Marcia Cross (Bree Van De Kamp) said Bree is sensitive, even if she doesn't show it. "I think Bree's really, really sensitive inside," she told Boston Common (via BostonHerald.com). "People who put up strong exterior walls are really sensitive inside, by nature. It's so uncomfortable for them to be emotional that they protect themselves. But I think that's becoming more and more difficult for her as things continue to fall apart in her world. But she keeps up the facade in front of the girls." Cross also spoke about her upcoming marriage, and said she doesn't expect things to be perfect. "I suspect that nothing's perfect. So that's the first thing: to go in with realistic expectations."
The Times Online reported that Miranda Richardson turned down a year-long role on Desperate Housewives. "It snowballed into something that would be so disruptive for me," she said, explaining her reasoning for turning down the role.
Eva Longoria (Gabrielle Solis) has signed on to a promotional campaign to promote tourism in Los Angeles, according to a press release at Business Wire. "Los Angeles is a great place to live, work and play," said Longoria. "I am excited to be part of an effort to promote LA to visitors from around the world." Mark Liberman, president and chief executive officer for LA INC, said: "We are grateful to have Eva on our 'see my LA' campaign. She is one of the most popular stars on television today, and her image will remind the world why LA is such a happening place."
Lindsey Unterberger at iVillage said Desperate Housewives is now "dowdy", in another review criticising the show's second season. "Why? It's become a little too soapy for our taste. Gaby forging her paternity test was straight out of The Bold and the Beautiful. Her subsequent fall down a flight of stairs was so One Life to Live—circa 1993. The police suspect that Bree poisoned her dead husband... and now she's engaged to the totally creepy pharmacist! And seriously, what's with the new neighbors keeping the guy locked up in their basement?"
ABC entertainment president Stephen McPherson said that Lost has so far outsold Desperate Housewives in downloads to iPods, reported LA Daily News. He also denied Desperate Housewives has lost its edge in season two, but did acknowledge that "we probably tried to tie up too many loose ends in the beginning."
JesseMetcalfe.net has posted pictures of Jesse Metcalfe (John Rowland) attending the Xbox 360 launch party.
Eva Longoria Tribute has posted pictures of Eva Longoria at a museum gala benefit.
Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer) is nominated in the 'BigEntertainer' category of VH1's Big 05 awards. She is up against Tom Cruise, Kanye West and Lance Armstrong.
James Denton will appear on the The Late Late Show on Thursday November 24.
The National Association of Television Program Executives announced the winners of its Third Annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards, reported Multichannel. Winners include Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry.
Variety has praised the performance of Grey's Anatomy which continues to go from strength to strength, and makes suggestions about how ABC could reorganize its schedule to better take advantage of the Desperate Housewives lead-out.
ABC has canceled the short-lived Night Stalker, reported Zap2it. "While I'm disappointed the series has come to an end, I am enormously grateful for the experience and the opportunity given me by the network and Touchstone Television," said show creator Frank Spotnitz.
ABC will move Alias back to its post-Lost time slot in an effort to shore up its ratings, reported The Futon Critic.
6abc.com has reviewed the official Desperate Housewives website's quiz to determine which housewife you are like.
mtv.com has an article on Jem, who licensed one of her songs for use on Desperate Housewives.
Disney announced quarterly earnings were down 26% compared to last year, reported ABC News. Underperforming Miramax films were blamed, along with poor sales for some DVDs, but DVD sales for television shows such as Desperate Housewives and Lost were up 30% on last year.
Unions are pushing for a share of the cash generated by product placement in TV advertising, reported Kansas.com. Gabrielle purchasing a new car last year is cited as an example of product placement.
Viewers in Kansas City, USA, will need to tune in to Kansas City KCWE instead of KMBC this Sunday to watch Desperate Housewives, according to Desperate for Desperate Housewives.
