Desperately Devoted to Executive Producer, Michael Edelstein

About this episode

Michael Edelstein discusses the behind-the-scenes drama of Desperate Housewives, including casting challenges and production hurdles.

If you thought the women of Wisteria Lane were full of drama, wait until you hear what was happening behind the scenes. Executive Producer Michael Edelstein reveals why the show almost never saw the light of day, the concern the show would be ‘too gay’ and the unthinkable action Teri took before landing the role. Plus, the original nipple-gate and how they became a hit on a shoe-string budget!   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow Teri, Andrea and Emerson on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Teri, Andrea, Emerson

Guest: Michael Edelstein

Topics covered

• behind the scenes
• television production
• drama
• Desperate Housewives
• executive production
• casting stories

Keywords

• Desperate Housewives
• Michael Edelstein
• Wisteria Lane
• casting
• television drama
• executive producer
• nipple-gate
• budget

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartPodcasts

Books & works: Desperately Devoted

Places: Wisteria Lane

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