Special season finale programming runs throughout the day on May 22
beginning at 10:00am ET
Programming to include ‘Housewives’ early movie roles, interviews with former male co-stars, plus exclusive footage from the set of Desperate Housewives
JERICHO, NY, May 10, 2005 – WE: Women’s Entertainment celebrates the season finale of Desperate Housewives with a week of programming honoring the women of Wisteria Lane. WE’s Desperate House Party, beginning May 22nd at 10:00am ET, includes everything from Before They Were Desperate movie roles, to behind the scenes Secrets From Wisteria Lane, to a 30 minute wrap up of the season finale Live On Wisteria Lane. WE is the place to be for all things “Desperate!”
WE’s Desperate House Party programming:
- WE will host the daylong movie festival, Before They Were Desperate, on Sunday, May 22, beginning at 10:00am ET. The festival is a line-up of movies featuring stars Teri Hatcher (Dead in the Water), Nicolette Sheridan (Somebody’s Daughter), Marcia Cross (Always Say Goodbye) and Felicity Huffman (A Slight Case of Murder), before they rose to stardom on the popular series. Each movie will be wrapped with commentary from fellow actors Eric Roberts, Doug Penty, Thomas Calabro and Giancarlo Esposito, respectively.
Movies and start times follow (all times Eastern Daylight Time)
10:00am ?? Always Say Goodbye
12:00pm ?? A Slight Case of Murder (re-airs at 8:00pm)
2:00pm ??? Somebody’s Daughter (re-airs 10:30pm)
5:00pm ??? Dead in the Water - Access Hollywood behind-the-scenes special Secrets From Wisteria Lane airs May 22 at 4:00pm & 7:00pm ET. The one-hour original special, hosted by Billy Bush and Nancy O’Dell, takes viewers behind-the scenes of Desperate Housewives through interviews, clips and never-before-scene footage. The special premieres on Sunday, May 15 at 10:00pm ET, and repeats throughout the week.
- Hosted by Mindy Burbano (7th Heaven, The Princess Diaries), Live on Wisteria Lane will air immediately following the Desperate Housewives season finale on Sunday, May 22 from 10-10:30 pm ET. The special will feature real-life desperate housewives discussing the shows characters, how they relate to them, and the season finale. Stylist James Aguilar will also be on hand to discuss the style on Wisteria Lane and give viewers tips on how to achieve “Desperate Style” in their own lives.
So give in to your guilty pleasure. Admit you’re desperate and join the festivities at WE’s Desperate House Party, May 22nd beginning at 10:00am ET. Who knows what secrets will be revealed?
WE: Women’s Entertainment is a subsidiary of Rainbow Entertainment Services, which also includes AMC and IFC Companies. WE: Women’s Entertainment features the largest collection of women’s interest films, inspiring original series and topical specials. The network is currently available in over 55 million homes.