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Ask Stacy, June 27

DEAR STACY: What song/band is that we hear on the GEICO Cash commercials? — Ray T., Santa Ana, Calif.

DEAR RAY: The music heard in six GEICO Cash spots is Mysto & Pizzi's remake of Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me," featuring singer Renald Francoeur. The insurance company has put the song on its GEICO.com Web site for free downloading. It's in the commercials section under the "About GEICO" tab.

DEAR STACY: How is Alicia Coppola of "Jericho" related to Francis Ford Coppola and Nic Cage? — Shirley S., Columbus, Ohio

DEAR SHIRLEY: Same last name, no relation.

DEAR STACY: "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" went off the air. I enjoyed it very much. When will it come back again? — L.F., Garden City, N.Y.

DEAR L.F.: This Friday (7/03).

DEAR STACY: I noticed that both Jamie Bamber and James Callis were wearing wedding bands. Do either of them have children? I'm especially interested in James Callis. — R.R., Astoria, N.Y.

DEAR R.R.: Both British "Battlestar Galactica" vets are married with children. James Callis and his wife, Neha, have two sons, Joshua and Sacha, who were born in 2003 and 2005 and a daughter, Anika, who is a recent arrival. Jamie Bamber and wife Kerry Norton have three daughters — Isla, who turned 6 earlier this month, and twins Ava and Darcy, who turn 5 in August.

DEAR STACY: I was watching old reruns of "Walker, Texas Ranger" the other day. Just wondering where the cast members are now, and whether they'll do a reunion? — M.R.H., N.Y.C.

DEAR M.R.H.: Chuck Norris hasn't acted in a few years, but has been in the public eye via his Republican political involvement, appearances on Fox News Channel, his blog for the conservative Web site WorldNetDaily and various charitable and martial arts activities. Clarence Gilyard is an Associate Professor in the College of Fine Arts Department of Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in addition to continuing his acting career before the cameras and on stage. He starred in and produced Athol Fugard's drama "My Children, My Africa" for Chicago theater a couple years back, for instance.

Sheree J. Wilson is seen on the dark action comedy Web series, "Pink," which recently concluded its third season. Nia Peeples was released from the cast of "The Young and the Restless" after two years on the soap; her last episode was last month. Judson Mills' recent work includes episodes of "Bones" and "Saving Grace." Noble Willingham and Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman are deceased. There is no reunion currently in the pipeline.

DEAR STACY: I recently saw and enjoyed the 1989 flick, "The Fabulous Baker Boys." Can you please tell me the name of the brilliant pianist who plays behind the scenes? Also, any info concerning his/her career. — Joseph B., Somerset, N.J.

DEAR JOSEPH: Top studio player John F. Hammond dubbed for Beau Bridges. The great Dave Grusin dubbed for Jeff Bridges, in addition to writing the score for the film, which netted him one of his Oscar nominations. His other noms were for "The Champ," "The Firm," "Havana," "Heaven Can Wait," and "On Golden Pond" — and he won for "The Milagro Beanfield War." His TV theme songs range from "Baretta" to "Maude." The multiple Grammy winner has a filmography of around 100 titles, and some 35 CDs of his sound tracks, original music and other work are currently in release. Most recent releases: his "Amparo" album with Lee Ritenour, and the soundtrack for HBO's "Recount." Grusin, 75, is founder of the indie record label GRP. He's frequently heard on smooth jazz stations.

DEAR STACY: If possible, would you know the name of the theme from "Return of Sherlock Holmes," a violin solo? Can it be purchased? — Emilio F., Bronx, N.Y.

DEAR EMILIO: I believe you are referring to the melody "221B Baker Street," which is on the "Sherlock Holmes" sound track album released in 2000. Available from outlets including Amazon.com, it includes selections from the 1980's "The Sign of Four," "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" series starring the late Jeremy Brett, from the U.K.'s Granada Television. Patrick Gowers is the composer.

To find out more about Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith and read their past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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