It was billed as a hot night, and although the predicted Southern California heat wave did not materialize, things were rocking on Wisteria Lane for a block party benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
More than 500 people turned out for the fundraiser on the back lot of Universal Studios to close the curtain on the award-winning drama “Desperate Housewives,” which will conclude its eight-year run with a two-hour season finale on ABC on Sunday, May 13.
The show’s recently killed off character Mike Delfino (James Denton) fronted a rollicking set from Band from TV– and his on-air wife Teri Hatcher sang a few numbers as guests enjoyed the backyard barbecue provided by Stonefire Grill and wine from NapaValley’s Hope & Grace, along with other libations and delicious desserts.
Although people were clustered around heat lamps as the night chill descended on the festivities, ice cream bars were a popular treat.
The evening featured live and silent auctions, the opportunity to wander through the Housewives’ homes on what is actually the lot’s Colonial Street, and mingle with the show’s stars, including Felicity Huffman.
Other regular and recurring cast members including Lainie Kazan, Andrea Bowen, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Madison De La Garza, Kevin Rahm, Daniella Baltodano and Mason Vale Cotton also made the scene.
Along with Denton, Band from TV is made up of other television actors, including Greg Grunberg, Jesse Spencer, Scott Grimes and Bob Guiney and their performance also featured a blistering horns section and backup singers.
Cystic Fibrosis is North America’s number one genetic killer of children and young adults. More than 10 million Americans are unknowing carriers of the CF gene. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure and funds more CF research than any other organization.
