Today in 'Desperate Housewives' news

Mel Tue, Jul 31, 2007 at 03:16 PM EST

Nothing will ever top the musical episode of Buffy...nothing.

I'm disgusted that I have to start watching Desperate Housewives just to see Nathan, but I will do it because I love him. The thought of him on that show makes me want to cry.

Firefly Tue, Jul 10, 2007 at 03:21 PM EST

All hail the return of Captain Tightypants!

Seriously, get the guy in another pair of dirty, tight brown pants and I'll start making a weekly trek to Wisteria Lane.

Lori Sun, Jul 8, 2007 at 07:20 PM EST

A Veronica Mars musical episode would have been cool. Too late now....(sigh). And don't forget, Xena had a pretty decent musical episode, too. Believe that one was before Buffy's.

Strepsi Sun, Jul 8, 2007 at 06:35 AM EST

Andrew better start getting interesting again. The soapiest and OMG-moment ever in the show was when he slept with his mother's sexaholic boyfriend just to spite her.

Nathan Filion's character had better be gay. And naked. Gayked?

mjryan Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 07:10 PM EST

I'm for anything that gets Nathan Fillion screen time.

JJ Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 05:29 PM EST

Thanks, Ep Sato! You're sweet. You have a good weekend too! ;)

Jill Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 04:58 PM EST

TV shows as musicals -- always a bad idea. The exception that could possibly prove the rule is Ugly Betty.

Richard Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 04:35 PM EST

To those that really hated the Scrubs musical, I say "Check Your Poo".

EP Sato Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 04:14 PM EST

Nicole and JJ, mega props for keeping y'alls disagreement level headed. Mine always get all grumpy and never end with cool stuff like "have a great weekend" :)

I just thought that was kinda cool and wanted to say it. Cheers.

JJ Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 02:05 PM EST

Okee dokee. Have a fun weekend!

C B H Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 02:05 PM EST

Won't watch DH. I support, however, Nathan Fillion's hopes of getting better jobs. I don't think DH is it, but after the acting talent he displayed in Firefly, we know he can be a great leading man.

Nicole Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 01:58 PM EST

JJ, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. It's been fun though! By the way - how many of those movies you listed are Lifetime movies of the week? I kid, I kid.

JJ Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 01:52 PM EST

Here's how "unsuccessful" Ricardo Chavira's (Carlos) career is at the moment...below is a list of films he's currently involved in:
Don't Let Me Drown (2007) (pre-production)
Ball Don't Lie (2007) (filming)
Days of Wrath (2008) (post-production)
Rockaway (2007) (completed)
Cosmic Radio (2007) (completed)
source: wikipedia.com

NICOLE, please don't totally trash a show that we love and that you've only watched one episode of. It's smart, it's funny, it's dark, and yes it's stupid sometimes, and I'm not a huge fan of Teri Hatcher's or Felicity Huffman's characters, but it's certainly NOT going to ruin anyone's career.

Nicole Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 01:38 PM EST

JJ - your point is fair - here's my response: I did see the pilot episode. I didn't like it. I've seen clips of the show on occasion when a member of the cast has been doing press. It appears over-acted and ridiculous. Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria annoy me to no end. For these reasons, I have come to the conclusion that I don't like the show. I hate to see an actor that I admire (like Nathan Fillion) join a project that I know I will not be able to watch (flashes of Steve Carell in Evan Almighty come to mind here). The men on this show don't appear to fare very well elsewhere in their careers. I don't want to see his career go the way of Ricardo Chavira. Who? Exactly.

JJ Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 01:17 PM EST

But, NICOLE, YOU DON'T WATCH THE SHOW! How do you know this show is a "waste of an hour"? Didn't your mother teach you not to say you don't like something if you haven't tried it?

Nicole Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 01:12 PM EST

Hey JJ - I'm on this message board as a fan of Nathan Fillion, being that he is the topic of discussion here. And it appears I'm not the only fan of his that is sad that he is joining this waste of an hour. If you're not open to civilized discussion, then my question is what the hell are YOU doing on this message board?

LisaMama Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 12:17 PM EST

Nathan Fillion was great in Waitress! He deserves better than DH!

Jen Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 11:36 AM EST

Ed & Mike...Kim Delaney was Jenny on All My Children. Dana Delaney was on China Beach.

melissa Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 11:08 AM EST

Nathan Fillion. I might have to watch the show now. I hope it doesn't waste him.

Heather Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 10:46 AM EST

Oh god what a waste of Nathan... Desparate Housewives is horrible...my heart is breaking...

JJ Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 10:06 AM EST

NO, NICOLE, THIS SHOW IS NOT PAST ITS PRIME, if you would take the time to watch it once in a while. And seeing that you don't, what the hell are you doing on this message board in the first place?

Nicole Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 09:53 AM EST

I love Nathan Fillion and despise Desperate Housewives. It really makes me sad to think that this horrible show will be tying up his time and possibly preventing the next Slither or Waitress from being made. I'm not a DH viewer, but isn't this show past it's prime? I'm happy for Nathan, sad for his fans. Hopefully he'll do a lot of movies over the summers.

Laurel Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 09:46 AM EST

Nathan Fillion?!?! Seriously? I am so psyched for next season now!

Mike Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 08:35 AM EST

Guys, don't mix up your Dana's. This is Dana Delany of the probably-never-to-be-released-on-dvd-China Beach. Also of Pasadena and Kidnapped. Wonderful actress.

EP Sato Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 07:24 AM EST

I just hope Eva Longoria can sing better than her no singing talent husband Tony Parker.

Great news about the new family tho. A hottie from "exit to eden" and captain tightpants in one house? Steamy to the max!

bakerboy Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 07:17 AM EST

Thank goodness. Finally a series for Nathan that is not in any danger of cancellation. The man needs to get some screen time that will allow the world to see his talent. Although I am not a DH fan, this news is nowhere near as devastating to me as realization I came to as a child that Patrick Duffy being on Dallas meant that the Man From Atlantis would never be on TV again. I guess Firefly will never be relaunched :-(

Ryan Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 06:14 AM EST

They need to get Charisma Carpenter on this show ASAP. She has the comic timing this show excels at and who doesn't think she would own as a sexy soccer Mom who throws down with Gaby?

Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 06:04 AM EST

i never thought i'd watch DH again, but only nathan can bring me back. i will watch him on anything. i haven't seen waitress yet, but i watched drive. and i watch firefly like it's going out of style. i love nathan.

ceej Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 01:39 AM EST

NOOOOOOO... now I have to watch that tripe just to see my baby daddy Nathan! I'm all for the man working, but, PLEASE, say it ain't so!

Howard Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 01:29 AM EST

Jenny, did you watch the same Scrubs musical that I did? 'Cause the one that I saw was BRILLIANT. Sure, there were some haters who said it wasn't as good as the Buffy musical (that may be, I wasn't watching Buffy at the time), but it was a great 1/2 hour of TV, nonetheless.

Phil, we don't have a lot in common; I'm straight and I do like musicals, but I do agree with you on one thing: a musical episode of DH is a BAD IDEA. The show's "personality" just doesn't lend itself to a musical. As a loyal Browncoat, I am glad to see Nathan Fillion employed again. Although given that he is cursed not to have a show last more than 10 episodes once he's on it (Firefly, Drive, Buffy [OK, I know that was already finishing the run, but still]), that doesn't bode well for Wisteria Lane. Heck, I'm still wondering how Lost survived his cameo.

jason Fri, Jul 6, 2007 at 12:01 AM EST

ok, no one has mentrioned anything about dana delany. i love her and i hope she does end up on the show. and how about a gay family moving in? the "two husbands" might make for some great stories. forget the musical episode, bring the gay (ok, DH is already gay, bring more)

Phil Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 10:55 PM EST

As a huge Buffy fan AND homosexual, maybe I just LACK that gay gene, but I hate musicals, and the "Once More, With Feeling" episode was grating for me. I just couldn't get into it. And yes, I saw Chicago in the theater and fell asleep, and have yet to watch DreamGirls. So with that being said, yeah, a musical episode of Desperate Housewives just seems like a BAD idea to me. HOWEVER, for some odd reason, I totally agree with whoever first thought of it, and think UGLY BETTY would make for an excellent musical episode! Its on ABC, hell, they could even make it a cross over episode & have members of Disney's High School Musical guest star!! THAT could actually be entertaining!

Zig Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 10:24 PM EST

Ceballos, you do have a point. The scrubs episode was much better suited for a musical show, and the songs were pretty funny. I just don't see how they'd be able to pull off a musical DH and make it work on any level. DH is funny, but it's also very twisted and dark. I mean, are they gonna have Edie warbling from her noose? Nobody wants to see that!

Sarah Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 10:24 PM EST

I love love love love Nathan Fillion. I really liked the Scrubs musical episode, too, and I don't quite understand all the hate for it by other posters. And I agree with the guy who said an Office musical would be a good idea. Actually, think pretty much any of the NBC Thursday Night comedies could pull off a musical episode.

Ceballos Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 09:27 PM EST

...I don't know, I liked Scrubs' "My Musical". With that show's absurdist tone and already present musical interludes (Turk's always dancing, Ted's acapella "band") I always thought the show was suited for a musical just fine.

I thought "Guy Love" and "Everything comes down to poop" were funny.

Erica Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 09:22 PM EST

Nathan showing up on Wisteria Lane might just be enough to get me watching again.

Zig Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 09:11 PM EST

Oh God, please, NO! NOT A MUSICAL EPISODE! It was bad enough on Scrubs, practically ruined the show, and they think this is a good idea for DH?!?! Someone please tell Cherry to stop smoking whatever junk he's toking and come to his senses!

Jessica Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 08:23 PM EST

Not to sure about a DH musical(as much as the thought amuses me), but I'm all for the addition of Nathan! I gave up on the show in it's second season but I could be convinced to return for many shirtless scenes involving Mr. Fillion!

Matthew Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 07:52 PM EST

I know it will probably never happen, but an Office musical episode would be amazingly hilarious.
But I think an Ugly Betty one would be a great one, and one that probably could be done, since some of the cast has a music/musical theater/theater background.

Linda Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 07:50 PM EST

Heard that Nathan's character may be a OBGYN which would definitely come from Waitress

By the way, Fox Searchlight is still sending Waitress to new theaters every Friday! It was an hour away last weekend. Now it is only a half an hour away. Worth the drive. Beautiful movie.

imdb.com US map of Waitress screenings http://imdb.com/title/tt0473308/cinemashowtimes?location=map

Ceballos Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 07:30 PM EST

I agree with "whatswrong"..."Ugly Betty" would be perfect for a musical episode. They could center it around Justin.

Ed Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 07:27 PM EST

Gary this is exactly why we need a Sex and the City movie because cheap imitations like this show only beg for the original!

I've been with DH since it was known as the show which would carry the torch of Sex and the City, since then, Terri Hatcher took that torch and lost it!
Dana will be a good addition to the show, never liked the fact that she died on a jet-ski in her All My Children days.

Linda Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 07:26 PM EST

The cool thing about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode "Once More With Feeling" was that it fell within the show's context. Everybody was singing and dancing because they were under a magical spell that was going to cause them to dance until they die.

Maybe the other shows' musical episodes are dream sequences. That could work. Otherwise, why are people singing?

FYI, the Buffy Musical on the Big Screen is going around the USA.

http://uncoolkids.com/buffy/?page_id=30

Here are the ones in July 2007

July 6 & 7 - Detroit
July 13 & 14 - New York City
July 20 & 21 - Washington DC
July 27 & 28 - Tulsa

and Whoo-hoo for Nathan Fillion!

Celeste Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 07:25 PM EST

I don't watch the show (and not even Nathan's enough to make me start, much as I adore him) but seriously, the musical thing has to stop. No one is ever going to make another "Once More, With Feeling." It set the bar and, really, no one will ever reach it again.

eddie Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 07:05 PM EST

They need a sensible gay character in DH. It's getting boring.

whatswrongwithsinging? Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 06:27 PM EST

I think Ugly Betty should have a musical episode! It's silly/fun enough to pull it off.

NineDaves Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 06:05 PM EST

Desperate Housewives musical episode? Sure, why not! I've accepted plenty of other things that show has thrown me by this point. But is there really a need? Believe me - I love my musicals. But I just don't think they work that well in TV-land. Maybe DH will prove me wrong. Hopefully they'll get March Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) to write it. They have the style and sense of humor that might benefit Wysteria Lane.

Jenny Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 06:02 PM EST

Ugh. I don't understand why shows keep doing this. It's not creative or clever anymore. The Scrubs musical episode was a huge disappointment. Despite songs by the Avenue Q guys it wasn't funny or touching at all- which I do think the average episode is. A Desperate Housewives musical episode seems destined to turn out like a bad crossover with Bye Bye Birdie. Hate, hate, hate.