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Don’t Count On A ‘Desperate Housewives’ Revival Reveals Creator, Marc Cherry
Currently touting his latest show, Why Women Kill, set to premiere on CBS’ All Access streaming platform, Marc Cherry expressed at today’s CBS TCA Summer Press Tour that those hoping for a revival of his ABC sudsy series, Desperate Housewives (2004-2012) , should probably think again.
And while many may think it’s partly because one of its main stars, Felicity Huffman is embroiled in legal trouble over the college admissions scandal she was a part of and plead guilty to, it’s more about the time we are in, and the number of episodes he wrote, and the freedom being on a streaming platform instead of network TV, creatively affords him.
Cherry told Deadline, “I did 180 episodes of Desperate Housewives, unlike a Sex and the City,which was on cable and didn’t do as many. I feel like I’ve done that, and in a weird way, I found a new way to do it because so many of themes that I get to deal with are on this show.”
In Cherry’s new series, Why Women Kill, it tells the story of three different women in three different decades and a murder that is a woven into the mix. Addressing reporters Cherry added “It’s streaming and I do 10 episodes and it’s over. The thing I went through with Desperate Housewive that was so difficult was cliffhangers. ‘OK, I got to do a cliffhanger every year and their lives have to change completely’ — and, oh, God, that’s so hard.”’
There was more intriguing tidbits for Wisteria Lane fans, Cherry revealed that he had planned an abortion storyline for a new character on ‘Housewives’, but ABC nixed it. Marc stated: “I was not allowed to do an abortion storyline, and I’ve seen many people do it — and on ABC, interestingly enough.”
So, would you want to see a Desperate Housewives revival somewhere down the line, or glad that it seems done for good? Comment below.
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I don’t need a revival. Not everything needs to be revived. Enjoy the original. You can’t always go home again.
Why so many “reboots”?
Don’t get me wrong, anything that involves any sort of actual talent is a better option than so-called “reality” dragonshit. But isn’t there a single writer in Hollywood who can write something actually NEW??
Whose soul do I need to buy to make this happen?
(and by “this” I don’t mean a reboot of Desperate Housewives. Maybe watched two episodes of it the whole time it was on the air. Indifferent about whether or not it ever returns)
Revival would be great
Days Of Our Lives
Chandler Massey Talks More On The DAYS WilSon Departure On The Freddie & Alyssa Show
As promised by Freddie Smith (Sonny, DAYS) earlier in the week, his on-screen co-star, Chandler Massey (Will) was the special guest on the Freddie & Alyssa Show. The podcast spend most of the episode giving Chandler and Freddie’s perspective of what happened and how they found out how they were being written-off Days of our Lives as beloved couple, WilSon.
While Freddie and Chandler do not in any way reveal what happens in the final six episodes they taped, or what was contained in the scripts, Chandler expressed that it wasn’t until they received the six and final script of their promised six episodes, when the show resumed production after its long hiatus, that they realized what was happening.
Photo: JPI
During the podcast, both men talked about their disappointment of being written-off the show; saying that have always been good employees doing what the soap had been required and requested of them throughout their time on the NBC daytime drama series.
Check out more below on the podcast.
So, what do you think of the sentiments shared by Freddie and Chandler in this discussion on their departure from DAYS? Comment below.
Days Of Our Lives
It’s a Wrap For DAYS Galen Gering As He Shares Special Message To Fans: “I Hope You Know How Thankful I Am To Have Had You At My Side”
Today is a bittersweet day for longtime daytime favorite, Galen Gering. While on Wednesday; he is celebrating his birthday! (Happy birthday, Galen!), he is also finishing up his last day at Days of our Lives as Rafe Hernandez; a role he has played for the last ten years-plus.
In a heartfelt posting on his Instagram, Galen shared special thanks to all of his fans who watched his during his run in Salem.
Gering expressed: “Thank you all so much for the incredible birthday wishes. I’ve always seen birthdays as a day of reflection, an opportunity to look back at where I’ve been and where I’m going. So, it’s oddly befitting that today also happens to be my last day at Days. Man…I have such great memories from the last 10 years. Onscreen I’ve fought for marriages and fought evil twins. I’ve put people in prison and been imprisoned. And offscreen, I’ve made friendships that I will have for a lifetime. All the while, I’ve been so fortunate to have the love and support of the greatest fans in the world. I hope you know how thankful I am to have had you at my side. With that said, the journey continues and I hope to bring you along for the ride. Thanks for the memories Days of our Lives. Like sands through the hourglass… Love Y’all”
Share your well-wishes to Galen on his birthday and also for a job well-done as DAYS Rafe via the comment section below. But first see his post with longtime co-stars, Kristian Alfonso (Hope) and Alison Sweeney (Sami).
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Ashley Jones Makes a Return to The Bold and the Beautiful
Fan favorite, Ashley Jones is headed back for another episode of The Bold and the Beautiful where she reprises her signature soap role of Bridget Forrester.
Look for Ashley to appear on the upcoming March 30th episode of the CBS Daytime drama series. The most watched soap opera in the role will turn 33-years-young on March 23rd.
Jones announced her upcoming return with a photo of herself and her son on Instagram outside CBS TV studios where B&B is taped, expressing: “Had the best assistant at work today, but he got slightly confused where we were… so I lowered his fee It backfired, though, cause he thought it was GREAT MONEY! swipe to see… and v happy to be here!”
So glad to know Ashley is coming back to BOLD? Comment below.
DAYS Wally Kurth On The Exit Of Freddie Smith and Chandler Massey: “These Two Wonderful Actors & Terrific Young Men, Consistently Gave Their Best”
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It’s a Wrap For DAYS Galen Gering As He Shares Special Message To Fans: “I Hope You Know How Thankful I Am To Have Had You At My Side”
Ashley Jones Makes a Return to The Bold and the Beautiful
Y&R Releases Eric Braeden 40th Anniversary as Victor Newman Promo Ahead Of Tribute Episode
Eileen Davidson and Galen Gering Join the Cast of Blake Berris’ Upcoming Film, ‘Fangirl’
TONIGHT: B&B’s Heather Tom Primetime Directorial Debut On Freeform’s ‘Good Trouble’
NATAS Launches New Streaming Service App As Destination To Watch Daytime Emmys and More
It’s a Wrap For DAYS Galen Gering As He Shares Special Message To Fans: “I Hope You Know How Thankful I Am To Have Had You At My Side”
Eileen Davidson and Galen Gering Join the Cast of Blake Berris’ Upcoming Film, ‘Fangirl’
Orson Bean, Longtime Husband to B&B’s Alley Mills, Struck And Killed By Car
GH’s William deVry Teases That Julian Will Hit The Sheets Twice: But With Whom?
Freddie Smith Reveals That He and Chandler Massey Will Be Exiting DAYS
TODAY: ‘The Talk’ Celebrates 40 Years of Y&R’s Eric Braeden
Y&R Releases Eric Braeden 40th Anniversary as Victor Newman Promo Ahead Of Tribute Episode
DAYS Wally Kurth On The Exit Of Freddie Smith and Chandler Massey: “These Two Wonderful Actors & Terrific Young Men, Consistently Gave Their Best”
Y&R’s Hunter King Lands Leading Role In New ABC Comedy Pilot ‘Prospect’
Chandler Massey Talks More On The DAYS WilSon Departure On The Freddie & Alyssa Show
Y&R Releases Eric Braeden 40th Anniversary as Victor Newman Promo Ahead Of Tribute Episode
Y&R To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary of Eric Braeden With Three Special Episodes
General Hospital Releases Extended Promo “We Have To Lean Into Hope”
Knots Landing’s Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee & Donna Mills Share Backstage Memories, Watch Back Classic Scenes & Remember the Cul-De-Sac On Its 40th Anniversary
General Hospital Extended Promo Reveals: Turf War, Cassadine Family Drama & Nelle’s Plan For Wiley Take Center Stage
The Can’t-Miss Week of Days of our Lives: What Happened The Night Adrienne Died? And … More Questions Answered
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‘Knots Landing’ Premiered 40 Years Ago Today: Remembering The Greatest Primetime Soap Of Them All
Holiday Episodes On the Soaps (Previews)
B&B Alum and Let’s Make a Deal Host, Wayne Brady Wins ‘The Masked Singer’
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Days Of Our LivesFebruary 13, 2020It’s a Wrap For DAYS Galen Gering As He Shares Special Message To Fans: “I Hope You Know How Thankful I Am To Have Had You At My Side”
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Days Of Our LivesFebruary 12, 2020Eileen Davidson and Galen Gering Join the Cast of Blake Berris’ Upcoming Film, ‘Fangirl’
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Breaking NewsFebruary 8, 2020Orson Bean, Longtime Husband to B&B’s Alley Mills, Struck And Killed By Car
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General HospitalFebruary 10, 2020GH’s William deVry Teases That Julian Will Hit The Sheets Twice: But With Whom?
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Breaking NewsFebruary 12, 2020Freddie Smith Reveals That He and Chandler Massey Will Be Exiting DAYS
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NewsFebruary 7, 2020TODAY: ‘The Talk’ Celebrates 40 Years of Y&R’s Eric Braeden
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PreviewsFebruary 13, 2020Y&R Releases Eric Braeden 40th Anniversary as Victor Newman Promo Ahead Of Tribute Episode
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UncategorizedFebruary 16, 2020DAYS Wally Kurth On The Exit Of Freddie Smith and Chandler Massey: “These Two Wonderful Actors & Terrific Young Men, Consistently Gave Their Best”