Your emails are starting pile up, so I'm gonna knock a few out. Read on for intelligence on The Office's newest romance/triangle, Brothers & Sisters' new bro and Grey's Anatomy's' new guy. Plus, the word on whether we'll see more My Boys and Swingtown. Also, getting some play? Kyle XY, Dexter, Bones, Chuck, House and Entourage. Okay, on with it...

Thanks for the Office romance info. Do you really think Jan's going to win Michael's heart? -Caterina
Oh, no. I think new HR lady Holly (Amy Ryan) will win Michael's heart. I just think Jan will win his wallet and, ultimately, his soul. To the victor go the spoils!

How come no one's reporting anything on the new Walker sibling, Ryan. -Meesh
Because they've just begun the official casting process. An actor friend of mine may be in contention for the role (probably not, he's not very good... just kidding, love ya, guy!) and this is the character description he was given for Ryan:  "Early 20s, good looking, charming John-John Kennedy type. The All-American golden boy who commands a room by his mere presence and affability. He is a definite alpha male. He is the illegitimate son of William Walker and another woman."  So I guess that makes it official. Ryan's definitely an actual bastard sib! Still, I'm trying to reconcile this new info with my previous Ry intel (that he's had a troubled past involving drugs, discipline problems and low self-esteem). Think they've altered the character since early July, or could he just be a changed kid?

Yo, Korbi. Is Kevin McKidd definitely going to be on Grey's? Seems like everyone's reported that he'll probably be on Grey's, but they don't know for sure. Also, just so you know, I don't care about that show at all, I just like Kevin McKidd. -P
Good to know, P. And the answer is, yes, Kevin McKidd is definitely playing a new Seattle Grace doctor this season. Executive producer Betsy Beers tells me he's a headstrong surgeon with a military background. Being set in his ways, he'll be ruffling a few feathers around the hospital, no doubt.

Korbi, do you know if My Boys coming back? It has to after that awesome cliffhanger! -Neil
I'd bet my right arm without hesitation, Neil. Yes, me sources say My Boys season three is a sure thing.

Great Dexter interview. Any clues on the the two big things you can't tell us about? -Patrick
One of them has a lot to do with Rita (Julie Benz).

I am a huge fan of Scrubs (thanks for your reports!) but also of Swingtown, which many media have ignored. There has not been another show on TV like this and it really needs some exposure and buzz to convince CBS to order more episodes. Thanks for your help on this! -Richard
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but according to the peeps at CBS, it doesn't look as though there's much hope for a second season of Swingtown. The situation reminds me of that Luke Perry show Windfall a couple years back. They released it in the Summer and then just sort of forgot about it. Sigh. The good news is that we won't be left hanging. Executive producer Alan Poul says the season ends on September 5th in a completely satisfying way. There will be a cliffhanger, but you won't be left feeling incomplete. (The even better news is that my obsession with Scrubs has finally paid off. I'm scheduled to film my starring role on the series tomorrow!)

I need some Brennan-Booth Bones scoop, please. -Kate
Brennan will be seeing a couple guys when the season opens, though neither of them seriously. Still, Booth will make his jealousy over both situations quite obvious.

Hi! When can we look forward to #13 (Olivia Wilde) leaving House? She is one boring chic! Thanks!
(Also, any news on Jericho being picked up by another network?) -Amanda 
A bit harsh, but I've been told that honesty is always the best policy. Unfortunately for you, Amanda, and all those who agree with you -- and there are many, I know -- 13 isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Olivia Wilde will stick around Princeton Plainsboro, so we can watch her deal with the whole probable Huntington's diagnosis. In other news, yes, indeed, Jericho has been picked up by NBC! Um, no it hasn't...

Aloha Korbi, Kyle XY is usually on in the Summer and then mid-Winter. But, I didn't see anything mentioned about Kyle XY in the TV Guide Summer Preview Issue. Was the Kyle XY return date changed to later due to thr Writer's Strike? Gosh! I hope not. -Celeste
Yes, sorry to disappoint, Celeste. My ABC Family friends say Kyle won't come back till January.

Entourage returns in like two weeks and no one's talking about it!! What's the deal? -Mike
True that, Vince and crew come back to HBO with new episodes on September 7th and they will be dealing -- among other things -- with the dismal reviews for Medellin, Vince's unwillingness to leave Mexico and relaunch his career, Eric's need to build his business with new clients, Drama's TV star (and prima donna) status, Drama's new girlfriend (who'll dump him before the month is out, of course) and Ari's ever-expanding ego, obvs. In case you're wondering, Leighton Meester's guest appearance is scheduled for the second episode and sources say she's going to blow Vince off and that will drive him insane.

Any Chuck scoop? Or something on Zachary Levi, I love him. -G
Nothing on Zach, but I've got Chuck scoop on Captain Awesome. You want to know his real name? Devon Woodcomb. Yep. Dr. Devon Woodcomb. And his parents -- both doctors as well -- go by Woody and Honey Woodcomb. Mhmm...

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Comments

Korbi, what role are you going to play on Scrubs? Nurse? Patient? Lucky girl.

Rick | Aug 20, 2008 11:48:39 AM | #

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Please any October Road news?? THe final 15 minutes they were planning???

Jana | Aug 20, 2008 12:06:02 PM | #

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i'm told, by a friend who has seen the script, that i am playing a nurse. but i, myself, haven't seen the script yet, so... ?? i don't care, i'll play j.d.'s foot massager if it means i get to be on Scrubs. actually, i like Zach Braff, i might massage his feet if he just asked me for no reason... maybe. is that weird?

korbi_ghosh | Aug 20, 2008 12:06:34 PM | #

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oh, Jana, i spoke with ORoad producer Josh Appelbaum last week. they have finished writing the 15-minute script, but are busy with their new show, Life on Mars right now. still, they're in touch with the O Road cast and hoping to make it all work. in fact, Bryan Greenberg was visiting Josh on the LoM set when Josh and I were on the phone (Bryan was in town filming a movie)! Josh asked me if I wanted to talk to Bryan, but I got shy and pussed out!

korbi_ghosh | Aug 20, 2008 12:09:28 PM | #

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That Chuck scoop is AWESOME!

Chad | Aug 20, 2008 12:35:21 PM | #

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Thanks for the ORoad scoop! I'm really looking forward to those 15min.
On another note, do you know if Freddy Rodriguez will be back on Ugly Betty this season?

Ashley | Aug 20, 2008 1:00:19 PM | #

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Gio's moving on, Ashley, sorry... He may appear, but Betty's got a new boy.

korbi_ghosh | Aug 20, 2008 1:57:44 PM | #

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I totally agree with you on the Office stuff. Holly rules but there's no way she's sticking around THAT long..

Anything on my other favorite show, Sarah Connor Chronicles???

Hart | Aug 20, 2008 2:34:17 PM | #

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Anybody know why My Boys had such a short second season? It was only like 9 episodes or something.

mjs | Aug 20, 2008 4:41:58 PM | #

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CONGRATS on your role on
SCRUBS!!!

Amanda | Aug 20, 2008 9:55:51 PM | #

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I thought this past My Boys season was the third season...

Stephanie | Aug 21, 2008 7:06:27 AM | #

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Is there a way to massage YOUR feet if you just asked me for no reason... maybe?

Chris | Aug 21, 2008 7:36:13 AM | #

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Korbi - thanks for the update on OR! I CAN'T WAIT FOR 9021 - OH YEAH!

And kick A** on Scrubs!! HAVE FUN!!

Jana | Aug 21, 2008 8:28:26 AM | #

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I like 13. Absolutely hated Cameron - talk about boring.

Jane | Aug 21, 2008 10:31:04 AM | #

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Korbi! You passed up the opportunity to talk to Bryan Greenberg?! *shakes head* I guess I can't blame you. I would have giggled like a school girl at a Hanson concert if his voice was at the other end of my line.

Thanks for the scoop! Good to know there's some progress on the wrap-up front. I'll miss October Road this season.

LB | Aug 21, 2008 12:18:11 PM | #

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I don't get it, if almost everyone hates the Thirteen character why don't the producers get rid of her? She made me stop watching House last season, I guess House is definitely over for me then.

James | Aug 21, 2008 4:23:04 PM | #

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Damn! I seriously hate 13. She is the worst character to ever hit the screens of House and of television! I cannot believe that they are drawing out her whole Huntington's thing. No one cares about her character. She's so boring and sorry but Olivia Wilde cannot act.

Kylie | Aug 21, 2008 5:15:36 PM | #

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Sorry...late to the party! But I hope that filming at Scrubs went well Korbi and thanks for all of the "awesome" scoop and all...and especially news on October Road!!

Kath (canakaty) | Aug 22, 2008 7:57:18 PM | #

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Glad to hear My Boys is coming back!

YO! What's on TV? | Aug 23, 2008 1:35:43 AM | #

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God I hate 13 so much on House!! Since they've put the focus on her nowadays I've lost all interest in the show. I bet you that in season 5 it will move from being the House show, to the boring 13 show with her borrowed storylines from Cameron. I agree with James, if no one really likes 13, why do they keep pushing her on to our screens? The producers should get rid of dead wood when they see it, not trying to make the audience like her by giving her most of the screen time.

It's a waste of our time and a waste of other characters which have better personalities and traits than 13 ever will. I'll definitely be celebrating when she finally leaves!

Taylor | Aug 23, 2008 4:22:38 AM | #

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I imagine that most people who "hate" Thirteen are young women jealous of how beautiful she is. I've seen this on so many shows. No?

Jane | Aug 24, 2008 4:10:08 PM | #

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Actually no. All because Thirteen may be pretty doesn't mean people only hate her because they are jealous of it. Sorry but that's just a bit absurd.

People hate Thirteen because for one thing, she's a very boring character played by a very mediocre actress. Also, she takes screen time away from characters that are way more compelling than how she's written and how she's portrayed. She's constantly pushed on to our screens with the numerous storylines she has compared to what the original team were given in their first season.

I don't hate her because I'm jealous, I hate her because she's boring and just plain wallpaper.

Taylor | Aug 25, 2008 12:46:41 AM | #

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Chris, you're welcome to rub my feet anytime, my friend. What's your schedule looking like today?

korbi_ghosh | Aug 26, 2008 12:25:31 AM | #

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Thanks for your response. Well, I guess I'll never understand about 13, and how at least some people who hate her like Cameron. If ever there was a mind numbingly boring, whiny character and a mediocre actress, it's JenniferWHN in my book.

I never noticed 13 getting that much screen time! Guess it depends on how you feel about her.

Jane | Aug 26, 2008 10:50:51 AM | #

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I think Jennifer is much better actress than Olivia. We have seen actual emotion, vocal inflection, changes in expression and tone and overall believability of her character. Olivia doesn't portray any of that. All she is, is a blank stare with monotonous tone.

I much prefer Cameron over Thirteen. Thirteen has gotten sooo much screen time it's not funny and rather annoying.

Taylor | Aug 26, 2008 4:08:18 PM | #

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