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 08:17:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
sly, witty, perfectly calibrated portrayal of the uptight Bree can be a treat.
Still.
Those positives often come about despite, not because of, the scripts. The occasional good moments -- and there are some -- only happen when these skilled actors are given story lines that are not bland, irritating and harder to sit through than a marathon of failed NBC shows.
I won’t pretend that I’ve seen every episode of "Housewives." And I’ve made it clear from the start (including here and here) that I never thought that the show’s awkward mix of melodrama and comedy quite worked.
But, because they pay me to watch TV, I feel a duty to, on occasion, check in on shows I don’t particularly like, to see what’s going on and whether there’s anything new to like or at least comment on. And hey, “Housewives” is still a hot show. I want to watch what people like and try to figure out why they like it.
2006-10-31 08:17:57 · update #1
We watch it and love it! Maybe because the characters are sexy and silly; maybe because their lives are soooooooooo exaggerated; maybe because they get to behave in a way we'd like to, but haven't the courage to do so; maybe simply because they make us laugh...and hay, who couldn't use a good laugh. ;)
2006-10-31 09:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by 49erfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have watched Desperate Housewives since the beginning. There are so many reasons to watch it .It's entertaining.
2006-10-31 08:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by cybefree 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For a guy who dislikes the show u sure have spent a lot of time and effort telling us!
2006-11-01 01:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jim G 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
WOW Too much reading Dude.
2006-10-31 08:24:51 · answer #4 · answered by Joshua 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you should move to a deserted island, because you are certainly a minority.
2006-10-31 12:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
you are hilarious!
by the way i love this show!
2006-11-01 01:40:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
easily it's entertaining.
2006-10-31 09:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by Znai 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋