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Q: Is Miguel Ferrer from "Crossing Jordan" related to Audrey Hepburn? I read in a biography that she was married to an actor named Mel Ferrer.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Miguel Ferrer isn't a part of the Hepburn acting family, but he is a Clooney.

Miguel's father, Jose Ferrer, was a famous actor in his own right, but he wasn't related to Audrey Hepburn's husband Mel. Miguel's mother was the singer and actress Rosemary Clooney, arguably most famous for her role in the 1954 holiday classic "White Christmas."

Dallas, on TNT

When J.R.'s son John Ross resorts to blackmail in an effort to gain the upper hand against a family member, J.R. steps in and handles the situation.

Josh Henderson stars in "Dallas"
Josh Henderson stars in "Dallas"

Dallas, on TNT

When J.R.'s son John Ross resorts to blackmail in an effort to gain the upper hand against a family member, J.R. steps in and handles the situation.

Josh Henderson stars in "Dallas"
Josh Henderson stars in "Dallas"

Franklin & Bash, on TNT

When Jared is forced to serve as a judge for small-claims court, his ruling upsets local rockers. Beau Bridges guest stars as Jared's father, whom he faces in court.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar stars in "Franklin & Bash"
Mark-Paul Gosselaar stars in "Franklin & Bash"

Q: I'm trying to remember a movie I liked as a kid. It's about an alien who's trying to find his family, so he befriends a boy in a wheelchair for help. I remember a major part of the plot was that the aliens could only eat Skittles and drink Coke. Any id

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

The film you're remembering is 1988's "Mac and Me." You aren't the only one who remembers it, but most seem to remember it less fondly.

The fact that the alien in the film only consumes Skittles and Coke helped land it on "Shortlist" magazine's "9 Most Blatant Uses of Product Placement in Film" list just last year. The magazine also cites a dance number that takes place inside a McDonald's restaurant.

America's Got Talent, on NBC

The judges head to Las Vegas where they choose the top 48 acts as the next phase of the competition begins.

Howard Stern and Howie Mandel as seen in "America's Got Talent"
Sharon Osbourne and Howard Stern as seen in "America's Got Talent"

Love is blind: Stars seek romance in Fox's 'The Choice'

Author: 
Kyla Brewer / TV Media
Dean Cain looks for love in "The Choice"

Dean Cain looks for love in "The Choice"

One chef to another: Burrell tests job applicants in 'Chef Wanted'

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Anne Burrell, seen here in "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," hosts the new series "Chef Wanted With Anne Burrell"

Anne Burrell, seen here in "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," hosts the new series "Chef Wanted With Anne Burrell"

He’s been an executive chef and a trusted "Iron Chef" sous chef. She’s been the best of the worst (three times) and she’s been giving away restaurant-grade cooking secrets for years.

Late Laughs for the week of June 24 - 30

The Tonight Show: Jay Leno

Unemployment's still looking pretty bad. In fact, the White House has a new slogan on job creation: Hope and Change ... the Subject.

 

Conan: Conan O'Brien

The Glades, on A&E

Jim and Carlos seek the naked truth when they investigate a close-knit nudist colony following the discovery of a nude murder victim.

Matt Passmore stars in "The Glades"
Matt Passmore stars in "The Glades"
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