be appearing in an upcoming episode of ABC's Lost. Any truth to this? — Nathan Ausiello: No truth, although a somewhat-major name in the independent film world will be making a splashy cameo before the season ends.
Question: In response to last week's question about celebrities reading Ask Ausiello, I'm a tad bit famous in Southeast Michigan as a regular fill-in host for a morning talk show. Basically, I'm on whenever the regular host is sick or on vacation. Does that count? — Kara Ausiello: Um... no.
Question: Have you heard anything that would make you think Enterprise could be shipped over to Sci Fi Channel or Spike? — Ed Ausiello: No, but I've heard plenty that suggests it's not. For starters, well, it's not.
Question: What is the diameter of Teri Hatcher's thighs. They are so tiny. — Karin Ausiello: Beats me, but after reading Vanity Fair's scathing Desperate Housewives cover story, I can tell you that Marcia Cross' ego measures somewhere in the neighborhood of gargantuan.
Question: I was just wondering if Bradley Cooper will ever return to Alias, or is he gone for good? — K Ausiello: As the ol' saying goes, "Never say ever." Or something like that. Basically, it all hinges on whether Fox picks up his drama pilot, Kitchen Confidential. But as of this posting, Coop/Will is not scheduled to appear. BTW, did you hear about ABC picking up Alias for a fifth season? If not, click here for the story.
Question: OK, why do you keep ignoring my questions? Anyways, is Sharif Atkins gone from ER permanently? What about Heather Graham on Scrubs? — Johnny Ausiello: There are no plans for either of them to return at this time. And you know very well why I keep ignoring your questions. Think back to the summer of '86 and the incident at Seaside Heights. You thought I had forgotten, huh?
Question: So, now that an election is not far away, will Martin Sheen, Stockard Channing and Co. leave The West Wing after the new president is elected? — Kaitlyn Ausiello: Judging by my recent conversation with John Spencer, the entire cast will be back at least through the November elections. After that, I'm betting John Wells will choose to focus primarily on the new regime.
Question: Any news on whether Charmed is ending with a season or series finale in May? Has executive producer Brad Kern written two endings? — Sara Ausiello: This is all Mr. Kern would tell me: "This is the ultimate cliffhanger. One way or the other the 'Charmed Ones' will never be the same." Interpret as you like.
Question: Is Cameron going to come clean with Dr. House about her feelings for him? That would take House to a completely different level! — Katie Ausiello: Let's just say the two may share an atypical date before the season is over and leave it at that, OK? OK.
Question: Why is there so much riding on whether TV Guide's current Gilmore Girls' covers sell well (Ask Ausiello 3/30)? I'm buying two of each cover, by the way. — Alicia Ausiello: If I told you it was because my job was on the line, would you run out and buy as many copies as you could squeeze into a hatchback — and urge your friends and enemies to do the same? If so, let me tell you in no uncertain terms, Alicia: My job is on the line. Oh, and speaking of GG, don't forget to enter TVGuide.com's first-ever Ask Ausiello sweepstakes for a chance to win a script from Gilmore Girls' April 26 episode signed by the entire cast, including special guest star, me! Click here for more!
Question: I'm not sure if I'm famous or not. I was recently on the local news. My Q-rating must have doubled. I drive a Maxima with a smashed-in door and missing window. — Steven J Hall Ausiello: Are you trying to be funny? Because I'm not laughing.
Question: We've gone two weeks without Lost scoopage. Have you no mercy? — Mandy Ausiello: OK, here's some scoop, er, I mean, inside dope: The soon-to-be-whacked castaway will be back next season in one form or another. And the actor/actress behind said castaway took the news of his/her character's passing badly. Very badly.
Question: Do you still have copies of your Short Cuts column that you used to write for the Daily Trojan? I loved that column! I had hoped that DT would have archived them online somewhere, since you're a famous alum and a credit to the school and all, but I couldn't find any. I was very disappointed. Next time they call me asking for donations, I am going to surely tell them exactly how disappointed I am. — Famin Ausiello: Ahh... Short Cuts. That takes me back. For all you non-Trojans out there, Short Cuts was the first (and last) gossip column ever to grace the pages of the University of Southern California's student-run newspaper. It featured scuttlebutt on campus scandals (sex in the library stacks!), famous 'SC students (Joey Lawrence, Sophia Loren's son et al.), pop culture (The X-Files) and, well, me! Essentially, it was a precursor to Ask Ausiello. And to answer your question, Famin, yes, I do have copies of Short Cuts, b
Question: When exactly does your Gilmore Girls cover(s) story go on sale? — Tami Ausiello: Nonsubscribers can purchase the issue on newsstands beginning April 7. Please tell me you're gonna go out and buy both covers, Tami. And you're gonna urge your friends to do the same, right? Because there's a lot riding on this issue selling well, OK? I'm glad we had this chat.
Question: Why didn't you mention Keri Russell's birthday last week? — Ana Maria Ausiello: I'm a sick man, Ana Maria. Sick, sick, sick!
Question: How can I get my TV to receive the version of Medium that everyone is raving about? The version I get contains ridiculous plots, stilted acting, bad writing and creepy kids. — Debbie Ausiello: Oh, my god, I'm getting that version, too! And here I was blaming Time Warner.
Question: Yay! Lena Olin is back! So now for the big question: Is Irina alive or will the finale contain flashbacks? — Liz Ausiello: I could tell you, but then J.J. Abrams would stop responding to my e-mails.
Question: Are you sure CSI isn't planning to kill Grissom off in the season finale (Ask Ausiello 3/23)? I saw the dude who plays the show's coroner on The Early Show and he said that Quentin Tarantino will be directing the episode and they are calling it "Kill Gil" on the set. — Stephanie Ausiello: Unless Carol Mendelsohn lied to me when she recently said, "We have no intention of killing Gil," I'm fairly certain William Petersen is out of harm's way. Besides, that whole "Kill Gil" thing was just a joke. Get it? Kill Bill. Kill Gil. Oh, forget it.
Question: Anything good coming up on CSI: NY? — Michael Ausiello Ausiello: I was wondering when someone was gonna get around to asking me about this show! I've actually got a huge scoop about the show's season finale. Gary Sinise's Mac will find himself to be part of the evidence in a murder/robbery case.
Question: Any word on Zach Braff's Arrested Development role, other than that it airs April 10? Has Bill Lawrence managed to get Jason Bateman over in the swap he wanted, and what's all this about a JD-Carla kiss? Are they insane? — Rach Ausiello: Lemme take this question piece by piece: A) He plays Phillip Litt, a parody of the Girls Gone Wild creator. B) Not that I know of. C) They're drunk at the time, so it's no biggie. Unless your name is Turk.
Question: Yo, Ausiello, how good of a show is Scrubs? Besides it being the, you know, best comedy on television and all. Here's my question: I heard Sarah Chalke has a movie coming out. What have you heard? &#151 Eugene Ausiello: I assume you're referring to Cake. Haven't heard much, except that it's about a travel writer (played Chalke's ex-Scrubs costar, Heather Graham) whose outlook on love changes after she takes over her dad's wedding magazine. And, in addition to Chalke and Graham, it also stars such tube MVPs as David Sutcliffe, Cheryl Hines and Taye Diggs. Speaking of Chalke, she's coming to New York next month to join the cast of the godawful Off-Broadway play Modern Orthodox. Note to Sarah: Fire your agents.
Question: Do you have any scoops on Everwood? — Cheryl Ausiello: When the show finally returns April 18, it picks up right where it left off — with Madison about to drop a major baby bombshell on Ephram. Suffice it to say that by the episode's end, everyone knows everything — and the fallout is catastrophic.