Q: My family loves The Waltons. Its such a wonderful family show; they just dont make them like this anymore. What is Richard Thomas (John-Boy) doing now, and does he ever see his old cast members anymore? Patricia C., Altoona, Pa.

A: If you are in the New York area, you can see the beautiful Brit in the flesh on March 26. She will have a booth at Artexpo New York, where shell be presenting her Waves theme. I spoke with Jane about her artwork, and she is always excited to share her love of art with her fans, especially her new theme, Waves.

A: Mark and Donnie Wahlberg are brothers. The elder Wahlberg, Donnie (41), got his start in New Kids on the Block back in 1984; however, the group didnt really break out until 1988s Hangin Tough, NKOTBs second album. The group broke up in 1995.

A: This time, the rumor mill is correct. TNT has optioned a pilot for Dallas, which will center on the new generation JR Ewings son, John Ross, and the adopted son of Bobby and Pam Ewing, Christopher as they clash over the future of the family dynasty.

A: I recently caught up with Jennie, who was thrilled to star in a movie (Accidentally in Love) written by her husband, actor/writer Peter Facinelli. She gave me the scoop: I do a lot of literacy campaigns for young kids. Its something that is really important to me, which was passed on by my father.