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Thank You So Much
The second season of the American dramedy-mystery television series '' Desperate Housewives'' commenced airing in the United States on September 25, 2005 and concluded on May 21, 2006. The season continues the story of the Wisteria Lane residents, while their seemingly perfect lives in the suburban neighborhood are shaken by the arrival of the mysterious Betty Applewhite. Broadcast in the Sunday night time slot at 9.00 ET, the season aired twenty-four regular episodes, including a two-part season finale. In addition, three clip shows were produced for the season, in order to put the previous events of the show in perspective. " All the Juicy Details" aired before the eleventh episode, detailing the most memorable events of the season's first half, whereas " The More You Know, The Juicier It Gets", which aired before the twentieth episode, prepared the viewers for the highly anticipated season finale. " Time to Come Clean" aired three weeks before the inception of the third season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teri Hatcher
Teri Lynn Hatcher (born December 8, 1964) is an American actress best known for her portrayals of Lois Lane on the television series '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' (1993–1997); Paris Carver in the ''James Bond'' film '' Tomorrow Never Dies'' (1997); and Susan Mayer on the television series '' Desperate Housewives'' (2004–2012), for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy and three Screen Actors Guild Awards (one as lead female actor, two as part of Best Ensemble), and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Early life Hatcher was born on December 8, 1964, in Palo Alto, California, the only child of Esther (née Beshur), a computer programmer who worked for Lockheed Martin, and Owen Walker Hatcher, Jr., a nuclear physicist and electrical engineer. Her father is of English, Welsh, Irish and Choctaw descent, while her mother is of Syrian, Czech and Irish ancestry. Hat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty Applewhite
Betty Applewhite is a fictional character played by actress Alfre Woodard on the ABC television series '' Desperate Housewives''. The character is introduced in the last episodes of the series' first season, and becomes the center of the mystery of the second season, along with her two sons, Matthew and Caleb. Development and casting Regarding Betty Applewhite and the mystery storyline of her family, series creator Marc Cherry stated: "They come on the street; they seem like nice people — but they've got a secret. And it's pretty gothic. It's real and human and awful all at the same time."Keck, William (May 5, 2005)"'Housewives' in suspense" ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 18, 2011. Woodard commented that her character "never means harm... Let's just say she has flaws. She had to make some really tough decisions quick and if the law ever catches up with her, she'll have to serve time... But they'll never catch her."Keck, William (September 29, 2005)"Alfre Woodard has a secre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., doing business as Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, is the home entertainment distribution arm of The Walt Disney Company. The division handles the distribution of Disney's films, television series, and other audiovisual content across several home media formats, such as Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and digital media, under various brand labels around the world. The division was legally incorporated as Buena Vista Home Video in March 1988. It was renamed to its current legal name in 1997. The division adopted the current Walt Disney Studios-branding in its public name in 2007, but retained the Buena Vista-branding within its legal corporate name. History Background Before Disney began releasing home video titles itself, it licensed some titles to MCA's DiscoVision label for their newly developed disc format, later called LaserDisc. Disney's agreement with MCA ended in December 1981. In 1980, Disney established its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Next (Desperate Housewives)
"Next" is the second season premiere episode of the American comedy-drama series '' Desperate Housewives'', and the 24th episode overall. It was originally broadcast in the United States on September 25, 2005, on ABC. It was written by Jenna Bans and Kevin Murphy and was directed by Larry Shaw. In the episode, Susan (Teri Hatcher) recovers from having been held hostage while Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) attempts to salvage her marriage to her incarcerated husband, Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira). Meanwhile, Bree (Marcia Cross) deals with her mother-in-law following her husband's death and Lynette ( Felicity Huffman) goes back to work. The episode also introduces the mystery storyline revolving around Betty Applewhite (Alfre Woodard) and her family. According to Nielsen ratings, "Next" was watched by 28.4 million viewers, making it the most watched season premiere on ABC in nine years. The episode also ranks as the second-most watched in series history, behind the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Cherry
Marc Cherry (born March 23, 1962) is an American television writer and producer. He is best known for creating the ABC dramedy series ''Desperate Housewives''. Personal life Early life Marc Cherry was born in Long Beach and lived briefly in Oklahoma. His father was an accountant which required the family to relocate to California. After graduating from Troy High School in Fullerton, California, Cherry attended California State University, Fullerton. He graduated from the school’s theater program in 1995 and initially considered a career in performance. After winning $15,000 as a contestant on '' The $100,000 Pyramid'' in 1986, he decided to move to Hollywood and pursue writing work. His move came at a bad time; the 1988 writers strike hit as soon as Cherry arrived. Cherry broke into the industry by working as ''Designing Women'' star Dixie Carter's personal assistant. Political views Cherry was described in an article about him in ''Newsweek'' as a "somewhat conservat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bree Van De Kamp
Bree Van de Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series '' Desperate Housewives''. She is played by actress Marcia Cross, who has received multiple awards and nominations for her portrayal, including an Emmy Award nomination, three Golden Globe Award nominations, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Cross' portrayal of Bree has been widely praised by critics and fans. Cross auditioned for the role of Mary Alice Young, but series creator Marc Cherry thought she was better suited for the role of Bree. Dana Delany, who eventually was cast as Katherine Mayfair, was chosen for the role but turned it down, saying it was too similar to her role in ''Pasadena''. Bree's main struggle throughout the series has been her attempts to maintain a perfect life despite various obstacles such as widowhood, divorce, and alcoholism hindering her. She has been married to Rex Van de Kamp ( Steven Culp), Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan), and Trip Weston (Scott Bakula), and has had r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynette Scavo
Lynette Scavo is a fictional character on the series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character is played by actress Felicity Huffman, who won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the role in 2005, and was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for 2005 to 2007. While show creator Marc Cherry based Bree Van de Kamp's family on his teenage years, he based Lynette's on his childhood life. Other actresses who claim to have auditioned for the show include Alex Kingston, who was apparently turned down for being too curvy. Storylines Backstory Lynette Lindquist was the eldest of three daughters born to Stella and her husband, Mr. Lindquist. After he died, their mother had a series of unpleasant and unstable boyfriends and a drinking problem. She also beat her children and had cancer, when Lynette was 13 years old. Lynette told her that this was a punishment from God. Stella marries Glenn Wingfield, whom Lyne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabrielle Solis
Gabrielle "Gaby" Solis () is a fictional character portrayed by Eva Longoria on the ABC television series '' Desperate Housewives''. Longoria was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for her performance. Storylines Past Gabrielle Márquez" Children and Art". Wendey Stanzler (director), Kevin Etten (writer), Jenna Bans. '' Desperate Housewives''. ABC. November 12, 2006. Season 3, no. 8. was born in Las Colinas, Texas."Farewell Letter". David Grossman (director), Marco Pennette (writer). '' Desperate Housewives''. ABC. February 20, 2011. Season 7, no. 15. Her family is from Guadalajara, Mexico. Born on December 8, 1976,"Could I Leave You?". Pam Thomas (director), Scott Sanford Tobis (writer). '' Desperate Housewives''. ABC. March 26, 2006. Season 2, no. 17. she has a brother and a sister. Her father died of cancer when she was five years old. From that point on, her mother, Lucía Márquez ( María Conchita Alonso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Mayer
Susan Delfino is a fictional character played by Teri Hatcher on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character was created by television producer and screenwriter Marc Cherry. She first appeared in the pilot episode of the series on October 3, 2004, and appeared in every episode until the series finale on May 13, 2012. Susan resides on the fictional Wisteria Lane in Fairview, Eagle State, the primary setting of the show. One of four lead characters, Susan is characterized as being a "notoriously clumsy" romantic with a "magnetic charm.""Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher): Official Character Biography" . |
Listen To The Rain On The Roof
"Listen to the Rain on the Roof" is the third season premiere episode of the American comedy-drama series '' Desperate Housewives'', and the 48th episode overall. The episode premiered on ABC (American Broadcasting Company) on September 24, 2006. It was written by series creator Marc Cherry and series writer Jeff Greenstein, and was directed by Larry Shaw. The episode takes place six months after the events in the second season. In the episode, Bree (Marcia Cross) becomes engaged to Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan), who is accused of murdering his missing wife by his former neighbor, Carolyn Bigsby (Laurie Metcalf). Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) deals with the ramifications of her impending divorce and Lynette ( Felicity Huffman) copes with her husband's illegitimate daughter and the girl's mother. Also, Susan (Teri Hatcher) meets a new man, Ian Hainsworth (Dougray Scott), while waiting for Mike (James Denton) to awaken from his coma. According to Nielsen ratings, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Wasn't Meant To Happen
The second season of the American dramedy-mystery television series '' Desperate Housewives'' commenced airing in the United States on September 25, 2005 and concluded on May 21, 2006. The season continues the story of the Wisteria Lane residents, while their seemingly perfect lives in the suburban neighborhood are shaken by the arrival of the mysterious Betty Applewhite. Broadcast in the Sunday night time slot at 9.00 ET, the season aired twenty-four regular episodes, including a two-part season finale. In addition, three clip shows were produced for the season, in order to put the previous events of the show in perspective. " All the Juicy Details" aired before the eleventh episode, detailing the most memorable events of the season's first half, whereas " The More You Know, The Juicier It Gets", which aired before the twentieth episode, prepared the viewers for the highly anticipated season finale. " Time to Come Clean" aired three weeks before the inception of the third season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One More Kiss (Desperate Housewives)
The second season of the American dramedy-mystery television series '' Desperate Housewives'' commenced airing in the United States on September 25, 2005 and concluded on May 21, 2006. The season continues the story of the Wisteria Lane residents, while their seemingly perfect lives in the suburban neighborhood are shaken by the arrival of the mysterious Betty Applewhite. Broadcast in the Sunday night time slot at 9.00 ET, the season aired twenty-four regular episodes, including a two-part season finale. In addition, three clip shows were produced for the season, in order to put the previous events of the show in perspective. " All the Juicy Details" aired before the eleventh episode, detailing the most memorable events of the season's first half, whereas " The More You Know, The Juicier It Gets", which aired before the twentieth episode, prepared the viewers for the highly anticipated season finale. " Time to Come Clean" aired three weeks before the inception of the third season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
