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Q: Is “Grey’s Anatomy” returning for another season, or will the current one be the last? How many years has it been on? I haven’t watched it in a long while, but I definitely want to catch the finale. – J.K.
A: According to TVLine.com, the long-running medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” has been renewed for a whopping 19th season. It was rumored recently that star Ellen Pompeo was ready to hang up her scrubs, telling “Insider,” “I’ve been trying to focus on convincing everybody that it should end … what’s the story going to be, what story are we going to tell? … And everyone’s like, ‘Who cares, Ellen? It makes a gazillion dollars.”
Pompeo somehow found her inspiration, because shortly after that story, she inked a one-year deal for another season of “Grey’s.” She’s also earned a co-executive producer title along with showrunner Krista Vernoff, which should allow her to influence the outcome of the show’s stories during its expected final year, an issue that has long been important to Pompeo.
Shonda Rhimes, who created the series, says she has the final say of when and how “Grey’s” will end. She told “Variety” this past November that she has unofficially written the ending – whether just in her mind or on her laptop – a “good eight times,” but that she is the person who will decide when it’s over.
“Grey’s Anatomy” will return Feb. 24 with new episodes on ABC at 9 p.m. ET.
Q: I have a bet with my husband. Who plays the sheriff in the new Dr Pepper commercials? I think he used to be on “Justified,” but he says no, but he also can’t figure out where we’ve seen him before. Can you help? – G.B.
A: The sheriff in the current Dr Pepper ad campaign was never on “Justified,” which starred Timothy Olyphant as a U.S. Marshal, but you’ve definitely seen him before. He’s former NFL linebacker Brian “The Boz” Bosworth, and he had a brief career as an action movie star after his pro sports retirement. Picture him with bleached blonde hair and you might recognize him.
After his football career ended in the late ’80s, he starred in action flicks like “Stone Cold,” “One Man’s Justice,” and “Midnight Heat.” The new episodic Dr Pepper campaign titled “Fansville” stars Bosworth and former NFL running back Eddie George as “Sheriff” and “Doctor,” respectively.
Mayim Bialik is co-host of the hit game show “Jeopardy!” (Deposit Photos photo)
Q: Is Mayim Bialik still doing her sitcom, or will she become the full-time host of “Jeopardy?” I think she does the best job since Alex Trebek. – R.V.
A: Yes, I believe that as long as Bialik enjoys acting in comedies, “Jeopardy” will just have to be a part-time gig for her. Season two of her sitcom “Call Me Kat” just kicked off on Fox. She juggles her busy schedule by also hosting the syndicated game show “Jeopardy!” with Ken Jennings. Both are committed to sharing these duties through the current season, which concludes July 29 of this year.
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