Question: When is Amazing Race 6 going to premiere? — Amy Ausiello: You read it here in "Ask Ausiello" first, Amy: After two false starts, Amazing Race 6 will air Tuesdays at 9 pm/ET beginning Nov. 16. Race replaces the struggling Clubhouse, which is being moved to Saturday.
Question: How about ranking the top 50 wealthiest actors? — George Ausiello: That's a great idea. Go for it, George.
Question: You must love your job! What other perks do you get? — Mary Ausiello: I know it sounds cliché, but I have to say the biggest perk by far is the people. Seriously. I have made so many lifelong friends through this gig, including Anita Freestuff, Ivana Compticket, I.M. Swagwhore... and the list goes on.
Question: Who are you voting for? — Kathrine Ausiello: You mean in today's TVGuide.com poll? I'm voting for "They're in Jurassic Park."
Question: I've been holding off e-mailing you for a while lest you think I'm a weirdo stalker but dude, your "Entertainment News" and now this happy, fun column rock my world. Plus, all of your favorite shows are mine, too. My proposal — can I tag along with you for a day? I write, edit and make a mean call for takeout. — Larry Ausiello: Ah, but how are your spooning skills?
Question: I see you are a big fan of Felicity and Lost, but what about J.J. Abrams' other show, Alias? — Rashael Ausiello: It pains me to admit this, Rashael, but I never really got into Alias — and I worship the ground that J.J. walks on. I'm not exactly sure why the show never clicked with me, especially since it features some of my favorite tube elements (e.g., kickass heroine, smart writing, complex mythology, Greg Grunberg etc.). Maybe I'll give it another shot when it returns in January. Speaking of which...
Question: Any news on who is replacing Elisabeth Rohm on Law & Order? — Andrew Ausiello: I heard they went with a newcomer. I don't know much about her, but based on this photo I spotted on the Web, I'd say she's a marked improvement.
Question: You seem soooo busy lately. Need an assistant?!?! — Tricia Ausiello: Let's see how things work out with Larry first, Trish.
Question: Every year, TV Guide magazine puts out an issue trumpeting the "Best Show You're Not Watching," with the "you" being "us," the viewing public. So what's the best show you're not watching despite everyone on earth telling you that you should bow down and worship it? — Richard Ausiello: Aside from Alias, I'd have to say Deadwood. I watched the first episode, fell asleep and never looked back. That said, I plan to revisit Season 1 when it arrives on DVD in January.
Question: You, Mariska Hargitay and Keri Russell all go for a boat ride one day. The boat begins to sink and you can only save one of them. What do you do? What do you do? — Kevin Ausiello: I'd save Mariska, and Zach Braff, who decided to tag along at the last minute, would rescue Keri. Then we'd all go to Dairy Queen and laugh about it over a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard.
Question: I don't want to be getting the Phoenix edition of TV Guide. I need the Los Angeles one! — Cliff Burger Ausiello: I'll go into the system and change it again, Cliff.
Question: I love your hair! What product do you use? Also, should I be worried that when Alias returns in January it will be shuffled off to another night so Desperate Housewives can keep its Sunday time slot? — Doris Ausiello: I'm a slave to FX pomade molding wax (2-oz. size, UPC code 2279681115). But please, don't run out and buy me some. I'm fairly certain my good friend Anita Freestuff is gonna hook me up. And regarding Housewives hijacking Alias' time slot, TV Guide's Stephen Battaglio recently weighed in on this very subject in The Biz. But suffice it to say that yes, you should be worried.
Question: What is Mr. Snuffleupagus's first name on Sesame Street? — Ben Ausiello: According to Snuffleupagus' spokeswoman, "His first name is Aloysius."
Question: Why does TV Guide Online torture us by putting the teeny-tiniest picture of you at the top of your column? — Chuck Ausiello: Actually, that picture is to scale, Chuck. Your heart was in the right place, though.
Question: You are so darn cute! It's a shame that you have to hide behind TVGuide.com instead of, oh, I don't know, hosting specials on the TV Guide Channel! Are you single? 'Cause that would be a shame! — Stacey Ausiello: Let's examine the facts: I'm 32 years old, I work for TV Guide, I'm on a first-name basis with Kermit and Miss Piggy and I have what is believed to be the largest Smurf collection this side of the Mississippi. So you tell me, Stacey: Am I single?
Question: Do you think Charmed will have an eighth season? — Chelsea Ausiello: I'd say it's 50-50. Hey, is your last name Clinton by any chance?
Question: I was reading your answer to Sanket and noticed that we love the same shows: The Apprentice, Survivor, Nip/Tuck and especially The Shield. Speaking of which, do you know when the new season will start up? I am having withdrawal! — Sharon Ausiello: Help is on the way, Sharon! Season 4 starts in March.
Question: I heard a rumor that Jennifer Aniston is slated to appear on Joey. I have to know — and I will keep asking you until you answer! — Cami Ausiello: You finally wore me down, Cami. No, Jennifer Aniston is not slated to appear on Joey.
Question: I heard Michael Vartan wanted to leave Alias. Any truth to this? — Beatrix Ausiello: Despite Vartan's real-life split with leading lady Jennifer Garner, my Alias mole assures me that rumors of his impending exit have been greatly exaggerated. And my mole, while a smidge hairy, is never wrong.
Question: Why don't you just call your column "Ask Ausiello... About Felicity"? — Megan Ausiello: Because if I did I'd never get to answer a question like this....
Question: What is the difference between your new column and "Ask Matt" or "Ask the Televisionary"? — Mark Ausiello: I think the answer to this can be best summed up by the following question...
Question: I am completely in love with Veronica Mars. Before I get too emotionally attached, what are the chances it'll survive? — Lola Ausiello: As long as its ratings continue to improve — last week's episode was the show's most-watched yet — it's safe to say Mars is gonna be in your orbit for a good while. At the very least, it'll be around through the Nov. 23 episode, when (spoiler alert!) Napoleon Dynamite's Tina Majorino guest-stars as Mac, a computer punk who helps Veronica crack the school computers to solve a case involving Neptune High.