Desperate Housewives - Part 1 of 2

Welcome back to The Televisionary: TV Talk. In this first installment of our two-part special, we dive deep into the suburban mystery that changed television forever.In this episode, we explore:A Brush with Wisteria Lane: The incredible story of how a simple conversation led to a dinner meeting with the show’s costume designer and wardrobe director.The Genius of Marc Cherry: How a tragic news story about a mother in Texas inspired the creator to explore the lengths a "desperate" woman will go.The Culture of "Appointment TV": Relive the era before streaming and DVRs, when millions of viewers were glued to their sets every Sunday at 9:00 PM.A Personal Writing Journey: How the suspense of the series served as the primary catalyst for our host's career in screenwriting.Overcoming the Critics: From hiding TV Guide in study hall to avoid bullying to eventually embracing the show and finding a "family" within the characters.Whether you were a Day 1 fan or caught up during the Season 1 DVD craze, join us as we begin our breakdown of the phenomenon that is Desperate Housewives.