Question: Any word on when and how often Steven Culp will reprise the role of House Speaker Jeff Haffley on The West Wing? Now that Rex is dearly departed on DH, I need my fix of Culp-ability!
Answer: I asked Culp that very question at one of the several pre-Emmy parties I crashed (formal invites are so overrated in this town) and, well, your guess is as good as his. Although WW producers have expressed interest in having him back at some point this season, nothing specific has been nailed down. It's worth noting that Culp was very pleasant and chatty, which is surprising considering our conversation started out with him saying, "I've read your stuff, and I've lived to tell the tale. You're not a Desperate Housewives fan, eh?" I was tempted to play the, "You must have me confused with the other Michael Ausiello at TV Guide," but instead I sucked it up and simply sai
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Whooaaa! Did you see that? Room 703. Stephen. Lauren. The mechanical bull ride? You so know L.C.'s 18th birthday getaway to Mexico turned totally NC-17 once that "Do Not Disturb" sign hit the door handle, right? Yeah, who they kidding? And what is our other birthday girl, Kristin, thinking? Yes, Talan is smokin' these days — especially with the new buzz cut — but he's into Taylor. Leave them be, woman! Besides, hasn't she hooked up with half the O.C. guys on Facebook.com already? If Miss Kris don't keep those True Religion jeans zipped, her rep is gonna be as smeared as L.C.'s mascara after Steve-O headed back to San Fran. Oh, well, I guess Christmas break is over. Tear. Though I'm sort of amped, because that means next week, we may get more of the seniors and Alex's Jason-stealing scheming. Not to mention a chance to see the gang back in class. Because, honestly, this column is really just my online version of pa
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Y'know, cruelty to friends and subordinates brings out some of the best humor in a guy. Exhibit A: Lou's cracks to Mike about his new giant-veterinarian gal-pal swatting planes away, and about having to reinforce the firehouse floors if she ever comes to visit. But there's where the humor pretty much ends for this episode (not that that's a bad thing). It starts off light enough. You knew there'd be a problem with Sean's new girl, too. Turns out she really loves firemen, and loves setting fires to meet them, apparently. And speaking of problems, Johnny's right: Tommy's kids would have a better chance with a pack of wolves in the forest. But it is both fascinating and horrifying to watch Tommy, a guy who lies like he breathes, catch other liars. After all, he's so used to getting caught himself. But when he finds out Sheila's only been pretending to still be carrying a baby and heads over to her house, tossing her around and stuffing salad into her mouth? Rough s
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