Real Housewives, Marc Cherry

James Denton, who played Mike Delfino, recalled filming the episode where the fan-favorite character got killed off on ...
However, just two years later, in 2006, Bravo created a 'real life' version of Desperate Housewives, called The Real Housewives, beginning the first franchise in Orange County, California.
Here’s how it works. That was the worst thing about when people ask about a Desperate Housewives reboot. Of course, I’m so grateful for the fans that would want that, but it’s sort of like ...
James Denton relished his "big send-off" from 'Desperate Housewives'. The 61-year-old actor played Mike Delfino on the hit TV ...