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How 'Desperate Housewives' became groundbreaking, must-watch TV and is now finding new audiences
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by OTRC , ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
"I think it was a life-changing experience for all of us." The creator and stars "Desperate Housewives" talk about the lasting legacy of the ABC drama. All eight seasons are streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
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Key takeaway " The creator and stars "Desperate Housewives" talk about the lasting legacy of the ABC drama.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? "I think it was a life-changing experience for all of us." The creator and stars "Desperate Housewives" talk about the lasting legacy of the ABC drama. All eight seasons are streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+
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