TELEVISION Q & amp;A

TELEVISION Q & amp;A
Q. Why was the wonderful actor Esai Morales written off "NYPD Blue"? He brought so much talent to that show. -- T.M.T., Dallas
A. Morales opted out of the supporting role of Lt. Tony Rodriguez to pursue other projects, including a development deal with ABC that could land him in his own series. He is continuing his role as Esteban Gonzalez on the PBS series "American Family." Meanwhile, John Donohue has returned to NYPD as the newly promoted squad boss Lt. Eddie Gibson.
Q. Can you tell me the name of a singer I saw on "Live With Regis and Kelly"? The CD is called "Simply Red" but I don't know the name of the artist. -- T.W.P., Colerain, N.C.
A. The band Simply Red, fronted by lead singer and songwriter Mick Hudnall, visited "Live" in January to perform "You Make Me Feel Brand New" from the group's latest CD, "Home." The song also was featured on "One Life to Live" earlier this year, with a guest appearance by Hudnall. "Home" is available in stores on the Simplyred label.
Q. What happened to the new "Tremors" series that was advertised for so long? The only ones being shown are the old replays. -- The Meadows, via e-mail
A. There will be no return of the Sci Fi Channel's "Tremors: The Series." The show was canceled after the first season. But Michael Gross and company continue their fight against the mutant worms in "Tremors 4: The Legend Begins," now out on DVD.
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