Lois & Clark Forums Forums General Discussion Fun with Polls Do you watch Desperate Housewives? WARNING! Contains spoilers!

I too have thought that Susan was very Lois like, but, Tank, your comparison of the 2 characters makes so much sense. You've changed my mind.

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Sarah Jane was good, no doubt. But Ace totally rocks. Her pairing w/Sylvester McCoy is my very favorite of all of them. I'll have to look around for this new Dr. Who -- I hadn't realized there was one!

And, um, to get back on topic... yes, I watch Desperate Housewives, most of the time. People I respect tell me I shouldn't, and I kind of see their point, but I'm still undecided.

I hadn't planned to watch it, but I was curious, and got sucked in Actually, I'm tempted to stop watching where I was (short of the finale; the one that ended with Susan running into Mike's arms) -- because this is basically a soap opera, and soap operas never have happily-ever-afters. I don't want to do another round of "get them together, tear them apart."

Erm... where was I? Did I have a point? If I figure it out, I'll let you know...

PJ

And it seems Billie Piper is joining him. The show hasn't really sparked my interest as I was never a huge fan of Dr. Who at any point. Watched it as a kid, of course, but it never went beyond that.

I'll go with Sarah Jane and Tom Baker being the high point though. Always thought their relationship was rather sweet and those years include my most fondly remembered plots. (Pyramids of Mars - what a classic. Those dang mummy/robots gave me nightmares for months.). And I always enjoyed the whole...can't remember what they were called, the army unit, with The Brigadier. I'll even admit to a sneaking liking for K-9.

Dragging myself out of the sudden nostalgia trip and back on topic...I have to agree with Tank that I've never connected Susan and Lois. Of course, given that the same actress plays both characters there are the occasional moments of similar gestures or facial expressions. But beyond that I think they're two very different people.

LabRat

Like many others, glad to see Teri working, but I'm not into house-wifery of any sort. Actually, I find the idea of five? healthy ladies with nothing better to do than bed hop, a bit depressing.

They do? We must be watching different shows, SJH

One is estranged from her husband after he had an affair and enjoying a friendship with another man - but they haven't slept together, far as I know, and she has no real interest in doing so. (So far anyway)

One is trying to find romance and lifelong happiness with her neighbour - yes, they've slept together, but I wouldn't call that bedhopping.

One is happily married, sleeping only with her husband.

One is having an affair with the gardener, I guess you could call that bedhopping.

Are you counting the fifth as Edie? I never really think of her as one of the main character group, but, yes, she's the only one I'd really consider is bedhopping. That's the point of her character and partly why she's seen as not exactly being part of the group by the other women, I think.

So, what's that? Two out of five? One and a half? <g>

And I have to say that I find that element a very small part of the show. It's the other plotlines I find more intriguing. The whole murder mystery thing, Lynette's constant battles with her kids, poor Bree and that psychotic son of hers...and don't get me started on that creepy Dana guy.

Okay, I've just sat through the penultimate episode of season 1 and...I'll admit it...I've succumbed. I realise that I'm going to miss these guys so much on Wednesday nights that I went over to Amazon and added the boxed set to my wish list.


LabRat

DH is on Sunday nights in the States at either 8 or 9 p.m. depending on your broadcast provider. Lois and Clark's old slot!!! We don't get Dr. Who anymore even on cable.
Yes, I love DH and record every episode. I have been Lynette and when I go around adjusting pictures, I have a touch of Bree, too. The other gals I don't have much in common with, but I love the story lines. Edie adds a dash of humor to the whole thing and I very much see Lois in Susan Myer.
me/cackels evilly at the thought that I know the whole cliffhanger ending and could write spoilers, but I won't.

Artemis

I've occasionally watched Desperate Housewives, but I don't really like it. It should be a show I would like given my current favorite show is Dallas. I just have a very low tolerence for Teri Hatcher for some reason. My dad and my roommate are addicted to Desperate Housewives, so I have watched a few episodes, though.

Just a quick post to say that I love DH and watch it faithfully every weekend (although lately I've been watching them one week behind, as my friends and I got behind and couldn't catch up). I started watching back in September(?) because Teri was on it, and then stayed because it was so darn funny! (Anyone remember Gabrielle cutting the lawn in her evening gown in the pilot? But even more than that

Kaylle

Me too! I LOVED Boston Legal! Grey's Anatomy was okay, not something I'd go out of my way to watch. But Boston Legal . . . had me hooked from the beginning with exactly what Kaylle said!

Here Here!! James Spader had me as a fan at "The Secretary" and I love his character on BL, but BL also has some really intriguing storylines. That little guy that whacked his mother, and then the next door neighbor???? I hear Bill and Jim are doing a bedroom scene next season. James claims Shatner smells like Lamb sausage. :p

TEEEEEEJ

I have seen DH but don't watch it regularly. Actually I don't watch any shows regular. Real life keeps getting in the way.

I started to watch DH out of curiosity. I hadn't seen Teri Hatcher in a TV series since L&C so I was curious to see her on a weekly basis again.

Well, the show is okay - but L&C it ain't! I'm not taping it and I wouldn't mind missing an episode. I'm certainly not dashing home to catch it as I did with L&C.

I'm wondering though why Teri got an Emmy for this role, and so soon in the running. It's only the first season, for crying out loud! :rolleyes:

She was simply awesome as Lois Lane. She should've gotten multiple Emmies for that.