ENTERTAINMENT
6C THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Star of 'Housewives' hopes plot lines cross
FRIEND OR FAUX?
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - You can count Marcia Cross among the fans of "Desperate Housewives" who want the characters' stories to connect again.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005
PENGUINS
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"I think it would be nice if we start spending a little more time together," said Cross, who plays Bree on the hit ABC series.
FRESH TIMES
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Cross said there are scenes that haven't aired yet, and she's not worried about backlash from viewers and critics.
"You know what, with a show that's successful that's bound to happen, so it'll pass," she said.
FANCY COMIX
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The Associated Press
NEWYORK — Megan Mullally's daytime syndicated talk-variety show has been sold in four top markets for a fall 2006 launch.
'Will & Grace' star set to launch talk show
The not-yet-titled series has been picked up by NBC owned-and-operated stations in NewYork, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco.
Mullally has "unique talents as a host, singer and Emmy Award-winning comedic actress," Barry Wallach, president of NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution, said in a statement.
Mullally's daily, one-hour show will air from Los Angeles.
The 46-year-old actress won an Emmy in 2000 for her role as Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace," now in its eighth and final season.
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The Associated Press
▼ HOROSCOPES The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005: You have an element of creativity, magnetism and luck that makes you a sure winner. You might be surprised that spontaneity plays a big role in your life. If you follow your sixth sense, knowing what your goal is, you will get just that. Your friendships will increase, and as a result, so will your opportunities. Where you funnel your innate ingenuity proves to be a special area of success. If you are single, romance could be very exciting, though not necessarily stable. Let a bond go through a year before you decide you are really in a relationship. If you are attached, you could find that this year is one of the most exciting of your married life. Add more spontaneity. VIRGO helps you hit a home run.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
★★★ Sometimes the road less traveled is the only way to go. You might get some jarring insights as you head down this path. The growth and understanding you gain will be enormous. Don't give up. Tonight: When you tumble or fall, it means it is time to slow down.
**** If you think about it, often it's your expectations that cause you a problem. Work on realism and be gracious about what you are given. A surprise could knock on your door when you least expect it. Tonight: Let your imagination run wild.
GEMINI (Mav 21-June 20)
★★★ Your efforts might be way beyond the call of duty, but you still might get a bit of a jolt. What you need to know is that you are doing your best, even if someone might not agree or might have a very different idea. Tonight: Do some fall shopping.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
★★★★★ Look beyond the obvious when someone passes you news.
Chat, listen and respond. Still, you might want to verify facts. In any case, unusual news heads in your direction. You need to open your mind. Tonight: Breeze around.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★ You might be more aware of the ramifications of a money decision than usual. In fact, you might stall or test your ideas on others.
More information comes forward when you least expect it. Tonight: Your treat.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★ The Moon plunges you into the limelight. You might have unusual magnetism and luck, but still a partner might act up. You are learning quickly that you can control no one but yourself. You can always say no to plans. Tonight: What makes you happy?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★ Be an information-gatherer, though you might want to say little and lie very low. Not everyone thinks as you do. You don't need to tell everyone what you are thinking; in fact, maintain your silence. Adjust your work patterns. Tonight: Time for yourself.
***** You really have a lot going for you. Whatever you are in a meeting with a special person, events seem to happen in a way that pleases you. A person who enters your life today could add excitement. Tonight: Where you most want to be.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★ You might feel as if everyone is pushing your buttons. Of course, the bottom line is that you are in control of your reactions. Pull back and maintain a sense of balance and responsibility.
Tonight: Work late.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★ Your ability to read between the lines is very important. You might hear one thing, and someone else might make quite a jolting statement. Underneath lies a whole different set of feelings. Tonight: Rent a movie.
AOUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18)
**AQUARIOS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)**
*Others demand control. Don't buck the trend; simply go with the flow. You work better with individuals than with groups. You could have a very wild money idea. Try it out on someone. Tonight: Be easygoing.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★ Once more, your unpredictability causes waves. You could think your behavior is natural. To others, it could be unnerving. Be more sensitive to those around you You are not the main player right now. Tonight: Say yes.
ACROSS
1 As well
5 Min. fraction
8 Belligerent delity
12 '-' et mon droit (British royal motto)
13 Afternoon social
14 Milies of film
15 "Consarn it all!"
16 Wapiti
17 Mountain goat
18 Polygraph component
20 Jacob's brother
22 Serving to embellish
26 Saunter
29 Fade out
30 Placekicker's pride
31 Unfriendly
32 "The Simpsons" network
33 Prepares laather
34 Greek mountain
35 Energy
36 Small spot of land
37 Serving to embellish
40 Gordius's poser
41 Deadly
45 "Phooeyel"
47 — polloi
49 Organism's body
50 Aunt Bee's charge
51 Bambi's aunt
52 Squared
53 Borscht maker's need
54 Roulette bet
55 Fax
DOWN
1 Gets to the bottom of things?
2 Old Italian bread
3 Penn or Connery
4 Surpassed if retailing
5 "King of All Media"
6 Silither sort
7 Baker's shortcut
8 Birdlike
9 Counter-argument
10 Prior to
11 Clinton's instrument
10-27
Solution time: 25 mins.
CRYPTOQUIP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25
22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
40 41 42 43 44
46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
Yesterday's answer 10-27
13 Mind-over-matter
21 Bishopric
23 Take as one's own
24 Top-notch
25 For fear that
26 Alkali neutralizer
27 Fashion
28 Formal
32 Kind of pillow
33 Sleeping-sickness carriers
35 Expert
36 Adjective suffix
38 Beginning
39 Trojan War epic
42 Steer a ship a certain way
43 Congregational call
44 Crow's-nest cry
45 Filch
46 Mimic
48 "A Chorus Line" song
Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF YOU FOLLOW A COCKTAIL WITH A DIFFERENT DRINK, I GUESS YOU MIGHT CHASE MANHATTAN.
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: E equals W
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