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Q&A hollywood By Jay Bobbin © Zap2it Q : I've read that "Last Resort" has been canceled, not all that long after it started. Why? — Steve Thomas, Chicago Ultimately, it virtually A:does, it cameasdown show always to low ratings. ABC certainly gave the tons of promotion during the summer, and we have to credit the network for ordering a series with a premise that seemed tough to sustain creatively ... and credit also goes to the cast, including Andre Braugher and Scott Speedman, and the writers and producers for keeping the quality high. However, when you have an expensive-to-make show (filmed in Hawaii in this case) regularly getting trounced by two of television's top comedies (CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" and "Two and a Half Men"), high quality sometimes isn't enough. We will add, though, that we wish ABC had tried the show in another slot before pulling the plug. Officially, the network maintains the show is in contention to return next season. Similarly, we have an island we can sell you cheap. : Can you tell me the name of the actress who played Walden's benefactress in the "Two Q and a Half Men" episode "Something My Gynecologist Said"? — Lois Podolnick, Stuart, Fla. A : It was Tricia O'Kelley, who's likely best known for the regular role she had as Marly on Julia LouisDreyfus' "The New Adventures of Old Christine." She also has appeared in a recurring role on ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" lately. We "The Big Q:Banghave watcheddoes the voice Theory" for years, and we were wondering who of Howard's mother. You never see her in any episodes. — Beth Velleri, Buffalo, N.Y. : you ... and it's AofNo,neverdon't thoughmightpossible you will, the producers the show say they relent SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 C ( , T ) * S1 S2 NBC WNDU CBS WSBT CW WCWW FOX WSJV PBS WNIT + WHME _ ABC WBND SBT2 TBN WMYS 0 M A&E ∂ AMC ≤ ANPL ª BET [ CNBC W CNN O COM E CSNCH 1 CSPAN D DISC R DISN N E! 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You might check 9:30 10 AM 10:30 11 AM Poppy Cat 11:30 12 PM 12:30 with such facilities in your area to see if they have them. What Joe Lando of "Dr. Q:Quinn, is — JanetWoman" doing Medicine these days? Burt, West Reading, Pa. He's acting, and reA:cently, still turned up inmostLifetime he the Movie Network melodrama "Layover." He also had a continuing role in The CW's now-defunct "The Secret Circle." Additionally, he appeared on CBS' "NCIS" not that long ago. Send questions of general interest via email to tvpipeline@ tribune.com. Writers must include their names, cities and states. Personal replies cannot be sent. C - COMCAST S1 - DISH NETWORK S2 - DIRECTV MOVIES Noodle and Pajanimals Doodle CBS This Morning: Saturday 9 AM (7:00) News for the series finale, but that won't be for some time given the big ratings the CBS sitcom is still scoring. 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