Desperate Housewives: Season 1 DVD Press Release
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:29 pm
<center><b>AMERICA’S FAVORITE NEW SHOW COMES TO DVD!
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
<i>The Housewives Dish the Dirt and Spill More Secrets In Hours of
Exclusive, Unrated Bonus Features, Including Extended Episodes With
Never-Before-Seen Footage, Alternate Endings, Audio Commentaries
and Much More!</i>
<u>Catch All The Love, Sex, Gossip, Lies, Mystery and Delicious Scandal
On September 20!</u></b></center>
BURBANK, Calif., March 28, 2005 – The most talked about, sexy and fun new show of the year comes to DVD
for the first time in a sizzling six-disc DVD box set, <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: THE COMPLETE
FIRST SEASON</b>, available on September 20th from Touchstone Television and Buena Vista Home
Entertainment. Winner of two 2005 Golden Globe® awards for Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy)
and Best Actress – Teri Hatcher (Musical or Comedy), <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b> is nothing less than a
cultural phenomenon. The release date of September 20 is timed for fans to collect and enjoy all twenty-four
episodes of the entire first season just before the hotly anticipated premiere of Season 2 on the ABC Television
Network.
<b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON</b> features hours of exclusive, unrated
bonus material, including an alternate ending to the Season One finale; unrated extended episodes; the ‘Making-of’
the Season One finale; cast commentaries on favorite episodes; creator Marc Cherry’s favorite episodes with
audio commentary; a short documentary on the Housewives’ phenomenon worldwide; a Wisteria Lane Fashion
show; and much more. Available on 6-disc DVD box set for $59.99 (S.R.P.).
<b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b> is the sexy, funny and utterly engaging look at one suburban neighborhood,
where the secret lives of housewives aren’t always what they seem. Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong,
“<i>Nip/Tuck</i>”) narrates and takes us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors. There’s Susan Mayer (Teri
Hatcher, “<i>Tomorrow Never Dies</i>”), divorcee and single mom of Julie Mayer (Andrea Bowen, “<i>Boston Public</i>”);
Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman, “<i>Sports Night</i>”) the ex-career woman and mother of four unmanageable kids;
Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross, “<i>Everwood</i>”), the Martha Stewart on steroids; Gabrielle Solis (Eva
Longoria, “<i>L.A. Dragnet</i>”), the ex-model and cheating wife; and serial divorcee Edie Britt (Nicollette Sheridan,
“<i>Beverly Hills Ninja</i>”), whose romantic conquests have everyone buzzing.
Then there are the men, including 17-year old gardener John (Jesse Metcalfe, “<i>Passions</i>”); hunky neighbor Mike
(James Denton, “<i>The Pretender</i>”); fed-up husband Rex (Steven Culp, “<i>Thirteen Days</i>”); Gabrielle’s
domineering husband Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira, “<i>Six Feet Under</i>”); suspiciously newly-widowed
husband Paul (Mark Moses, “<i>Ally McBeal</i>”) and more. In addition, <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b>’ guest stars
include Sharon Lawrence (“<i>NYPD Blue</i>”), Lupe Ontiveros (“<i>Storytelling</i>”), Richard Roundtree (“<i>Shaft</i>”) and
more.
Marc Cherry is executive producer and writer, Michael Edelstein and Tom Spezialy are executive producers,
and Charles Pratt Jr. is consulting producer of <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b>, from Touchstone Television.
<b><u>STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2005</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: July 26, 2005
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: August 9, 2005
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $59.99 (6 Disc DVD).
<u>Rated</u>: TV-14
Bonus materials unrated and subject to change.
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.78:1
<u>Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... vemz"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007 ... ZZZZZZ.jpg">
Buy <b>Desperate Housewives: The Complete First Season</b> from Amazon.com</a>
<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/desperate ... html">Read our <b>Desperate Housewives: Season 1</b> DVD Review</a>
Touchstone Television has established itself as one of Hollywood's leading productions companies, supplying
critically acclaimed quality entertainment to the television industry. The studio has 13 primetime series slated
for the 2004-2005 season on three broadcast networks: ABC, NBC and UPN. The seven returning favorites and
six new series include: "8 Simple Rules," "According to Jim," "Alias," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's
Anatomy," "Hope & Faith," "Kevin Hill," "Less Than Perfect," "Life as We Know It," "Lost," "My Wife and
Kids," "Rodney" and "Scrubs."
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, an industry leader, is committed to showcasing great television on DVD.
BVHE has responded to consumer demand by providing an ever-increasing amount of quality television
entertainment in the collectible DVD format. BVHE’s superbly mastered DVD box sets include “Alias,” “The
Golden Girls,” “Home Improvement,” “Felicity,” “Popular,” “Boy Meets World,” “Sports Night,” “Once And
Again,” and “Sweet Valley High.” Upcoming box sets include the blockbuster series “Lost,” the unique
comedy “Scrubs,” “Life As We Know It,” and more.
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc.
is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax,
Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
<i>The Housewives Dish the Dirt and Spill More Secrets In Hours of
Exclusive, Unrated Bonus Features, Including Extended Episodes With
Never-Before-Seen Footage, Alternate Endings, Audio Commentaries
and Much More!</i>
<u>Catch All The Love, Sex, Gossip, Lies, Mystery and Delicious Scandal
On September 20!</u></b></center>
BURBANK, Calif., March 28, 2005 – The most talked about, sexy and fun new show of the year comes to DVD
for the first time in a sizzling six-disc DVD box set, <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: THE COMPLETE
FIRST SEASON</b>, available on September 20th from Touchstone Television and Buena Vista Home
Entertainment. Winner of two 2005 Golden Globe® awards for Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy)
and Best Actress – Teri Hatcher (Musical or Comedy), <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b> is nothing less than a
cultural phenomenon. The release date of September 20 is timed for fans to collect and enjoy all twenty-four
episodes of the entire first season just before the hotly anticipated premiere of Season 2 on the ABC Television
Network.
<b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON</b> features hours of exclusive, unrated
bonus material, including an alternate ending to the Season One finale; unrated extended episodes; the ‘Making-of’
the Season One finale; cast commentaries on favorite episodes; creator Marc Cherry’s favorite episodes with
audio commentary; a short documentary on the Housewives’ phenomenon worldwide; a Wisteria Lane Fashion
show; and much more. Available on 6-disc DVD box set for $59.99 (S.R.P.).
<b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b> is the sexy, funny and utterly engaging look at one suburban neighborhood,
where the secret lives of housewives aren’t always what they seem. Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong,
“<i>Nip/Tuck</i>”) narrates and takes us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors. There’s Susan Mayer (Teri
Hatcher, “<i>Tomorrow Never Dies</i>”), divorcee and single mom of Julie Mayer (Andrea Bowen, “<i>Boston Public</i>”);
Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman, “<i>Sports Night</i>”) the ex-career woman and mother of four unmanageable kids;
Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross, “<i>Everwood</i>”), the Martha Stewart on steroids; Gabrielle Solis (Eva
Longoria, “<i>L.A. Dragnet</i>”), the ex-model and cheating wife; and serial divorcee Edie Britt (Nicollette Sheridan,
“<i>Beverly Hills Ninja</i>”), whose romantic conquests have everyone buzzing.
Then there are the men, including 17-year old gardener John (Jesse Metcalfe, “<i>Passions</i>”); hunky neighbor Mike
(James Denton, “<i>The Pretender</i>”); fed-up husband Rex (Steven Culp, “<i>Thirteen Days</i>”); Gabrielle’s
domineering husband Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira, “<i>Six Feet Under</i>”); suspiciously newly-widowed
husband Paul (Mark Moses, “<i>Ally McBeal</i>”) and more. In addition, <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b>’ guest stars
include Sharon Lawrence (“<i>NYPD Blue</i>”), Lupe Ontiveros (“<i>Storytelling</i>”), Richard Roundtree (“<i>Shaft</i>”) and
more.
Marc Cherry is executive producer and writer, Michael Edelstein and Tom Spezialy are executive producers,
and Charles Pratt Jr. is consulting producer of <b>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES</b>, from Touchstone Television.
<b><u>STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2005</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: July 26, 2005
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: August 9, 2005
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $59.99 (6 Disc DVD).
<u>Rated</u>: TV-14
Bonus materials unrated and subject to change.
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.78:1
<u>Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... vemz"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007 ... ZZZZZZ.jpg">
Buy <b>Desperate Housewives: The Complete First Season</b> from Amazon.com</a>
<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/desperate ... html">Read our <b>Desperate Housewives: Season 1</b> DVD Review</a>
Touchstone Television has established itself as one of Hollywood's leading productions companies, supplying
critically acclaimed quality entertainment to the television industry. The studio has 13 primetime series slated
for the 2004-2005 season on three broadcast networks: ABC, NBC and UPN. The seven returning favorites and
six new series include: "8 Simple Rules," "According to Jim," "Alias," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's
Anatomy," "Hope & Faith," "Kevin Hill," "Less Than Perfect," "Life as We Know It," "Lost," "My Wife and
Kids," "Rodney" and "Scrubs."
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, an industry leader, is committed to showcasing great television on DVD.
BVHE has responded to consumer demand by providing an ever-increasing amount of quality television
entertainment in the collectible DVD format. BVHE’s superbly mastered DVD box sets include “Alias,” “The
Golden Girls,” “Home Improvement,” “Felicity,” “Popular,” “Boy Meets World,” “Sports Night,” “Once And
Again,” and “Sweet Valley High.” Upcoming box sets include the blockbuster series “Lost,” the unique
comedy “Scrubs,” “Life As We Know It,” and more.
Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc.
is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax,
Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
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