Ahhh... the idea of Deadwood ...

Question: Ahhh... the idea of Deadwood scoop brings a tear to my eye although it could be the conjunctivitis.

Answer: You'd best see Doc Cochran about that. He's looking in on them whores this morning, but I believe he'll be back in the office around 3 pm. Speaking of which, I never got around to telling you all about my unfreakingbelievable Deadwood set visit last month, during which I was treated to an hourlong tour of the show's so-authentic-it's-scary outdoor set. Unlike other TV soundstages, which almost always disappoint when viewed in person, the Deadwood set actually exceeded all of my expectations. Producers actually went and re-created an Old West town in the middle of the freakin' Southern California desert, complete with real interiors, props and, yes, even a blood-splattered pig pen. I half expected Al Swearengen to bust out of the Gem screaming, "C---ks---ers!"  Sadly, Al (Ian McShane) wasn't there, but I did get to meet Trixie (Paula Malcomson) and (SPOILER ALERT) Cy Tolliver (Powers Boothe), who all but confirmed that the stab wound he sustained in the Season 2 finale did not prove fatal. Series creator David Milch was also on hand and revealed that hes toying with the idea of introducing Deadwood s first openly gay character in the upcoming third season. Hes a brilliant producer in love with the male ingénue, says Milch, whos basing the role on real-life theatrical impresario Jack Langrish. Other tidbits Milch dropped: Season 3 will pick up six weeks after the end of Season 2; Alma will be moving out of the hotel and into her very own house, which I happened to witness being built; and don't be surprised to see some sapphic love sprout between Calamity Jane and Joanie Stubbs. Teased Milch: "It's not beyond the realm of possibility." Earth to L Word: Prepare to take copious notes.