Q: I heard a story that the character of Walter in "The Big Lebowski" was based on Hollywood director John Milius. Is that true? Is Milius really as weird as that character?
Depending who you ask, the director and screenwriter John Milius was even weirder than the mercurial, militant bowler Walter Sobchak he inspired in "The Big Lebowski" (1998).
In the book "The Big Lebowski: The Making of a Coen Brothers Film," writer-producer Ethan remembered being fascinated by Milius when he and brother Joel met him while working on another film.
The Following, on Fox
Michael Drayer guest stars as Rick, a newfound follower who's determined to carry out Carroll's orders. As Hardy and the FBI try to stay on top of Rick, Emma and Jacob's relationship fuels Paul's jealousy.
Looking for love: A new crop of hopeful suitors compete on ABC's 'The Bachelorette'
Desiree Hartsock as seen in "The Bachelorette"
Love is in -- and on -- the air this summer.
Beauty and grace: 62nd Annual Miss USA Competition to crown new winner
Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic co-hosted The 2012 Miss USA Competition
Get ready for the fashion, beauty and elegance of the pageant world.
Beautiful women gather at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas for The 62nd Annual Miss USA Pageant, airing live Sunday, June 16, on NBC.
Showville, on AMC
Actor and director Alec Mapa and choreographer Lisette Bustamante travel to Athens, Ohio, to put together a local talent show. Four acts are chosen to perform for residents.
Q: I just saw a book in the store and the author's name was Sidney Poitier, but it wasn't a biography or anything. Is it by the actor?
Though the actor is indeed a prolific autobiographer -- he's written three books about his own life, "This Life," "The Measure of a Man: My Spiritual Autobiography" and "Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter" -- the book he released this year, "Montaro Caine," is his first novel.
Royal Pains, on USA
Mark Feuerstein is back as Dr. Hank Lawson, a one-time disgraced New York physician who redeems himself with a successful Hamptons practice. Guest starring in Season 5 are Frances Conroy, Danny Pudi and more.
Shipping Wars, on A&E
The gang gets ready for more high-stakes, heavy-duty moving in the hopes of making a fortune in this season premiere. Cameras follow professional shippers as they bid to transport difficult items.
Mistresses, on ABC CTV
The relationship drama continues as four women face temptation and difficult decisions. This new series marks the return of Alyssa Milano to television. She stars alongside Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes and Jes Macallan.
Q: In an early comedy routine, Robin Williams says he went to Juilliard. Is that true or was it just part of his joke?
Famously unhinged standup comedian Robin Williams has hidden depths -- he shows them occasionally in films such as "Insomnia" (2002) and "Dead Poets Society" (1989). But well before both of those, he explored those depths at The Juilliard School.
Williams attended New York's prestigious dramatic academy from 1973 to 1976. However, though opinions differ as to why, he didn't graduate.