If I call "Desperate Housewives" the worst show on the broadcast networks, you’ll probably think I’m just doing it just for effect.
And to a certain degree, I am. Let’s face it, how could "Housewives" possibly be worse than "The George Lopez Show" or "Ghost Whisperer" or (if this show is still even on) "Pepper Dennis"?
Well, it can be, and it is. And I’ll make my argument as to why I think that is in a minute.
But first, let me say this: “Desperate Housewives” is the worst show on the broadcast networks.
I will concede these things: The actors on the show, who are, in most cases, far better than the material they are given, are professionals. They enunciate all the words well, do their best with what they’re given and often make it better than it is.
As Susan, Teri Hatcher can be winningly gawky and funny and even inspires sympathy. As Lynette, Felicity Huffman brings wonderfully grounded, sympathetic empathy and intelligence to the brittle proceedings. And Marcia Cross’
2006-10-31
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