So, my Stanford Cardinal ...
Question: So, my Stanford Cardinal pulled off the upset of the century against your Trojans. Comments? Answer: Nothing beyond this brief statement I released earlier this week: "Bite me."
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So, my Stanford Cardinal ...
I just wanted to thank you ...
Question: I just wanted to thank you for talking up Pushing Daisies as much as you did. I loved, loved, loved the "pie-lette." If upcoming episodes are as delightful as that one, Pushing Daisies will be my favorite new show, hands down. Got any scoop? Answer: Due to some last-minute reshuffling, Broadway VIP Raul Esparza will now be playing traveling homeopathic-antidepressant representative/salesman Alfredo Aldarisio, the role originally earmarked for Paul Reubens. Pee-wee's not going anywhere, though. He's playing a new (and equally quirky) character named Oscar Vibenius, a former smeller/olfactory expert who works for the DWP and smells something a little different about Chuck.
Do you hate The Housewives or ...
Question: Do you hate The Housewives or something? Last week's AA was a huge disappointment for me. I love Grey's, but you dedicated way too much time to it. Do you have any Desperate Housewives scoop this week? Answer: My mole at the National Weather Center tells me that a twister is scheduled to hit Wisteria Lane in late November or early December, and casualties are expected. Also, Mike's old drug habit will rear its ugly head — and his dealer lives on Wisteria Lane.
More Grey's please!
Question: More Grey's please! Answer: Someone from Mer's past is returning next month — and this person's identity is revealed in my latest vodcast!
Stanford. Wow, that must ...
Question: Stanford. Wow, that must really hurt. Answer: Not as much as your face. Score! And on that note, it's that time in the show when I tell you to A) head over to the Ask Ausiello Discussion Thread to chat about this week's column, B) watch my vodcast, C) send me hot tips and/or questions at askausiello@tvguide.com and D) come back here next week and we'll do it all again.
Can I have some scoop on the ...
Question: Can I have some scoop on the never-before-mentioned-in-your-column The Tudors? Answer: Jane Seymour is joining the cast. No, not the actress-turned-hoofer, the historical figure.
Do you think Rory is sick of ...
Question: Do you think Rory is sick of being on the campaign trail with Obama yet? Answer: A better question is whether Obama is sick of being on the campaign trail with Rory. As you know, that girl never shuts up!
There are spoilers out there ...
Question: There are spoilers out there saying that Chloe's going to get a major scoop for the "Daily Planet" on Smallville. Any hints as to what it might be? I want her to prove herself to the smarmy new editor, so please tell me it's a good one! Answer: Let’s just say that two words will leave Editor McSmug's jaw on the floor: Lana's resurrection. And can we hear it for Michael Cassidy? Boring Zzzzzzach from The O.C. finally grew up and got interesting!
You haven't spoiled Without a ...
Question: You haven't spoiled Without a Trace in a while. Care to make up for lost time? Answer: If you insist. Sources reveal to me exclusively that Poppy Montgomery's real-life beau, Adam Kaufman, will reprise his role as her Season 5 one-nighter, Brian Donovan, next month — and this time the bartender won't be bailing before breakfast. He's slated to appear in at least three episodes.
How about some Dirty Sexy ...
Question: How about some Dirty Sexy Money scoop? Answer: Sofia Vergara (The Knights of Prosperity) has landed a multi-episode arc as a potential love interest for Jeremy Darling. And casting is under way for the role of Nick's murdered father. No, he's not coming back from the dead: The character will be seen in a series of flashbacks.
What did you think of the ...
Question: What did you think of the second episode of Bionic Woman? Answer: I know I'm in the minority here, but I rather enjoyed it. I expected to hate it based on what I was hearing from my Bionic moles — that it was basically a couple of episodes spliced together. According to sources, that whole Idaho disaster was originally supposed to be the primary focus of Episode 3, but it instead became a subplot of Episode 2. So if it felt a little rushed, that's why. Also, I'm hearing that the Bionic writers are getting a little worried because, per my spy, "the entire Friday Night Lights staff is slowly taking over. They're hoping FNL does well in the ratings so they'll go back to working on their show."
I absolutely loved Dirty Sexy ...
Question: I absolutely loved Dirty Sexy Money! Do you have any scoop on what's coming up? Answer: A big sex-tape scandal takes center stage in tonight's rollicking episode — and I couldn't have been more wrong about who's at the center of it.
After watching the Friday ...
Question: After watching the Friday Night Lights premiere, I think Stanford's awesome win on Saturday was the only thing that helped me recover from "the big twist." Do you have even the smallest poop to reassure everyone that this story isn't as horrible as everyone thinks it is? Answer: I could've sworn we covered this in last week's AA. If you skimmed past that part, here's the CliffsNotes version: The end (Landry-Tyra forever intertwined) will justify the means (cheap plot twist). And if you have any doubts that Landry will ultimately do the right thing, let the title of Episode 9 erase them for you: "The Confession." 'Nuff said.
Scrubs: The Farewell Tour is ...
Question: Scrubs: The Farewell Tour is sold out! As the host of the event, surely you must be given extra tickets, right? Answer: I'm getting one extra ticket but Keri's already called dibs on it. Sorry. Hey, maybe if enough of you complain, they'll move the event to a bigger venue, like Madison Square Garden. Or better yet, Giants Stadium!
I think I speak for almost ...
Question: I think I speak for almost everyone when I say that Michael shouldn't get a new love interest so soon after Sara's death on Prison Break. Don't the writers have a little respect for Michael's true love — who was just decapitated!? Answer: Actually, they do, which is why I hear the arrival of Michael's potential rebound gal has been pushed back. But she is coming, and I know this because executive producer Matt Olmstead gave me a preview of the character, who's name will be Molly. "She has a background that also involves loss — and a recent loss at that," he says. "So the cool thing is they're both emotionally banged up and they can empathize with each other. But they're not going to be jumping into bed together, because they both recently lost someone dear to them." Of course, Olmstead doesn't rule out such shenanigan
Any new scoop on ...
Question: Any new scoop on Supernatural? I heard a rumor that Jared Padalecki's real-life flame would be making an appearance? Answer: Yes, it is true. J Pa's other half, Sandra McCoy, will appear as a Crossroads Demon that Sam conjures up in the Nov. 1 episode.
Sorry about the USC loss. ...
Question: Sorry about the USC loss. Speaking of football, how were the ratings for Friday Night Lights? And got any scoop for us athletic supporters? Answer: It averaged a so-so six million viewers, but the good news is it tied for first with CBS' Moonlight in the all-important 18-49 demo. All told, it did about as good as it needed to — and that's about all we could ask for. Scoopwise, Smash is going to visit a prospective college and get a little too cozy with one of the player's lady friends. And Jason is going to explore uncharted territory: Internet dating! I hear his first potential hookup is into some pretty kinky shiz.
Got anything on Prison Break ...
Question: Got anything on Prison Break that doesn't have to do with a certain decapitated doctor? Answer: Last I checked, Mahone was neither headless or an MD, so this should do the trick: "A couple ghosts from [Mahone's] past enter his life and make certain deals," Olmstead reveals. "He clearly wants out of there and [was certainly] successful in leveraging his way onto the escape, but then a competing offer comes in that initially looks legitimate." Mahone's drug-dependency issues will further complicate matters. "You have a guy who really starts to spiral. This is a guy who is absolutely getting taxed and pushed to his limits. We'll see how he gets out of it."
Anything on Heroes?
Question: Anything on Heroes? Answer: Not just "anything," Kelly, but two — count 'em, two — new characters. Since part of the action will now follow Micah to New Orleans, the show is introducing a pair of Crescent Citizens to interact with him and his cousin. First up is Officer Warren, a twentysomething good guy who sounds like a likely love interest for new Hero Monica (Dana Davis). They do, after all, have the same hobby: crimefighting. On the flip side of the coin is Knox, a twentysomething bad guy recently sprung from the pokey.
Please tell me that CSI isn't ...
Question: Please tell me that CSI isn't hinting at a relationship starting up between Warrick and Catherine. Ewww!Answer: I don't think Warrick is going to be relationship material for quite some time. I'm hearing he's headed for quite the dramatic post-divorce spiral. We're talking drugs, alcohol, stripper sex — you know, the Big Three.
Can you tell me anything ...
Question: Can you tell me anything about who Rachel Bilson is playing on Chuck — aside from the fact that she's a love interest for Zachary Levi? Answer: I'd ask Josh Schwartz, but TV Guide's Damian Holbrook ("The Joy of Sets") already beat me to it! "She plays Lou, a sandwich maker who complicates the faux relationship with Chuck and Sarah by possibly being available for a real relationship," says Schwartz. "But like all characters in Chuck's life these days... she may not be what she appears."
Can your cat flush the ...
Question: Can your cat flush the toilet, too?Answer: Is this another request for a personal appearance? If so, I'll forward your e-mail to Mister Scooch's agent.