Gabby has flown to New York and taken a meeting with her old boss. The woman is only moderately happy to see Gabby since, as we have learned, our little Latina spitfire can be somewhat volatile. Gabby is ready to jump back into the modeling game, even though she is way over the hill at the ripe old age of 30. You see in the modeling world, you age rapidly, sort of like dog years, but with a better general odor. At 16 you're young, at 22 you're ripe, at 30 you're over the hill and once you hit 40 you actually start to devolve into Janice Dickinson.
Bree, finding it impossible to stand by her man, heads to the nursing home where his mother has been stashed. Bree finds Orson's mom, and expects her to be an old, senile, bibbling granny pants. Qu'ell Surprise! (Sorry I have Taylor Townsend Tourette's), because not only does this woman have all her faculties, but she's also Julia Sugarbaker! Under that salt and pepper wig lays our favorite Designing Woman (okay, second favorite - who didn't love,
Charlene?), the woman who practically invented the comedic rant. Remember how in like every
episode of Designing Women, Julia would get all riled up about something and go on some longwinded and righteous tirade about it? Sure, it was a little cloying, but admit it, you always felt that you'd like Julia on your side in a fight, whether it be with the debate team or a bar brawl. We immediately sense something is afoot with this lady as she is clearly manipulating Bree into bringing her home with her. We also know that Bree is going to fall for whatever Grandma Sugarbaker throws at her since Bree is completely devoid of any kind of Spidey Sense.
Lynette and Tom are waiting for the kids to get off the bus, when we learn that Lynette is getting time off with pay to recover from her bullet wound. When the Devil's Rejects get off the bus, they immediately attack their mother with questions about getting shot and Auntie Nora's death. It seems that Lynette and Tom underestimated the children in their kids' classes' ability to get pretty basic information and pass it along. The jig is up Scavos! Tom and Lynette tell their kids the truth and that Auntie Nora is in heaven. This leads to one of the more unfortunate lines of the evening when Lynette responds to that under her breath with, "Or wherever..."
So I understand that I'm biased because I was in the minority of people who loved The Babe (it's you and me Donna Martin Graduates!), but can this be seen as anything BUT cold when Lynette, who in no small way was the conduit of The Babe's death, shows no remorse over the fact that the woman is dead? More over, she condemns her to hell? Not cool.
All this mayhem and bloodshed only gets the twins more excited. In fact they are beginning to plan their own mini-massacre on the spot, and let's just say things aren't going to end so well for poor, barely seen Penny. Parker, however, isn't so pleased. He's scared that his mother is going to get shot again even though Aunt Jackie took one to the skull.
At Susan's, Julie is sneaking out of her grounding with Austin on his Bad Boymobile. That's right - Austin's got a motorcycle! I can't wait until the Very Special Episode in which Austin gets a tribal tattoo on his bicep. True Bad Boy!
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Comments (17)
Yes, Art is a pedophile. Maybe he'll go with the Pete Townshend "I was doing research" explanation.
Grandma Sugarbaker rocks. That kitchen scene between Orson and her had all the creepiness that made the first season work.
1 of 17 | Posted by brilliantmistake
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Posted on November 15, 2006 3:51 PM
I don't know about Art being a pedophile, however I think Lynette's reaction was a little odd. She should have gone straight to the police instead of straight home, but that wouldn't make for very good drama.
Excellent recap, Umnata.
2 of 17 | Posted by Clair
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Posted on November 15, 2006 4:50 PM
Hmm I never thought about Art not being a pedophile. I guess it would be an interesting twist if the pictures were for something non-disturbing.
Oh, and I thought it would be worth mentioning that I never watched DH until I read a recap on TVgasm out of boredom and decided these recaps are too funny and it might help if I knew what was going on. So thanks for adding yet another show to my ever-increasing TiVo lineup.
3 of 17 | Posted by UglyAllie
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Posted on November 15, 2006 4:52 PM
Great recap!
I was also irked when Lynette made the "wherever" comment (she did it twice too!) .. just didn't seem realistic.
And even though Asslee Simpson's ex boyfriend is a fun character... the pairing with Julie is too contrived. Its hard to watch.
Loved seeing Karl back. He was a great character... Get him back together with Edie and get rid of bland Mike!
4 of 17 | Posted by shia0bundan
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Posted on November 15, 2006 5:39 PM
I think they mentioned that he was a swim coach or something along those lines. That was a great twist at the end; something I didn't expect. But I agree with brilliantmisttake, I doubt that this is a red herring, it's probably the real thing. And I'm glad I'm no the the only one noticing Ms. McClusky's womanly curves.
5 of 17 | Posted by Captain
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Posted on November 15, 2006 5:53 PM
umnata- the phrase that the kiddies are using is "dunzo." as in, skelehatcher wants the relationship to be dunzo. ok- so that refers to 2 relationships. but you get the idea....
6 of 17 | Posted by sweetjane
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Posted on November 16, 2006 8:11 AM
Great recap. I'm starting to like Andrew better and better each week. He's better at the snarky mama's boy than the angsty teen rebel. Can't wait to find out what's up with Orson and his mom...
Also, here's an interview with your girlfriend! She talks about her character on the West Wing too...
http://www.mediavillage.com/jmentr/2006/11/15/jmer-housewives-11-15-06/
7 of 17 | Posted by Lisa
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Posted on November 16, 2006 8:17 AM
Finding out Art was a pedophile was seriously disturbing. And who wouldn't call the police? Is she just going to continue to let this man interact with her children? We know she's not the best mom, but geez. Lynette also needs to bo back to wearing the clip in her hair. The hair down is not working for her.
8 of 17 | Posted by Victoria
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Posted on November 16, 2006 12:43 PM
im telling you guys - i really dont feel like Art is a pedophile - i think it's all going to end up being a major misunderstanding. i HOPE he is a pedophile (is that weird to say?) bc i think it'll be great TV - lynette vs. the perv. it would be really great. i just have a nagging feeling that it's not what it seems. although i do agree with all of you that i cant believe lynette would go straight to the cops...
9 of 17 | Posted by umnata
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Posted on November 16, 2006 1:25 PM
I think the reason Lynette didn't go to the police, is the fact that she was in his house uninvited. It doesn't matter if he had the door unlocked or not.
I'm thinking he's not a pedophile. At first I did, but now that I see the picture of the kids, it appears that they are at the pool, and if he was a swim coach...I don't know I guess we will see.
Also the "P" on Art's shirt is not a Purdue P. They could've at least used a real Purdue t-shirt.
10 of 17 | Posted by dmbislove
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Posted on November 16, 2006 2:08 PM
Is desperate housewives going to have to call up ice-t and the crew over at svu?! Do I smell crossover episode?!?!
11 of 17 | Posted by ckitten
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Posted on November 16, 2006 2:35 PM
No love for the Christmas letter? Hilarious!
I can see Lynette's hesitation with Art somewhat believeable. I mean...the man DID save her life just a few days ago...I could see it being a difficult decision to make... Man saves your life, and you ruin his. Besides, it's just hesitation, she may act on it soon. You could see her deep in thought in the last scene, so it's on her mind.
I hope they keep Carl for a few more episodes, he's always been such an interesting and animated character.
Eager to see the next episode, and the next recap!
12 of 17 | Posted by The Red Bean
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Posted on November 16, 2006 5:43 PM
heh, I go to Purdue, and that made my night.
Also as mentioned, that was NOT a real Purdue P, but do you really think the producers would actually ask to use a real one?
13 of 17 | Posted by joshman5k
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Posted on November 16, 2006 7:09 PM
Has anyone mentioned the fact that Art is Fisher, Aunt Jackie's abusive boyfriend & real life baby-daddy? This is the first I've seen him since Roseanne.
Great recap. On the pedophile-thing: very possible he is one. First, he works as a boy's swim coach, ped's will find a way to be around kids. Second, his toy room in the basement, & third having the pictures on the wall. BUT-all the pictures look like they were at the pool & no one was naked. We haven't met is invalid sister yet-could be a piece to the puzzle.
BTW-I HATE Edie's nephew. Bad acting, bad writing, bad hair...why oh why couldn't he have taken the bullet for Nora??
14 of 17 | Posted by tvaholic
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Posted on November 17, 2006 10:51 AM
I also hope that the neighbor isn't a pedo. Although I think it would make good TV, I feel sorry for this actor. First he was best known as the jerkass that beat up Aunt Jackie and now he'll always be known as a child molester.
15 of 17 | Posted by fozziebare13
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Posted on November 17, 2006 8:13 PM
Whoa! Thanks for the shout-out, Umnata! Yes, I did dig The Babe. (Sadly, I do not share your lustful fascination for the old snoopy dame McClusky.)
At the risk of sounding obsequious, your DH recaps are getting better and better. I had many a snigger and snort as I read your witty snark.
BTW -- brilliantmistake (#1) -- I totally bought Pete Townshend's explanation -- am I being naïve?
dmbislove (#10) -- re not using the real 'P' - is it possible the producers just wanted to avoid a licensing issue? Especially if it later becomes 'P is for Pedophile'?!
16 of 17 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates!
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Posted on November 21, 2006 3:45 PM
I would like to know the poem that they said on the last show on Jan.6 When they spread the ashes on the field. Thank you,Jeri Boston
17 of 17 | Posted by Jeri Boston | Posted on January 9, 2008 6:13 PM