"Desperate Housewives" is America's leading show at taking sexy concepts and getting important details wrong, from lesbian kissing between old ladies to the Dana Delany lesbian dream sequence about Julie Benz's ex-stripper character.

The four stars of "Desperate Housewives" -- Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Eva Longoria -- are close to finalizing a deal that will pay them each more than $300,000 an episode to continue the ABC dramedy for an eighth season, with a network option for a ninth season that would raise their pay even higher.

In what can only be an elaborate prank, TV Guide has named Eva Longoria-Parker television's sexiest female star, and will put her on the cover next week of the March 26 issue.

As previously reported, "Desperate Housewives" planned to Durst the shark with lesbian kisses between its aging stars, and on Sunday night the big gay smooches finally happened.

"Desperate Housewives" is the latest show to jump up and down and wave its arms to get your attention, as it has employed the classic last gasp to avoid cancellation: the lesbian kiss.