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    Marcia Cross plays which "Desperate Housewife"?"Desperate Housewives"

      Bree. Marcia Cross plays the obsessive compulsive Bree Van de Kamp.

    In the first few episodes, what is the name of the gardener with whom Gabrielle is having an affair?"Desperate Housewives"

      John. Jesse Metcalfe plays John the underage gardener spicing up Gabrielle's life.

    When Zach broke into the Van de Kamps' home, what did he do?"Desperate Housewives"

      decorated for Christmas. Earlier in the episode, Zach and Bree had discussed how Christmas always made them feel safe.

    When Susan accidentally burnt down Edie's home, what did she leave behind?"Desperate Housewives"

      measuring cup. When Susan accidentally set the house on fire, she dropped the measuring cup in the living room. She was later blackmailed when a nosy neighbor found it.

    What did Gabrielle buy a nosy neighborhood girl that saw her kiss John to keep the secret from her husband?"Desperate Housewives"

      new bike. A little girl knocked on the door to retrieve a ball she had accidentally kicked into Gabrielle's yard. Unfortunately, just as she was knocking, John and Gabrielle were getting a little "friendly".

    Did Gabrielle mow her own lawn even though they have a gardener?"Desperate Housewives"

      Yes. Gabrielle's husband was getting suspicious that the gardener was not doing his job properly, and was going to get rid of him. Since John is Gabrielle's lover on the side, she couldn't have that. She snuck out of a party and mowed the lawn herself in an evening gown and heels!

    How much money did Gabrielle's mother-in-law charge on her son's credit card?"Desperate Housewives"

      $15,000. Gabrielle agreed to cover the money up from her husband by selling old jewelry and paying off the bill.

    What is the name of the "Desperate Housewife" that killed herself in the first episode?"Desperate Housewives"

      Mary Alice. Mary Alice went about her normal chores that day, went to the cleaners, tidied up around the house, and then put a gun to her head, and ended it all.

    What is Mike's "alleged" profession?"Desperate Housewives"

      Plumber. Edie asked Mike to "look at her pipes" so Susan quickly created a clog in her own sink.

    What school play did Lynette have to fight for to have it remain as the fairy tale had been originally told?"Desperate Housewives"

      Little Red Riding Hood. Lynette thought that it wouldn't effect the kids, and to keep the same fairy tales that the women had grown up with.

    Which female has the most DAYTIME soap experience before appearing in "Desperate Housewives"?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      Marcia Cross. Marcia Cross was in three soaps, "The Edge of Night" (her first soap) as Liz Corell (1984), "One Life to Live" as Kate Sanders (1986-1987), and "Another World" as Tanya (1986).

    Which males has the most DAYTIME soap experience before appearing in "Desperate Housewives"?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      Jesse Metcalfe and Steven Culp. Jesse Metcalfe played Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald (1999-2004) on "Passions". Steven Culp played Dr. Danny Wolek (the fourth one) (1983-1984) on "One Life to Live".

    Which three "Desperate Housewives" were in "Knots Landing"?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      Doug Savant, Nicollette Sheridan, Marcia Cross. Doug Savant played a young Mack Mackenzie (1986-1987). Marcia Cross played Victoria Broyard (1991-1992). And we all remember Nicollette Sheridan in her role as the sexy Paige Matheson (1986-1993).

    Which "Desperate Housewives" actress played Kate Sanders on "One Life to Live" from 1986-1987?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      Marcia Cross. Kate and Cord were a HOT item until Tina came back. Tina broke up their wedding as she walked in carrying her and Cord's baby.

    Who played the gay character, Matthew Fielding, on "Melrose Place"?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      Doug Savant. As Matt Fielding on "Melrose Place", he played the first openly gay character on a prime-time US soap opera.

    Who played Dr. Kimberly Shaw on "Melrose Place"?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      Marcia Cross. Her character, Dr Kimberly Shaw Mancini (1992-1993, 1994-1997), is one of the most memorable characters in television and considered by most the glue of the show. She was originally hired for one episode but the producers were so impressed with her that they kept asking her back for additional appearances. Eventually they brought her character back from the dead to continue on the hit show. Her mentally unbalanced character caused chaos in the lives of everyone she came into contact with.

    Had Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Carlos) played in any soap operas, day or nighttime before appearing in "Desperate Housewives"?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      no. The only soaps he had been in is when his character is in the bathtub with Eva Longoria (Gabby). His television credits include a series regular role on "The Grubbs", recurring roles on "Six Feet Under" and "The Division".

    Executive Producer Charles Pratt was also writer, producer, and director for another nighttime soap before "Desperate Housewives". What was that soap?"Desperate Housewives "- Soap Experience

      Melrose Place. He was also a writer for daytime soaps "General Hospital" and "Santa Barbara".

    How many episodes of “Desperate Housewives” are in season one?More "Desperate Housewives"

      23. Marc Cherry gave us 23 wonderful episodes of “Desperate Housewives” in season one, where the secret lives of housewives aren't always what they seem. “Desperate Housewives” is a combination drama, comedy, and mystery prime time soap opera. The show starts out when suburban housewife Mary Alice Young takes her own life and then narrates the lives of her four best friends. There is lonely single mother Susan Mayer, ex-career woman, Lynette Scarvo, June Cleaver-on-steroids Bree Van De Kamp, and former model, Gabrielle Solis.

    Where did Paul send Zack when he starts to remembers his past? More "Desperate Housewives"

      Mental hospital. Paul sends Zach to a mental hospital because he is starting to remember parts of his past. He wants Zach kept on drugs so he does not remember who Dana is. Zack does not realize that he IS Dana.

    Why did the Scavos fire their nanny, Claire?More "Desperate Housewives"

      Tom saw her naked.. Lynette thinks Tom has a crush on their nanny, Claire, when she confesses that Tom caught her in the nude while doing laundry. When Lynette catches Tom staring at Claire's breasts, Tom realizes it's time to let Claire go.

    Who is Dana?More "Desperate Housewives"

      Zack. Dierdre sold Dana/Zack to Paul and Mary Alice to feed her drug habit.

    What was the Solis' maid, Yao Lin, told to dust with? More "Desperate Housewives"

      Sock. Carlos got suspicious when he found a man's gym sock under the bed. Gabrielle hustles to come up with an excuse, the maid uses them to dust.

    What did you see when Paul dug up his pool?More "Desperate Housewives"

      Toy chest. We don't find out until later in the series what was inside the toy chest. It turns out to be Dierdre, who was accidentally killed by Mary Alice when she wanted Dana/Zack back.

    Where did Susan meet the hunky new neighbor, Mike?More "Desperate Housewives"

      Mary Alice's wake. At Mary Alice’s wake, Susan meets hunky new neighbor, plumber Mike. However, she's not the only one interested in Mike. Edie, the most predatory divorcee on the block, has set her sights on him too.

    Where does Lynette find Tom in the middle of the day after he quits his job?More "Desperate Housewives"

      Arcade. Lynette finds Tom at an arcade in the middle of the day and he tells her he quit his job. He knows that she prevented him from getting his promotion. Tom tells her he wants to be a stay-at-home dad and she should go back to work.

    Who saw Susan naked when she was locked out of her home?More "Desperate Housewives"

      Mike. Susan’s towel was caught in the door of her ex-husband's car as he drove off. As she tries to run inside without being seen, she realizes that the doors are locked. She falls into the bushes while trying to get inside the house as Mike walks by.

    Does laundry, cooks gourmet meals every night and still finds time to make her home warm and inviting. Which housewife has just been described?"Desperate Housewives": Oh So Juicy

      Bree Van de Kamp. Bree has two children, Andrew and Danielle, who are always giving her a hard time. She does all of those things and still manages to look extravagent.

    Divorce seems to happen a lot on the show. Which housewife was divorced first?"Desperate Housewives": Oh So Juicy

      Edie Britt. Edie had been divorced for a long time. We don't actually get to meet her ex-husband and son until the third season.

    What is the name of Bree's SECOND husband during the third season?"Desperate Housewives": Oh So Juicy

      Orson. Orson and Bree met at the end of the second season of the show and got married during the third season.

    Whose house did Edie burn down during the second season?"Desperate Housewives": Oh So Juicy

      Susan Mayer's. Susan and Carl had been seeing each other. To get rid of some of her frustration, she decides to burn down Susan's house.

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