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Question: Where is Lane's dad ...

Question: Where is Lane's dad on Gilmore Girls? Is he around and not seen, or did I miss an episode in which they discussed his present whereabouts?  Lyra Ausiello: From Amy Sherman-Palladino: "We referred to Lane's dad in the first and second seasons, and then we treated Lane like she had no dad. And every now and then we ask ourselves, 'Are we ever going to see Lane's dad?' We talk about having a scene where there's this room in the back of the house and [Mrs. Kim] walks in and there's a little man with a cup of tea  and that's Lane's dad."

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: You oughtta ask the ...

Question: You oughtta ask the Gilmore Girls producers to let you bend the fourth wall in "an homage to Cameo Guest Stars Everywhere!" You could just kind of look into the camera over somebody's shoulder and wink. Think of all your fans out there who would tune in just to see that moment!  Tim Ausiello: Are you sitting down, Timothy? Because not only did yours truly bend said fourth wall, he kicked it down completely  and all without anyone noticing. As a treat to all of my loyal Ask Ausiello readers around the globe, I smuggled a very special friend into the Dragonfly and placed him smack on the bookshelf behind me. I suggest you record the episode and play it back frame by frame, because he's just small enough to miss.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: Do my eyes deceive ...

Question: Do my eyes deceive me? Watching the previews for upcoming Deadwood episodes, it looks like Garret Dillahunt, who played Jack McCall, the murderer of Wild Bill Hickock, is back this season as another character, a mining executive. He was great  in an exceedingly creepy way  as Jack, and if it is the same guy, he's going to have to be really, really good to erase that character from my psyche! What's going on?  Susan M. Ausiello: Good eye, Sue. Dillahunt reappears in either Episode 3 or 4 playing a guy from a big-time mining company. Or does David Milch have a trick up his sleeve? Hey, did I tell you about the low-priced Chinese whores who are making their way to town? God, I love this show.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: Is it Meryl Streep ...

Question: Is it Meryl Streep who's going to play Catherine's mom on CSI (Ask Ausiello 3/9)?  Sonia Ausiello: I said the actress has two Oscar nominations, not wins.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: I have a question ...

Question: I have a question for Lauren Graham. There are tons of pop-culture references on this show (not all of them favorable), and I was wondering if she ever had to dis something or someone she was actually a fan of?  Ashley Ausiello: From Ms. Graham: "Yes, and I've stood up against things. There was something about Winona Ryder [that I wouldn't say]. I don't like making fun of other actors. And then there was a SARS joke that I didn't want to do, because people were dying at the time." OK, enough Gilmore Girls questions. Doesn't anyone want to talk about Lost?

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: Who is Kelly ...

Question: Who is Kelly Lindquist? The March 6 episode of Cold Case was dedicated to her memory.  Diane Ausiello: She was the show's 41-year-old costume designer, who passed away suddenly in late January.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: First, why are you ...

Question: First, why are you so mean to Lena Olin? She's the best! Second, any news on her potential return to Alias?  Liz Ausiello: Mean? Me? I don't know what you're talking about. And yes, there is some news on her possible May sweeps comeback. I hear issues concerning parking validation could derail the deal: Olin is asking for two hours free with a $10 commissary purchase, but as of now, ABC is only offering her a three-day bus pass.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: I happened to catch ...

Question: I happened to catch The Upside of Anger this weekend in one of the nine theaters where it was playing, and I have to say, Keri Russell is amazing! I never watched Felicity and I haven't seen Keri in much, but she's great. I can see why you're obsessed with her.  Justin Ausiello: Glad we're finally on the same page, Justin. Now, whaddaya say you go check out Carniv&#224le. Please? It's really good right now.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: Will we get to see ...

Question: Will we get to see Drew Fuller on Charmed before the season ends?  Jul Ausiello: He hasn't shown up in any of the scripts up to Episode 21, so it's looking doubtful. But maybe this'll interest you: Wes Ramsey just started shooting Episode 20, in which he'll will reprise his role from last season as Future Wyatt.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: Are those jinxed ...

Question: Are those jinxed digits everyone's talking about on Lost the number of repeats in between new episodes?  Rich Ausiello: Whaddaya say you let me make the jokes, Rich. OK? OK.

Wed, Mar 16, 2005

Question: Is Roseanne really ...

Question: Is Roseanne really coming to DVD? If so, when and which seasons?  Susan Ausiello: It's true! The Season 1 discs are expected to street in August.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: Got any May sweeps ...

Question: Got any May sweeps scoop on ER?  Steve Ausiello: Carter's ex, Thandie Newton, reappears in the May 5 episode  to the horror of that chick from Twin Peaks.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: I'm amazed at the ...

Question: I'm amazed at the number of people who failed to spot your touted Alias spoiler on the first read-through of your Feb. 23 column! Their lack of reading comprehension or eye for detail makes me almost more frightened for this country than the Jaywalking segments on The Tonight Show!  Laura Ausiello: And would you believe some of them still can't find it?

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: Your picture ...

Question: Your picture frightens me. Are you now, or have you ever been, a psychopath or sociopath?  Randy Ausiello: It's the eyebrows, I know. I'm long overdue for a good waxing.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: Looking forward to ...

Question: Looking forward to your column gets me out of bed every Wednesday. Before you came along, I simply couldn't be bothered with "Hump Day." My boss wants to thank you, as I now show up for work five days a week. Oh, and I can't wait to see you in Stars Hollow! Woo-hoo!  Sarah Ausiello: Maybe I should have kept quiet about my Gilmore cameo until I actually shot the thing. You would have thought I learned my lesson from my big Felicity catastrophe circa 2002. For those unfamiliar with said catastrophe, suffice it to say my highly publicized role as Student No. 27 at you-know-who's college graduation was reduced to a bit part in the editing room. And I literally mean bit part; the only thing you saw was my arm. Even worse: My outtakes didn't even end up on the recently released Felicity  Senior Year Collection (The Complete Fourth Season). Why does this stuff always happen to me? Why?!?!?!

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: The first season of ...

Question: The first season of Project Runway is over. You've got to know by now whether it's coming back or not?!  Melissa Ausiello: The deal is still being worked on, but rest assured, Missy, the show will be back for a second season. My colleague Matt Roush thinks the delay has something to do with all the upheaval over at Miramax, and I'm inclined to agree with him.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: Are Sara and ...

Question: Are Sara and Grissom ever going to get together on CSI?  Susan Ausiello: Beats me. This much I can tell you: The pair will take center stage in a May sweeps episode set at a mental institution. I'm told the loony surroundings will stir some painful memories for Sara and reveal more about her troubled past.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: Can you give us any ...

Question: Can you give us any hint at all as to who is going to die on Lost?  Jenna Ausiello: I'm sorry, but I value my life  not to mention my good relationship with the folks at ABC/Touchstone. That said, I can probably get away with saying that he/she will bite the big one before the season finale in May. Way before. And don't misinterpret the he/she thing. The ill-fated islander is not a hermaphrodite.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: This "column" is ...

Question: This "column" is stupid. If I wanted to read nothing but sarcastic comments, I'd write to myself and have a better time.  Larry Bills Ausiello: Sounds like someone's still bitter about not finding that Alias spoiler.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: What is a typical ...

Question: What is a typical day of your life like?  Eva Ausiello: I thought you'd never ask: 6 am: Alarm goes off. 6:15: Pop open first Diet Raspberry Snapple of the day. (Thanks, Wendy!) 6:18: Make sure Keri's digits are still programmed in cell. 6:20-7:20: Smurf roll call. 7:25: Brush teeth, take shower, gel hair, etc. 7:27: Head off to work while munching on a Balance Bar. 8:07: Finish off second Snapple (thanks, Wendy!) with meds. (Thanks, CVS rapid refill!) 9:45: Finish writing Entertainment News. 10:03: Reward myself with a large Diet Pepsi (from the fountain at Au Bon Pain, natch) and a low-fat chocolate chip cookie (from the 47th Street Deli, natch). 10:30: Check Ask Ausiello feedback mailbox; delete questions with "Charmed DVD," "Tru," "

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: What is former Ed ...

Question: What is former Ed star Julie Bowen up to? I haven't even seen one of her Neutrogena ads in a while and I miss her.  Ryan Ausiello: Jules will appear in the last five episodes of John Stamos' new ABC comedy Jake in Progress.

Wed, Mar 9, 2005

Question: Management wants to ...

Question: Management wants to know if Carniv&#224le is coming back for a third season.  Jenni Ausiello: That's odd, because I could have sworn Management drowned in his own blue blood a few weeks back. Well, I'll call your bluff and tell you what I know: Absolutely nothing. HBO isn't talking and exec producer Daniel Knauf has yet to return my calls. I hope no news is good news because after a slow start this season, this show has recently been at its haunting, creepy, compelling best as we head toward the inevitable Justin-Ben showdown. Combined with the &@!#ing brilliant Deadwood (a party, I'm embarrassed to admit, I came late to), HBO currently has bragging rights to the best two-hour block on television. (Yes, even better than Lost and Alias.)

Wed, Mar 9, 2005