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DEAR STACY: I was watching the movie "Deuces Wild," which came out in 2002 with Stephen Dorff. I would like to know who sang the song "To Be Loved" in the scene where a guy is looking through the window at a girl who is disrobing. The song really caught my attention since the '50s was my time. Can you also let me know where I can find the song? — Maria, Inglewood, Calif.

DEAR MARIA: The 1961 "To Be Loved (Forever)" is by the Pentagons, who are also known for their hit "I Wonder" of the same year. It's on the 1994 release "Golden Classics," available at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and elsewhere.

DEAR STACY: How old is Michael Chiarello of The Food Network's "Easy Entertaining"? What's his background in food preparation? Every once in a while he has his daughter on the show, but I've never seen his wife. Is he divorced or what? — A.B., New York

DEAR A.B.: The 45-year-old celebrity chef hails from Red Bluff in Central California, the son of parents who emigrated from Calabria, Italy. He is a graduate of New York's Culinary Institute of America and holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Florida International University. The cookbook author and Emmy-winning TV host has served as executive chef of numerous restaurants, including San Francisco's Caffe Museo and the Ajax Tavern in Aspen, in addition to his own famous Tra Vigne in California's Napa Valley. Now out of the restaurant business, he owns Napa's Chiarello Family Vineyards and winery. The father of three daughters from his first marriage (Margaux, 23, Giana, 15, and Felicia, 9), he wed present wife Eileen in 2004, and they welcomed son Aiden last year.

DEAR STACY: The actress who plays the housekeeper on "Two and a Half Men" — please tell something about her. I'm sure I've seen her before. She is very good. — Danielle A., Cleveland

DEAR DANIELLE: That's character actress Conchata Ferrell, who's been a staple of TV, film and theater for more than three decades, with credits including such films as "Network," "Edward Scissorhands" and "Erin Brockovich," and television shows including "L.A. Law," on which she played Susan Bloom. The 64-year-old Obie and Drama Desk-winning actress hails from Charleston, W.

Va., is married and has a daughter.

DEAR STACY: Whatever happened to Robert Lansing, who starred in "Twelve o'clock High"? He was a handsome cuss in his day! — Jamie C., Austin, Texas

DEAR JAMIE: The actor, whose final role was that of Paul Blaisdell in the series "Kung Fu: the Legend Continues" in 1993-1994, died of lung cancer at age 66 in 1994. He's remembered by fans of the original "Star Trek" series as secret agent Gary Seven, by viewers of the vintage western series "Branded" as Gen. George Custer, and by "Twilight Zone" aficionados for playing the astronaut who falls for Mariette Hartley's character before being placed in suspended animation for a 40-year voyage in "The Long Morrow."

DEAR STACY: Is the actor who plays Agrippa on "Rome" related to the actor who plays Patrick on "Men in Trees"? — Jenny A., Brooklyn, N.Y.

DEAR JENNY: No. Irish actor Allen Leech of "Rome" is not related to Derek Richardson of "Men in Trees," who hails from Queensbury, N.Y.

DEAR STACY: What happened to Judge Mablean, who was the "Divorce Court" judge for years? My girlfriend said she was too outspoken and was fired. Did she get tired of the show? Or was she really fired? — Jennie R., Brooklyn

DEAR JENNIE: Judge Mablean Ephriam was let go from the show by Fox last year after a bitter salary dispute. She issued a statement at the time saying that the last straw, to her, was the network's interference with her hairstyle. I can tell you that some of the people she worked with were not sorry to see her go. She was replaced by Judge Lynn Toler.

DEAR STACY: I am a fan of Ben Stiller, and I am also an avid "Trekker." A few years ago, Stiller hosted a "Star Trek" anniversary special on TV. Would absolutely love to see it again. Any chance of the show being repeated? — Sarah B., Bayside, N.Y.

DEAR SARAH: You're referring to the 1996 UPN special "Star Trek: 30 Years & Beyond." Although it's possible that it could be repeated sometime, your best bet is to get a hold of a copy. The special was released on VHS and can be found on eBay and Amazon.com.

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