Desperate Housewives

Hello, again!! I have some casting news to share with you (I’ll put it behind a cut for those who might not wanna know) but first, I thought I’d share some ratings news with you guys. According to the latest numbers, Housewives improved on last week’s 13.5 million by getting a total of 14.3 million for this week’s episode. Not only that, they were number one in the 18-49 demographic. No wonder they’re working out the details of bringing the show back for longer. Will it keep up? Stay tuned and find out next week. By the way…. It was just announced by the network that we’re getting a 2 hour finale this year and it will air on May 17th. It’s hard to believe the season is so close to ending. Anyway… let’s get to the casting dish, huh? (by the way- the picture is from a preview event during the show’s first season. I thought it might be nice to look back before getting into what’s coming up) (more…)

Good morning, everyone!! I’ll have some quotes for ya tomorrow, but let’s talk ratings for now. The show had a slight increase this week. They managed to pull in about 13.9 million viewers this week. I haven’t see the other information yet, but when it’s available I’ll let you know. Unfortunately, we don’t appear to be getting a new episode next week. There was a promo for something else last night. Hopefully, it’ll only be a one week delay. I guess we’ll see.

In some related news, there’s something else doing pretty well ratings-wise (or box office-wise to be more exact): The Friday the 23th remake. It’s number 1 right now at the box office after taking in over 43 million in it’s first weekend. It’s also expected to be one of the biggest grossing horror movies. I’ll give ya more on that as it’s released. If you remember, Richard Burgi (Karl) is in the film. He plays a sheriff and is one of Jason’s last victims in the movie. I thought he did a pretty good job. So much so, I didn’t even realize it was him at first. I’m curious to see what part he takes on next.

By the way… people are still buzzing about Nicollette leaving the show. US weekly recently posted a story about it with comments from the cast. There’s a little spoiler in there, so beware if you’re spoiler-free. You can read the whole thing here. Well, that’s about it for now. Take care and I’ll see y’all next time. I leave you guys with a funny scene from the latest episode, thanks to DesperateAddicts.

Good morning, everyone! I’ll get to some quotes and all later, but I thought I’d talk ratings today. It’s very good news, by the way… even if it didn’t get the same numbers other “event” episodes did in the past.

In all, “City on Fire” managed to get over 16 millions viewer Sunday night, beating shows like Amazing Race and Cold Case by several million viewers. Not too shabby, huh? They also beat Family Guy and American Dad on FOX by an even greater number and managed to win that all-important 18-49 demographic. Let’s put this in to some more perspective for you. According to a ratings report released the other day, this Sunday’s episode got the shows best ratings since January of this year and managed to match it’s results for last season’s finale. Congrats to everyone involved in the show. Despite a few issues here and there, they’re doing an excellent job this season. Makes me actually look forward to the next two years instead of wondering how bad the decline will be like some other shows I used to like.

Speaking of- since it looks like we have a repeat in store (The American Music Awards in on next week), let’s take this time to have a little bit of a poll, huh? So far, we’ve had eight episodes and a whole lot going on with each character. What has been your favorite of the season so far? What character’s story is living up to your expectations? On the other side of things…. what’s your least favorite? What character’s story is leaving you with the desire to yawn? Comment and let me know!! See y’all next time. I leave you now with a look at the promo for the next new episode… enjoy!

Hey, everyone! This seems to be a very… eventful, and sometimes bad, year for the present and former stars of Desperate Housewives. Entertainment Tonight posted a story on their website saying that Jesse Metcalfe, who played John on the show, fell off a balcony Sunday during a party. Fortunately, he’s fine and just received some minor bruises. Be careful out there, guys…

In better Housewives news, the ratings are still going strong. The latest episode has received 15.7 million viewers and was, once again, tops in its timeslot. That’s not all… they have also gained ground in each of the most important demographics to advertisers, which is usually even more important. Even a relatively low-rated show can survive as long as it is popular with the right target groups. Will the streak continue? We’ll have to wait and see.

While most of the reviews of the new season have been really good, there are some that don’t agree with at least one element: the new ladies. TV Guide jeered the use of Gail O’Grady, Fances Conroy and Lily Tomlin recently, saying the ladies are put into roles that are not good enough for them. I personally disagree. Especially with them saying Tomlin looks silly in the outfits she’s in for her part. I say it’s perfect and she makes it seem totally natural. What do you all think? Be sure to comment and voice your opinion! Well, I’m out of here for now. Take care and I’ll see y’all again with more news, quotes and other good stuff.

Hello, everyone! Happy day after the election. No matter who you supported, I hope everyone went out there and made their selection. Now, I’m gonna give you my selection: for actor/actress that is!

This week, I pick Kathryn Joosten and Lily Tomlin. Their sisterly interactions were gold this week and I’m kinda hoping for a flashback to that Florida vacation. They were not only a hoot, they genuinely seemed (and looked) like they could be sisters. Once again- kudos to the casting department. Y’all should be getting raises right about now. I, for one, am really looking forward to seeing that relationship play out in future episodes. Lily Tomlin threw those one-liners out so effortlessly, you would’ve sworn she’d been playing this part for more than one episode.

Now, let’s talk some other news. The ratings are in for the latest episode and, once again, it’s good news. They managed a rating of 15.9 million this week, keeping 100% of their 18-49 year-old audience in the process. They also managed a slight increase about 18-34 year-olds. Both groups are favorites of advertisers, by the way. It’s also been named the most watched non-sports show Sunday night. Clearly, this 5 year leap into the future is working.

TV Guide seems to feel the same way. I just found out that they’ve picked next Sunday’s episode as their show to watch for the week. Start setting those VCRs now! If they should fail you, don’t worry. I’ll be here to give ya the play-by-play the next day, as always. For now? I’m out of here. Take care and I’ll see you again next time.

Good morning, everyone!! I got some news for you if you’re a fan of Gary Cole (The Brady Bunch movies, Katherine’s Ex on Housewives). He’s been pretty busy ever since he ended his trip to Wysteria Lane. He was on Pineapple Express, Office Space and he even had a pilot called Good Behavior. Now? He’s got a steady role.

He’ll be starring on HBO’s series Entourage as Andrew Klein, a friend of Ari Gold. Like a lot of other roles, this wasn’t supposed to be a full-time gig at first. Gary guest-starred on the show this season for three episodes and producers have decided to bring him in full time. He’ll start filming on the show’s six season early next year. Watch for him to hit the airwaves in Summer 2009. Congrats to him on his new part. This, of course, means that it’s like Good Behavior will go nowhere. It wasn’t picked up as a midseason show earlier this year.

In other news, I just saw some quick numbers for Sunday’s episode and they’re pretty good. The show got a 15.62 rating, which is slightly higher than last week’s numbers, making it the number 1 show in it’s timeslot. It’s also tops with viewers 18-49, an advertiser’s favorite demographic. Once the final numbers are in, I’ll let you know. Whether the numbers stay the same or go up when those come out, it’s good news for the show and I think is reflecting how well this time jump has worked. It really did re-energize things. Something a show in year 5 badly needs usually.

Well, that’s all for now. Take care and I’ll see ya next time with some great quotes from the episode.

Good morning, everyone!! There’s some pretty good news on Wysteria lane… apparently, the premiere scored over 18 million viewers, slightly down from last year, but doing a little better than the finale, which is a good sign post-strike. Will episode 2 stack up? We’ll have to wait and see when the numbers are released.

ABC must be really happy too. Thanks to Housewives, Dancing With the Stars and Grey’s Anatomy, they were the number 1 network this week with over 12 million viewers tuning in a night on average. I’m liking where this is going. If it keeps up, Housewives will definitely continue to be a priority this year. I have high hopes for the show, as I’ve already seen many fan and former fan comments across the net saying that this premiere has made them interested in the show again.

If you just can’t wait to get a taste of episode two, you’ve got your chance! Here’s a preview scene from the episode. It features Bree, Orson and Andrew looking over a finished copy of Bree’s cook book. I’ll add a few comments below. If you don’t wanna know anything, go no further!

I can see why Bree is being a little defensive here. I think that Van De Kamp sounds better, too. And if she started the company when things were iffy, name recognition is key. Still, based on her tone and a few other previews out there (and her scenes from last week), I think Bree might be in danger of letting her new-found fame go to her head. Hopefully, she won’t go too far. Well, I guess that’s all for now. Take care and see y’all next time.

Good morning, everyone! So, how about that finale? I have to say that’s one of the best episodes yet in a season I already really liked. Looks like I’m not alone, either. According to various media outlets, Desperate Housewives came out a winner this year. It beat CSI to become the most-watched scripted series this season, ending the crime drama’s 5-year reign. Not only that, the finale averaged 16.8 million viewers this week.

In other not-so-great news… AFTRA is apparently having a tough time coming to an agreement with the Producer’s union over new contracts for their actors. SAG has already bowed out of the negotiations for now. Is another strike in the cards for Hollywood, already trying to recover from the writer’s walk out? Only time will tell. If there is one, it won’t start until the end of June and would mostly affect films for now, as the TV season just ended. Just like the writers, the actor’s unions are making new media (the internet/cell phones) the big issue in the talks. I’ll post updates as I find them. Hopefully, this will all be resolved quickly so we can get a more normal season in the fall.

The housewives are definitely keeping themselves busy during their summer break. They’re popping up in all kinds of places lately, from film premieres to charity events. The picture above shows Eva Longoria at the premiere of Kung Fu Panda. The picture below shows Teri Hatcher at the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Poker Fundraiser.

Finally, check out the Housewives on TV! Felicity Huffman’s movie Snap Decision will be on Lifetime Movie Network on the 23rd at 4 PM eastern. Marcia Cross and Doug Savant can be seen on Soapnet repeats of Melrose Place. Episodes will begin airing again on May 27th at 12 PM eastern. Doug can also be seen on a repeat of CSI. That will air tonight at 7 PM eastern and again at midnight. How is that for timing? Well, I’m out of here for now. Check back tomorrow to see what Felicity and Marcia are up to during their time off. See ya then!

Good morning! Later on today, I’ll be dishing about Richard Burgi on Reaper, but for now… there’s plenty of news to talk about. Plus, a new promo! First off, everyone’s talking about Edie leaving Wisteria Lane and wondering if that means the end of Nicolette Sheridan on the show. Her reps aren’t talking and Marc Cherry is being a bit tight-lipped as well. The story’s so big, it even made the AP newswire. It seems to have done the ratings some good as well. The episode brought it over 15 million viewers.

Andrea Bowen is also in the news right now. I’ve read various reports saying that, like her TV parents, she has the music bug. She’s planning to record some songs over the summer. Look out, Teri and James! I’ll be looking forward to hearing what she can do.

Finally… I promised a look at the promo. I’m sad to see that the season is ending already, but at least we’re getting a two-hour episode! And what an episode it appears to be. It looks like Lynette’s in for some trouble thanks for Kayla’s phone call and Katherine appears ready to spill what’s going on with her and her family. My personal favorite moment of this promo is the housewives reaction to Susan’s choice in baby names. I have had that reaction many times myself… If you missed it, here it is:

What do you think of Susan’s choice? Will Edie ever return? And what on earth is Katherine hiding? Darned if I know, but maybe you do! Comment and share you thoughts.

The ratings this week were good, even better than last week when they got clobbered by the big NFL game.  This week, the “Housewives” came out on top.  They had 17.8 million viewers for the night and were first in the 18-49 demographic, even against the football game the White Sox winning the last game of the pennant.  It seems this season is building up a good head of steam so far, and word about how good the episodes are is being spread.  This can only be good news, right?

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In other news, Eva Longoria has chosen to take her husband’s last name.   Now, I’m unsure whether this means she will be Eva Parker or Eva Longoria Parker.  So until I know for sure either way, I’m just going to keep calling her Eva Longoria.  Besides, Eva Parker sorta weirds me out and Eva Longoria Parker is too much of a mouthful.  According to the newlywed, “I actually completely adopted the new name and I love it - I’m a Parker now!  I love every bit of it - I like the tradition of changing the name.â€? Also, everyone’s been calling her Mrs. Parker down in Texas and she’s just loving that as well.

I can remember how it felt when I got married and changed my last name so I can appreciate how she’s feeling.  It is exciting and one more way to make your new union all that much more real.  So more power to her, it’s nice to see someone else (particularly a celebrity) get excited about the little things in marriage.

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That’s all the “Desperate Housewives” news for today.  After the Filipino furor, things seem to be finally dying down thank goodness so we can finally get back to some normal news around here.

“Desperate Housewives” had quite a bit to contend with, ratings wise, on Sunday night.  Instead of being up against other sitcoms or dramas, they were up against football.  And not just one football game either, but two.  While “DH” easily beat out the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints game on NBC for it’s timeslot, it had a harder time vanquishing the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys game over on CBS.  The CBS game won the evening, what with being a showdown between two undefeated NFL teams and all.  Plus it went into overtime.  So that game ended up with a 10.4 rating/30 share for the evening (oh, and if you were wondering, the Patriots ended up winning the game).  The good news, however, is that “Desperate Housewives” was the top non-football program of the evening, bringing in a 7.3/17 for the evening and up quite a bit from last weeks bumpy ratings dip.  Last week, “DH” was crushed by the football game on NBC against the Bears and the Packers.  Those ratings even served well for “Brothers and Sisters” who gained some of the “Housewives” viewers and had decent ratings as well.

In other  “Desperate Housewives” news, the Filipino flap continues with a group of angry Filipinos (a chapter of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations or NFFAA) wants to sue ABC for $500 for what they consider to be a racist slur.  Not to diminish anyone’s feelings, but I’m surprised as heck that this is still news (and big news too, judging from my Google News alerts).  I thought apologies had already been made but apparently that isn’t quite enough.  Boy, I bet those writers are really regretting ever sticking that “joke” in there now.

The ratings were good, but not great. Last year, “Desperate Housewives” saw some of the worst ratings the show has ever seen. In fact, all of ABC was losing ground on Sunday night. And Sunday’s premiere night was little different. While there was a boost in the ratings and ABC led the night with “Desperate Housewives” at the forefront, the ratings were notably down across the board when compared to the ratings from last year’s premieres.

The numbers from Sunday were as follows: “Desperate Housewives” had 19 million viewers and a 7.4 rating/17 share among the 18-49 demographic that those advertisers love so much. Sounds good, but those numbers are down 23% from last years 9.6 rating/21 share. However, these ratings are still the best “Desperate Housewives” has seen since November 26 of last year.

“Brothers and Sisters”, which airs directly after “Desperate Housewives” saw a similar trend with their premiere. They were down 15% from their premiere last year, but also saw the best ratings since November 26 of last year.

Is this a disturbing trend for the network?  Is this the beginning of the end for ABC’s rule of Sunday night television?  I take a little comfort in knowing that this trend doesn’t seem to be isolated to just “Desperate Housewives”, but still hope that this doesn’t bode ill for our little show.  ABC insists that we won’t really know the status of “Desperate Housewives” and the other shows until the ratings come out in October.  I can only hope the numbers improve.