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Q: Whatever happened to the show called “The Family”? I can’t remember what network aired it but it was only on for like three weeks and then it was gone. It involved an Italian family and they all moved into this big mansion and what they didnt realize was the butlers and maids were the ones deciding who was to leave every week. I thought it was awesome and I upset when it was pulled. —Rebecca, Illinois

A: The ABC reality series debuted at the beginning of March of 2003, and was pulled off the air before the end of the month arrived. The show had low ratings, but the start of the Iraq war was cited as the reason it was pulled. It was also a convenient excuse.

The George Hamilton-hosted series actually returned four months later, airing at 10 on Wednesdays, finally concluding in early September. A total of nine episodes aired; the first three were recapped before the final six aired that summer.

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Since you missed it, here’s what happened: Anthony won the game, defeating Mike. However, Anthony decided to split the $1 million prize (the “inheritance”) among all of his family members. —A.D.

Readers answer 'Dancing' song question
Last week, a reader asked this question: "On the last episodes of 'Dancing With the Stars,' with Mario Lopez, he danced to a song that goes something like 'ayayaya mi corazon,' I think he did the cha-cha to it....Who is the artist and the correct name of the song?" —Terry

Many helpful readers came to Terry's rescue; thanks much!

"It was sung by Los Lobos, and was from the movie 'Desperado.' Hence the costumes they wore. Though I don’t think ayayaya is a lyric in any song known to man." --Bridget

"The answer to the 'Dancing with the Stars' Mario Lopez dance is 'Cancion Del Mariachi' ('Morena De Mi Corazon') -- Los Lobos is the band." --Diane

"I didn't see the dance but it sounds like 'Morena de Mi Corazon.' It's a traditional Mariachi song." --Anna

"The song was from 'Desperado,' and the name of it is 'Cancion Del Mariachi' by Los Lobos." --A.D.

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper is MSNBC.com's Television Editor. Andy Dehnart is a writer and teacher who publishes reality blurred, a daily summary of reality TV news.