TV Mail Box / No ‘Bones’ about it: the Deschanels are related
Q: Is Emily Deschanel of “Bones” related to Zooey Deschanel, who was in the miniseries “Tin Man”? — Jeff Stern, Wichita, Kan.
A: They’re sisters. They both came into show business naturally. Their father is veteran cinematographer Caleb Deschanel (“The Black Stallion”), and their mother is actress Mary Jo Deschanel (“The Right Stuff”). Look for Zooey Deschanel in the upcoming feature film by M. Night Shyamalan, “The Happening.”
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Q: Who is the actress who plays Horatio’s sister-in-law on “CSI: Miami”? — Charles Patzer, North Palm Beach, Fla.
A: When Horatio Caine’s (David Caruso) fellow police detective Yelina turns up on the CBS show, she’s played by Sofia Milos. In fact, she also was in the “CSI: NY” pilot episodes that utilized some of the “Miami” actors. Milos had a steady role recently on the Canadian series “The Border,” and she also was featured in “Desire,” one of the telenovelas shown by MyNetworkTV.
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Q: I have long been a fan of the sitcom “Caroline in the City.” Didn’t Lauren Graham have a bit part in that series as a character named Shelly? Also, is it available on DVD? — Pete Ward III, Centennial, Colo.
A: She did, several years before she gained bigger home-screen fame as one of the “Gilmore Girls.” Graham appeared in multiple episodes of “Caroline,” on which the aforementioned Sofia Milos was a regular cast member. Paramount is slated to release the complete first season of the Lea Thompson- starring show Aug. 12.
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Q: We had one of our very favorite HBO movies taped, and somehow, it got taped over. It starred A Martinez, Alexis Cruz and Tantoo Cardinal. I have tried to buy a copy at local video stores, but it is not in their inventory . — Patricia Potts, San Antonio
A: You’re thinking of the 1996 drama “Grand Avenue.” It hasn’t been released on video.
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