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TwitterYou Ask, I Answer: Deaths & Departures on 'The Office,' 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'ER' & 'Desperate Housewives'
So, the Oscars... it was a nice show, sure. But a little boring, right? Besides Ben Stiller's Joaquin Phoenix tribute -- which he was largely just silent for -- and the Tina Fey-Steve Martin team up, where was the funny? I mean, I know Hugh Jackman isn't a comedian, but even with five horribly unprepared reality show hosts helming last year's Emmys, we had Jeremy Piven picking up the slack by calling them out on it, we had Amy Poehler displaying her uncanny knack for foreign languages, we had Ricky Gervais delivering a genius bit during which he killed on stage and then went into the crowd to confront Steve Carell. Let's just call it now, TV stars are far more entertaining than film stars.
And since we're on the subject of entertaining TV stars and Steve Carell, I think I'll answer a couple questions concerning him and his impending Office storyline today. I'll also address inquiries regarding Brothers & Sisters, ER and Desperate Housewives...
Yup, the Office producers and writers are stupid. They're going to reduce
Michael to cameos and Steve Carell can go do movies. It's just a
plot change, that's all, no one should panic except the writer of this
article who wants us to do just that. -Jack
Alright, calm down. Not interested in anyone panicking. The Office's producers and writers are far from stupid. And Steve Carell is not leaving the show to go do movies.
Think you could give us an additional hint on who the other character
is that's leaving? At least, since you say "pretty major" and not
"major," it's not Jim, Pam or Dwight, is it? -Ellen
Did I say "pretty major"? Hmm. I think by "pretty major" I might've meant "major"... And that's all I will say on the subject. Ever. Er, until it airs.
ER Questions. Please help me! Is Carter going to die? -Francis
I can't answer that, come on!
What is going on with my dear sweet Carter on ER?! I freaked out when I saw him hooked up to that thing. Thank God my sister told me it was just a dialysis machine. Does this mean he has kidney failure? -Katie
This doesn't mean he has kidney failure. I mean, he might. But that was not necessarily a dialysis machine. There are a couple other possibilities that would explain what we saw in Thursday's final scene, both much more serious. But don't freak out just yet. UPDATE: It was dialysis and Carter's def waiting on a transplant.
Korbs, thanks for answering my question on Brothers & Sisters'
upcoming death. So, am I understanding you right that no one's dying
even though I've seen like four promos saying there will be "A DEATH"?
-Jackie
You are understanding me right.
So people are saying that Nicollette Sheridan is leaving Desperate Housewives, but ABC is just saying that Edie Britt will leave Wisteria Lane, so I'm thinking this is all a hoax. -Bel
From what I understand Nicollette is exiting the show. I've been told that her character Edie Britt will die in a car accident during this season's 18th or 19th episode. In fact, longtime fans will remember that Edie has a son whom we met in year 3, and the Wisteria Lane ladies will be the ones to break the news of his mother's death to him. With the series' jump forward, he's about 15 years old now.
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Korbi, i have a question...why on earth is ER killing off characters? Some of this seasons episodes have been heart wrenching...enough already!
And i'm sorry to see Edie go, she has been a bit of good comic relief on that show at times!
Korbi-- How you tease with ER news. What do you know?
JOHN CARTER WILL NOT DIE!
I am writing it emphatically so it is out in the t.v. universe and it WILL be true!!
OMG...I adore Noah Wylie and Dr. Carter and HE WILL NOT DIE! (I hope!!!)
Liked the Oscars, most of the Oscars but t.v. stars to ALWAYS kick movie stars' butts! hahahaha
RE: Brothers & Sisters...the family probably fakes Tommy's "death" to get him out of the country and avoid prison.
The fact that everyone seems to know that Edie will die in a car wreck just seems su****ious. How could the death of a major character -and how they die - be leaked, and forgive me, why would you be allowed to confirm it - only because it leaked already? No, something just isn't right here. Even if set reports leaked that a big car wreck was filmed, a death scene could be protected by having her whisked away to the hospital only to die there with only a small crew to film it. I would like to think this a marketing ploy by ABC to cover up some other plot point - like Edie's glorious return in the season finale to off Dave. Nic could be leaving the show, but I'm not sure Edie will be going out like that. Of course with ABC's other shows all having cast dramas in the press, this could be real.
I will say, that this is the first time I've heard of Edie's son being brought up though so kudos to that new bit of information.
thank you, kellek :) i understand your su****ions. it does seem strange.
Uh, Korbi, you're forgetting about the Pineapple Express Dudes video with Rogen and Franco. THE highlight of the whole show! Also, why bring Carter back just to kill him off? Yeesh.
I like that theory Eric! Lots hope for lots of faked deaths on ABC shows! We don't want this to be deadliest TV season since the one where President Palmer, Michelle and Tony died (well we thought he was dead) on 24. I think there were a record number of TV offings that season in general.
If no one dies on B&S, who is that lying face down in front of the car in what looks like a parking garage?
I don't think that Edie will really die. I think that she's going to find out about Dave, kill him (either on purpose or in self-defense), and then fake her death. Something along those lines. All those details wouldn't be out if it was for real. But I guess we'll have to wait and see!