Question: Is Keri still dating Scott Speedman? They belong together. — Gypsy Ausiello: Nope, they're just friends — albeit very close friends. In fact, Ben, er, Scott flew from L.A. to New York last month to attend the opening of her play Fat Pig. Meghan, er, Amanda Foreman came along, too, so it was like a mini-Felicity reunion!
Question: When time permits, would you please explain why Carlos was arrested on Desperate Housewives? No one seems to know. What do the police think he did? — Debra Searer Ausiello: Something about his business using Chinese slave labor or something. Or maybe he's the perp who told Marc Cherry to send Susan crashing through Mike's bathroom floor. That's certainly an actionable offense.
Question: Don't you think that Evangeline Lilly from Lost would be a better fit for the lasso? — Patrick Ausiello: I like it... but I like Lauren Graham better.
Question: Got any good Charmed news? — Magan Ausiello: Yes, but I can't talk about it until next week's "Ask Ausiello." Sorry.
Question: I am not a vengeance demon ("Ask Ausiello" 12/22). I'm an All-American capitalist, born on the fourth of July. Say, if you could have one wish, what would it be? — Anya Ausiello: To break free of the mob. Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!
Question: Speaking of Kristin Veitch's mole ("Ask Ausiello" 12/22), do you have any moles you'd like to talk about? — Jed Ausiello: My friend's former roommate once dated a guy who was an intern on Donahue back in the '80s. Oh, the stories I could tell you...
Question: In your last column, you mentioned a letter-writing campaign to save Dead Like Me. To whom should I write? — Barbara Ausiello: I hear MGM has pitched the show to WB, so that's one place to start. Here's that address: The WB, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif., 91522
Question: Any inside scoop on ER? — Greg Ausiello: This February, Sissy Spacek's gonna guest-star as a mysterious woman from Kerry's (Laura Innes) past. Also, Abby (Maura Tierney) will get kidnapped. And you already know about Sharif Atkins returning for two episodes.
Question: Did you get my Christmas gift? Didn't know whether to go with a Medium or Large, so I hope getting both wasn't too presumptuous. — Greg T Ausiello: The only clothing I got from Santa Swag was a fleece vest from the National Geographic Channel and a long-sleeved 24 T-shirt from Fox — both of which I gave to my pal, Ivana Regift.
Question: What about Shannen Doherty? — Matt Ausiello: I don't know about you, but my Wonder Woman isn't a bee-yatch.
Question: Did you realize there is a fungal toenail-infection treatment ad at the bottom of this page? Stop that! — Si Chung Ausiello: Spoken like someone who never had a toenail crust over and fall off.
Question: As much as I like Sarah Michelle Gellar and Charisma Carpenter, neither scream "Wonder Woman" to me. I suggest yet another Buffy alum: the world's least-nerdy computer-science teacher, Jenny Calendar (aka actress Robia LaMorte). — Dave Ausiello: She could certainly use the work.
Question: Do you think they will ever put thirtysomething on DVD? — John M. Ausiello: Look for the first season to hit stores in September. In the meantime, pick up the new issue of TV Guide magazine for scoop on a thirtysomething reunion taking place on the big screen.
Question: So what did you get for Christmas? What was your favorite gift? — Teri Ausiello: You tell me.
Question: What is with Leah Remini and the weight gain? She used to have one of the best bodies in show business. — Lou Ausiello: I'm guessing she just hasn't lost her pregnancy weight since giving birth last June. As one of my colleagues here pointed out, "At least it makes it more believable that she'd be married to Kevin James."
Question: Are you ignoring me? — P. Smurf Ausiello: I'd never ignore you, Papa! Now, Johan and Pewit are another story.
Question: You can't be from New Jersey — we don't have any sense of humor! — Kathy from New Jersey Ausiello: Au contraire, Kathy. Jersey folks are hysterical. Want proof? Check out that giant cruise ship along Route 22 in Union that's currently home to electronics superstore PC Richard. It's the campiest piece of architecture this side of Las Vegas.
Question: Any word on just how many episodes of 24 the dim-witted, typical-blond daughter of Jack will be appearing in? I want to prepare my TiVo for all the fast-forwarding. — DD Ausiello: Hey, I thought Elisha Cuthbert was pretty good last season! Nonetheless, the producers have plotted the first 18 episodes of the season and poor Kim doesn't appear in any of them.
Question: Ummm, I don't know who you think you are, but taking a week off from your column at this time of year is not cool. After four family Christmas "celebrations" I needed me my "Ask Ausiello" fix. What did I get? Some lame message about checking back Jan. 5 for some scoop. Too little, too late, mister. 'Splain yourself. — Jamie Ausiello: Did the message really promise scoop? It'd be nice if someone ran these things by me before they slapped them on the site.
Question: I read somewhere that Stephanie March was dating Bobby Flay, the grill master from The Food Network. True? — Nat Ausiello: They've actually moved past merely dating; they're getting married next month. Hey, Nat — do you by any chance own a diner in Beverly Hills?
Question: Catherine Bell as Wonder Woman! — Max! Ausiello: I like it... but I like Lauren Graham better.
Question: What happened to Tru Calling? Is it coming back or was it canceled? — Jay Ausiello: Ah, what would "Ask Ausiello" be without the requisite Tru Calling query. There's still no change since the last time I answered this question. When there's something new to report, I'll let you all know. I promise. And while I'm at it, Charmed is still coming out on DVD Feb. 1, The District is still canceled, there's still no word on when Nip/Tuck will return and I have no idea what color a Smurf would turn if it was choking. Did I forget anything? Oh, yeah: Happy New Year!