Desperate Housewives Spin-Off in Talks

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Lily Tomlin is already signed on the reprise her role as one half of the McCluskey sisters for Desperate Housewives's season finale.  Now according to WENN, these two sister may be getting their own show!

Wenn says that Lily Tomlin and Kathryn Joosten, who turn 70 this year, are in talks with ABC to star in their own Desperate Housewives spin off.

ABC is still hoping to have Housewives creator Marc Cherry helm the project, but no word yet.  The concept of the show is modelled after the classic 80s sitcom The Golden Girls.

Lily Tomlin on Desperate Housewives

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Dr. Barr: Hey there. I was surprised to hear you wanted a session.
Bree: Well, there's nothing like being tied to a bed to change a girl's mind.
Dr. Barr: What do you wanna talk about?
Bree: Anything at all. As you said, I...I have a lot of issues.
Dr. Barr: Well, I assumed as much when you told the ridiculous story about your daughter running off with a murderer.
Bree: Saw right through that, did ya?
Dr. Barr: Well, I'm a trained professional, Bree. The human mind is my playground.
Bree: Well, I'm glad that you're having fun.

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