Question:I enjoy the show ""Everwood"" on The WB. Ephram often plays the piano. I was wondering if the guy who plays Ephram really plays the piano. — J.T., Las Vegas, Nev.
Answer: Even though he plays brooding teenage piano prodigy Ephram Brown on "Everwood," 19-year-old Gregory Smith describes himself as not "very gifted musically." The Canadian actor enjoys shooting hoops when he's not busy shooting Everwood in Utah. Smith has appeared in the movies "The Patriot" and "American Outlaws," and in the Canadian-made miniseries "A Wrinkle in Time," which has not yet aired on American TV. "Everwood" will return for a second season in the fall.
Question:Is Steven Culp, who stars on "JAG," any relation to Robert Culp? — J.T., Las Vegas, Nev.
Answer: Steven is not a relative of veteran actor Robert Culp, who starred in "I Spy" in the 1960s and more recently has played Debra's father on "Everybody Loves Raymond." Steven was born in La Jolla, Calif., and grew up in Virginia, where he moved with his Navy officer father and sisters after his parents divorced. Besides his role as Special Agent Clayton Webb in "JAG," Steven has the distinction of having portrayed Robert F. Kennedy in two movies — "Norma Jean and Marilyn," a cable movie about the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, and "Thirteen Days," the Cuban missile crisis drama. He also appeared this season on "24" as Agent Ted Simmons.
Question:Is there some reason why the old TV series "The Untouchables," with Robert Stack as Elliot Ness, is no longer seen on TV or available on VHS or DVD? I have not seen this on TV in many years. — D.H., Cary, N.C.
Answer: The 1950-63 series is available for purchase from Columbia House. The Web site is www.columbiahouse.com, or call 1-800-538-7766, for pricing information. Stack, Emmy-winning star of the ABC series, died last month from a heart attack.
Question:The closing song on the season finale of "Without a Trace" was absolutely beautiful. I would like to know who the artist is and the name of the song. Is it available on a CD? — JG.T., Mesquite, Texas
Answer: The FBI series starring Anthony LaPaglia, Eric Close and Poppy Montgomery wrapped up its first season with a two-part finale titled "Fallout." The song in Part 2 was Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," sung by the late Jeff Buckley, from his 1994 debut album "Grace." Jeff was the son of the 1960s folk singer Tim Buckley.
Question:After watching "The District" on May 10, it sounds like Craig T. Nelson is leaving the show. Please tell me he's not. He's the best, and I love his character and the way he plays it. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best show on TV. — M.S., via e-mail
Answer: Mannion (played by Nelson) suffered through the death of Ella (the late Lynne Thigpen), lost his job and left Washington, D.C., for Arizona during May sweeps. But all was resolved in the May 17 season finale. Nelson and "The District" will return for another season on CBS in the fall. The series will remain on Saturdays, but at the new time of 10 p.m. (EDT).
Question:My sister and I were wondering whether the Jared Padalecki who plays Dean on The WB series ""Gilmore Girls"" is the Jared who appeared on the children's show ""Zoom."" — E.D., via e-mail
Answer: No, he's not the Jared from ""Zoom."" Padalecki, a 20-year-old San Antonio native, began drama classes at the age of 12, but he didn't land a TV series role until ""Gilmore Girls."" He got the role of Dean Forester, Rory's boyfriend, the summer after his high school graduation.