Desperate Housewives in the News

[couriro]

I found this article in the Miami Herald (http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/10663851.htm)

Posted on Mon, Jan. 17, 2005

'Desperate Housewives' a renewal story for stars and creator

DAVID BAUDER

Associated Press


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - A year ago, Teri Hatcher watched the Golden Globes at home in bed, wearing pajamas and munching popcorn.

She had a much better time Sunday. The veteran actress won the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy and her hit ABC show "Desperate Housewives" won best comedy.

In an upset, the FX series about plastic surgery, "Nip/Tuck," was named best television drama. It beat some more celebrated series like "The Sopranos," "24" and ABC's other freshman sensation, "Lost."

"Desperate Housewives" was the night's redemption story, not just for actresses like Hatcher but for creator Marc Cherry. His script was turned down by several networks until ABC, desperate for a hit, took a chance.

"I was a 40-year-old comedy writer," Cherry said in accepting the series' award. "I went two and a half years without getting an interview for a job."

Cherry and his cast were ebullient backstage, perhaps aided by the Golden Globe's traditional open bar.

"We really are just a big team," Hatcher said. "Everyone is unique and equally strong in their characters."

There was some question whether the series, with its moments of pathos and absurdity, would be entered in the comedy or drama category. It's nothing like sitcoms "Sex and the City" and "Will & Grace," which were also nominated.

"It's not exactly fair," Cherry said. "But the truth is, we're not like any of those dramas either, so a choice had to be made."

Cherry attended the Golden Globes with his mother. It was appropriate, since her mother helped give birth to the series.

He recalled watching news stories a few years ago about Andrea Yates, the Texas mother who drowned her children, and wondering who could be so desperate. His mother shocked him by saying, "I've been there."

"The idea for the series was born right then and there," he said.

[CityGirl]

I found this article on http://www.tvshowsondvd.com I thought I would share it. It says the Housewives are coming to dvd. YAY
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Desperate Housewives - Desperate DVDs drop to stores this year!
Posted by David Lambert
1/17/2005


Congrats to Desperate Housewives - one of my favorite guilty pleasures and a can't-miss show every Sunday evening - for the show's Golden Globe win last night for "Best Musical or Comedy Series" and for Teri Hatcher's win for "Best Actress, Musical or Comedy". And the great news for Desperate Housewives fans didn't stop there! More hot stuff came from backstage after the wins...about a DVD release of the show!

Backstage at the awards ceremony, TV Guide Insider Michael Ausiello was keeping a log (BLog?) of what was going on with the winners. At the 11:00 timeframe, Ausiello talks about getting together with the cast of Desperate Housewives in the press room. Here's what he logged:

11:00 The entire cast of Desperate Housewives is in the press room basking in their best comedy series win. When a reporter asks which of the women has the best love life, all the gals point to Felicity Huffman. Bill Macy, you little devil!

11:10 Housewives creator/exec producer Marc Cherry says Marcia Cross initially balked at reciting the line, "Rex cries when he ejaculates."

11:11 What do Halle Berry, Kevin Spacey and Lawrence Fishburne have in common? They all admitted to being big fans of the show, Eva Longoria reveals.

11:12 The first-season Housewives DVD drops in August. Scoop!

11:12 On being named the worst dressed celeb by Mr. Blackwell, Nicollette Sheridan sasses, "I'd rather be No. 1 on the worst-dressed than No. 2 on the best-dressed. What the hell does Mr. Blackwell know anyway?"

Yes, Michael...scoop! Good job on getting it, too. Fans of the show were hoping that this would come to light, especially after hearing that another successful new ABC series, Lost, was said to be getting a DVD release in 2005.

This is really early info, mind you, so stay tuned and we'll update you with any developments that we hear about. Great news, though!

[couriro]

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES CREATOR OFFERS OPRAH A ROLE

LATEST: OPRAH WINFREY's desire to act again has been met with open arms - the creator of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES is now offering her a role.

The billionaire talk show host, who scored an OSCAR nomination for her role in the acclaimed movie THE COLOR PURPLE, had all but quit acting after the poor reception of her 1998 film BELOVED.

But after acting in a Desperate Housewives skit - written for her by the series' creator MARC CHERRY - on her chat show, Winfrey, said, "I thought I was done with my acting days, but I loved being a part of the Desperate Housewives so much that I'm thinking I might do something else soon."

And now Cherry assures, "I'll write anything she wants."

28/01/2005 02:49

source: contactmusic.com (http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/desperate%20housewives%20creator%20offers%20oprah% 20a%20role)

[kushangaza]

I haven't seen a thread about this yet so I just thought I'd post one, as I think it's VERY cool news... Alfre Woodard is joining the main cast next season (http://www.getdesperate.com/news/120405_01.shtml)! Finally the show is getting some color! She'll make her first appearance in a guest role in the finale, and then she'll be added to the opening credits next season.

I think the other Housewives had better watch out if they want a shot at awards glory, following Teri Hatcher. Woodard is an absolute Emmy machine - she's won four times and has been nominated countless times. If you think Marcia Cross is angry now, wait until she's upstaged by a NEW cast member, LOL :).

Anyway, she'll be playing a new mother who comes to Wisteria Lane with her son in tow. GetDesperate.com has more info, but I guess that'd quality as a spoiler, so you just have to read on here (http://www.getdesperate.com/news/120405_01.shtml)

If I can speculate a little, though... what do you think is going to be her dirty laundry?? WIll it have to do with the reason she's a single mom? On a show like this, I suppose that always means there's a Desperate Husband still lurking somewhere in the background :D

[kushangaza]

I found this article at GetDesperate.com (http://www.getdesperate.com/)
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Warren Full Of Praise For 'DH' Cast

See Also: Lesley Ann Warren People Guide, Bob Newhart People Guide


Lesley Ann Warren, who recently made her debut as Susan Mayer's mother Sophie Bremmer, has spoken about the positive atmosphere on the Desperate Housewives set.

"I can tell you there is no weirdness, nothing at all," Warren told TV Guide. "There's absolutely no truth to the rumors [that the women don't get along] ... believe me, these women are out of their minds with happiness and gratitude. They are clear that this is an amazing gift."

Warren echoed these thoughts in separate interview with ETonline.com. "They're so generous and so loving," she said, talking of the cast. "When I walked in the makeup trailer and Teri [Hatcher] was there, she was so sweet and so acknowledging. All the women were like that."

Meanwhile, Bob Newhart who landed the role of Sophie's estranged boyfriend Morty, said he flattered to be cast. "[My agent] said, 'Here's the script and they want you specifically. They admire your work,'" he told Chicago Tribune. "I read it and I liked it and I thought 'Well, they could have just about anybody they wanted, I guess.' The fact that they wanted me, I found very flattering."

Creator Marc Cherry said he was happy to have Newhart on the show. "The real thrill was finding out he was just as nice as he is talented," said Cherry. "We plan on having him back as many times as he'll let us."

You can read more in the original articles at TV Guide, ETonline.com and Chicago Tribune
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They also have some other interesting articles:

'Fear No More' & Other Episode Spoilers Revealed (http://www.getdesperate.com/news/110405_03.shtml)
Find out for whom Gabrielle throws a big party, why Tom displeases Lynette, and how a housewife chases an elderly couple out of the street! Plus: New titles.

NFL 'Desperate Housewives' Parody To Be On DVDs (http://www.getdesperate.com/news/110405_01.shtml)
An update on the first season DVD release bonus features, which now include the NFL spoof that triggered complaints.

Teri Hatcher On Getting Locked Out Naked (http://www.getdesperate.com/news/100405_01.shtml)
Susan Mayer star talks about 'Pretty Little Picture' and other early episodes to Dutch TV, recalls first acting jobs & being a wallflower in high school.

[callmefangirl]

I heard about this the other day.I absolutely can not place this actress.What else has she been in?

[seth_is_my_baby]

Desperate Housewives star Cody Kasch has been charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, following his arrest in New York City. Plainclothes officers arrested 17-year-old Kasch, who plays troubled teen Zach Young on the hit series, late on Tuesday night in Manhattan's East Village after they spotted him allegedly smoking marijuana in public, says a police department spokeswoman. Kasch, who has a Queens address, was charged with fifth-degree drug possession, given a ticket and released. No court date was set.

[gregluver07]

I read that in the newspaper yesterday!!! I didn't believe it at first but wow!!

[seth_is_my_baby]

I know, when I was watching the episode the other night I thought omg druggie.

[seth_is_my_baby]

I found one:

Mary Kay canceling plans to advertise on Desperate Housewives
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It looks like Mary Kay cosmetics won't be sold on Wisteria Lane.
After protests by a Christian group, the Mary Kay corporation is suspending plans to advertise on A-B-C's popular "Desperate Housewives" program.

American Family Association chairman Don Wildmon wondered how a company whose official philosophy is "God first, family second and career third" could align itself with a show that he says promotes infidelity, seduction and promiscuity. He urged Mary Kay consultants and customers to tell the company that they opposed a "Desperate Housewives" ad campaign.

Mary Kay spokeswoman Shannon Summers says that after receiving a number of calls, the cosmetics firm is revising its media mix and "will not have 'Desperate Housewives' in that mix."

[tantucky]

haha oh jeez so what? everyone smokes pot. but when it's a celeb everyone's like OMG!

[TVDramaQueen]

Yea I read about that like 3 wks ago he plays Zach.

[couriro]

Roger Bart who plays the pscho pharmacist is to become a main character next year on the show.

[Fraz]

FOX ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR "THE 2005 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS"

Jessica Simpson, Ashton Kutcher, Gwen Stefani, THE O.C. and Alicia Keys Receive Multiple Nominations TEEN PEOPLE is the Official Balloting Partner


FOX and TEEN PEOPLE have opened the voting polls for teens ages 13 through 19 for THE 2005 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS. From now until Thursday, Aug. 4, voters can log on exclusively to http://www.teenpeople.com/teenchoice to cast their ballots for the hottest celebrities in film, television, music, sports and fashion for THE 2005 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS, which airs Tuesday, Aug. 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. TEEN PEOPLE is the exclusive voting partner for THE 2005 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS.

The coveted Teen Choice surfboard will be presented to the celebrities deemed the coolest by teens across the country. Categories include Choice Actor/Actress, Choice Date Movie, Choice TV Sidekick, Choice Reality Show, Choice Rap Artist and Choice Hottie.

As the polls heat up over the summer, "Wave Two" of the ballot will launch on June 16, followed by "Wave Three" on July 12. Teens can continue to vote on Waves one, two and three through Thursday, Aug.4.

Following is the list of categories and nominees for "Wave One" of THE 2005 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS.

MOVIES

Choice Movie: Drama
Coach Carter
Finding Neverland
Friday Night Lights
Garden State
Ladder 49
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Aviator
The Notebook

Choice Movie: Action/Adventure
The Bourne Supremacy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Kingdom of Heaven
Lords of Dogtown
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
National Treasure
Sin City
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Choice Date Movie
A Lot Like Love
A Cinderella Story
Fever Pitch
Guess Who
Hitch
Monster-in-Law
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
The Notebook

Choice Movie: Comedy
Are We There Yet?
Guess Who
Hitch
Kicking & Screaming
Meet the Fockers
Napoleon Dynamite
The Pacifier
The Longest Yard

Choice Movie: Thriller
The Amityville Horror
The Grudge
Hide and Seek
House of Wax
The Ring Two
Saw
The Village
Constantine

Choice Movie Actor: Drama
Jamie Foxx, Ray
Joaquin Phoenix, Ladder 49
Johnny Depp, Finding Neverland
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Aviator
Ryan Gosling, The Notebook
Samuel L. Jackson, Coach Carter
Tom Cruise, Collateral
Zach Braff, Garden State

Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure/Thriller
Brad Pitt, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Chad Michael Murray, House of Wax
Hayden Christensen, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Heath Ledger, Lords of Dogtown
Jim Carrey, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Matt Damon, The Bourne Supremacy
Matthew McConaughey, Sahara
Orlando Bloom, Kingdom of Heaven

Choice Movie Actress: Drama
Alexis Bledel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Amber Tamblyn, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Brittany Murphy, Little Black Book
Kate Winslet, Finding Neverland
Kerry Washington, Ray
Natalie Portman, Garden State, Closer
Rachel McAdams, The Notebook
Scarlett Johansson, In Good Company

Choice Movie Actress: Action/Adventure/Thriller
Angelina Jolie, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Jennifer Garner, Elektra
Jessica Alba, Sin City
Keira Knightley, King Arthur
Elisha Cuthbert, House of Wax
Natalie Portman, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Penélope Cruz, Sahara
Sarah Michelle Gellar, The Grudge

Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Adam Sandler, The Longest Yard
Ashton Kutcher, Guess Who, A Lot Like Love
Ben Stiller, Meet the Fockers
Jimmy Fallon, Fever Pitch
Jon Heder, Napoleon Dynamite
Vin Diesel, The Pacifier
Will Ferrell, Kicking & Screaming, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Will Smith, Hitch

Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Amanda Peet, A Lot Like Love
Drew Barrymore, Fever Pitch
Eva Mendes, Hitch
Hilary Duff, A Cinderella Story
Jennifer Lopez, Monster-in-Law
Lindsay Lohan, Herbie: Fully Loaded
Queen Latifah, Beauty Shop
Sandra Bullock, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous


TELEVISION

Choice TV Show: Drama
7th Heaven
Alias
Everwood
Grey's Anatomy
House
Lost
One Tree Hill
The O.C.


Choice TV Show: Comedy
Desperate Housewives
Family Guy
Gilmore Girls
Scrubs
That '70s Show
That's So Raven
The Simpsons
What I Like About You

Choice TV Show: Reality
American Idol
America's Next Top Model
The Ashlee Simpson Show
Britney & Kevin: Chaotic
Growing Up Gotti
Fear Factor
Punk'd
The Simple Life: Interns

Choice TV Actor: Drama
Adam Brody, The O.C.
Benjamin McKenzie, The O.C.
Chad Michael Murray, One Tree Hill
Gregory Smith, Everwood
Jesse McCartney, Summerland
Mathew Fox, Lost
Tom Welling, Smallville
Tyler Hoechlin, 7th Heaven

Choice TV Actress: Drama
Beverly Mitchell, 7th Heaven
Emily VanCamp, Everwood
Evangeline Lilly, Lost
Hilarie Burton, One Tree Hill
Jennifer Garner, Alias
Mischa Barton, The O.C.
Rachel Bilson, The O.C.
Sophia Bush, One Tree Hill

Choice TV Actor: Comedy
Ashton Kutcher, That '70s Show
Bernie Mac, The Bernie Mac Show
Frankie Muniz, Malcolm in the Middle
Jesse Metcalfe, Desperate Housewives
Marques Houston, Cuts
Matt LeBlanc, Joey
Stewie Griffin, Family Guy
Zach Braff, Scrubs


Choice TV Actress: Comedy
Alexis Bledel, Gilmore Girls
Amanda Bynes, What I Like About You
Eve, Eve
Eva Longoria, Desperate Housewives
Joanna Garcia, Reba
Mila Kunis, That '70s Show
Pamela Anderson, Stacked
Raven, That's So Raven

Choice TV Sidekick
Allison Mack, Smallville
Brian Griffin, Family Guy (the dog)
Chris Pratt, Everwood
Donald Faison, Scrubs
Jorge Garcia, Lost
Kevin Weisman, Alias
Sean Hayes, Will & Grace
Wilmer Valderrama, That '70s Show

Choice TV Personality: Male
Ashton Kutcher
Mark McGrath
Nick Lachey
P. Diddy
Ryan Seacrest
Simon Cowell
Ty Pennington
Xzibit

Choice TV Personality: Female
Ashlee Simpson
Britney Spears
Jessica Simpson
Missy Elliott
Nicole Richie
Paris Hilton
Paula Abdul
Tyra Banks


MUSIC

Choice Music: Single
Beautiful Soul, Jesse McCartney
Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Green Day
Candy Shop, 50 Cent and Olivia
Drop It Like It's Hot, Snoop Dogg
Hollaback Girl, Gwen Stefani
Lonely No More, Rob Thomas
She Will Be Loved, Maroon 5
Since U Been Gone, Kelly Clarkson


Choice Music: Album
50 Cent, The Massacre
Alicia Keys, The Diary of Alicia Keys
Green Day, American Idiot
Gwen Stefani, Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
Kelly Clarkson, Breakaway
Maroon 5, Songs About Jane
Rob Thomas, Something to Be
The Game, The Documentary

Choice Music: Male Artist
50 Cent
Eminem
Jack Johnson
Jesse McCartney
John Legend
Rob Thomas
Snoop Dogg
The Game

Choice Music: Female Artist
Alicia Keys
Ashlee Simpson
Avril Lavigne
Britney Spears
Ciara
Gwen Stefani
Kelly Clarkson
Mariah Carey

Choice Rap Artist
50 Cent
Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Lil Jon
Ludacris
Snoop Dogg
The Game

Choice Music: R&B Artist
Alicia Keys
Ciara
Fantasia
John Legend
Mariah Carey
Mario
Omarion
Usher


Choice Music: Rock Group
Coldplay
Franz Ferdinand
Green Day
Jimmy Eat World
Simple Plan
The Killers
3 Doors Down
Velvet Revolver

Choice Hottie: Male
Adam Brody
Ashton Kutcher
Chad Michael Murray
Jesse McCartney
Jesse Metcalfe
Omarion
Orlando Bloom
Usher

Choice Hottie: Female
Angelina Jolie
Beyoncé
Christina Milian
Eva Longoria
Jessica Alba
Jessica Simpson
Lindsay Lohan
Rachel Bilson

Choice Comedian
Adam Sandler
Amy Poehler
Ben Stiller
Chris Rock
Dave Chappelle
Jim Carrey
Tina Fey
Will Ferrell

TEEN PEOPLE, a National Magazine Award winner for General Excellence, is the definitive voice of youth culture. Launched in January 1998, TEEN PEOPLE became the first pop culture magazine for teens that focuses on stars, style and substance. With an editorial mix covering celebrities and entertainment, fashion and beauty, real teens and their accomplishments, TEEN PEOPLE keeps its readers clued in to what's now, what's next and what matters. TEEN PEOPLE ranks #1 in newsstand sales among core teen books. TEEN PEOPLE's MRI-measured audience is also #1 in the category with 14 million readers age 12+. Published ten times a year with two newsstand special editions, TEEN PEOPLE's guaranteed circulation is 1.45 million. TEENPEOPLE.COM is the magazine's official website.

THE 2005 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS is executive-produced by Bob Bain (THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS) and Mike Burg. Paul Flattery serves as producer. Greg Sills serves as supervising producer.

[couriro]

E! News Weekend reported that Marcia Cross is in engaged.

Here is an article from Yahoo News regarding it.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Marcia Cross, a star of the ABC hit show "Desperate Housewives," is headed for real-life matrimony with her stockbroker boyfriend, Tom Mahoney, Us Weekly magazine reported on Friday.

The performer's publicist, Heidi Slan, was quoted on the magazine's Web site as saying Cross, 43, and Mahoney, 47, became engaged during the past weekend, but she added, "the happy couple have not set a date for the wedding yet."

The red-haired actress, who earned an Emmy nomination for her role as the perfectionist homemaker Bree Van de Kamp on "Desperate Housewives," began dating Mahoney about six months ago. They recently vacationed together in Europe and Aspen, Colorado, the magazine said.

Neither has been married before.

Darkly comic "Desperate Housewives" ranked as the most watched new series on U.S. television last season, helping lead a ratings turnaround at ABC. The show garnered 15 Emmy nominations in all, including a bid for best comedy.

[jquijano617]

Best Wishes to Marcia Cross.

[oclover24]

In CosmoGirl! there is a short article about Mehcad Brooks (the newest guy on Wisteria Lane! :) )

Mehcad Brooks: the boy next door

There's a new neighbor on Desperate Housewives (ABC) this season - and he's as sizzler! We asked Wisteria Lane's mystery man for his hot list.

Vacation: Paris or the Bahamas.
Music: Usher, the White Stripes, Tupac
TV Show: Mr. Ed and Entourage.
Book: Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock. "I'm a complete dork!"
Movie: Chinatown with Jack Nicholson.
Candy: Gummy Bears.
Game: Monopoly. "I cheat - I'm always the banker, and I hide the money under the board!"
Wheels: A Ducatti 999 motorcyle.
Gadget: "My BlackBerry is like my wife. I sleep and shower with it!"
Accessory: "My tiger's-eye ring from Nepal. I've worn it on my right hand for four years. It means strength and honor - characterstics I hope I portray."

[smallscreenbuzz]

Desperate Housewives is featured this week on Small Screen Buzz, a weekly TV fan podcast!

In addition to general discussion of the series, hosts Kelli & Rod also comment on last week's episode: "Color and Light."

Listen to the show at www.smallscreenbuzz.com (http://www.smallscreenbuzz.com) and then let us know what you think. This podcast is a non-profit, fan-based project recorded in our home office - a true grassroots effort.

Enjoy!

[brittany_aliera]

I don't have any news to share about the show, but I absoutely love it.

[Sheena655]

I ;ove this show so much susan is my favorite character