• There is a new article online that takes a look at Desperate Housewives and Lost and how the media hype could be damaging the shows. "The media and the gossip and the awards ceremonies. Everything revolving around these two shows is what is responsible for a small fraction of viewers to start going "Augh!" whenever they hear these titles even get mentioned. And despite what some may say, the hype may eventually start affecting the shows themselves. For example: should we start to worry that Desperate Housewives is nominated for Emmy Awards in the comedy categories, despite the fact that the show intrigues more than it humors? Let's hope the writers don't decide to take this as advice and start trying to inject more comedic moments into the series and essentially run it into the ground."

• Desperate Housewives may have finally found a country where its success isn't guaranteed. Its debut in India has not set the country alight as it has other countries. One journalist talked about why Indians can't identify with the show. Talking about Lynette, one viewer said "if she lived in India, those kids wouldn't be allowed to behave the way they do on the show—they'd get a slap! American mothers are too afraid of the cops or Social Services. I can't identify with the mother at all. And here, she'd have lots of help, and probably wouldn't have to give up her job."

• There are new images online of Marcia Cross (Bree Van De Kamp), from Venice magazine.

• There is a new article looking at the gay side of Emmy-nominated shows such as Desperate Housewives.

• Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo) and husband William H. Macy will welcome Darius Weems, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, to the set of Desperate Housewives.

• the maple counseling center is set to pay tribute to tribute to Marcia Cross on October 19 2005. The 32nd annual Crystal Ball will thank those that have raised awareness of the charity as well as raise funds to keep to keep the center running.

• Desperate Housewives was the fourth-youngest show last year on ABC with a median viewer age of 42.3.

• ABC is the first major network to rejoin the National Association of Broadcasters. "ABC believes that the best interests of our industry, our company and ultimately the viewing public can be promoted by returning to the NAB at this time," Walt Disney's Preston Padden said.

• The Golden Globes are shying away from competition with Desperate Housewives and will move to Mondays.

• There is a review online of the 2002 film Momentum which stars Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer) and is now out on DVD.

• New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he'd like to appear on Desperate Housewives.

• Jenji Kohan, creator of new Showtime show Weeds, talked about comparisions between her show and Desperate Housewives.

• Actress Leslie Ash has been inspired by Desperate Housewives actresses. "When you watch Desperate Housewives you see there's hope," she said.

• A life coach has developed a program called Desperate Housewive No More.

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