Question:What happened to "NewsRadio"? Is it going to be back on the air? -- D.J.M., Phoenix, Ariz.Answer:Falling ratings and the death of Phil Hartman (Bill McNeal) sealed the fate of the 4-year-old sitcom. It was canceled in the spring. Cast members Maura Tierney (Lisa) and Stephen Root (James) have already moved on to new roles in "ER" and "Ladies Man," respectively. And Vicki Lewis (Beth) has a voice role on the WB's animated sitcom "Mission Hill."
Question:I have a question, big ego at stake. Who started the phrase "Here Comes the Judge"? Sammy Davis Jr. on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" or Flip Wilson on the "Flip Wilson Show"? -- R.H.H., Las Vegas, Nev.
Answer:Sammy Davis Jr. made the line part of 1960s pop culture, but it was the trademark catch phrase of veteran comic Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham. Markham had a top 20 hit with his "Here Comes the Judge" novelty recording in 1968.
Question:Are there any plans to rebroadcast the movie "Joan of Arc" that aired in the spring? I missed Part 1.-- M., Plano, Texas
Answer:No rebroadcast date has been announced. However, the miniseries is for sale on home video for a limited time ($29.98 plus $4.95 S&H). Call 1-888-227-7999.
Question:The TV movie "A Rather English Marriage" on PBS was outstanding. Will you tell me what else Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay have been in? Both names seem familiar. -- B.M., Pensacola, Fla.
Answer:They don't work often in American films, but both are long-time British actors who rose to fame in the 1960s. Finney's signature role was as the star of 1963's "Tom Jones." A few of his other movie titles include "Two for the Road," "Scrooge," "Wolfen" and "Annie." Courtenay's credits include "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner," "The Night of the Generals," "Doctor Zhivago" and "Otley." The two actors teamed up before in both the stage and film version of "The Dresser." This year's collaboration, "A Rather English Marriage," won a British Academy Award for best actor (Courtenay) and best single drama on television.
Question:What's going on with the soap "Sunset Beach"? Will it be back anytime soon? -- D.H., Norfolk, Va.
Answer:"Sunset Beach" has been canceled by NBC. And although the soap's last official air date is Dec. 31, some stations have already dropped it. "Beach" fans may not have seen the last of their show, though. Producers of the Aaron Spelling soap say they are shopping around for a new home for "Sunset Beach."
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