Question: I am happy that you're happy about your five-second Scrubs scene. However, after waiting for the entire episode to see a mere glimpse of you, I feel so... used. Answer: Not to split hairs, but it was actually 17 seconds. So they tell me.
Question: All your blabbing about your big debut ruined the end of Scrubs for me. BTW, Kim is a bitch.Answer: You so just won yourself an Ausiello Scoop, Reina. Send me your address ASAP, and I'll get one of my peons to overnight it to you.
Question: Fantastic acting on Scrubs, but I can't frakkin' believe Kim would lie to J.D. about the baby! And you were a party to it! Aren't you just a tad ashamed?Answer: Hey, I got on my hands and knees and begged Kim to tell J.D. the truth. It's not my fault they cut that part out.
Question: What will be the most shocking moment of February sweeps?Answer: That's an easy one. *** **** ******** ***** ** ****** ****** ******** ****** **** **** ***** ******** ***** ** ***** ******* **** ******** **** *** **** ***** ** ******. I have a feeling we'll be talking about that for years to come. That does it for this week! A few housekeeping notes before I let you guys go: Head over to the Ask Ausiello Discussion Thread to sound off on any and all AA-related topics; please send your questions and hot tips to askausiello@tvguide.com; and stay close to the Ausiello Report for breaking casting news, naughty blind items and other random stuff. And then come back here next week and we'll do this again!
Question: What's going to be happening on Desperate Housewives in the coming weeks?Answer: Engagements and weddings — and lots of 'em.
Question: I saw that Rashida Jones — Karen from The Office — was going to be starring in a new pilot. Does this mean she's leaving The Office?Answer: I think that's a fair assumption.
Question: Do you have any more details about Denny's return to Grey's?Answer: Sure do. First off, forget what I said about his episode airing later this season. Although Jeffrey Dean Morgan only taped his scenes last week, the Big D is actually coming back much, much, much, much, much sooner. And you know that list of far-fetched Denny-comeback scenarios I compiled in the Ausiello Report? Turns out one of them's not so far-fetched.
Question: You said that something major would happen between Ray and Neela on ER "around Feb. 8," and you hinted that it would be a kiss. Well, nothing major happened between them on the Feb. 8 episode.Answer: Well, technically, Feb. 22 is still around Feb. 8. (Here's a tip, Miranda: If a spoiler contains a big ole qualifier — i.e., "around" — chances are that the information is either subject to change or I'm pulling something out of my arse. In this case, I assure you it's the former.)
Question: Last week's Rescue Me asterisk quiz was just too easy. When did you start writing for Highlights magazine?Answer: I won't make that mistake again, will I?
Question: Are you still a Prison Break tour guide? I would love to have a tour of the set and meet the cast. How do I arrange this?Answer: I've got bad news. Due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, my stint as a Prison Break tour guide came to an abrupt end last week. It was fun while it lasted. On the bright side, this will free me up to focus on my other side job: giving tours of the Grey's Anatomy set! Speaking of which, I have three spots open for Friday at 3 pm, and two spots open for next Monday at 11:30 am. First come, first served!
Thank the gods!The Sci Fi Channel has ordered a 13-episode fourth season of Battlestar Galactica to debut in January 2008! Raise a toaster in the air and repeat after me: "Frak, yeah!"No official confirmation from Sci Fi, but the Los Angeles Times says a formal announcement is expected later today. The Times also is confirming that a major character will be unmasked as a Cylon before the end of the season. And if my BSG mole is to be believed, it's not Starbuck. So, who then? Place your bets here!
The good news: they didn't pull a Felicity and cut me out of the episode.The bad news: what bad news? I was on frakkin' Scrubs!If you missed my 10-second scene, it's now playing on a TVGuide.com video player near you. And don't be too hard on Dr. Kim for lying to J.D. about the baby. She really thought she was doing the right thing. Speaking of which, here's a little scoop: This is not the last we'll see of Elizabeth Banks. There's still much more to this story. Less clear is what the future holds for her sexy obstetrician. I should know more when the overnights come in. But enough about me, let's talk about you: What did you think of my performance? Should I make room in my Smurf display case for a certain gold statuette with big wings?UPDATE: The ratings from last night are in, and Scrubs lost about a half-million viewers from the previous week. I blame the 11th hour airdate change. My aversion to self-promotion probably didn't help either. I knew I should've talked up this thing...
Well, not literally revives. This isn't The X-Files, after all. But a source with close ties to Seattle Grace tells me that Jeffrey Dean Morgan is returning to Grey's as Izzie's late fiancé, in an episode to air later this season. And, since Denny's ticker clearly tocked for the last time back in May, it seems safe to assume that he'll appear in either a dream sequence or a newly created flashback. Of course, if Shonda Rhimes wants to get really creative, I suppose he could also come back as: • Kenny, Denny's long-lost (and, natch, evil) twin. Just as Izzie is starting to feel a little bit merrier about being Denny-less, her ill-fated mate's doppelgänger shows up on her doorstep to claim his share of her $8.7 million inheritance. • A ghost. At the opening ceremonies of the Denny Duquette Memorial Clinic, the dearly departed's spirit appears just in time to cut both the ribbon and the tension. At that moment, Burke drops dead of a heart attack, and, as Izzie looks...
Question: With a new Lost just hours away, can you give us some major scoop?Answer: Here's something to whet your appetite, Kelly: The mystery surrounding Claire's baby will be revisited in a big way (read: answers!) in April. I'd tell you the other big thing that's happening in April, but I'm afraid that would give it away.
Question: How amazing was Ellen Pompeo on last week's Grey's? It was her strongest episode to date.Answer: I couldn't agree more. It almost makes up for the rambling acceptance speech she gave at the SAG Awards. Next time, give the mic to Heigl.
Question: So, Nathan is Claire's father. That explains why Peter and Claire will never get together. Any new scoop on Heroes?Answer: Block off the evening of March 5 in your Outlook calendar: That's when the series regular gets grim-reapered.
Question: Any Jericho spoilers?Answer: Alicia Coppola (Mimi) has been promoted to series regular. And someone will be murdered in March or April.
Question: With only three episodes of The O.C. left, we deserve some extra juicy scoop!Answer: (Spoiler alert) Taylor is going to shoot someone very close to her.
Question: As you become more and more the Spoiler God you were destined to be, do you find yourself not enjoying TV as much anymore? While the rest of us were shocked about Jack's brother on 24 and Eko's death on Lost, you already knew way in advance. That has to take something away from the whole viewing experience, no?Answer: Yes, but it's all worth it just to see the smiles on your faces.
Question: What happened? Your frienemy broke the news of Keri Russell guest-starring on Scrubs before you did. I'm a little disappointed. But I still love you.Answer: The truth of the matter is, Keri asked me to hold off on announcing her two-episode arc until after my Scrubs episode aired tomorrow night. She was concerned the news would overshadow my big debut, and, well, after much back-and-forth, I ultimately agreed with her. I'm sorry if I let you down, but I stand by my decision. Some things are more important than scoop. And on that note, another AA comes to a close. To discuss this week's column, head over to the Ausiello Report — and stay there throughout the week for breaking tube news and more naught
Question: Supernatural scoop, please!Answer: It figures: Sam finally gets laid, and not only does the chick (Emmanuelle Vaugier) turn out to be a werewolf, but he's the one who has to put a stake through her heart!
Question: Come on, admit it, Michael, didn't you half expect James Cromwell to say, "There, there, pig" when he was trying to convince Paul McCrane not to kill Jack on 24? Answer: Send me your address. You just earned yourself an Ausiello Scoop. Nice work!